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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bohemia Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Bohemia Interactive}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|OS X}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|Linux}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Real Virtuality}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Real Virtuality}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 14, 2017}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 14, 2017}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 14, 2017}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 14, 2017}} | ||
+ | |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 | Cold War }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Arma, Operation Flashpoint }} | ||
|steam appid = 65790 | |steam appid = 65790 | ||
|steam appid side = 594550 | |steam appid side = 594550 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658661 |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |lutris = arma-cold-war-assault |
+ | |official site= https://www.bohemia.net/games/arma-cold-war-assault/ | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis | ||
+ | |mobygames = 53252 | ||
|wikipedia = Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis | |wikipedia = Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis | ||
|winehq = 1788 | |winehq = 1788 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = The game was originally released as '''''Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis'''''. As the rights to the game were kept by [[Company:Bohemia Interactive|Bohemia Interactive]] when splitting from publisher [[Company:Codemasters|Codemasters]], the game was renamed to '''''Arma: Cold War Assault'''''. Applying the [[#Patches|latest official patch]] changes the name accordingly. | |
− | + | ||
− | + | |current state = On modern systems, using the highest settings may negatively impact performance.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?121125-CWA-1-99-Bug-reports&p=1965206&viewfull=1#post1965206|title=Bohemia Interactive developer statement|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] to resolve this issue. | |
+ | |||
+ | The official servers were migrated from [[GameSpy]] to [https://master.bistudio.com a self-owned master server].<ref name="GameSpy">[http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?175463-End-of-Gamespy End of Gamespy]</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658661|arma_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658661|arma_series|for game series}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/65790/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Windows) |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/594550/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (OS X/Linux) |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2}}.<br>Custom {{term|DRM}} code known as FADE may sabotage the game in several ways.<br>Both removed in [[#Patches|later patches]]. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 65790 | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | arma_cold_war_assault | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id1205898858 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 65790 | DRM-Free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 594550 | Steam | | | OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 594550 | Steam | | | OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} '''ARMA: Cold War Assault''' doesn't include the '''Red Hammer''' expansion, which was developed by Codemasters. | {{ii}} '''ARMA: Cold War Assault''' doesn't include the '''Red Hammer''' expansion, which was developed by Codemasters. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Operation Flashpoint: Red Hammer | | + | {{DLC/row| Operation Flashpoint: Red Hammer | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Operation Flashpoint: Resistance | | + | {{DLC/row| Operation Flashpoint: Resistance | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} A universal patch that upgrades any retail version of '''Operation Flashpoint''' to '''ARMA: Cold War Assault''' can be downloaded [http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma:_Cold_War_Assault here]. | {{ii}} A universal patch that upgrades any retail version of '''Operation Flashpoint''' to '''ARMA: Cold War Assault''' can be downloaded [http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma:_Cold_War_Assault here]. | ||
− | + | {{ii}} An unofficial patch that improves performance and adds new features, however it '''requires patch 1.99''' and can be downloaded [https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/215749-unofficial-patch-arma-resistance-201/ here]. | |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with -nosplash [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with -nosplash [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/-nosplash|title=Bohemia Interactive Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Adding the Red Hammer campaign=== | ===Adding the Red Hammer campaign=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Re-adding Red Hammer campaign|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Re-adding Red Hammer campaign|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Either open a folder where Red Hammer expansion is installed or go to a root folder of a CD with expansion pack. | # Either open a folder where Red Hammer expansion is installed or go to a root folder of a CD with expansion pack. | ||
− | # | + | # Then go to a folder '''AddOns''' and copy a file '''VoiceRH.pbo''' to a folder '''AddOns''' in ARMA: Cold War Assault folder. |
# Go to a folder '''Campaigns''' either in a folder where you have installed Red Hammer expansion or on your CD. | # Go to a folder '''Campaigns''' either in a folder where you have installed Red Hammer expansion or on your CD. | ||
# Copy a file '''redhammer.pbo''' to '''Campaigns''' in ARMA: Cold War Assault folder. | # Copy a file '''redhammer.pbo''' to '''Campaigns''' in ARMA: Cold War Assault folder. | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\ColdWarAssault.cfg|{{p|game}}\Users\{{p|uid}}\UserInfo.cfg}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\ColdWarAssault.cfg|{{p|game}}\Users\{{p|uid}}\UserInfo.cfg}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.local/share/vpltd/ArmaColdWarAssault/ColdWarAssault.cfg|~/.local/share/vpltd/ArmaColdWarAssault/SavedGames/{{p|uid}}/UserInfo.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|unknown}} | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Users\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Users\}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.local/share/vpltd/SavedGames}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Arma Cold War Assault Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Arma Cold War Assault Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arma-cold-war-assault/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Arma Cold War Assault Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|Arma Cold War Assault Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
− | |controller support notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = |
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Only usable when flying. |
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = unknown |
|controller remap notes = Axis can be natively used only in aircraft. | |controller remap notes = Axis can be natively used only in aircraft. | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
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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 = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |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 Cold War Assault Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Arma Cold War Assault Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects, radio, music. | |separate volume notes = Effects, radio, music. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Roundup|date=May 2023}}</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Setting under '''Difficulty''' options. | |subtitles notes = Setting under '''Difficulty''' options. | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 2.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=755957&postcount=11|title=open al sound - nV News Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Czech Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis and Resistance retail. Radio voices still in English. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail release only. For digital versions download [https://mega.nz/file/Lh03yZ4C#0C-So8fJXkcN-nAovIRO1kBTYjxk_Zmj9_GPeF5dt2k this]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. Follow [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=914516695 this guide] for digital releases. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 12 | |online play players = 12 | ||
|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]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ii}} '''''Never''''' use "Very high" terrain quality setting, nor exceed 1200-1300 visibility.<ref> | + | {{ii}} '''''Never''''' use "Very high" terrain quality setting, nor exceed 1200-1300 visibility.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?121125-CWA-1-99-Bug-reports&p=1963631&viewfull=1#post1963631|title=CWA 1.99 Bug reports - Bohemia Interactive forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | ===Low | + | ===Low framerate=== |
− | Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] or [[dgVoodoo 2]]|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
===Low server count=== | ===Low server count=== | ||
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===Frequent crashes or out of memory errors=== | ===Frequent crashes or out of memory errors=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with -nomap [[Glossary:Command line arguments| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with the {{code|-nomap}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/OFP:_TroubleShooting#Frequent_crashes_or_out_of_memory_errors|title=OFP: TroubleShooting - Bohemia Interactive Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Vista |
− | |minCPU = AMD Athlon | + | |minCPU = AMD Athlon XP 1800+ MHz |
− | |minCPU2 = Pentium | + | |minCPU2 = Pentium III 1133 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
|minHD = 800 MB | |minHD = 800 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = Riva TNT, GeForce | + | |minGPU = Riva TNT, GeForce 256, GeForce 2 |
|minGPU2 = Rage 128, Radeon | |minGPU2 = Rage 128, Radeon | ||
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
+ | |recOS = 7 | ||
|recCPU = AMD Athlon X2 2.5 GHz | |recCPU = AMD Athlon X2 2.5 GHz | ||
|recCPU2 = Intel Dual-core 2.4 GHz | |recCPU2 = Intel Dual-core 2.4 GHz | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recHD = 1 GB | |recHD = 1 GB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600GT | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600GT | ||
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|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7850 with 1 GB VRAM | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7850 with 1 GB VRAM | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Despite official system requirements, game does not use OpenAL | + | {{ii}} Despite official system requirements, game does not use OpenAL nor is XP supported on at least the Cold War Assault upgrade. |
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 16:28, 21 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Bohemia Interactive | |
macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming |
Linux | Virtual Programming |
Publishers | |
Retail | Codemasters |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Engines | |
Real Virtuality | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 22, 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | March 14, 2017 |
Linux | March 14, 2017 |
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 | Cold War |
Series | Arma, Operation Flashpoint |
Arma | |
---|---|
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: Cold War Assault is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS, shooter and tactical shooter game in the Arma and Operation Flashpoint series.
The game was originally released as Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis. As the rights to the game were kept by Bohemia Interactive when splitting from publisher Codemasters, the game was renamed to Arma: Cold War Assault. Applying the latest official patch changes the name accordingly.
On modern systems, using the highest settings may negatively impact performance.[1] See Issues fixed to resolve this issue.
The official servers were migrated from GameSpy to a self-owned master server.[2]
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions (Windows)
- Steam Community Discussions (OS X/Linux)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc 2 DRM[Note 1]. Custom DRM code known as FADE may sabotage the game in several ways. Both removed in later patches. |
|||
GOG.com | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Steam |
- ARMA: Cold War Assault doesn't include the Red Hammer expansion, which was developed by Codemasters.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Operation Flashpoint: Red Hammer | ||
Operation Flashpoint: Resistance |
Essential improvements
Patches
- A universal patch that upgrades any retail version of Operation Flashpoint to ARMA: Cold War Assault can be downloaded here.
- An unofficial patch that improves performance and adds new features, however it requires patch 1.99 and can be downloaded here.
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with -nosplash parameter[5] |
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Adding the Red Hammer campaign
- If you have a retail copy of Red Hammer campaign, you can add it back to ARMA: Cold War Assault.
Re-adding Red Hammer campaign[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\ColdWarAssault.cfg[Note 2] <path-to-game>\Users\<user-id>\UserInfo.cfg[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/.local/share/vpltd/ArmaColdWarAssault/ColdWarAssault.cfg ~/.local/share/vpltd/ArmaColdWarAssault/SavedGames/<user-id>/UserInfo.cfg |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
-
UserInfo.cfg
contains user-specific settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Users\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/.local/share/vpltd/SavedGames |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
- The game detects widescreen resolutions but stretches everything from 4:3 by default.
Fix aspect ratio[citation needed] |
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Windowed
- Using
-window
argument causes major issues with the mouse cursor.[6]
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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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 | Only usable when flying. | |
Controller remapping | Axis can be natively used only in aircraft. | |
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 | Effects, radio, music. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output[7] May require DirectSound 3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | Setting under Difficulty options. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2.[8] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Czech Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis and Resistance retail. Radio voices still in English. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail release only. For digital versions download this. | |||
Russian | Local retail only. Follow this guide for digital releases. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Local retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 | The official GameSpy service has been shut down; use the official replacement. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
- Never use "Very high" terrain quality setting, nor exceed 1200-1300 visibility.[9]
Low framerate
Use d3d8to9 or dgVoodoo 2 |
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Low server count
Downgrade to patch 1.96[citation needed] |
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Frequent crashes or out of memory errors
Launch the game with the -nomap command line argument[10]
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon XP 1800+ MHz Pentium III 1133 MHz |
AMD Athlon X2 2.5 GHz Intel Dual-core 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Riva TNT, GeForce 256, GeForce 2 Rage 128, Radeon 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8600GT AMD Radeon 3650 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.8 | 10.8.5 or newer |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 2.4 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 3.06 GHz or faster |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia equivalent ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 9400M G ATI Radeon HD 4670 256 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Fedora 25, Ubuntu 16.04, SteamOS, Mint 18 (64-bit OS required) | |
Processor (CPU) | 64-bit 1+ GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz AMD equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | latest Nvidia or Mesa drivers OpenGL 3.2+ compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 with 512 MB VRAM AMD Radeon HD 7850 with 1 GB VRAM |
- Despite official system requirements, game does not use OpenAL nor is XP supported on at least the Cold War Assault upgrade.
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[4]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Bohemia Interactive developer statement - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ End of Gamespy
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Bohemia Interactive Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Arma: Cold War Assault | hosted on webmshare - last accessed on 2016-02-12
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Roundup - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ open al sound - nV News Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ CWA 1.99 Bug reports - Bohemia Interactive forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ OFP: TroubleShooting - Bohemia Interactive Community - last accessed on May 2023