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)
Download D2X-XL
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 recommended settings and player profile
Config files with optimized settings and custom player profile
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 latest version in OpenGL mode into your D2X-XL directory)
Featured Content
D2X-XL Exclusive Campaigns
By: Pumo
The featured project of Pumo Software. An ambitious mod and campaign with custom levels, enemies, music, textures, sounds, weapons and even a completely new universe, characters and lore to explore.
ANTHOLOGY
By: Sirius
Behemothic level featuring three big sections, each one corresponding to each of the games in the series (Descent, Descent II and Descent 3)
BOILING POINT
By: Diedel/Karx11erx
An interesting level set with some rad architecture and good use of D2X-XL features, although a bit way too difficult.
