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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 7, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 7, 2012}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 24, 2012}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 24, 2012|wrapper=Cider}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-darkness-ii|77}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-darkness-ii|77}}
 
|steam appid  = 67370
 
|steam appid  = 67370
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://2k.com/en-US/game/the-darkness-ii/
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = darkness-ii
 
|wikipedia    = The Darkness II
 
|wikipedia    = The Darkness II
 
|winehq      = 13915
 
|winehq      = 13915
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
−
{{--}} Game has significant issues on OS X, and the port is only a [[Wine]] wrapper.<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>
+
{{--}} 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>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.embracethedarkness.com/us/ Official Website]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?17-The-Darkness The Darkness II 2K Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?17-The-Darkness The Darkness II 2K Forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/67370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/67370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Limited Edition also available | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1638-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1638-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-darkness-ii | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-darkness-ii | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} 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
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes          =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games store      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games store notes =
−
|uplay                 =  
+
|gog galaxy            =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes      =
 +
|origin                 =  
 +
|origin notes           =  
 +
|steam cloud           = false
 +
|steam cloud notes     =  
 +
|uplay                 =  
 +
|uplay notes           =
 +
|xbox cloud            =
 +
|xbox cloud notes      =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Video Settings.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Video Settings.jpg|Video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkness-ii/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkness-ii/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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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 stretched 16:9 image. Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. Some screen effects are 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>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g6ybfFfCB8 The Darkness II 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube]</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = false
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = true
+
|antialiasing              = always on
 
|antialiasing notes        = Seems to be enabled by default. No option in-game.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Seems to be enabled by default. No option in-game.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              = Exceeding 60 FPS causes an issue in [[#Getting stuck in an invisible wall in a vent|one part of the game]].
+
|120 fps notes              = Exceeding 60 FPS causes an issue in [[#Getting stuck in an invisible wall inside a vent|one part of the game]].
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Input Settings.jpg|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Input Settings.jpg|Input settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Darkness 2 - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
−
|surround sound          = true
+
|surround sound          = always on
−
|surround sound notes    = Auto detects and outputs up to 5.1 surround.<ref>[http://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>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-darkness-2/ download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All other languages have the in-game option to select English audio.
 
{{ii}} All other languages have the in-game option to select English audio.
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = hackable
−
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 4
−
|local play modes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Co-op
−
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/lucasassislar/nucleuscoop/releases Nucleus Coop] & [https://github.com/ZeroFox5866/nucleuscoop Unofficial mod].
 
|lan play            = unknown
 
|lan play            = unknown
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          = PhysX
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 17:31, 15 June 2021

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
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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.

Key points

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
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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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

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)
Seems to be enabled by default. No option in-game.
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
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
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

Localizations

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

VR support

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

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
Use Nucleus Coop & Unofficial mod.
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op

Connection types

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

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 in Compatibility Mode[citation needed]
  1. Go the The Darkness II installation folder C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Digital Extremes\The Darkness II\
  2. Right-click a file named DarknessII.exe
  3. Go to the 'Compatibility Mode' tab and check 'Disable Desktop Composition'.
  4. Try running the game.

"Could not load image"

Run the game from DarknessII.exe[citation needed]
  1. Go to the The Darkness II installation folder C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Games\Digital Extremes\The Darkness II\ and look for DarknessII.exe.
  2. Run it directly from this file, rather than using the shortcut or client link.

Getting stuck in an invisible wall inside a vent

Possible solutions[citation needed]

Performance/FPS problems

Run the game in Windowed Mode[citation needed]
Running the game in windowed mode has been reported to alleviate certain frame rate issues.

Blurry screen

Switch from Full Screen 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 you would like to Keep or Revert changes, revert them.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
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