Conflict: Desert Storm 2 takes place in 1995, four years after the events of the first game. The story follows four soldiers from the British SAS (Special Air Service) and the US Delta Force as they conduct missions in a fictionalized Middle Eastern setting, loosely based on real-world events.

Conflict: Desert Storm 2 received generally positive reviews from critics and players alike. The game's realistic depiction of special forces operations, combined with its well-designed levels and engaging gameplay, made it a hit among fans of tactical shooters.

The No-CD patch for Conflict: Desert Storm 2 allowed players to play the game without inserting the CD into their computer's CD drive. This patch essentially cracked the game's copy protection, enabling users to run the game without the CD.

While No-CD patches were initially intended to combat piracy, they have also been used by legitimate game owners who wanted to play the game without having to deal with the hassle of inserting the CD every time.