DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition Free Download (v2.0)
Game Overview
After more than 5 million downloads, the king of break-out games is back in a special 20th Anniversary Edition. Seumas McNally’s fan-favourite DX-Ball 2 has been re-mastered for modern PCs while retaining all of the classic brick-breaking action and unique graphic style of the late 90’s original. Features:
- 150 Boards from the original Board Pack 1 (aka Full Version) plus the all-new anniversary boardset and widescreen variants.
- New dynamic animated boards change as you play!
- Switch between new high-res board textures or the original 90’s graphics at any time.
- 20 classic power-ups plus the all-new gravity-ball, lightning and more!
- Shoot the ball extra fast to instantly break multi-hit bricks with the new punch paddle!
- Move the ball from a distance with the gravity push/pull paddle.
- Saved games allow you to save your progress and continue later.
- Compete for the best score with new online leaderboards.
- Includes editing tools and full workshop support for creating and sharing custom boardsets with the community.
- Collect in-game charms for extra points and achievements.
- Play in “Classic” mode with only the original features and graphics.
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
Download Links
Download DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition using the button below.
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition (v2.0)?
After extracting DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition (v2.0), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 57.76 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 9.0c. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows XP or Newer
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel 3000 or Better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 50 MB available space
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