Text and Font Fix 4K+8K V0.4 for Risen 2 Dark Waters


Description:

1. '4K' version (UHD, 2160p, 3840x2160)
If you start Risen 2 Dark Waters in '4K' or higher, some fonts are no longer scaled correctly,
which can lead to an incomplete display, mainly in the inventory. Weapon and other stats are
difficult or impossible to read because numbers and letters appear cut off. Up to a resolution
of '4K' it is possible to modify the most font resources contained in the game so that an
error-free display is possible.

2. '8K' version (FUHD, 4320p, 7680x4320)
The fonts included in the game are too small for even higher resolutions such as '8K'.
If scaled to the default virtual size, they would be cropped again.
As a result, at '8K', when fully displayed, the relevant fonts are smaller than usual.
Therefore a small screen is only recommended to a limited extent for the '8K' mod.
You should just try it out.

3. 'End credits'
File has been edited for both '4K' and '8K' and added for better readability, completeness and overall experience.


Remark:

- This mod was created on a current Windows 11 version (should also work on a current Win 10 version)
- '8K' FUHD version was tested with nVidia DSR factor 4.00x on a UHD '4K' screen.

- How do I distinguish between the two mod files with the same file name?
  '4K': 'compiled_fonts.bin' creation date 2024.03.04
  '8K': 'compiled_fonts.bin' creation date 2024.03.08

- End credits file worked best on both '4K' and '8K' versions.
  The higher the resolution, the slower the scrolling and smaller the line spacing (this is how it was coded by the devs).

Note: With nVidia DSR (factor 4.00, 4K screen) enabled Risen 2 DW starts always in 7680x4320 ('8K')
          even if a different ingame resolution was chosen in the previous Risen 2 DW session.
          Keep that in mind if the fonts suddenly have different proportions!


Update-History:

V0.1 Initial release
V0.2 Additional adjustments (character Menu)
V0.3 Final adjustments (character Menu)
     - 8K Fix added as separate download
V0.4 Revised edition
     4K UHD version changes
        - bigger font size ratios similar to the original
        - dialogue font exchanged with menu font (better readable and size ratio)
     8K FUHD version changes
        - tweaked several font size ratios, but some are still noticeable smaller than the '4K' version
        - dialogue font exchanged with menu font
     End credits version added
        - tweaked end credits for both '4K' and '8K' versions (good readable)


Installation:

I. '4K' or '8K' version:

   1. Extract the file 'compiled_fonts.bin' in '4K' or '8K' folder from the  zip.

   2. Copy 'compiled_fonts.bin' to [C:]\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Risen2\Config

(This folder may be hidden: go to file explorer options and unhide hidden files and folders)


II. End credits file:

    1. Extract the file 'library.p00' from the end credits zip.
    
    2. Copy 'library.p00' to [...]\steam\steamapps\common\Risen 2\data\common


Deinstallation:

I. '4K' or '8K' version:

   1. Delete the file 'compiled_fonts.bin' from [C:]\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Risen2\Config


II. End credits file:

   1. Delete the file 'library.p00' from [...]\steam\steamapps\common\Risen 2\data\common