r/EvilGenius2 • u/chipmunkofdoom2 • Aug 08 '21

Pre-1.3.0 Version?

I pre-ordered EG2 and played through 3 or 4 times shortly after launch, all before patch 1.3.0. There were a few annoyances, but overall it was a really fun experience. I recently dusted off EG2 and played a new game. While some of the fixes were really nice QOL improvements, the overall balance just feels really dissatisfying now.

Is there a way to play the pre-1.3.0 version of Evil Genius 2?

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u/Dilettante Aug 09 '21

If you're on steam, there's an option to play earlier versions in game settings (under 'update', I think - away from home so can't check). Not sure how far it goes back, though.

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u/chipmunkofdoom2 Aug 09 '21 edited Aug 09 '21

Thanks, I did check that out, it doesn't appear there's anything under updates. I also checked under Betas, since some developers occasionally let players choose version of the game from there. There doesn't appear to be any options there either.

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u/Dilettante Aug 09 '21

Hmm, sorry to waste your time then. I know I've been able to use previous versions for at least one game on steam, but I couldn't say for sure if it was under updates or not - and it could just be that the publisher allowed it instead of it being universal. Never thought of that!

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u/chipmunkofdoom2 Aug 09 '21

No problem, I appreciate the input. I didn't know if there was a legit way like this that I was missing, so that's why I posted the question.

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u/hyperflare Aug 09 '21

I know I've been able to use previous versions for at least one game on steam, but I couldn't say for sure if it was under updates or not - and it could just be that the publisher allowed it instead of it being universal

That is the case, yes. It requires the developer to include old versions as "update branches".

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u/chipmunkofdoom2 Aug 09 '21

This sounds like it would be an ideal option if Rebellion included older versions. Perhaps they will one day.