Dungeon Siege 2 data file
File type: Game file
Files with the ds2res file extension contain data used by the Dungeon Siege 2 computer game.
The game reads these files as part of its installed game data on Microsoft Windows.
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: November 4, 2026
The ds2res file extension is associated with Dungeon Siege 2, a computer role-playing game developed by Gas Powered Games.
A ds2res file contains data used by the game. It is part of the game's internal resources rather than a document intended for direct use by players.
The format is proprietary to Dungeon Siege 2. The game uses these files from its installation, and they should remain in their original locations for the game to load its data correctly. The format is associated with the legacy Microsoft Windows release of Dungeon Siege 2.
It is not possible to open the ds2res file directly as a standalone document. Dungeon Siege 2 reads its data files automatically when the game runs on Microsoft Windows.
There is no general-purpose program for viewing or editing this file format.
The ds2res file cannot be converted to a standard user document or media format. Dungeon Siege 2 expects its original proprietary data format.
Keep the file in its original form and location.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving ds2res files:
Microsoft Windows