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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Eidos Hungary}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Eidos Hungary}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/bsp/|title=Feral Support - Battlestations: Pacific|date=2023-07-21}}</ref>}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 8, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 8, 2010}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft, Flight }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Oceania }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battlestations }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battlestations }} | ||
|steam appid = 8170 | |steam appid = 8170 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 953 | ||
|official site= http://www.battlestations.net/ | |official site= http://www.battlestations.net/ | ||
|strategywiki = Battlestations: Pacific | |strategywiki = Battlestations: Pacific | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 40747 |
|wikipedia = Battlestations: Pacific | |wikipedia = Battlestations: Pacific | ||
|winehq = 19606 | |winehq = 19606 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | unknown, GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719015749/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-us/Product/Battlestations-Pacific/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d804534307fa|title=Battlestations Pacific - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-12}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | battlestations-pacific | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | battlestations-pacific | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 8170 | Steam, GFWL | Temporarily removed from sale. | | Windows | Unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 8170 | Steam, GFWL | Temporarily removed from sale. | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
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{{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} | {{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Carrier Battles Map Pack | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Carrier Battles Map Pack | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Mustang | + | {{DLC/row| Mustang Unit Pack | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Volcano | + | {{DLC/row| Volcano Map Pack | | Windows }} |
+ | {{--}} DLCs are no longer available for purchase or re-download due to [[Games for Windows - LIVE]]'s Marketplace shutdown and consequent non-functionality, but can be restored with [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlestations-pacific/addons/battlestations-pacific-dlc-pack-offline-mode DLC Pack (Offline Mode)]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
[https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/544 Patch 1.02] is the latest version. | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/544 Patch 1.02] is the latest version. | ||
− | |||
− | |||
===Play without Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ===Play without Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Play without GFWL|ref={{cn|date=2019-10-27}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Play without GFWL|ref={{cn|date=2019-10-27}}|fix= | ||
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-bulletstorm-xlivedll/ replacement xlive.dll]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-bulletstorm-xlivedll/ replacement xlive.dll]. | ||
− | # Extract into | + | # Extract into {{file|{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win32|folder}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\options.txt\}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{Term|Vert-}}. UI issues like HUD elements being straight-up missing or cut-off are present. |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Unknown method, listed as "2x/4x/8x". | |antialiasing notes = Unknown method, listed as "2x/4x/8x". | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Off by default. | |vsync notes = Off by default. | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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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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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Authentic voice-over is available. | + | |notes = Authentic voice-over is available. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] for a related issue. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Switch to launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Switch to launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# After closing the game, click or switch to the Launcher window. This will close the launcher. | # After closing the game, click or switch to the Launcher window. This will close the launcher. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Crashing on mission/match load when using "English (Authentic VO)" language on Windows=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The "English (Authentic VO)" files seem to be missing entirely from Steam and retail Windows copies.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8170/discussions/0/558754899384940743|title=Way to get English (Authentic VO) to work?|date=2022-10-17}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add the missing files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-10-17|comment=After following these instructions, I was able to play with English (Authentic VO) without any issues.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2508-battlestations-pacific-authentic-vo-fix/ this archive] and extract it to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===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 = | ||
|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 = unknown |
|macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/933/ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News]</ref> | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/933/ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News]</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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Developers | |
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Eidos Hungary | |
macOS (OS X) | Robosoft Technologies[1] |
Publishers | |
Eidos Interactive | |
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | |
Square Enix | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 12, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | October 8, 2010 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Genres | Shooter |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft, Flight |
Themes | Oceania |
Series | Battlestations |
Battlestations | |
---|---|
Battlestations: Midway | 2007 |
Battlestations: Pacific | 2009 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
- 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.
Battlestations: Pacific is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person shooter game in the Battlestations series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
Retail | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | Temporarily removed from sale. |
- All Windows versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM[Note 1]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
- DLCs are no longer available for purchase or re-download due to Games for Windows - LIVE's Marketplace shutdown and consequent non-functionality, but can be restored with DLC Pack (Offline Mode).
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Carrier Battles Map Pack | ||
Mustang Unit Pack | ||
Volcano Map Pack |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.02 is the latest version.
Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
Play without GFWL[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\options.txt\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8170/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\save\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8170/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert-. UI issues like HUD elements being straight-up missing or cut-off are present. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Unknown method, listed as "2x/4x/8x". | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Off by default. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Must disable Xbox 360 compatibility mode | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Difficulty can't be selected by mouse. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | If not used, should be disabled in options. | |
Full controller support | Xbox 360 Compatibility mode must be enabled to function. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Speech, Effect | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Authentic voice-over is available. See Issues fixed for a related issue. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see profile introdution. |
Issues fixed
Failed to start game (app already running)
- If you Alt+Tab ↹ to another window, the launcher might not close properly.
Switch to launcher[citation needed] |
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Crashing on mission/match load when using "English (Authentic VO)" language on Windows
- The "English (Authentic VO)" files seem to be missing entirely from Steam and retail Windows copies.[3]
Add the missing files[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[5] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD Ex | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT ATI Radeon X1800XT DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX ATI Radeon HD 4800 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | 10.6.4 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.4 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 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 (8170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Feral Support - Battlestations: Pacific - last accessed on 2023-07-21
- ↑ Battlestations Pacific - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-12
- ↑ Way to get English (Authentic VO) to work? - last accessed on 2022-10-17
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-10-17
- After following these instructions, I was able to play with English (Authentic VO) without any issues.
- ↑ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News