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|cover = Arma 2 cover.jpg | |cover = Arma 2 cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Got Game Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Got Game Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Real Virtuality | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Real Virtuality|name=Real Virtuality 3}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 17, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 17, 2009}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|arma-ii|77}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Arma }} | ||
|steam appid = 33900 | |steam appid = 33900 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 33910,33930 | + | |steam appid side = 33910,33930,33934,65720,65700,219540,33940,33933,107400 |
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659092 |
+ | |hltb = 579 | ||
+ | |igdb = arma-2 | ||
+ | |lutris = arma-2 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 40923 | ||
|wikipedia = Arma 2 | |wikipedia = Arma 2 | ||
|winehq = 10054 | |winehq = 10054 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.bistudio.com/forumdisplay.php?9-ARMA-2-amp-Operation-Arrowhead Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://forums.bistudio.com/forumdisplay.php?9-ARMA-2-amp-Operation-Arrowhead Official forum] | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659092|arma_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{removed DRM|SecuROM}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.securom.com/pop_arma2.html|title=SecuROM™ Support Website - ARMA 2|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><br>Custom {{term|DRM}} code known as FADE may sabotage the game in several ways.<br>Both removed in [[#Patches|patch v1.05]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_2:_Patch_v1.05|title=Arma 2: Patch v1.05 - Bohemia Interactive Community|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | Steam | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33900 | DRM-free | Arma 2.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/The_big_list_of_DRM-free_games_on_Steam#Bohemia_Interactive|title=The big list of DRM-free games on Steam|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33910 | DRM-free | Operation Arrowhead (standalone expansion).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/The_big_list_of_DRM-free_games_on_Steam#Bohemia_Interactive|title=The big list of DRM-free games on Steam|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| developer | https://store.bistudio.com | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | arma_2_combined_operations | DRM-free | Combined Operations. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Combined Operations includes both Arma 2 and | + | {{ii}} Combined Operations includes both Arma 2 and Operation Arrowhead; some mods (e.g. [[DayZ (mod)|DayZ]]) require both games. |
− | {{++}} Product keys for Arma 2, | + | {{++}} Product keys for Arma 2, Operation Arrowhead and digital versions of Combined Operations optionally activate on Steam.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601|title=Retail / Digital CD Keys - CD-Key - Knowledge Base - Steam Support|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| British Armed Forces | Requires | + | {{DLC/row| British Armed Forces | Requires Operation Arrowhead | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Private Military Company | Requires | + | {{DLC/row| Private Military Company | Requires Operation Arrowhead | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Army of the Czech Republic | Requires both Arma 2 and | + | {{DLC/row| Army of the Czech Republic | Requires both Arma 2 and Operation Arrowhead. | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The latest official patches for retail versions of the game are: | |
− | * Arma 2: [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_2:_Patch_v1.11 Patch v1.11]. | + | * Arma 2 (base game): [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_2:_Patch_v1.11 Patch v1.11]. |
− | * Arma 2: [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/A2OA:_Patch_v1.62 Patch v1.62] (requires [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/A2OA:_Patch_v1.60 Patch v1.60]). | + | * Arma 2 (with expansions/DLC): [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/A2OA:_Patch_v1.62 Patch v1.62] (requires [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/A2OA:_Patch_v1.60 Patch v1.60]). |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|-nosplash}} and {{code|-skipIntro}} [[command line arguments]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma2:_Startup_Parameters#Game_Loading_Speedup|title=Arma2: Startup Parameters - Bohemia Interactive Community|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARMA 2\ArmA2.cfg|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARMA 2\ArmA2OA.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARMA 2\*.ArmA2Profile|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARMA 2\*.ArmA2OAProfile|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArmA 2\Saved\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Arma 2 Video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Arma 2 Video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/armed-assault-2-arma-2 |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/rex706/ArmA-FOV-Changer ArmA FOV Changer]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = The game has a selection of pre and post process AA. | |antialiasing notes = The game has a selection of pre and post process AA. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]]. |
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}. | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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{{--}} Range finding by using certain scopes like the PSO scope might not be accurate anymore when playing on a non-default FOV. | {{--}} Range finding by using certain scopes like the PSO scope might not be accurate anymore when playing on a non-default FOV. | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Arma 2 Input settings.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Arma 2 Input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = true | |acceleration option = true | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Arma 2 Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Arma 2 Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=916090368 this] for digital versions. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.3djuegos.com/comunidad-foros/tema/6795020/0/traducciones-para-los-juegos-que-no-estan-en-espanol/#mensaje7078540 download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{ii}} Multiplayer servers can optionally use [http://www.battleye.com BattlEye] anti-cheat protection. | {{ii}} Multiplayer servers can optionally use [http://www.battleye.com BattlEye] anti-cheat protection. | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 128 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 128 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; use the [https://master.bistudio.com official replacement].<br>The Steam version of Operation Arrowhead automatically points to this new master server. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
|udp = 2302-2305 | |udp = 2302-2305 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = true | ||
+ | |trackir notes = Supports: Yaw, Pitch, X, Y, Z. | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = hackable | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = Use [https://tobiigaming.com/getstarted/ Tobii Game Hub]. Supports head tracking. | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Changing refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARMA 2\</code>. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|arma2.cfg}} in Notepad. | ||
+ | # Change {{Code|1=refresh=60;}} to the desired refresh rate. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Audio crackling=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set default audio and communication devices to same device|ref={{cn|date=June 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open Sound in Control Panel | ||
+ | # Set Default Communication Device and Default Device to the same device. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Manifest Unavailable on Steam=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=delete appmanifest_33910.acf in steam apps folder|fix= | ||
+ | #Verify game files | ||
+ | #Relaunch | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
− | === | + | ===API=== |
− | + | {{API | |
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 3.0 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Middleware=== |
− | + | {{Middleware | |
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = BattlEye | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.battleye.com/|title=BattlEye – The Anti-Cheat Gold Standard|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== | |
+ | {{ii}} See [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma2:_Startup_Parameters list of available command line entries for Arma 2] | ||
− | * | + | ===Graphical tweaks{{cn|November 2022}}=== |
+ | * Set the 3D resolution and the interface resolution to exactly the same value. Ideally, both values would be set at 100. | ||
− | * | + | * Set Video Memory to "Default". By default (confusing, but keep reading), Arma II will cap the VRAM at an unspecified value. This value is actually lower than the "Default" option in the settings, but will still be named "Default". |
− | * | + | * Texture Quality is dependent on the amount of RAM in the system, but due to the tweak above, it is safe to set the option to higher values. |
− | * For | + | * For a higher frame rate and reduced input latency, turn off advanced options like smoothing and head bobbing. To turn off motion blur, either download [http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?97853-oktNoBlur-Signed-Blur-Remover-Addon this] mod or set post-processing settings to "Very Low". This does speed up camera movement. Nvidia Control Panel can also be used to increase. |
− | * | + | * For faster rendering, turn on PPAA instead of the normal anti-aliasing. |
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 10 GB | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7800 |
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 1800 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 1800 | ||
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
− | |recOS | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Core 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ | |recCPU = Intel Core 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ | ||
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800GT |
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 4850 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 4850 | ||
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB |
Revision as of 13:43, 1 March 2024
Developers | |
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Bohemia Interactive | |
Publishers | |
505 Games | |
Got Game Entertainment | |
Russia | Akella |
Engines | |
Real Virtuality 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 17, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Arma |
Arma | |
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Arma: Cold War Assault | 2001 |
Arma: Armed Assault | 2006 |
Arma 2 | 2009 |
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead | 2010 |
Arma Tactics | 2013 |
Arma 3 | 2013 |
Arma Reforger | 2022 |
Warnings
Arma 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS, shooter and tactical shooter game in the Arma series.
General information
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM.[1] Custom DRM code known as FADE may sabotage the game in several ways. Both removed in patch v1.05.[2] |
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Steam | Arma 2.[3] | |||
Steam | Operation Arrowhead (standalone expansion).[4] | |||
Developer website (unavailable) | ||||
GOG.com (unavailable) | Combined Operations. |
- Combined Operations includes both Arma 2 and Operation Arrowhead; some mods (e.g. DayZ) require both games.
- Product keys for Arma 2, Operation Arrowhead and digital versions of Combined Operations optionally activate on Steam.[5]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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British Armed Forces | Requires Operation Arrowhead | |
Private Military Company | Requires Operation Arrowhead | |
Army of the Czech Republic | Requires both Arma 2 and Operation Arrowhead. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patches for retail versions of the game are:
- Arma 2 (base game): Patch v1.11.
- Arma 2 (with expansions/DLC): Patch v1.62 (requires Patch v1.60).
Skip intro videos
Use the -nosplash and -skipIntro command line arguments[6]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARMA 2\ArmA2.cfg %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARMA 2\ArmA2OA.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33900/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARMA 2\*.ArmA2Profile %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARMA 2\*.ArmA2OAProfile %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArmA 2\Saved\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33900/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use ArmA FOV Changer. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | The game has a selection of pre and post process AA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Rendered image uses SDR color space. In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering. |
- Range finding by using certain scopes like the PSO scope might not be accurate anymore when playing on a non-default FOV.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Russian | Local retail only. Download this for digital versions. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
- Multiplayer servers can optionally use BattlEye anti-cheat protection.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 128 | |||
Online play | 128 | The official GameSpy service has been shut down; use the official replacement. The Steam version of Operation Arrowhead automatically points to this new master server. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 2302-2305 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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Tobii Eye Tracking | Use Tobii Game Hub. Supports head tracking. | ||
TrackIR | Supports: Yaw, Pitch, X, Y, Z. |
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
Changing refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Audio crackling
Set default audio and communication devices to same device[citation needed] |
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delete appmanifest_33910.acf in steam apps folder |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Command line arguments
Graphical tweaks[citation needed]
- Set the 3D resolution and the interface resolution to exactly the same value. Ideally, both values would be set at 100.
- Set Video Memory to "Default". By default (confusing, but keep reading), Arma II will cap the VRAM at an unspecified value. This value is actually lower than the "Default" option in the settings, but will still be named "Default".
- Texture Quality is dependent on the amount of RAM in the system, but due to the tweak above, it is safe to set the option to higher values.
- For a higher frame rate and reduced input latency, turn off advanced options like smoothing and head bobbing. To turn off motion blur, either download this mod or set post-processing settings to "Very Low". This does speed up camera movement. Nvidia Control Panel can also be used to increase.
- For faster rendering, turn on PPAA instead of the normal anti-aliasing.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, Intel Core 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 3200+ | Intel Core 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon 1800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 8800GT ATI Radeon 4850 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (33900) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ SecuROM™ Support Website - ARMA 2 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Arma 2: Patch v1.05 - Bohemia Interactive Community - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ The big list of DRM-free games on Steam - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ The big list of DRM-free games on Steam - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Retail / Digital CD Keys - CD-Key - Knowledge Base - Steam Support - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Arma2: Startup Parameters - Bohemia Interactive Community - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ BattlEye – The Anti-Cheat Gold Standard - last accessed on 9 June 2023