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fallout 2 runs fine but need additional configuration

I am currently using copy of game installed from steam on windows with Fallout 2 restoration project

Create new windows 11 detault bottle
Install game trough steam - try to start so it would install its stuff and fail.
Install microsoft c++ 6.0 (into bottle)
Install direct x for modern games (into bottle)

install Fallout restoration project (https://github.com/BGforgeNet/Fallout2_Restoration_Project?tab=readme-ov-file)
rename C:.......steamapps\common\Fallout 2 to: C:.......steamapps\common\fallout 2
Use windows installer of Fallout restoration project - just copy it to bottle C:\ and run it - pick your desired lang and install to steam folder.

DO NOT USE Hi_res_config.exe - it will mess your restoration install, instead manualy update your desired resolution:
Add to draw.ini and set your desired resolution of game - should be same as your display resolution you are using
Mode=4 - use this mode for fullscreen
GraphicsWidth=2048
GraphicsHeight=1330

Create launcher for fallout 2 add run option to Environment variables: WINEDLLOVERRIDES='ddraw.dll=n,b' wine fallout2.exe

Double check that you are running correct version - it is shown in right bottom corner.

Alternatively it is possible to run Fallout 2 by using https://github.com/alexbatalov/fallout1-ce - you just need to install fallout 2 using steam and then add launcher to same folder

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