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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Brothers in Arms }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Brothers in Arms }} | ||
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|gogcom id = 1239584357 | |gogcom id = 1239584357 | ||
|hltb = 1341 | |hltb = 1341 | ||
+ | |lutris = brothers-in-arms-earned-in-blood | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 19450 |
|wikipedia = Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood | |wikipedia = Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood | ||
|winehq = 11463 | |winehq = 11463 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The Brothers in Arms Collection (released in Europe) is DRM-free and all 3 games have the latest patches integrated.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-in-Arms-Collection-PC/dp/B004SMGBC2|title=Amazon.com - Brothers in Arms Collection|date=2020-11-13}}</ref> | {{ii}} The Brothers in Arms Collection (released in Europe) is DRM-free and all 3 games have the latest patches integrated.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-in-Arms-Collection-PC/dp/B004SMGBC2|title=Amazon.com - Brothers in Arms Collection|date=2020-11-13}}</ref> | ||
{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/brothers-in-arms-2/file/earned-in-blood-pc-demo GameFront]. | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/brothers-in-arms-2/file/earned-in-blood-pc-demo GameFront]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Media\}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|LEGAL_EN.lte}} and {{file|Logos.bik}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|LEGAL_EN.lte}} and {{file|Logos.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit User.ini|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit User.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/brothers-arms-earned-blood|title=WSGF article|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Earned In Blood\{{p|uid}}|folder}}. | # Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Earned In Blood\{{p|uid}}|folder}}. | ||
# Open {{file|user.ini}}. | # Open {{file|user.ini}}. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = unknown | |controller support = unknown | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] or [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] or [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail release only. For digital releases use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2695-brothers-in-arms-earned-in-blood-polish-translation this]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Missing 1.03 skirmish maps=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} On at least the Steam version, the 1.03 Skirmish maps are missing despite being patched to 1.03. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manually download and install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2550-brothers-in-arms-earned-in-blood-skirmish-maps/ map files] into the game's folder}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/rendrocs-warzone/downloads/rendrocs-warzone-and-commandmod-v438-for-eib Rendroc's WarZone] - a list of improvements ranging from a command mode similar to [[Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway|Hell's Highway]] and more effective AI to massive single player bot matches. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 8.0 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 16X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |recaudio = EAX support | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Supported Video Cards: ATI Radeon 8500/9000/X, Nvidia GeForce 4/FX/6 | ||
+ | {{--}} Nvidia GeForce 4 MX not supported | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 12:42, 22 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Gearbox Software | |
Publishers | |
Windows | Ubisoft |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 6, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
IGDB | 73 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | World War II |
Series | Brothers in Arms |
Brothers in Arms | |
---|---|
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 | 2005 |
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood | 2005 |
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | 2008 |
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Brothers in Arms series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3.6.10.03 DRM[Note 1] disc check | |||
Retail | Double Time. Bundled with Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30. | |||
Amazon.com | Double Time. Bundled with Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Not available in Germany. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- The Brothers in Arms Collection (released in Europe) is DRM-free and all 3 games have the latest patches integrated.[3]
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Skirmish maps | Added in the latest patch, not included in digital releases. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Latest version is 1.03.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Gearbox Software\Earned In Blood\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19800/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Gearbox Software\Earned In Blood\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19800/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [4] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Edit User.ini[5] |
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DesiredFOV=63.000000 DefaultFOV=63.000000 Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software or OpenAL. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3.0, EAX 4.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
- DefOpenAL32.dll works as DirectSound3D driver which can be used with DSOAL to restore EAX.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Polish | Retail release only. For digital releases use this. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | Versus, Co-op Includes co-op missions. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 40000-43000 |
UDP | 44000, 45000, 45001 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Missing 1.03 skirmish maps
- On at least the Steam version, the 1.03 Skirmish maps are missing despite being patched to 1.03.
Manually download and install the map files into the game's folder |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OpenAL |
Modifications
- Rendroc's WarZone - a list of improvements ranging from a command mode similar to Hell's Highway and more effective AI to massive single player bot matches.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.0 compatible | EAX support |
Other | 16X CD-ROM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | 10.6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.4 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
- Supported Video Cards: ATI Radeon 8500/9000/X, Nvidia GeForce 4/FX/6
- Nvidia GeForce 4 MX not supported
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (19800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Amazon.com - Brothers in Arms Collection - last accessed on 2020-11-13
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ WSGF article - last accessed on May 2023