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Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 is the 6th installment in the Need for Speed series and is the last of the "classic-era" NFS games.  The PC version was developed by EA Seattle, while the PS2 version was the first of the series to be developed by BlackBox, who then took over developing the next several titles in the series.  This page primarily covers the PC version.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 is the 6th installment in the Need for Speed series and is the last of the "classic-era" NFS games.  The PC version was developed by EA Seattle, while the PS2 version was the first of the series to be developed by BlackBox, who then took over developing the next several titles in the series.  This page primarily covers the PC version.


== Installation ==
== Guides ==
For more information, see [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed:_Hot_Pursuit_2 PCGamingWiki's article on Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2].
[[Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2/Installation|How to install NFS Hot Pursuit 2 on modern hardware with essential mods]]


=== Running the installer ===
[[Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2/Online|How to play NFS Hot Pursuit 2 online (or host a dedicated server) in {{CURRENTYEAR}}]]
1) Insert your game disc or mount ISO.  Run setup.exe (as an administrator) and click Install.  Enter your CD key, choose your directory, and install.  (Note that 2 players with the same CD key cannot play online together).  Do not install GameSpy Arcade.


2) Copy the following files from your disc or ISO to your game directory:
[[Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2/Car Modding|How to create car mods for NFS Hot Pursuit 2]]


* actors
== Modding Tools ==
* AI
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* Movies
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3) Install a no-cd cracked executable file (cannot share here).  To play online, you will need an exe that is OpenSpy patched, or you can patch it yourself (see section below on playing online).  Choose either a 2.40 or 2.42 exe (see below).
=== Version 2.42 vs. 2.40 ===
2.42 is the latest patch for the game, which adds online multiplayer encryption and better compatibility for force-feedback devices.  However, it cannot be played online against players using version 2.40.  Some users choose to play on version 2.40 instead.  Note that this version is not supported by the Widescreen Fix and cannot be played online with version 2.42.
=== Resolution fixes (Widescreen Patch or dgVoodoo) ===
==== Widescreen Patch (2.42 only) ====
It is recommended to play on version 2.42 and use Xan's [https://github.com/xan1242/hp2wsfix Widescreen Patch].  Read the ReadMe on the GitHub page for installation/usage instructions.
Note that intro cutscenes are broken with this mod.  They can be bypassed by launching the game with the argument <code>-nofrustration</code> or <code>-nomovie</code>.
==== dgVoodoo (2.40 or 2.42) ====
Download [https://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2] and extract the archive, then copy <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>, <code>dgVoodoo.conf</code> and <code>D3D8.dll</code> from the <code>MS\x86</code> folder into your NFS HP2 installation directory.
Run dgVoodoCpl.exe to configure graphics settings.
=== Essential Mods ===
* [https://github.com/xan1242/hp2wsfix/tree/master/NFSHP2%20HD%20Font%20Pack NFS HP2 HD Font Pack]
* [https://www.nfsaddons.com/downloads/nfshp2/tools/2916/better-car-reflecions-mod.html Better car reflections] (can just edit reflections.ini in the cars folder of your HP2 installation directory without downloading this mod, which does the same thing.  Set  <code>cubeface_dimension</code> and <code>enviromap_dimension</code> to 1024.
== Tutorials ==
=== Playing online ===
See [[Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2/Online]]
=== Creating car mods ===
See [[Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2/Car Modding]]
== Tools ==
{{:Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2/Tools}}
{{:Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2/Tools}}
== Executable launch parameters ==
Some of these parameters were tested by SkyFire, and results were shared by Meteor in the [https://discord.gg/eMsPKwyZgN Hot Pursuit 2 Modding Discord Server].
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|nowin2khook
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|IMEDebug
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|ignoreexitquads
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|doBench
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|uimem
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|caminfo
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|boxes
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|editrender
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|aicarsnochase
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|aimap
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|Disables cops
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|enableStdOut
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|aicars
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|screenshots
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|Press Ctrl+P to take screenshot (will be placed in game folder)
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|stats
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|Same as -server
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|gameport       
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|cdkey
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|clientname       
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|No spaces
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|join           
| +join [IP]
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|BUG: player profile is not loaded
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|nographics
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|IamDrew
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|hp
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|ghost           
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|Disables P2P collisions
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|minfront
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| +name ["name"]
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| +connect [IP]
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| +host
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|Same as -server
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== Notable mods & projects ==
== Notable mods & projects ==
* [https://www.nfsaddons.com/downloads/nfshp2/tracks/6985/realistic-parkland-30-total-overhaul.html Realistic Parkland] by DDGORE
* [https://www.nfsaddons.com/downloads/nfshp2/tracks/6985/realistic-parkland-30-total-overhaul.html Realistic Parkland] by DDGORE
* [https://www.nfsaddons.com/downloads/nfshp2/tools/4415/hp2-pink-edition.html HP2 Pink Edition] by jhg
* [https://www.nfsaddons.com/downloads/nfshp2/tools/4415/hp2-pink-edition.html HP2 Pink Edition] by jhg
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[https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed:_Hot_Pursuit_2 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 - PCGamingWiki]
[https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed:_Hot_Pursuit_2 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 - PCGamingWiki]
{{DEFAULTSORT:2002}}
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Classic NFS]]

Latest revision as of 13:50, 6 November 2024



Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
DeveloperEA Seattle
Year2002


About

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 is the 6th installment in the Need for Speed series and is the last of the "classic-era" NFS games. The PC version was developed by EA Seattle, while the PS2 version was the first of the series to be developed by BlackBox, who then took over developing the next several titles in the series. This page primarily covers the PC version.

Guides

How to install NFS Hot Pursuit 2 on modern hardware with essential mods

How to play NFS Hot Pursuit 2 online (or host a dedicated server) in 2024

How to create car mods for NFS Hot Pursuit 2

Modding Tools

Name Author Description URL Purpose
OEdit Arushan Old tool for directly editing .o model files. May not work well (if at all) on modern systems. https://nfspolicehq.com/index.php?ind=downloads&op=entry_view&iden=1144 • https://forums.nba-live.com/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=5239 • https://dl.fifa-infinity.com/fifa-09/tools-fifa-09/oedit-tool/ 3D model editing
ZModeler v1.07b Oleg 3D modeling software that can import/export classic NFS models with plugins https://nfsmodderscorner.blogspot.com/p/general-tools.html 3D model editing • Car model conversion
ZModeler 2 Oleg 3D modeling software useful for converting various file types including .obj and ZModeler 1 .z3d files https://www.zmodeler2.com/index.php?mode=downloads 3D model editing • Car model conversion
O Skeleton Plugin for ZModeler 1 Import/export skeleton.o files for positions of wheels, lights, etc. 3D model editing • Car model conversion
OIFtool Arushan Converts NFS Hot Pursuit 2 .o car model files to .oif for use with the ZModeler 1 OIF plugin https://nfspolicehq.com/index.php?ind=downloads&op=entry_view&iden=1144 Car model conversion
OIF Plugin for ZModeler 1 Arushan Imports/exports .o Intermediate Files (OIF) between OIFTool and ZModeler 1 in order to edit car model files for NFS Hot Pursuit 2 https://nfspolicehq.com/index.php?ind=downloads&op=entry_view&iden=1144 Car model conversion
BigGUI GreyMana Can import, export, and re-pack .viv files used in classic NFS games https://forums.nba-live.com/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=14 File packing/unpacking
VIV Edit Addict Opens .viv files and can import/export files from them https://www.nfsaddons.com/downloads/nfshp2/tools/7409/viv-editor.html File packing/unpacking
VIVMagic Martin Kollaard Packs/unpacks .viv files https://www.nfsaddons.com/downloads/nfshp2/tools/2872/vivmagic-v110.html File packing/unpacking
FshEd Brien Smith Graphical tool used to pack and unpack .fsh textures for use with classic NFS games. Can also import textures of different sizes. https://forums.nba-live.com/downloads.php?cat=3 • https://forums.nba-live.com/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=66 Texture conversion • File packing/unpacking
FSHTool Denis Auroux Command-line tool for packing and un-packing .fsh texture files https://www.nfsaddons.com/downloads/nfshp2/tools/2870/fshtool-v-122.html Texture conversion • File packing/unpacking
EA Graphics Editor Brien Smith Can view, edit, and extract .fsh textures within .viv files. https://forums.nba-live.com/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=3 Texture editing • Texture conversion • File packing/unpacking
Car model files
Name Description Download link Required? Recommended?
ZModeler v1.07b 3D modeling software that can import/export HP2 models with plugins Yes Yes
- OIF Plugin for Zmodeler Import/export models between ZModeler 1 (.z3d) and OIFTool (.oif) Yes Yes
- O Skeleton plugin for Zmodeler Import/export skeleton.o files for positions of wheels, lights, etc. Yes Yes
ZModeler 2 3D modeling software, can import/export models between ZModeler 1 (.z3d) and .obj format No Yes
OEdit Old tool for directly editing .o model files. Doesn't work well (if at all) on modern systems. Not recommended. No No
NFS Model Viewer Can view (but not edit) HP2 models. Useful for verifying models are exported correctly, etc. No Yes
Textures
Name Description Download link Required? Recommended?
fshEd Graphical tool for packing and un-packing .fsh texture files Either FSHTool, fshEd, or EAGE Yes
FSHTool Command-line tool for packing and un-packing .fsh texture files Yes
EA Graphics Editor Old graphical tool for editing .fsh texture files No
File packing/unpacking
Name Description Download link Required? Recommended?
VIVEdit Either VIVEdit, VIVMagic, or BigGUI
VIVMagic
BigGUI
Misc tools
Name Description Download link Required? Recommended?
INICarEditor
CarConfigurator
A Sac v2091 Hot Pursuit 2 Stats recorder

Notable mods & projects

Useful links

NFSAddons - Hot Pursuit 2 downloads

NFS Police HQ

Hot Pursuit 2 Modding Discord Server

Classic Need for Speed Discord Server

Retro Racing Point Discord Server

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