Croteam has released Part 2 of the Serious Sam 2 20th Anniversary Update, continuing the year-long celebration of the classic shooter. This second update delivers two major additions: the Serious Sam 2 Digital Art Book, an extensive 450-page archive of concept art and design materials, and the long-requested Edit Data feature, which unlocks full access to in-game meshes, animations, and skeletons through the Serious Editor 2—opening new horizons for modders and creators.
Alongside these new releases, the update features several important fixes and quality-of-life improvements, including a new borderless window mode, better LOD settings for modern systems, control refinements, and numerous level-specific adjustments. The update also coincides with Steam discounts and bundle offers celebrating the series’ 20th anniversary, ensuring both new and veteran fans can dive into the festivities with improved performance and creative freedom.
Full Patch Notes
New Additions
- Serious Sam 2 Digital Art Book: A 450+ page digital collection showcasing the art, concepts, and creative process behind Serious Sam 2, featuring:
- Early sketches of characters, enemies, and bosses
- Weapon, vehicle, and environment designs
- Story and level art, promotional materials, and work-in-progress galleries
- Never-before-seen assets including Footballer Enemy Concept Evolution and M’DIGBO level artwork
- Edit Data for Serious Editor 2:
- Modders can now directly edit meshes, animations, skeletons, and more inside Serious Editor 2.
- Unlocks new possibilities for custom models, levels, and community-made expansions.
General Improvements
- Fixed issue where frame rate limits were not applied correctly.
- Added Borderless Window Mode support.
- Adjusted LOD bias quality defaults for modern hardware.
- Internet Play menu now saves BPS CVARs immediately upon change.
- Mod selection lists now prioritize official mods, marked with “OFFICIAL.”
Gameplay Adjustments
- Added suffix display to controls dependent on gameplay settings (e.g., sprinting, combo weapons).
- Introduced custom button bar when starting a new game to access Single Player Settings directly.
- Added Max FPS setting in Video Options.
- Updated in-game textures to match store visuals.
- Fixed inconsistencies in video option menu sizes and arrow scaling.
- Fixed helicopters not being recognized as foes for triggering combat music.
- Fixed female characters using incorrect pickup sounds.
- Changed default Toggle Sprint binding from N to X to prevent conflicts.
- Removed redundant Advanced Options link to reduce menu confusion.
- Enabled automatic dual wielding when toggling left weapon in Combo Weapons mode.
- Added menu gadget grid rendering with new customization CVARs for spacing and visibility.
Level Fixes
- 1_7_City_Metropolis: Corrected secret registration behind temple area.
- 2_2_Deserted_Base: Fixed barriers near Serious Bomb secret to prevent softlocks.
- 3_3_Chaolin_Chambers: Adjusted chest item drop direction to prevent unreachable loot.
- 5_4_Town_Sewers: Fixed energy effect persisting after pipe entry in tomb hall.
- 6_3_Snow_Base: Disabled cutscene replay after activating terminal; increased treasure velocity.
- 7_1_City_Part_I: Updated mutated plant secret; carrots now drop correctly.
- 7_6_City_Part_III: Fixed secret phone booth not registering when cutscene skipped.
InSamnity 2 Fixes
- Corrected visual issues in the Customize Buttons menu.
- Fixed beam gun ammo and weapon index problems.
- Converted beam gun item from dynamic to hybrid body for stability.
- Adjusted Network Options menu layout.
- Fixed saving of BPS CVARs in Internet Play menu.
- Added Max FPS option to Video Options.
- Incremented spawner entity version to fix modified level loading.
Renovation Additions
- Updated jetpack orc behavior; no longer fly infinitely when colliding.
- Fixed oversized particles for AirFighter projectiles.
- Various level tweaks and minor visual corrections.
Editor Enhancements
- Added full Edit Data functionality in Serious Editor 2 for editing meshes, skeletons, and animations.
- Added “Official” column in the Mod Selection dialog.
- Official mods now listed first, followed by community creations alphabetically.
Serious Sam 2 is a first-person shooter by Croteam, known for its over-the-top, fast-paced combat and chaotic encounters against the alien legions of Mental. Players guide the titular hero, Sam “Serious” Stone, across a series of vivid and eccentric worlds to collect medallion fragments and confront Mental once and for all. Originally released on October 11, 2005, for Microsoft Windows and Xbox, the game runs on Serious Engine 2 and continues to receive modern updates and community-driven support decades later.
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