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{{infobox
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{{disambig|the original 2000 release|the 2012 Unreal Engine 3 remake version|[[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD]]|the 2020 remake|[[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2]]}}
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|title          = Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
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{{Infobox game
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|cover         = Thps2.jpg
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|cover       = Thps2.jpg
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|developer     = Gray Matter Interactive
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|developers  =
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|publisher      = Activision
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Neversoft}}
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|engine        = Apocalypse engine
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|LTI Gray Matter|Windows}}
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|release dates = <sup>NA</sup>October 31, 2000<br/><sup>EU</sup>November 17, 2000
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|Mac OS}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS X}}
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|publishers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|Mac OS}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}}
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|engines     =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Apocalypse}}
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 2000}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|May 31, 2001}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 31, 2001}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tony-hawks-pro-skater-2|91}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tony-hawk-s-pro-skater-2|}}
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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 | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Tricks }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | Skateboarding }}
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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            | Contemporary }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Tony Hawk's }}
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|steam appid  =
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|gogcom id    =
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|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20001109142300/http://www.activision.com/games/th2/
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|strategywiki = Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
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|hltb        = 10492
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|mobygames    = 2575
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|wikipedia    = Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
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|winehq      = 3832
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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The game includes a multiplayer component, playable over LAN. One of the multiplayer modes ("HORSE") is also playable via hotseat. However, neither splitscreen mode nor online play are supported.
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
  
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==Running the game on Windows 2000 and later==
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|release history  = The PC port is based on the PlayStation version. Unlike the console versions, the PC port does not have split-screen multiplayer.
  
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GameCopyWorld hosts an [http://www.gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_tony_hawks_pro_skater_2.shtml unofficial patch] that you can use to run the game on modern operating systems. (Download the "Win2K patch"; if that doesn't work, try the "Fixed EXE".)
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|current state    =
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}}
  
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In addition, running the game in Windows 98 compatibility mode may help.
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==Availability==
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows, Mac OS }}
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}}
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{{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/344-tony-hawks-pro-skater-2-demo/ demo] is available.
  
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==Skipping intro logos/cutscene==
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The Korean release has exclusive content (skaters and songs) related to girl group Fin.KL and is still fully in English.
  
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If you performed a full install of the game, you can skip any or all of the intro FMVs. Go to the <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Aspyr\Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2\Movies\</pre> folder in your THPS2 install directory and rename the following files from ".dat" to ".dat.old":
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==Essential improvements==
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===[https://github.com/DCxDemo/THPS2-Cumulative-Patch Cumulative patch]===
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{{++}} Adds support for widescreen resolutions in 32-bit color depth, removes the frame rate cap, along with additional fixes.
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{{ii}} For the content from the Korean version download the content pack and add the songs to the game using the custom soundtrack feature.
  
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* ATVILOGO.dat (Activision logo)
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===[https://web.archive.org/web/20211010111907/https://verokster.blogspot.com/2021/06/tony-hawks-pro-skater-2-patch.html Verok's patch]===
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* GrayMat.dat (Gray Matter logo)
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{{++}} Modern system support, widescreen FOV and 32 bit.
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* NSLogo.dat (Neversoft logo)
 
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* Intro.dat ("Guerrilla Radio" intro)
 
  
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==Navigating menus using keyboard/gamepad==
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===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Install the game with a full install (so videos are accessed from the hard drive).
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Movies}}.
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# Delete, move or rename {{file|ATVILOGO.dat}}, {{file|GrayMat.dat}}, {{file|NSLogo.dat}} and {{file|Intro.dat}}.
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}}
  
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You can navigate the game's menus without using the mouse. Use the arrow keys or gamepad to select menu options, and press the Jump button to accept or the Grind button to go back. Any additional buttons that appear at the bottom of the screen (such as "Rotate" in the character selection screen) can be accessed using the Flip and Grab buttons.
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===Remove fog===
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit TH2_OPT.CFG|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go to the installation folder.
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# Open {{file|TH2_OPT.CFG}} in a text editor.
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# Set <code>FOGSCALE=500</code>.
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}}
  
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==Entering cheats without numeric keypad==
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==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\TH2_OPT.CFG}}
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{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}}
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}}
  
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Many cheat code websites state that you must enter cheats while holding Num7 while the game is paused. If you do not have a numeric keypad, you can instead use any key or gamepad button that is mapped to Fast Spin Left.
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===Save game data location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}}
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{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}}
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}}
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{{ii}} Saves are <code>*.SAV</code>; custom parks are <code>*.PRK</code>.
  
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==Save file location==
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==Video==
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{{Image|Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  =
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|widescreen wsgf award      =
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|multimonitor wsgf award    =
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =
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|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#thps2 ThirteenAG's fix] or [[#Cumulative patch|Cumulative patch]].
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|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#thps2 ThirteenAG's fix] or [[#Cumulative patch|Cumulative patch]].
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =
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|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd notes          =
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|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = Use [[#Cumulative patch|Cumulative patch]].
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|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#thps2 ThirteenAG's fix] or [http://thps-mods.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5519 tinyddraw].
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#thps2 ThirteenAG's fix] or [http://thps-mods.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5519 tinyddraw].
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|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic notes          =
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|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing notes        =
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = false
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|vsync notes                =
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|60 fps                    = hackable
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|60 fps notes              = Capped at 30 FPS. Use [[#Cumulative patch|Cumulative patch]] to uncap the framerate.
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|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = Use [[#Cumulative patch|Cumulative patch]].
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
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|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind notes          =
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}}
  
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Save files are stored in the install directory. On some versions of Windows you may need to click the "Compatibility Files" button in Windows Explorer.
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==Input==
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{{Image|Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 - input settings.png|Input settings.}}
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          =
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|acceleration option      = n/a
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|acceleration option notes = Mouse is only used for navigating menus.
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = true
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = See [[#Cumulative patch|Cumulative patch]] for experimental XInput support.
 +
|full controller          = false
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|full controller notes    = Exiting some option screens requires mouse input.
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|controller remap          = true
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 +
|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = true
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
  
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<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Aspyr\Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2\Save\</pre>
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==Audio==
 +
{{Image|Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
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|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    = Sound effects and music
 +
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound notes    =
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|subtitles                = false
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|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = false
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|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = unknown
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
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|eax support notes        =
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|royalty free audio        = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
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}}
  
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Graphics and control settings are stored in TH2_OPT.CFG, along with install path information.
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{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
  
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Career files have .SAV extensions. In addition to career mode data, each career file contains its own high score list and up to three custom skaters.
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==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          = true
 +
|local play players  = 2
 +
|local play modes    = Hot seat
 +
|local play notes    = HORSE mode
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 2
 +
|lan play modes      = Versus
 +
|lan play notes      = Tag, Trick Attack, Graffiti
 +
|online play          = false
 +
|online play players  =
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        =
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                =
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          =
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      =
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          =
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =
 +
}}
  
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Custom parks have .PRK extensions.
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==Issues fixed==
 +
===Crash on loading===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgvoodoo2 Wrapper|ref={{cn|date=August 2019}}|fix=
 +
# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]
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# Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{folder|MS\x86}} subfolder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Trouble with CD installer on Windows 8.1===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Play the game without using the installer|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix=
 +
# Create a new folder on the hard drive, in an easily accessible location.
 +
# Copy all game content with {{file|THawk2.exe}} from the CD to the folder.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Crash in career mode before playing a video===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game on Linux using Wine|fix=
 +
# Alternatively, try getting the competitions' gold medals in a different order.
 +
}}
  
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==System requirements==
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===Random soundtrack setting playing the same order by default===
 +
{{fixbox|description=Use the [[#Cumulative patch|Cumulative patch]].|ref={{cn|2024-04-06}}|ref=
 +
}}
  
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{{SysReq
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==Other information==
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|minOS = Windows 95/Windows 98
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===API===
−
|minproc = Pentium 233 MHz (Pentium II 266 MHz if GPU recommendation not met)
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{{API
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|recproc = Pentium II 266 MHz
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|direct3d versions      = 7
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|minmem = 32 MB
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|direct3d notes        =  
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|minHD = 350 MB free, plus 95 MB for Windows swap file
+
|directdraw versions    =  
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|minGPU1 = DirectX 7.0a
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|directdraw notes      =  
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|recGPU1 = DirectX 7.0a-compliant 3D accelerator card with z-buffering capability
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|opengl versions        =  
−
|recGPU2 = Supported chipsets include:
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|opengl notes          =
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** 3DFX Banshee/Voodoo 1/Voodoo 2/Voodoo 3/Voodoo 5
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|glide versions        =
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** ATI Rage 128
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|glide notes            =
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** Matrox G400
+
|software mode          = true
−
** nVidia Riva 128/TNT/TNT2/TNT2 Ultra/GeForce 256/GeForce 2
+
|software mode notes    = Available as a fallback, but with slightly higher system requirements.
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|minsnd = DirectX 7.0a-compliant sound card
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|mantle support        =
−
|mincont = Windows-compatible mouse and keyboard
+
|mantle support notes  =  
−
|reccont = * Windows-compatible mouse and keyboard with numeric keypad
+
|metal support          =  
−
* 10-button gamepad
+
|metal support notes    =  
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =  
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = false
 +
|macos app notes        =  
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = true
 +
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
 +
|mac os executable notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==See also==
+
===Mods===
 +
====[http://www.thmods.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1390 HQ Music and Videos for PC]====
 +
{{ii}} Rips music from Dreamcast version and videos from Xbox version for highest possible quality.
 +
 
 +
==System requirements==
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
 
 +
|minOS    = 95, 98
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 233 MHz (with 3D acceleration)<br>Intel Pentium II 266 MHz (software rendering)
 +
|minRAM  = 32 MB (with 3D acceleration)<br>64 MB (software rendering)
 +
|minHD    = 350 MB, plus 95 MB for Windows swap file
 +
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minDX    = 7.0a
  
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*[[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4]]
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz (with 3D accelerator)
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*[[Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer]]
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|recRAM  = 64 MB (with 3D acceleration)
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 256
 +
|recGPU2  = 3Dfx Voodoo 3
 +
|recDX    =
 +
|recother = 3D accelerator strongly recommended.
 +
}}
  
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==External links==
+
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Mac OS
  
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*[http://www.gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_tony_hawks_pro_skater_2.shtml Unofficial patch/NoCD at GameCopyWorld]
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|minOS    = 8.6
−
*[http://www.fileplanet.com/48954/40000/fileinfo/Tony-Hawk's-Pro-Skater-2-Demo Demo at FilePlanet]
+
|minCPU  = iMac G3 233 MHz
 +
|minRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minGPU  = ATI Rage Pro
 +
}}
  
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[[Category:Game]]
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{{References}}

Latest revision as of 21:08, 1 May 2024

This page is for the original 2000 release. For the 2012 Unreal Engine 3 remake version, see Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD. For the 2020 remake, see Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 cover
Developers
Neversoft
Windows LTI Gray Matter
Mac OS (Classic) Westlake Interactive
macOS (OS X) Westlake Interactive
Publishers
Activision
Mac OS Aspyr Media
OS X Aspyr Media
Engines
Apocalypse
Release dates
Windows November 17, 2000
Mac OS (Classic) May 31, 2001
macOS (OS X) May 31, 2001
Reception
Metacritic 91
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Tricks
Sports Skateboarding
Themes Contemporary
Series Tony Hawk's
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 on Wikipedia
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 2000
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 2002
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 2003
Tony Hawk's Underground 2004
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 2004
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland 2006
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD 2012
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 2020

Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person tricks game in the Tony Hawk's series.

The PC port is based on the PlayStation version. Unlike the console versions, the PC port does not have split-screen multiplayer.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1].
Windows
Mac OS
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A demo is available.

Version differences

The Korean release has exclusive content (skaters and songs) related to girl group Fin.KL and is still fully in English.

Essential improvements

Cumulative patch

Adds support for widescreen resolutions in 32-bit color depth, removes the frame rate cap, along with additional fixes.
For the content from the Korean version download the content pack and add the songs to the game using the custom soundtrack feature.

Verok's patch

Modern system support, widescreen FOV and 32 bit.

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Install the game with a full install (so videos are accessed from the hard drive).
  2. Go to <path-to-game>\Movies.
  3. Delete, move or rename ATVILOGO.dat, GrayMat.dat, NSLogo.dat and Intro.dat.

Remove fog

Edit TH2_OPT.CFG[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Open TH2_OPT.CFG in a text editor.
  3. Set FOGSCALE=500.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\TH2_OPT.CFG[Note 2]
Mac OS (Classic)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2]
Mac OS (Classic)
Saves are *.SAV; custom parks are *.PRK.

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Use ThirteenAG's fix or Cumulative patch.
Multi-monitor
Use ThirteenAG's fix or Cumulative patch.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Use Cumulative patch.
Windowed
Use ThirteenAG's fix or tinyddraw.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use ThirteenAG's fix or tinyddraw.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
Capped at 30 FPS. Use Cumulative patch to uncap the framerate.
120+ FPS
Use Cumulative patch.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse is only used for navigating menus.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
See Cumulative patch for experimental XInput support.
Full controller support
Exiting some option screens requires mouse input.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound effects and music
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Japanese

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Hot seat
HORSE mode
LAN play
2 Versus
Tag, Trick Attack, Graffiti
Online play

Issues fixed

Crash on loading

Use dgvoodoo2 Wrapper[citation needed]
  1. Download dgVoodoo 2
  2. Extract dgVoodooCpl.exe and the contents of the MS\x86 subfolder to <path-to-game>.

Trouble with CD installer on Windows 8.1

Play the game without using the installer[citation needed]
  1. Create a new folder on the hard drive, in an easily accessible location.
  2. Copy all game content with THawk2.exe from the CD to the folder.

Crash in career mode before playing a video

Run the game on Linux using Wine
  1. Alternatively, try getting the competitions' gold medals in a different order.

Random soundtrack setting playing the same order by default

Use the Cumulative patch.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7
Software renderer
Available as a fallback, but with slightly higher system requirements.
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac OS (Classic)

Mods

HQ Music and Videos for PC

Rips music from Dreamcast version and videos from Xbox version for highest possible quality.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 233 MHz (with 3D acceleration)
Intel Pentium II 266 MHz (software rendering) 		Intel Pentium II 266 MHz (with 3D accelerator)
System memory (RAM) 32 MB (with 3D acceleration)
64 MB (software rendering)		 64 MB (with 3D acceleration)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 350 MB, plus 95 MB for Windows swap file
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7.0a compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 256
3Dfx Voodoo 3
Other 3D accelerator strongly recommended.
Mac OS
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 8.6
Processor (CPU) iMac G3 233 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) ATI Rage Pro


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References