D2X-XL Source Port for Descent ][

D2X-XL is a sourceport for the classic MS-DOS videogame Descent 2 that allows us to play the game on modern computers using Windows 10 or 11, Linux and Mac OS X.

It features several enhancements like OpenGL graphic features, lots of new effects, high resolution textures, 3D modeled powerups, some gameplay changes and advanced modding support.

The Pumo Mines singleplayer mod and campaign is precisely designed for D2X-XL by taking advantage of all mentioned features.

Originally developed by Karx11erx/Diedel, development of this sourceport has continued thanks to Descent community member Arne/Arbruijn. Source code and releases are available through GitHub, but you can also find the latest Windows 64-bit version binaries mirrored on this website.

D2X-XL Screencaps (Enhanced with mods and ReShade)

Gameplay Videos

Download D2X-XL

D2X-XL v1.18.74-ar12

Latest Windows 64-bit Release

Arne/Arbruijn version

Source code and releases on GitHub

D2X-XL Add-ons

D2X-XL Hi-Res Sound Pack_{Needed for Descent 1 and mods like Pumo Mines to work properly
You may get weird sound artifacts if this pack is not installed !!}

_{D2X-XL Game Data v1.18.64}
_{(Game data for use with the Linux version, not needed for the Windows one available on this website)}
_{^{Original D2X-XL Source Code @ Sourceforge}}
^{_{Original D2X-XL was developed by ‘Diedel’ Dietfrid Mali}}

ReShade preset for D2X-XL
(Note: install ReShade in OpenGL mode into your D2X-XL directory.
Versions newer than 4. . may present issues with D2X-XL)

Pilot Profile and “d2x.ini” files
with optimized and recommended settings
May prevent common instability issues and crashes on D2X-XL. It may serve as a basis but make sure to customize both the profile and .ini file to your own desired preferences.