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| {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_battlefront_ii | DRM-free | Patch 1.1 Multiplayer Update 2.<br/>Offline installer is original 1.1; use Galaxy to update to multiplayer-compatible version. | | Windows }} | | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_battlefront_ii | DRM-free | Patch 1.1 Multiplayer Update 2.<br/>Offline installer is original 1.1; use Galaxy to update to multiplayer-compatible version. | | Windows }} |
Revision as of 03:10, 7 January 2019
Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
For the 2017 game, see Star Wars Battlefront II (2017).
Key points
- The GOG.com and Steam versions were updated with multiplayer support in October 2017.[1] Crossplay between these versions is available through GOG Galaxy.[2]
- Old versions of AMD's Crimson drivers can't load and display graphics correctly. See Glitchy textures on AMD graphics cards.
- Crashes often on more modern systems. See Crash to desktop after loading a map.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Official LucasArts Battlefront II Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- Steam serial keys work on retail version.
- The Galaxy multiplayer update removed the original icon from the executable. A replacement can be found here.
- CD-ROM edition was released in NA with 4 discs and a DVD-ROM version was release in EU region.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 – The GOG.com and Steam versions are patched past this.
- Unofficial v1.3 Patch – Fixes various bugs, makes text more easily readable, and includes multiple changes for improved moddablity. Online compatible, for retail release see here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Command line parameter[citation needed]
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- See Command line arguments.
- Set the values to the desired resolution. For example, use
-resolution 1920 1080 or /resolution 1920 1080 .
- This does not appear to work for resolutions past 16:9 and 16:10. Edit "vidmode.ini". See this post.
Notes
- The Multiplayer Update will always list all supported resolutions.
- The custom resolution will always take precedence and as such it cannot be overridden from the options menu.
- The menus may become messed up or unusable after forcing them to certain resolutions; this can be repaired with Star Wars Battlefront II Remastered.
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Set FOV[citation needed]
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- Download and install the Unofficial v1.3 Patch.
- When you start playing, pause the game and choose Fake Console.
- Set your FOV value and confirm.
- This will result in incomplete first-person models on higher FOV settings.
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Input settings
- Only two bindings can be assigned to a single command.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
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Sub |
Notes |
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Network
- Use the Join or Create buttons in order to skip the main GameSpy login prompt.
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
3658-3659, 6500, 27900 |
UDP |
3658-3659, 6500, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Audio looping and stuttering
Incorrectly bound controller movement
Correctly binding the controller's movement axis[citation needed]
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- Set the Left and Right movement stick to the X+ axis.
- Set the Up and Down visuals stick to the Y- axis.
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Crash to desktop after loading a map
Enable stereo mix[citation needed]
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- Open Control panel and select Sound.
- Change to Recording tab.
- Right click and select "Show Disabled Devices" and enable stereo mix.
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Connect an audio device[citation needed]
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- Either connect a pair of Headphones, a Webcam, a microphone or any other audio device with 3.5mm jack.
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Set CPU core affinity[citation needed]
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- Open Task Manager and go to Battlefront's executable.
- Set Affinity to use only one or two cores to improve overall stability.
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Low frame rate and long loading times
Glitchy textures on AMD graphics cards
- Fixed with Crimson ReLive Edition version 17.2.1 WHQL.[5]
Lights visible through walls
Disable FXAA in your graphics card control panel.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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Shader Model support |
1.1 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Cutscenes |
Bink Video |
1.8.2.0 |
Multiplayer |
GameSpy, Galaxy |
GameSpy is used in Retail version, both GOG.com and Steam use the Galaxy API |
Mods
- A collection of mods can be found here. For more general mods, go here.
- Adds 25 new maps (including the ones from Battlefront I and the Xbox-exclusive DLC maps) and 5 new game modes.
- Ensure the 1.3 revision patch is installed to prevent unreadable text and bugs.
- May not be compatible with vanilla multiplayer servers.
- The Battlefront I Maps can also be found separately here.
- Improves the models, textures, and particle effects for the ALL, CIS, IMP, and REP factions' units and vehicles.
- Normalizes color saturation, improves game lighting, sharpens the image, and uses a more subtle bloom.
- Uses ReShade.
- Improved maps with HD textures and general re-design.
- Designed for the HD Graphics Mod. May not look correct without it.
- The beta maps are not online compatible.
- Adds several subtle visual enhancements, such as a smoother bloom, more realistic shadows, and a higher quality droideka shield.
- Allows map mod authors to enable additional visual effects. An modded version of the vanilla Mygeeto map that demonstrates what can be accomplished with this patch is available.
- Combining with HD Graphics Mod may result in undesired effects, depending on user preference.[7]
- Currently in beta.
System requirements
Windows |
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Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) |
AMD Athlon XP 1500+ Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP 2400+ Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
256 MB |
512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
8.1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Hardware T&L capable 64 MB of VRAM
| Hardware VS/PS capable 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References