Open JKDF2 Guide

Guide Author: MewLew

Requirements

  • Xbox Series S/X.
  • External Drive - Required to store your game file and other data.
  • Dependency - Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.appx
  • Game files - Sourced from the Jedi Knight Dark Forces 2 PC game.

Known Issues:

  • Palette is off in Credits screen
  • Mouse projection is not 1:1
  • Joystick screen is displaying invalid binds

Obtaining the Game Files

You will need to obtain the JKDF2 game, e.g. from Steam or GOG.

In the root of the game files there are 5 folders:

  • Controls
  • Episode
  • Music
  • Player
  • Resource

Prepare Your External Drive

  1. Create a folder named df2 in lowercase.
  2. Copy your 5 game files folders to your df2 folder. (e.g., E:\df2)
  3. Copy the attached xbone.ctl file to the Controls folder.

Modding:

  1. Folder Setup:
    • Inside your df2 folder, create the following subfolders in lowercase:
      • mods: For game enhancements and modifications.
      • jkgm: For custom texture files.
  2. Download and Configure Mods:
    • Download the desired mod.
    • Follow the mod’s instructions carefully to:
      • Place the files in the correct folder (mods or jkgm)
      • Adjust any necessary in-game or configuration settings as specified by the mod’s documentation.

Initial Configuration Setup

  1. On the first launch, go to:
    Setup > Controls > Options > Load Configuration.
  2. Select the Xbone configuration.