About this project

# Worms 2 Plus An easy-to-install patch that makes the game run on modern computers with extra features. Tested on both CD and GOG versions of Worms 2. ## Install Download the latest version from the releases page. ## How to Play No Windows compatibility settings needed. Launch via start.exe or frontend.exe (to skip intro videos), or desktop shortcuts if enabled during install. Network play supports TCP (online without port forwarding) and IPX (LAN or VPN). ## Features - Compatible with modern Windows and Wine (WineHQ binary packages recommended) - No CD required - Multi-language support: English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Latin America), Swedish. Chinese (Simplified) for frontend only. - Re-enabled online multiplayer without port forwarding (via Worm2NAT & modified FkNetcode) - LAN play restored with VPN support (via IPXWrapper & wkDNet) - Backflip permanently enabled in-game and online (double tap Backspace) - Windowed and borderless modes (via modified ReSolution with cnc-ddraw or wndmode) - Settings app for advanced video options (Ctrl+G unlocks cursor) - New launcher for upscaled intro videos - Increased limits for options and weapon schemes - Infinite rope swings (set repeat swings to -1) - Improved soundtrack quality with FLAC audio (via W2-DSound, ZPlayMM-FLAC, ogg-winmm-w2) - Mission select for single player (via fkMissions) - Restored audio mixer button for music/SFX volume (via Worms2-Volume) - Added soundbanks from other classic Worms releases (Directors Cut, regional exclusives, Armageddon, World Party, etc.) - Added terrains from Worms, Worms Online, Armageddon, and console versions - New water color: Oil Black - Ported enhancements from Des/S*natch patch (frontend and in-game fixes) - Handles intense explosions from extended weapon options (via wkHighMem) - Discord Rich Presence - Mutes typing click sound - Restored all-weapons team name cheat "TEAM17MicroProse" - Improved frontend clarity and DPI scaling - Supports more text characters - Fixed water selection (via fkWaterFix) - Updated Soundbank Editor with translations and missing sound - Portuguese soundbank - Automatically sets graphics to maximum - Includes official patches v1.05 & v1.07 - Detects and fixes DirectPlay issues (via DirectPlayRegSetup) - Additional menu options and frontend fixes (via fkSettings) - Checks for updates on start ## Join the Community Join the Worms 2 Discord to find players. ## Troubleshooting - Do not set compatibility settings on game files - Ensure only one copy of the game is installed - Install Windows updates before patching on old versions - Wine users: install win-mono (WineHQ binaries prompt when needed) ## Project Contributors Carlmundo leads the project with contributions from Dawid8 (multiple modules), FunkyFr3sh (cnc-ddraw updates), server hosts, translators, and voice actors. Open source software used is credited under Features. ## Related Projects - CTerrain - Play color maps from other releases or import your own - W2ColormapGen - Generate color maps - DW2SMT - Create your own translation