Privateer 2: The Darkening

Return to the mercenary life in the FMV-enhanced sequel to Wing Commander: Privateer.

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Support summary
Support
Method
HUD
Widescreen:
Pillarboxed
  • Hack
  • Proper
Ultra/Super-Wide:
Pillarboxed
  • Hack
  • Optimized
Multi-Monitor:
None
  • None
4k UltraHD:
None None
 
Rendered Cut-Scene:
  • N/A
FMV Cut-Scene:
  • Pillarboxed
Game information
Game status:
Released
Release Date:
Monday, 9 December, 1996

Tested Version: 
GOG.com

Play styles: 
Setting: 
Genre: 
Developer: 


Store Links: 
GOG,
Comparison Screenshots
  • 4:3 Screenshot
    Privateer 2: The Darkening
  • 16:10 Screenshot
    Privateer 2: The Darkening
  • 16:9 Screenshot
    Privateer 2: The Darkening
  • Super-Wide (32:9) Screenshot
    Privateer 2: The Darkening
  • Eyefinity / Surround Screenshot
    Privateer 2: The Darkening
Solutions & Issues
Baseline (Widescreen) Solution & Issues

640x480 only. Use the Privateer 2 Unofficial Patch for a pillarboxed output upscaled to the desktop resolution (internal resolution is still 640x480). This patch also removes FMV interlacing and improves stability.




Ultra/Super-Wide (21:9/32:9) Specific Solution & Issues



Eyefinity / Surround Specific Solution & Issues



4k UHD Specific Solution & Issues
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Submitted by Garrett on 24 November, 2013 - 21:07
Updated by skipclarke on 24 March, 2022 - 03:44