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'''''OpenRCT2''''' is a free and open-source recreation of ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 2]]'' (RCT2) that incorporates some features from the original ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon]]'' (RCT1) that were removed in RCT2 while also fixing some issues present in the official games. In addition, ''OpenRCT2'' adds several unique features, such as cooperative multiplayer and a built-in cheats menu.
== History ==
Development of ''OpenRCT2'' was started on 2 April 2014 by Ted 'IntelOrca' John, with the project making steady development progress due to the efforts of other volunteers contributing towards its development. In order to keep the game playable and testing easier, OpenRCT2 called into the original RCT2.EXE for functions it
== Releases ==
''OpenRCT2'' is available for Microsoft Windows (Vista and higher
Due to game-breaking bugs on "Develop" branch builds being fixed relatively quickly by the development team, most of the community plays ''OpenRCT2'' using the latest build in the "Develop" branch. The third-party OpenRCT2 Launcher is often used to facilitate easy updates of the game.
==Key features==▼
* Native support for modern versions of Windows, macOS, Linux and other operating systems
* Support for widescreen resolutions, giant screenshots of the whole map
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* Plug-in support (as of v0.3.0)
== Comparison with RCT1 and RCT2 ==
''OpenRCT2'' aims to continue where RCT2 left off, making it an update to RCT2 in a similar way RCT2 acted as one to RCT1, or how [[Loopy Landscapes]] acted as one towards the original RCT1. Most information on this wiki about RCT2 directly applies to OpenRCT2 as well, unless otherwise noted.
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A new object and save format is planned, which should enable the project to eliminate these limits, and to bolster support for importing RCT1 and RCTC saves.
== Links ==
* [https://openrct2.io/ Official Site]
* [http://openrct2.org/ Pseudo-Official Site]—provides more comprehensive information and links about ''OpenRCT2''
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