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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|wasteland-2|78}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|wasteland-2|78}} | ||
− | |taxonomy = | + | |taxonomy = |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Wasteland}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tactical RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Wasteland }} | ||
|steam appid = 240760 | |steam appid = 240760 | ||
|steam appid side = 404730 | |steam appid side = 404730 | ||
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===Crash at game launch=== | ===Crash at game launch=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Launch game elevated|ref=<ref name="wl2faq">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/240760/discussions/0/630799997607345458/ Frequently Asked Questions :: Wasteland 2 General Questions]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Launch game elevated|ref=<ref name="wl2faq">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/240760/discussions/0/630799997607345458/ Frequently Asked Questions :: Wasteland 2 General Questions]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Build</code>, right-click on <code>WL2.exe</code> and select Properties | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Build</code>, right-click on <code>WL2.exe</code> and select Properties. |
# Open the Compatibility tab select and enable "Run this program as an administrator". | # Open the Compatibility tab select and enable "Run this program as an administrator". | ||
# Click OK twice to save the settings and close the windows. | # Click OK twice to save the settings and close the windows. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If the game still doesn't start, repeat this | + | {{ii}} If the game still doesn't start, repeat this and change other compatibility settings (e.g. "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" or "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings"). |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Nvidia Optimus|ref=<ref name="wl2faq" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Nvidia Optimus|ref=<ref name="wl2faq" />|fix= | ||
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# Go to Manage 3D settings, open the Program Settings tab, click on Add and either select <code>WL2.exe</code> in the window or click on Browse... and browse to the <code>WL2.exe</code> file (located in <code>{{p|game}}\Build</code>). | # Go to Manage 3D settings, open the Program Settings tab, click on Add and either select <code>WL2.exe</code> in the window or click on Browse... and browse to the <code>WL2.exe</code> file (located in <code>{{p|game}}\Build</code>). | ||
# In the dropdown menu below, select "High-performance NVIDIA processor". | # In the dropdown menu below, select "High-performance NVIDIA processor". | ||
− | # Click on Apply on the lower right corner to save the settings | + | # Click on Apply on the lower right corner to save the settings. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} The developer also recommends | + | {{ii}} The developer also recommends disabling video capturing software like Fraps or Bandicam. |
===Saves not showing up=== | ===Saves not showing up=== | ||
{{ii}} There is currently a bug where none of the saves show up if even one of them is missing (specifically missing the .xml file or possibly having an empty .xml file). | {{ii}} There is currently a bug where none of the saves show up if even one of them is missing (specifically missing the .xml file or possibly having an empty .xml file). | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete missing save files|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/240760/discussions/0/630802344238486306/ Saves not showing up - workaround :: Wasteland 2 General Discussions]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete missing save files|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/240760/discussions/0/630802344238486306/ Saves not showing up - workaround :: Wasteland 2 General Discussions]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Wasteland2\Save Games\</code> | + | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Wasteland2\Save Games\</code>. |
# Double click on all saved installation folders until you find one that has no data in it. It's specifically looking for a .xml file. | # Double click on all saved installation folders until you find one that has no data in it. It's specifically looking for a .xml file. | ||
− | # Delete that specific folder (or folders), the one with the missing save game files | + | # Delete that specific folder (or folders), the one with the missing save game files. |
# Restart Wasteland 2 and your other saved games will re-appear. | # Restart Wasteland 2 and your other saved games will re-appear. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Unable to choose resolution in windowed mode=== | ===Unable to choose resolution in windowed mode=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change resolution in registry (Windows)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change resolution in registry (Windows)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\inXile\Wasteland2\</code> | + | # Go to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\inXile\Wasteland2\</code>. |
# Change registry key <code>Resolution_hXXXXXXXXXX</code> to desired resolution (e.g. 1920x1080). | # Change registry key <code>Resolution_hXXXXXXXXXX</code> to desired resolution (e.g. 1920x1080). | ||
# Change registry key <code>Screenmanager Resolution Height_hXXXXXXXXXX</code> to desired height (e.g. 1080) (Note: Make sure to select decimal numbers). | # Change registry key <code>Screenmanager Resolution Height_hXXXXXXXXXX</code> to desired height (e.g. 1080) (Note: Make sure to select decimal numbers). | ||
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===Game crashes on Linux upon new game or loading new areas=== | ===Game crashes on Linux upon new game or loading new areas=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Increase number of open files per program allowed by the OS|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Increase number of open files per program allowed by the OS|fix= | ||
− | #Open /etc/security/limits.conf as root | + | #Open /etc/security/limits.conf as root. |
− | #Add lines <code>your_username_here soft nofile 8192</code> and <code>your_username_here hard nofile 8192</code> and save | + | #Add lines <code>your_username_here soft nofile 8192</code> and <code>your_username_here hard nofile 8192</code> and save. |
− | #Relog into your | + | #Relog into your account. |
− | #This increases number of files the OS allows a program to have open at same time (8192 is enough for Wasteland 2, but certain other games require even higher limits, so you can use an even higher number just to prevent further issues with other games) | + | #This increases number of files the OS allows a program to have open at the same time (8192 is enough for Wasteland 2, but certain other games require even higher limits, so you can use an even higher number just to prevent further issues with other games). |
− | #You can also check this limit with the command <code>ulimit -n</code> | + | #You can also check this limit with the command <code>ulimit -n</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 13:48, 5 July 2021
Developers | |
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inXile Entertainment | |
Obsidian Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
inXile Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Former | Unity 4[Note 1] |
Unity 5[Note 2] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 19, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | September 19, 2014 |
Linux | September 19, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
OpenCritic | 81 |
IGDB | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | Tactical RPG |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic |
Series | Wasteland |
Wasteland | |
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Wasteland | 1988 |
Wasteland 2 | 2014 |
Wasteland Remastered | 2020 |
Wasteland 3 | 2020 |
General information
- Official forum
- Official wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions (Director's Cut)
- Steam Community Discussions (original)
- Beta feedback site access (for bugs reporting)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | Digital Deluxe Edition. | |||
GOG.com | Digital Deluxe Edition is also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Digital Deluxe Edition. | |||
Humble Store | Digital Deluxe Edition. | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Origin | Digital Deluxe Edition is also available. | |||
Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition is also available. |
- Kickstarter backers will receive a DRM-free download.[4]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\inXile\Wasteland2\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Preferences/unity.inXile.Wasteland 2.plist |
Linux | $HOME/.config/unity3d/inXile/Wasteland2/prefs $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/inXile Entertainment/Wasteland 2: Director's Cut/prefs |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Wasteland2\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Wasteland2/ ~/Documents/Library/Application Support/Wasteland2DC/ |
Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/Wasteland2/ $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/Wasteland2DC/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Linux Steam cloud saves for Wasteland 2 Director's Cut are stored at $HOME/.config/Wasteland2DC , but the game actually uses $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/Wasteland2DC/ . Linux Steam cloud saves for Wasteland 2 original version are stored at $HOME/.config/Wasteland2 , but the game actually uses $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/Wasteland2/ . |
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Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Some HUD elements are stretched. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Can be zoomed in or zoomed out during gameplay. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable Fullscreen from in-game display options. As with many Unity games, there is no Exclusive Fullscreen option available. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Available as 'per texture' or 'forced on'. Also can be forced through video driver. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA only. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Added with the patch 3.[5] |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
- Uses Unity graphic settings presets.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | Features official bindings and Steam Controller prompts, but doesn't support Steam Controller API. | |
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Global, music, SFX, VO, ambient and UI. | |
Surround sound | Raw, mono, stereo, quad, surround and 5.1. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | Text-to-speech option is available for visually impaired users. | |
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Wasteland 2: Director's Cut. |
Issues fixed
Crash at game launch
Launch game elevated[6] |
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Notes
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Nvidia Optimus[6] |
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- The developer also recommends disabling video capturing software like Fraps or Bandicam.
Saves not showing up
- There is currently a bug where none of the saves show up if even one of them is missing (specifically missing the .xml file or possibly having an empty .xml file).
Delete missing save files[7] |
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Unable to choose resolution in windowed mode
Change resolution in registry (Windows)[citation needed] |
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Launches in wrong resolution (multi screen setups and some Linux distros)
Launch with graphics options menu[citation needed] |
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Fix game not recognizing your resolution |
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Game crashes on Linux upon new game or loading new areas
Increase number of open files per program allowed by the OS |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 | |
OpenGL | OS X and Linux only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Director's Cut version is 64-bit only[8], Original version is 32-bit only.[9] | ||
macOS (OS X) | Director's Cut version is 64-bit only, Original version is 32-bit only.[9] | ||
Linux | Director's Cut version is 64-bit only, Original version is 32-bit only.[9] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | 7, 8, 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Core i5 series |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wasteland 2 • Kickstarter Update #60: Work… work never changes
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2018-05-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2018-03-19
- ↑ Wasteland 2 by inXile entertainment — Kickstarter
- ↑ Wasteland 2 • Wasteland 2 Patch 3 (59820) Release Notes
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Frequently Asked Questions :: Wasteland 2 General Questions
- ↑ Saves not showing up - workaround :: Wasteland 2 General Discussions
- ↑ Wasteland 2: Director's Cut not starting on 32-bit system (Windows)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Verified by User:Mastan on 2019-12-13