Soldier of Fortune II Guides
Free, up-to-date guides for Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix multiplayer. Get the game running on Windows 10 and 11, fix crashes and the server list, install mods and maps, and host your own server.
Fixes and settings
Get SoF2 running smoothly on a modern PC: Windows 10 and 11, widescreen, crashes, the server list, FPS and mouse.
Fix SoF2 Crashing at Start-up (GL_EXTENSIONS Error)
Why Soldier of Fortune II crashes at start-up on modern graphics cards, and how to fix it with the 1fx. patch and a few settings.
Fix an Empty SoF2 Server List
No servers in the SoF2 in-game browser? The official master server is gone. Here is how to get the list back, or join a server directly.
Best SoF2 Settings: FPS, Mouse, Sound and Network
Recommended Soldier of Fortune II settings for modern PCs: 125 FPS, raw mouse input, broadband network rates, sound fixes and a ready-made config.
Mods
RoCmod, OSP and 1fx. Mod: what each SoF2 mod does, which servers use it, and how to install it.
Which SoF2 Mod Should You Use? RoCmod vs OSP vs 1fx.
What SoF2 mods are, how they load, and which one you need: RoCmod for most public servers, OSP for competitive play, 1fx. Mod for fun modes.
RoCmod for SoF2: Install, Features and Commands
RoCmod is the most played Soldier of Fortune II mod. How to install RoCmod 2.1c, what it adds for players and admins, and how to fix common problems.
Servers and hosting
Run your own Soldier of Fortune II server on Windows or Linux, configure it, and get it listed.
How to Host a SoF2 Dedicated Server on Windows
Run a Soldier of Fortune II dedicated server on Windows: the start command, server.cfg, port 20100, firewall rules and keeping it online.
SoF2 server.cfg Explained (With an Example Config)
A complete, commented Soldier of Fortune II server.cfg: server name, players, passwords, game type, limits, voting, teams and logging.
Gameplay
Game types, weapons, console commands and tips for playing SoF2 multiplayer well.
SoF2 Console Commands and Key Binds
Open the Soldier of Fortune II console, use the most useful commands, make key binds, and save everything in a config that loads every time.
SoF2 Tips for New and Returning Players
Practical Soldier of Fortune II tips: settings to change first, movement, aiming, team play, finding a good server and the etiquette regulars expect.
History and community
Where Soldier of Fortune II came from, how its clans work, and the words players use.
The History of Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix
How Raven Software made Soldier of Fortune II in 2002, what made it stand out, and how its multiplayer community has kept it alive since.
SoF2 Glossary: Terms, Abbreviations and Slang
What SoF2 players mean by INF, ELIM, pk3, CVAR, rcon, master server, scrim, spawn kill and more: the Soldier of Fortune II glossary.