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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-darkness-ii|77}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-darkness-ii|77}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-darkness-ii|77}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-darkness-ii|77}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 67370
 
|steam appid  = 67370
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|official site= https://2k.com/en-US/game/the-darkness-ii/
 
|official site= https://2k.com/en-US/game/the-darkness-ii/
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|hltb        = 9830
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|lutris      = the-darkness-ii
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = darkness-ii
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|mobygames    = 55230
 
|wikipedia    = The Darkness II
 
|wikipedia    = The Darkness II
 
|winehq      = 13915
 
|winehq      = 13915
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} Game has significant issues on OS X, due to the port using [[Cider]].<ref>[http://forums.2k.com/showthread.php?135321-darkness-2-for-mac-is-just-a-wine-wrapped-pc-version "darkness 2 for mac is just a wine-wrapped pc version" - 2K Forums]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/67370/discussions/0/846960628365673473/ "Yellow screen" - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The game has significant issues on OS X, due to the port using [[Cider]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.2k.com/showthread.php?135321-darkness-2-for-mac-is-just-a-wine-wrapped-pc-version|title="darkness 2 for mac is just a wine-wrapped pc version" - 2K Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/67370/discussions/0/846960628365673473/|title="Yellow screen" - Steam Community Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=August 2019}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=August 2019}}|fix=
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Cache.Windows</code>.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Cache.Windows}}.
 
# Delete or rename {{file|F.VideoTextureSlow.toc}}, {{file|F.VideoTextureSlow.cache}}.
 
# Delete or rename {{file|F.VideoTextureSlow.toc}}, {{file|F.VideoTextureSlow.cache}}.
 
}}
 
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
 
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = May only work in windowed mode. Fullscreen mode may result in a {{term|stretched}} 16:9 image. Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. Some screen effects are {{term|pillarboxed}} 16:9.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g6ybfFfCB8 The Darkness II 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube]</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = May only work in windowed mode. Fullscreen mode may result in a {{term|stretched}} 16:9 image. Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. Some screen effects are {{term|pillarboxed}} 16:9.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g6ybfFfCB8|title=The Darkness II 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|antialiasing              = always on
 
|antialiasing              = always on
 
|antialiasing notes        = Enabled by default. No option in-game. Most likely an [[FXAA]] implementation.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Enabled by default. No option in-game. Most likely an [[FXAA]] implementation.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
−
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
−
|separate volume         = true
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|separate volume           = true
−
|separate volume notes   =  
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|separate volume notes     =  
−
|surround sound           = always on
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|surround sound           = always on
−
|surround sound notes     = Auto detects and outputs up to 5.1 surround.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes     = Auto detects and outputs up to 5.1 surround.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>
−
|subtitles               = true
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|subtitles                 = true
−
|subtitles notes         =  
+
|subtitles notes           =  
−
|closed captions         = false
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|closed captions           = false
−
|closed captions notes   =  
+
|closed captions notes     =  
−
|mute on focus lost       = true
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|mute on focus lost       = true
−
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
−
|eax support             =  
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|eax support               =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
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|red book cd audio        =
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|red book cd audio notes  =
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|general midi audio       =
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|general midi audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-darkness-2/ download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
−
|language  = Polish
 
−
|interface = true
 
−
|audio    = false
 
−
|subtitles = true
 
−
|fan      = true
 
−
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-darkness-2/ download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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|local play players  = 4
 
|local play players  = 4
 
|local play modes    = Co-op
 
|local play modes    = Co-op
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|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/lucasassislar/nucleuscoop/releases Nucleus Coop] & [https://github.com/ZeroFox5866/nucleuscoop Unofficial mod].
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|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
 
|lan play            = unknown
 
|lan play            = unknown
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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===Crashes right after pressing the Play button===
 
===Crashes right after pressing the Play button===
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{{Fixbox|description=Run in Compatibility Mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|DarknessII.exe}} with [[Windows Compatibility Mode|disabled desktop composition]].|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go the The Darkness II installation folder <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Digital Extremes\The Darkness II\</code>
 
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# Right-click a file named <code>DarknessII.exe</code>
 
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# Go to the 'Compatibility Mode' tab and check 'Disable Desktop Composition'.
 
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# Try running the game.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==="Could not load image"===
 
==="Could not load image"===
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game from DarknessII.exe|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game directly from {{file|DarknessII.exe}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go to the The Darkness II installation folder <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Digital Extremes\The Darkness II\</code> and look for <code>DarknessII.exe</code>.
 
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# Run it directly from this file, rather than using the shortcut or client link.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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* Verifying game cache
 
* Verifying game cache
 
* Enable VSync
 
* Enable VSync
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* Mash the jump button
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Performance/FPS problems===
 
===Performance/FPS problems===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in Windowed Mode|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
−
{{ii}} Running the game in windowed mode has been reported to alleviate certain frame rate issues.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Blurry screen===
 
===Blurry screen===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Switch from Full Screen to Windowed mode and back|ref=|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Switch from fullscreen to windowed mode and back|ref=|fix=
 
{{ii}} This is not a permanent fix and will need to be performed every time it occurs.
 
{{ii}} This is not a permanent fix and will need to be performed every time it occurs.
 
# Pause the game and go into Options, Display.
 
# Pause the game and go into Options, Display.
 
# Switch Display Mode from Full Screen to Windowed. Apply changes.
 
# Switch Display Mode from Full Screen to Windowed. Apply changes.
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# When the game asks if you would like to Keep or Revert changes, revert them.
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# When the game asks if to keep or revert changes, revert them.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
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|shader model versions  =
 
−
|shader model notes    =
 
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
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|macos arm app          =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 +
|linux powerpc app      = unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux 68k app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = unknown
 +
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
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|mac os executable notes=
 
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 04:50, 26 January 2024

The Darkness II
The Darkness II cover
Developers
Digital Extremes
macOS (OS X) TransGaming Inc.
Publishers
2K Games
Engines
Evolution
Release dates
Windows February 7, 2012
macOS (OS X) (Cider) April 24, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 77
IGDB 77
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Shooter
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The Darkness II on HowLongToBeat
The Darkness II on IGDB
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The Darkness II on MobyGames
The Darkness II on Wikipedia
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Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

The Darkness II is a multiplayer first-person shooter game.

The game has significant issues on OS X, due to the port using Cider.[1][2]

General information

The Darkness II 2K Forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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 Limited Edition also available
Windows
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
All versions require Steam DRM.

Version differences

Limited Edition content includes the Gourmet Hearts & Relic Hunter character abilities, Crazy Abdul Darkling Outfit, custom illustration by Marc Silvestri, and The Darkness Origins Volume 1 & Volume 2

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Cache.Windows.
  2. Delete or rename F.VideoTextureSlow.toc, F.VideoTextureSlow.cache.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\DarknessII\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/67370/pfx/[Note 1]
Configuration files are encrypted.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\DarknessII\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/67370/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 May only work in windowed mode. Fullscreen mode may result in a stretched 16:9 image. Use Flawless Widescreen. Some screen effects are pillarboxed 16:9.[3]
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Features an in-game slider, but it is Windows only. Use Flawless Widescreen for higher settings.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Enabled by default. No option in-game. Most likely an FXAA implementation.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Exceeding 60 FPS causes an issue in one part of the game.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Choose between Default and Southpaw controls
Controller sensitivity
Mouse and Controller share the same sensitivity slider
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
The game will prioritize gamepad prompts over KB/M prompts when a gamepad is plugged in

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Auto detects and outputs up to 5.1 surround.[4]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Spanish
All other languages have the in-game option to select English audio.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

Yellow Screen Issue

For Nvidia users[citation needed]
  1. Open the Nvidia Control Panel.
  2. Go to Manage 3D settings.
  3. Select Application-controlled for Antialiasing - Mode under Global Settings.
  4. Ensure there is no custom profile for The Darkness II under the Program Settings tab overriding the global option you just set.
  5. Play.
For AMD users[citation needed]
  1. Open the Catalyst Control Panel.
  2. Set Anti-aliasing to be application-controlled.
  3. Play.
For OS X users[citation needed]
Unfortunately, no solution has been found for fixing this issue in the OS X version of The Darkness II, and developer support seems to have ceased. The issue is likely to be caused by Intel integrated graphics cards, and may not occur if using Nvidia or AMD cards.

Crashes right after pressing the Play button

Run DarknessII.exe with disabled desktop composition.[citation needed]

"Could not load image"

Run the game directly from DarknessII.exe[citation needed]

Getting stuck in an invisible wall inside a vent

Possible solutions[citation needed]

Performance/FPS problems

Run the game in windowed mode[citation needed]

Blurry screen

Switch from fullscreen to windowed mode and back
This is not a permanent fix and will need to be performed every time it occurs.
  1. Pause the game and go into Options, Display.
  2. Switch Display Mode from Full Screen to Windowed. Apply changes.
  3. When the game asks if to keep or revert changes, revert them.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+		 2.4 GHz Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 1.5 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600
ATI Radeon HD 2600
256 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX or ATI equivalent
512 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 11 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon HD2600
Nvidia GeForce 9600GT
256 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX
512 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/67370/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (67370) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References