Difference between revisions of "Call of Duty: World at War"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
(with all due respect these are not *essential* - Also Garrett if you are reading this, I think the cmd instructions to extract the multiplayer exe for steam were "neater") |
|||
Line 56: | Line 56: | ||
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/449-call-of-duty-world-at-war-patch/ 1.5 to 1.6 Patch] | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/449-call-of-duty-world-at-war-patch/ 1.5 to 1.6 Patch] | ||
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/450-call-of-duty-world-at-war-patch/ 1.6 to 1.7 Patch] | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/450-call-of-duty-world-at-war-patch/ 1.6 to 1.7 Patch] | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
Line 85: | Line 71: | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
# Delete or rename <code>cod.bmp</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>cod.bmp</code>. | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
Line 429: | Line 404: | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Use Retail executable|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Retail executable|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}} | ||
Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/714-call-of-duty-world-at-war-replacement-steam-multiplayer-executable/ replacement executable]. | Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/714-call-of-duty-world-at-war-replacement-steam-multiplayer-executable/ replacement executable]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Install T4M=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Install T4M (Co-Op Only)|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Retail version requires a LanFixed EXE. | ||
+ | {{++}} Allows unlocked FOV in co-op. | ||
+ | {{++}} Increased memory and asset limits. | ||
+ | {{++}} Provides a native borderless windowed mode. | ||
+ | |||
+ | # Download [http://ugx-mods.com/forum/index.php/topic,8092.0.html T4M]. | ||
+ | # Go to {{p|game}}. | ||
+ | # Place the files there from the RAR archive. | ||
+ | # Open the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Allow custom color profile (optional)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|config.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>seta r_gamma "1"</code> to <code>seta r_gamma "0"</code>. | ||
+ | # Change <code>seta r_ignorehwgamma "0"</code> to <code>seta r_ignorehwgamma "1"</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 14:22, 18 May 2017
Developers | |
---|---|
Treyarch | |
Multiplayer | Arkane Studios[1] |
Multiplayer maps | Certain Affinity[2][3] |
Pi Studios[3] | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
IW 3.0|IW engine|IW 3.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 11, 2008 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Call of Duty | 2003 |
Call of Duty 2 | 2005 |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (series) | |
Call of Duty: Black Ops (series) | |
Call of Duty: Ghosts | 2013 |
Call of Duty: Online | 2013 |
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare | 2014 |
Call of Duty: Heroes | 2014 |
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare | 2016 |
Call of Duty: WWII | 2017 |
Call of Duty: Warzone | 2020 |
Call of Duty: Vanguard | 2021 |
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 | 2022 |
Key points
- All downloadable maps are free on PC, included in the various patches.
- Small but active community.
- Lacks two-player splitscreen present on console versions.
- Requires PunkBuster update to play on protected servers which is no longer hosted on Even Balance's website.
General information
- Official Call of Duty series site
- Call of Duty Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made.
- Planet Call of Duty - Very old hub for all Call of Duty games. Has mods, guides, and news on the Call of Duty communities. Hasn't been updated for a while.
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc 4.90.010 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Steam | Steam DRM v2. See below for a workaround. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Makin Day | Available for free. Included with Patch v1.2. See Patches for a download link. | |
Map Pack 1 | Available for free. Included with Patch v1.4. See Patches for a download link. | |
Map Pack 2 | Available for free. Included with Patch v1.5. See Patches for a download link. | |
Map Pack 3 | Available for free. Included with Patch v1.6. See Patches for a download link. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Only needed for retail version.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
---|
Skip logo
Instructions |
---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
---|---|
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10090/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
config.cfg
is for single player,config_mp.cfg
is for multi-player
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
---|---|
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10090/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Values higher than 100 introduce graphical glitches, like hands cut.
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Input settings
Audio settings
- A list of useful audio console commands was available on the Treyarch wiki
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Only available in Polish retail release. | |||
Russian | Only available in Russian retail release. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 | Versus, Co-op Co-op supports 4 players. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
No subtitles
Issues fixed
Unhandled exception caught
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
PunkBuster kicks with PB_INIT_FAILURE error message
- PunkBuster has dropped support for the game; by default, every new install has this issue.
Instructions |
---|
Missing profiles
Instructions |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9g |
Multiplayer | PunkBuster |
Bypass Steam DRM in multiplayer
Instructions |
---|
Install T4M
Instructions |
---|
Allow custom color profile (optional)
Instructions |
---|
System requirements
Windows[6] | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Intel Pentium IV 3 GHz |
|
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB 1 GB (Vista) |
|
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 XT Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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 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 (10090) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Arkane named as fourth BioShock 2 developer | VG247
- ↑ Call of Duty: World at War | Certain Affinity
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pi Studios > News & Press (retrieved)
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Call of Duty World at War: Minimum System Requirements - PC - Activision Support