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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/callofduty4|title=Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare|date=2023-06-19}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|IW engine|name=IW 3.0}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|IW engine|name=IW 3.0}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare|88}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare|88}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|hltb = 1468 | |hltb = 1468 | ||
+ | |lutris = call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare | ||
|strategywiki = Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare | |strategywiki = Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare | ||
|mobygames = call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare | |mobygames = call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare | ||
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|current state = | |current state = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | Campaign EXE Uses {{DRM|SafeDisc|4.81}}.<br /> Key Required for install and Multiplayer Servers but the Multiplayer EXE has no DRM.| | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2223-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 7940 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 7940 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00ATF5YZM | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00ATF5YZM | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-COD4MWMS | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-COD4MWMS | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515061722/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Fallout-3/|title=Fallout 3 - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id403574981 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id403574981 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | There are | + | There are 8 patches in total, but only the last three are required. |
{{ii}} The Steam version is already patched | {{ii}} The Steam version is already patched | ||
{{ii}} The retail GOTY edition is patched to version 1.6 | {{ii}} The retail GOTY edition is patched to version 1.6 | ||
− | + | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/373-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-windows-patch/ v1.6 patch] (includes the Variety Pack) | |
− | + | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/375-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-windows-patch/ v1.6 to v1.7 patch (Windows)] | |
− | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/ | + | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/377-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-os-x-patch/ v1.7 patch (OS X)] |
+ | * [http://www.activision.com/cdn/downloads/iw3mp.exe Official security fix for 1.7]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.activision.com/call-of-duty-4--modern-warfare/articles/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-pc-security-update|title=Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare PC Security Update|date=2022-11-21}}</ref> | ||
− | === | + | ===[https://cod4x.ovh/t/releases/24 CoD4X Mod]=== |
− | + | {{ii}} A client and server modification for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer that adds enhanced functionality and security to servers, bug fixes, and its own [http://cod4master.cod4x.ovh/ server list]. | |
− | {{ii}} | ||
− | |||
− | === | + | ===[https://gitea.com/JerryALT/iw3sp_mod/releases/latest IW3SP-MOD]=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A singleplayer client for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare that adds enhanced functionality as: achievements from Xbox 360 version, controller/gamepad support with aim assist, increased asset limits and more. |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Steam version is required to launch this client. |
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− | ===[https:// | + | ===PunkBuster=== |
− | + | {{ii}} To play on protected servers, multiplayer requires a [[PunkBuster]] update which is no longer hosted on EvenBalance's website. Obtainable [https://github.com/promod/CoD-PunkBuster-Files here], [http://www.opferlamm-clan.de/wbb2/thread.php?postid=152764#post152764 here], or [https://mega.nz/file/RQkjgQjb#HtPv4I9153tk4-Xej5C4vFSp4lX-6XjIwEICMPE-vII here]. | |
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>seta com_introplayed "1"</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>seta com_introplayed "1"</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tecc|date=2022-05-20|comment=}}</ref>}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. 16x [[SSAA]] or [[MSAA]] can be forced using the console command </code>"r_aaSamples" "16"</code>. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Unlocked in Singleplayer. For multiplayer, see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | |120 fps notes = Unlocked in Singleplayer. For multiplayer, see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|ray tracing = false | |ray tracing = false | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify FOV using a console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify FOV using a console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Press {{key|~}} and the in-game console will appear. | # Press {{key|~}} and the in-game console will appear. | ||
− | #* If it | + | #* If it does not appear, go to '''Game Options''' and make sure the console is enabled. |
− | # In order to permanently change the FOV, | + | # In order to permanently change the FOV, write the command <code>seta cg_fov XX</code>, where XX is the desired horizontal field of view (e.g. <code>seta cg_fov 90</code>). The command "seta" permanently writes commands following it to the config. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode using console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode using console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Press {{key|~}} and the in-game console will appear. | # Press {{key|~}} and the in-game console will appear. | ||
− | #* If it | + | #* If it does not appear go to '''Game Options''' and make sure the console is enabled. |
# In console, type in <code>/r_fullscreen 0</code> to enable windowed mode (or <code>/r_fullscreen 1</code> to enable fullscreen mode) and press {{key|Enter}}. | # In console, type in <code>/r_fullscreen 0</code> to enable windowed mode (or <code>/r_fullscreen 1</code> to enable fullscreen mode) and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
# Type in <code>/vid_restart</code> and press {{key|Enter}} to restart the game's renderer and apply new settings. | # Type in <code>/vid_restart</code> and press {{key|Enter}} to restart the game's renderer and apply new settings. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode by editing the config file|fix= | ||
+ | Look for <code>seta r_fullscreen "1"</code> in your {{file|config.cfg}} file and change <code>"1"</code> to <code>"0"</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} In order for the fixe to work, Vsync needs to be turned off from the game's settings if | + | {{ii}} In order for the fixe to work, Vsync needs to be turned off from the game's settings if the screen's refresh rate is less than the required FPS. The setting for Vsync is listed as "Sync Every Frame" under the Graphics tab in the game Options and needs to be set to "No". |
{{ii}} Some servers do not allow you to have a frame rate above 250 due to possible cheating. | {{ii}} Some servers do not allow you to have a frame rate above 250 due to possible cheating. | ||
{{ii}} High frame rates can influence aspects of the game's mechanics (such as jump height), and this weakness of the engine is exploited by some players to gain an advantage. | {{ii}} High frame rates can influence aspects of the game's mechanics (such as jump height), and this weakness of the engine is exploited by some players to gain an advantage. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = hackable | |eax support = hackable | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = Set ''5.1 speakers'' in options and use [[DSOAL]] for binaural HRTF mixing. |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = [ | + | |notes = [https://www.lokalizacie.sk/preklady/40-call-of-duty-modern-warfare/ Fan translation]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Multiplayer.png|In-game multiplayer settings.}} | {{Image|Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Multiplayer.png|In-game multiplayer settings.}} | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = | |local play = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-fix.html Helix Mod: Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare fix]. |
|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = G3D | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
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|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Game won't start on Windows 7=== | ===Game won't start on Windows 7=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Ambient | + | ===Stuttering and sudden frame drops on Nvidia GPUs=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description= Disable frame rate limiter in Nvidia Control Panel|fix=If you have the Frame Limiter enabled, it will cause random stutters and fps drops to occur during gameplay. You can either disable the frame limiter for the game only by changing its program settings and setting the frame limiter option to off, or disable the limiter entirely in the global settings. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description= Disable Fast sync in Nvidia Control Panel|fix=If you have the Fast Sync enabled, it will cause periodic frametime stutters and fps drops | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ambient occlusion issues on Nvidia GPUs === | ||
{{Image|Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Ambient Occlusion ON.jpg|Ambient Occlusion set to Performance.}} | {{Image|Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Ambient Occlusion ON.jpg|Ambient Occlusion set to Performance.}} | ||
{{Image|Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Ambient Occlusion OFF.jpg|Ambient Occlusion set to off.}} | {{Image|Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Ambient Occlusion OFF.jpg|Ambient Occlusion set to off.}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Ambient Occlusion inside NVIDIA Control Panel|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Ambient Occlusion inside NVIDIA Control Panel|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|iw3sp.exe}} is for singleplayer, {{file|iw3mp.exe}} is for multiplayer. |
# Open the Nvidia Control Panel. | # Open the Nvidia Control Panel. | ||
# Go to 3D Settings, Manage 3D settings, Program Settings. | # Go to 3D Settings, Manage 3D settings, Program Settings. | ||
− | # Click Add, Browse and select | + | # Click Add, Browse and select {{file|iw3sp.exe}} or {{file|iw3mp.exe}} inside {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
# Set Ambient Occlusion to Off. | # Set Ambient Occlusion to Off. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==="Unable to initialize PunkBuster. PunkBuster is disabled." error=== | ==="Unable to initialize PunkBuster. PunkBuster is disabled." error=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|fix= | ||
− | [ | + | See [[#PunkBuster]]. |
}} | }} | ||
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On Windows XP, older Nvidia GPUs like the GeForce 7900 GTX would display black or flickering textures when running on the latest available drivers (307.83). Downgrading drivers to [http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/16365/en-us 195.62] appears to solve this. | On Windows XP, older Nvidia GPUs like the GeForce 7900 GTX would display black or flickering textures when running on the latest available drivers (307.83). Downgrading drivers to [http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/16365/en-us 195.62] appears to solve this. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===COD4X installation issues on Linux=== | ||
+ | Switch to Proton 5.0-10 to install COD4X. Once the installation is completed, you can switch back to your preferred Proton version. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = false |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = false |
− | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref> | + | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186|title=MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = PunkBuster | |anticheat = PunkBuster | ||
− | |anticheat notes = The PunkBuster version provided is no longer supported and needs to be manually updated to connect to protected servers. See [[# | + | |anticheat notes = The PunkBuster version provided is no longer supported and needs to be manually updated to connect to protected servers. See [[#PunkBuster|PunkBuster]] |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Adjust position of FPS counter on screen using <code>/cg_debuginfocorneroffset XXX YYY</code>, XXX adjusts horizontal axis, YYY adjusts vertical axis. /cg_debuginfocorneroffset 88 464 will place the counter in the bottom right corner of the screen for 1920x1080 16:9 displays. | {{ii}} Adjust position of FPS counter on screen using <code>/cg_debuginfocorneroffset XXX YYY</code>, XXX adjusts horizontal axis, YYY adjusts vertical axis. /cg_debuginfocorneroffset 88 464 will place the counter in the bottom right corner of the screen for 1920x1080 16:9 displays. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/games/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare/addons/world-at-war-blood-for-cod4 World at War blood for CoD4]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Replaces the blurry and blocky low res blood with the gorier and higher quality ones from World at War, Black Ops, or Black Ops 2 | ||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/downloads/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-1-campaign-rebalanced Call Of Duty - Modern Warfare 1 Campaign Rebalanced]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} This mod improved the A.I, adds new easter eggs and new intel cheats. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatibility | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 Pro | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 Pro | ||
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|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |recOS = 10. | + | |recOS = 10.12 |
|recCPU = Intel Core i7 | |recCPU = Intel Core i7 | ||
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} The Intel Integrated GMA 950 and Intel Integrated X3100 chipsets are not supported | + | {{ii}} The Intel Integrated GMA 950 and Intel Integrated X3100 chipsets are not supported. |
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 10:44, 28 April 2024
This page is for the original 2007 release. For the updated 2016 version, see Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered. For the 2019 reboot, see Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Developers | |
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Infinity Ward | |
macOS (OS X) | i5works[1][2] |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Russia | Noviy Disk[3] |
Engines | |
IW 3.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 5, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) | September 26, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 92 |
IGDB | 88 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Europe, Middle East, Contemporary |
Series | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series.
General information
- Official Call of Duty series site
- Steam Community Discussions
- CallofDutyMaps - A detailed Website for all included multiplayer maps.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Campaign EXE Uses SafeDisc 4.81 DRM[Note 1]. Key Required for install and Multiplayer Servers but the Multiplayer EXE has no DRM. |
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Steam | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [6] | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Demo
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Variety Map Pack | Available for free. Included with Patch v1.6 (v1.7 for OS X) and any digital release of the game. See Patches for a download link. |
Essential improvements
Patches
There are 8 patches in total, but only the last three are required.
- The Steam version is already patched
- The retail GOTY edition is patched to version 1.6
- v1.6 patch (includes the Variety Pack)
- v1.6 to v1.7 patch (Windows)
- v1.7 patch (OS X)
- Official security fix for 1.7[7]
CoD4X Mod
- A client and server modification for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer that adds enhanced functionality and security to servers, bug fixes, and its own server list.
IW3SP-MOD
- A singleplayer client for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare that adds enhanced functionality as: achievements from Xbox 360 version, controller/gamepad support with aim assist, increased asset limits and more.
- Steam version is required to launch this client.
PunkBuster
- To play on protected servers, multiplayer requires a PunkBuster update which is no longer hosted on EvenBalance's website. Obtainable here, here, or here.
Skip intro videos
Use the seta com_introplayed "1" command line argument[8]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\players\profiles\<user-id>\config.cfg[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7940/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\players\profiles\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7940/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Widescreen Fixer. | ||
4K Ultra HD | In-game AA must be disabled. If stuck in black screen, set seta r_aaSamples to "1" in 'config.cfg'/'config_mp.cfg'. Force AA externally. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 65-80° in multiplayer only without sv_cheats 1 ; see Field of view (FOV). |
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Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x MSAA. 16x SSAA or MSAA can be forced using the console command "r_aaSamples" "16". | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Unlocked in Singleplayer. For multiplayer, see High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Field of view (FOV)
Modify FOV using a console[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Enable windowed mode using console[citation needed] |
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Enable windowed mode by editing the config file |
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Look for |
High frame rate
Unlock frame rate[citation needed] |
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Notes
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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 |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Only 5.1 | |
Subtitles | Under Game Options. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Set 5.1 speakers in options and use DSOAL for binaural HRTF mixing. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, link #1, link #2. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Only available in Polish retail release. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; Gamevício. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Slovak | Fan translation. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 64 | |||
Online play | 64 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Go to Favorites and add a new favorite with the IP as the source.[9] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 28960 |
UDP | 28960 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Useful networking console commands
Use cl_maxpackets "100" Maximum number of packets sent per frame (Domain is any integer from 15 to 100)
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Use seta snaps "30" Snapshot rate (Domain is any integer from 1 to 30)
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- Read more about these commands and how they relate to
com_maxfps
http://www.funender.com/quake/console/q3connection.html
http://wiki.modsrepository.com/index.php?title=Call_of_Duty_:_A_Study_on_FPS
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/246033-truth-about-91-fps-in-the-new-call-of-duty/
https://steamcommunity.com/app/7940/discussions/0/528398719800788355/?ctp=2#c527273452881706687
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare fix. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see required FOV and shadow tweaks here: vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Game won't start on Windows 7
Enable stereo mix[citation needed] |
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Alternatively:
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Game sound is replaced with microphone input
Disable recording device (Windows) |
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Stuttering issues with high-end graphics cards
- The game randomly stutters (not related to FPS) with higher-end graphics cards (e.g. Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 and above)
Enable "Dual Video Cards" option in Graphics settings[10] |
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Stuttering and sudden frame drops on Nvidia GPUs
Disable frame rate limiter in Nvidia Control Panel |
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If you have the Frame Limiter enabled, it will cause random stutters and fps drops to occur during gameplay. You can either disable the frame limiter for the game only by changing its program settings and setting the frame limiter option to off, or disable the limiter entirely in the global settings. |
Disable Fast sync in Nvidia Control Panel |
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If you have the Fast Sync enabled, it will cause periodic frametime stutters and fps drops |
Ambient occlusion issues on Nvidia GPUs
Disable Ambient Occlusion inside NVIDIA Control Panel |
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"Unable to initialize PunkBuster. PunkBuster is disabled." error
Update PunkBuster manually |
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See #PunkBuster. |
Black/flickering textures on older Nvidia GPUs
Black/flickering textures on older Nvidia GPUs[citation needed] |
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On Windows XP, older Nvidia GPUs like the GeForce 7900 GTX would display black or flickering textures when running on the latest available drivers (307.83). Downgrading drivers to 195.62 appears to solve this. |
COD4X installation issues on Linux
Switch to Proton 5.0-10 to install COD4X. Once the installation is completed, you can switch back to your preferred Proton version.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | macOS only. |
Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[11] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD, Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Demonware | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | The PunkBuster version provided is no longer supported and needs to be manually updated to connect to protected servers. See PunkBuster |
Show FPS Counter
Show FPS counter[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Mods
World at War blood for CoD4
- Replaces the blurry and blocky low res blood with the gorier and higher quality ones from World at War, Black Ops, or Black Ops 2
Call Of Duty - Modern Warfare 1 Campaign Rebalanced
- This mod improved the A.I, adds new easter eggs and new intel cheats.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 2800+ Any 1.8 GHz Dual Core |
2.4 GHz dual core or better |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB (XP) 768 MB (Vista) |
1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon X1800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatibility |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.5 | 10.12 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 ATI Radeon X1600 128 MB of VRAM |
- The Intel Integrated GMA 950 and Intel Integrated X3100 chipsets are not supported.
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[4] 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.[5]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (7940) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Call Of Duty 4 Shipping September 15th - IMG News Discussion - Inside Mac Games Forum - last accessed on 2016-7-23
- ↑ Call Of Duty 4 Mac Version - last accessed on 2016-7-23
- ↑ Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - last accessed on 2023-06-19
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Fallout 3 - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare PC Security Update - last accessed on 2022-11-21
- ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2022-05-20
- ↑ COD4 - can you join direct IP ? | 509th Tactical Forum
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2019-11-23
- Tested with GTX 980 on W10 1909
- ↑ MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023