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|cover       = Arma 2 cover.jpg
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{{infobox
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|developers  =
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|title          = ArmA II
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bohemia Interactive}}
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|cover         = 256px-Arma-2-cover.jpg
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|publishers  =
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|developer     = [[Wikipedia:Bohemia Interactive|Bohemia Interactive]]
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}}
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|publisher     = [[Wikipedia:505 Games|505 Games]] (Europe); [[Wikipedia:Got Game Entertainment|Got Game Entertainment]] (North America)
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Got Game Entertainment}}
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|engine         = Real Virtuality 3
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}}
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|release dates = June 17, 2009
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|engines      =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Real Virtuality|name=Real Virtuality 3}}
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 17, 2009}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|arma-ii|77}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Arma }}
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|steam appid  = 33900
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|steam appid side = 33910,33930,33934,65720,65700,219540,33940,33933,107400
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|gogcom id    = 1207659092
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|hltb        = 579
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|igdb        = arma-2
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|lutris      = arma-2
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|strategywiki =
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|mobygames    = 40923
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|wikipedia    = Arma 2
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|winehq      = 10054
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series:ArmA}}
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{{++}} Multiplayer portion available for free as [http://www.arma2.com/free ArmA II: Free]
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =
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|current state    =
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}}
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://forums.bistudio.com/forumdisplay.php?9-ARMA-2-amp-Operation-Arrowhead Official forum]
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{{GOG.com links|1207659092|arma_series|for game series}}
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability Table/row| [https://store.bistudio.com Developer Website] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Digital download or retail}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{removed DRM|SecuROM}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.securom.com/pop_arma2.html|title=SecuROM™ Support Website - ARMA 2|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><br>Custom {{term|DRM}} code known as FADE may sabotage the game in several ways.<br>Both removed in [[#Patches|patch v1.05]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_2:_Patch_v1.05|title=Arma 2: Patch v1.05 - Bohemia Interactive Community|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | Steam | Windows }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/sub/4639/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 33900 | DRM-free | Arma 2.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/The_big_list_of_DRM-free_games_on_Steam#Bohemia_Interactive|title=The big list of DRM-free games on Steam|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UV8RRE/ Amazon] | {{ID|Amazon}} | Digital download or retail}}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 33910 | DRM-free | Operation Arrowhead (standalone expansion).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/The_big_list_of_DRM-free_games_on_Steam#Bohemia_Interactive|title=The big list of DRM-free games on Steam|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| developer | https://store.bistudio.com | Steam |  |  | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | arma_2_combined_operations | DRM-free | Combined Operations. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{++}} These versions all include the ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead standalone expansion required for [[DayZ]] and some other [[#Mods|mods]].
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{{ii}} Combined Operations includes both Arma 2 and Operation Arrowhead; some mods (e.g. [[DayZ (mod)|DayZ]]) require both games.
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{{++}} Product keys for Arma 2, Operation Arrowhead and digital versions of Combined Operations optionally activate on Steam.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601|title=Retail / Digital CD Keys - CD-Key - Knowledge Base - Steam Support|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
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== Improvements ==
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==Monetization==
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| British Armed Forces | Requires Operation Arrowhead | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Private Military Company | Requires Operation Arrowhead | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Army of the Czech Republic | Requires both Arma 2 and Operation Arrowhead. | Windows }}
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}}
  
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Note: Some of this information comes courtesy of [http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/forums/showthread.php?5611-README-Notable-Arma-2-tweaks this] thread on the [http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/forums/forum.php RPS Forums]. Some parts of this section may be lifted word by word from the thread.
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==Essential improvements==
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===Patches===
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{{ii}} The latest official patches for retail versions of the game are:
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* Arma 2 (base game): [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_2:_Patch_v1.11 Patch v1.11].
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* Arma 2 (with expansions/DLC): [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/A2OA:_Patch_v1.62 Patch v1.62] (requires [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/A2OA:_Patch_v1.60 Patch v1.60]).
  
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=== Patches ===
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===Skip intro videos===
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The latest patch for ArmA II: Combined Operations is 1.62. The latest patch for vanilla ArmA II is 1.11. For manual updates, these are available on the ArmA II website. Note that while mods do require the latest patch, none require a downgrade. Beta versions are also available and frequently updated to test newly added features and bugfixes, both via Steam and the developer's website.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|-nosplash}} and {{code|-skipIntro}} [[command line arguments]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma2:_Startup_Parameters#Game_Loading_Speedup|title=Arma2: Startup Parameters - Bohemia Interactive Community|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}}
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*[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=803%3Aarma-2-combined-operations--operation-arrowhead--reinforcements-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2: Combined Operations / Operation Arrowhead / Reinforcements Patch 1.60 to 1.62]
 
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*[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=756%3Aarma-2-combined-operations--operation-arrowhead--reinforcements-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2: Combined Operations / Operation Arrowhead / Reinforcements Patch 1.60]
 
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*[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=511%3Aarma2oa-a-rft-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead & Reinforcements Patch 1.59]
 
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*[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=777%3Aarma2-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2 Patch 1.11]
 
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*[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=754%3Aarma2-free-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2 Free Patch 1.11]
 
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*[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=749%3Aarma-2-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2 Patch 1.10]
 
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*[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=510%3Aarma-2-patch-1-00-to-1&lang=en ARMA 2 Patch 1.00 to 1.09]
 
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*[http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php Latest beta version of a planned patch (Requires fully patched up to date release version. Recommended to experienced users, as these are only beta and some serve for testing)]
 
  
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=== Startup Parameters ===
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==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARMA 2\ArmA2.cfg|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARMA 2\ArmA2OA.cfg}}
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}}
  
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Startup parameters for the ArmA series are quite complicated, due to the engine being so complicated. An extensive accounting of the available parameters can be found [http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Startup_Parameters here].
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===Save game data location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARMA 2\*.ArmA2Profile|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARMA 2\*.ArmA2OAProfile|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ArmA 2\Saved\}}
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}}
  
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=== Mods ===
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                  =
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|discord notes            =
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|epic games launcher      =
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                = false
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    =
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =
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|xbox cloud notes          =
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}}
  
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Installing these mods is quite easy thanks to the [http://www.six-updater.net/ Six Updater], though it is being replaced by [http://play.withsix.com/ Play withSIX]. Alternatively, [http://www.armaholic.com/ Armaholic] covers popular mods, scripts and addons.
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==Video==
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{{Image|Arma 2  Video settings.png|Video settings.}}
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/armed-assault-2-arma-2
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|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes=
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|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor notes        =
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =
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|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          =
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|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = Use [https://github.com/rex706/ArmA-FOV-Changer ArmA FOV Changer].
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            =
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|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed notes  =
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|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          =
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|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = The game has a selection of pre and post process AA.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                =
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|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =
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|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]].
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}.
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|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind notes          =
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}}
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{{--}} Range finding by using certain scopes like the PSO scope might not be accurate anymore when playing on a non-default FOV.
  
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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==Input==
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|-
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{{Image|Arma 2 Input settings.png|Input settings.}}
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!Name !!Link !!Developer
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{{Input
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|-
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|key remap                = true
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|''ACE'' || http://wiki.ace-mod.net/|| Wagn
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|key remap notes          =
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|-
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|acceleration option      = true
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|''ACRE'' ||  ''Available within Six Updater''|| ACRE Team
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|acceleration option notes =
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|-
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
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|''Zeus AI'' || http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?89970-Zeus-AI-Combat-Skills || Protegimus
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|-
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|mouse menu                = true
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|''STHUD and STMovement'' ||  http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?96791-ShackTac-Fireteam-HUD-(STHUD)|| zx64
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|-
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|''WarFX : Blastcore '' ||  http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12975|| Opticalsnare
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|-
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|[[DayZ]] || http://www.dayzmod.com/|| Dean "Rocket" Hall
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|}
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|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes =
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|full controller          = false
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = true
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =
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}}
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==Audio==
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{{Image|Arma 2 Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
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{{Audio
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|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume notes    =
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|surround sound          = true
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|surround sound notes    =
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|subtitles                = true
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|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = false
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|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
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|eax support notes        =
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
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}}
  
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=== Graphic Tweaks ===
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{{L10n|content=
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Set the 3D resolution and the interface resolution to exactly the same value. The value isn't as important, because no matter what, if the numbers don't equal, there will be performance loss. Ideally, both values would be set at 100.
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = English
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =  
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    = Local retail only. Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=916090368 this] for digital versions.
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|fan      =
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|ref      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = true
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|fan      = true
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|notes    = Fan translation, [http://www.3djuegos.com/comunidad-foros/tema/6795020/0/traducciones-para-los-juegos-que-no-estan-en-espanol/#mensaje7078540 download].
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}}
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}}
  
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Set Video Memory to "Default". By default (confusing, but keep reading), Arma II will cap the VRAM at an unspecified value. This value is actually lower than the "Default" option in the settings, but will still be named "Default".
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==Network==
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{{ii}} Multiplayer servers can optionally use [http://www.battleye.com BattlEye] anti-cheat protection.
  
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Texture Quality is dependent on the amount of RAM in your system, but due to the tweak above, it is safe to set the option to higher values.
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{{Network/Multiplayer
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|local play          =
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|local play players  =
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|local play modes    =
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|local play notes    =
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|lan play            = true
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|lan play players    = 128
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|lan play modes      =
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|lan play notes      =
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|online play          = hackable
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|online play players  = 128
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|online play modes    =
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|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; use the [https://master.bistudio.com official replacement].<br>The Steam version of Operation Arrowhead automatically points to this new master server.
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|asynchronous        =
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|asynchronous notes  =
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}}
  
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Disable VSync.
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{{Network/Connections
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|matchmaking        = false
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
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|p2p                = unknown
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|p2p notes          =
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|dedicated          = true
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|dedicated notes    =
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|self-hosting      = true
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|self-hosting notes =
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|direct ip          = true
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|direct ip notes    =
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}}{{Network/Ports
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|tcp  =
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|udp  = 2302-2305
 +
|upnp = unknown
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}}
  
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For a higher frame rate and reduced input latency, turn off the fancy options, like smoothing and head bobbing. To turn off motion blur, either download [http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?97853-oktNoBlur-Signed-Blur-Remover-Addon this] mod or set post processing settings to "Very Low". This does speed up camera movement, so experiment to your liking.
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==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
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|native 3d gg3d award        =
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|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
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|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
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|iz3d gg3d award            =
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|native 3d                  =
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|native 3d notes            =
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|nvidia 3d vision            =
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
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|tridef 3d                  =
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|tridef 3d notes            =
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|iz3d                        =
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|iz3d notes                  =
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|vorpx                      = true
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|vorpx modes                = G3D
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|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
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|vr only                    =
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|htc vive                    =
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|htc vive notes              =
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|oculus rift                =
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|oculus rift notes          =
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|osvr                        =
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|osvr notes                  =
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|keyboard-mouse              =
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|keyboard-mouse notes        =
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|3rd space gaming vest      =
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|3rd space gaming vest notes =
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|novint falcon              =
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|novint falcon notes        =
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|trackir                    = true
 +
|trackir notes              = Supports: Yaw, Pitch, X, Y, Z.
 +
|tobii eye tracking          = hackable
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    = Use [https://tobiigaming.com/getstarted/ Tobii Game Hub]. Supports head tracking.
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
  
−
For faster rendering, turn on PPAA instead of the normal AA (Anti-Aliasing).
+
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Changing refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARMA 2\</code>.
 +
# Open {{file|arma2.cfg}} in Notepad.
 +
# Change {{Code|1=refresh=60;}} to the desired refresh rate.
 +
}}
  
−
To trick the engine into using all the power that your system has, add these commands to your startup parameters:
+
===Audio crackling===
−
<pre>
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set default audio and communication devices to same device|ref={{cn|date=June 2016}}|fix=
−
-maxmem=[yourmemory]
+
# Open Sound in Control Panel
−
-maxvram=[yourvidcardmemory]
+
# Set Default Communication Device and Default Device to the same device.
−
-cpuCount=[availableCPUcores]
+
}}
−
-exThreads=[number] (The number varies. 1 if you have a two cores, 7 if you have a four or more.
 
−
Feel free to experiment with this setting to see if anything grants you higher performance.)
 
−
</pre>
 
  
−
=== Disabling the Intro ===
+
===Manifest Unavailable on Steam===
  
−
Add these commands to the startup parameters:
+
{{Fixbox|description=delete appmanifest_33910.acf in steam apps folder|fix=
−
<pre>
+
#Verify game files
−
-nosplash
+
#Relaunch
−
-skipintro
+
}}
−
</pre>
 
  
−
==Game data==
+
==Other information==
−
===Save game location===
+
===API===
−
{{Game Location Table|
+
{{API
−
{{Game Location Table/row|All versions|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\ArmA 2}}
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions = 3.0
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
===Middleware===
−
{{Video Settings
+
{{Middleware
−
|widescreen_resolution      =true
+
|physics          =  
−
|widescreen_resolution_notes=
+
|physics notes    =  
−
|multimonitor              =unknown
+
|audio            =  
−
|multimonitor_notes        =
+
|audio notes      =  
−
|fov                        =hackable
+
|interface        =  
−
|fov_notes                  =See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]
+
|interface notes  =  
−
|windowed                  =true
+
|input            =
−
|windowed_notes            =
+
|input notes      =  
−
|fullscreen                =false
+
|cutscenes        =  
−
|fullscreen_notes          =
+
|cutscenes notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                =true
+
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
−
|anisotropic_notes          =
+
|multiplayer notes=  
−
|antialiasing              =true
+
|anticheat        = BattlEye
−
|antialiasing_notes        =The game has a selection of pre and post process AA
+
|anticheat notes  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.battleye.com/|title=BattlEye – The Anti-Cheat Gold Standard|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
−
|vsync                      =unknown
 
−
|vsync_notes                =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
=== [[Field of view (FOV)]] ===
+
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
−
The Field of View can be changed in Arma 2 and mods such as Day Z by following the steps below.<ref>[http://www.dayzpvp.com/ultimate-fov-field-of-view-guide-for-arma-2-and-dayz/ Day Z PvP]</ref>
+
{{ii}} See [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma2:_Startup_Parameters list of available command line entries for Arma 2]
−
# Go to <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\ArmA 2</code>
 
−
# Open <code>Username.ArmA2Profile</code> in Notepad.
 
−
# Search for "fov". There are only 2 lines that contain fov near the bottom. They are:<p><pre>fovTop=XXXX;</pre> <pre>fovLeft=XXXX;</pre>fovTop is vertical FOV<br />fovLeft is horizontal FOV
 
  
−
# Use [http://www.rjdown.co.uk/projects/bfbc2/fovcalculator.php this calculator] to find your FOV values in degrees by entering your screen resolution.
+
===Graphical tweaks{{cn|November 2022}}===
−
# Convert these values from degrees to radians by entering "XX degrees in radians" in a Google search.
+
* Set the 3D resolution and the interface resolution to exactly the same value. Ideally, both values would be set at 100.
−
# Change fovTop to the value you have now, rounded to 2 decimal places.
 
−
# Divide your topFov number by the second number of your resolution's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vector_Video_Standards4.svg aspect ratio].
 
−
# Take the result of step 6 and multiply it by the first number of your resolution's aspect ratio.
 
−
# Change fovLeft to the value you have now, rounded to two decimal places.
 
−
# Save the file.
 
  
−
Some suggested FOV values in radians<ref>http://www.dayz.co/change-your-fov-in-dayz/</ref> for typical setups are:
+
* Set Video Memory to "Default". By default (confusing, but keep reading), Arma II will cap the VRAM at an unspecified value. This value is actually lower than the "Default" option in the settings, but will still be named "Default".
  
−
{| class="wikitable"
+
* Texture Quality is dependent on the amount of RAM in the system, but due to the tweak above, it is safe to set the option to higher values.
−
|-
 
−
! Setup Type !! fovTop !! fovLeft
 
−
|-
 
−
| 1920 x 1080 at 90 FOV || 1.03|| 1.83
 
−
|-
 
−
| 1680 x 1050 at 90 FOV|| 1.13 || 1.80
 
−
|-
 
−
| 2560×1600 at 90 FOV|| 1.13|| 1.76
 
−
|}
 
  
−
NOTE: Range finding by using certain scopes like the PSO scope might not be accurate anymore when playing on a non-default FOV.
+
* For a higher frame rate and reduced input latency, turn off advanced options like smoothing and head bobbing. To turn off motion blur, either download [http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?97853-oktNoBlur-Signed-Blur-Remover-Addon this] mod or set post-processing settings to "Very Low". This does speed up camera movement. Nvidia Control Panel can also be used to increase.
 +
 
 +
* For faster rendering, turn on PPAA instead of the normal anti-aliasing.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
−
{{System Requirements
+
{{System requirements
−
|minOS = Windows XP/Windows Vista
+
|OSfamily = Windows
−
|minproc = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, Intel Core 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 3200+ or faster
+
 
−
|recproc = Intel Core 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or faster
+
|minOS   = XP, Vista
−
|minmem = 1 GB
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, Intel Core 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 3200+
−
|recmem = 2 GB
+
|minRAM  = 1 GB
−
|minHD = 10 GB free
+
|minHD   = 10 GB
−
|minGPU = Nvidia Geforce 7800 / ATI Radeon 1800 or faster
+
|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 7800
−
|minVRAM = 256
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 1800
−
|recGPU = Nvidia Geforce 8800GT or ATI Radeon 4850 or faster
+
|minVRAM = 256 MB
−
|recVRAM = 512
+
|minSM    = 3.0
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
 +
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 +
|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 8800GT
 +
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 4850
 +
|recVRAM = 512 MB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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−
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Arma 2
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Developers
Bohemia Interactive
Publishers
505 Games
Got Game Entertainment
Russia Akella
Engines
Real Virtuality 3
Release dates
Windows June 17, 2009
Reception
Metacritic 77
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary
Series Arma
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Arma 2 on IGDB
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Arma 2 on Wikipedia
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Arma
Arma: Cold War Assault 2001
Arma: Armed Assault 2006
Arma 2 2009
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead 2010
Arma Tactics 2013
Arma 3 2013
Arma Reforger 2022

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Arma 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS, shooter and tactical shooter game in the Arma series.

General information

Official forum
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SecuROM DRM.[1]
Custom DRM code known as FADE may sabotage the game in several ways.
Both removed in patch v1.05.[2]
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Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Arma 2.[3]
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Operation Arrowhead (standalone expansion).[4]
Windows
Developer website (unavailable)
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Windows
GOG.com (unavailable)
DRM-free
 Combined Operations.
Windows
Combined Operations includes both Arma 2 and Operation Arrowhead; some mods (e.g. DayZ) require both games.
Product keys for Arma 2, Operation Arrowhead and digital versions of Combined Operations optionally activate on Steam.[5]

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
British Armed Forces Requires Operation Arrowhead
Windows
Private Military Company Requires Operation Arrowhead
Windows
Army of the Czech Republic Requires both Arma 2 and Operation Arrowhead.
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest official patches for retail versions of the game are:

Skip intro videos

Use the -nosplash and -skipIntro command line arguments[6]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARMA 2\ArmA2.cfg
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARMA 2\ArmA2OA.cfg
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33900/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARMA 2\*.ArmA2Profile
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARMA 2\*.ArmA2OAProfile
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArmA 2\Saved\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33900/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Use ArmA FOV Changer.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
The game has a selection of pre and post process AA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
See Run the game at screen refresh rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Rendered image uses SDR color space. In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering.
Range finding by using certain scopes like the PSO scope might not be accurate anymore when playing on a non-default FOV.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Russian
Local retail only. Download this for digital versions.
Spanish
Fan translation, download.

Network

Multiplayer servers can optionally use BattlEye anti-cheat protection.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
128
Online play
128 The official GameSpy service has been shut down; use the official replacement.
The Steam version of Operation Arrowhead automatically points to this new master server.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP 2302-2305
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
Tobii Eye Tracking
Use Tobii Game Hub. Supports head tracking.
TrackIR
Supports: Yaw, Pitch, X, Y, Z.

Issues fixed

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Changing refresh rate[citation needed]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARMA 2\.
  2. Open arma2.cfg in Notepad.
  3. Change refresh=60; to the desired refresh rate.

Audio crackling

Set default audio and communication devices to same device[citation needed]
  1. Open Sound in Control Panel
  2. Set Default Communication Device and Default Device to the same device.

Manifest Unavailable on Steam

delete appmanifest_33910.acf in steam apps folder
  1. Verify game files
  2. Relaunch

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer GameSpy
Anti-cheat BattlEye [7]

Command line arguments

See list of available command line entries for Arma 2

Graphical tweaks[citation needed]

  • Set the 3D resolution and the interface resolution to exactly the same value. Ideally, both values would be set at 100.
  • Set Video Memory to "Default". By default (confusing, but keep reading), Arma II will cap the VRAM at an unspecified value. This value is actually lower than the "Default" option in the settings, but will still be named "Default".
  • Texture Quality is dependent on the amount of RAM in the system, but due to the tweak above, it is safe to set the option to higher values.
  • For a higher frame rate and reduced input latency, turn off advanced options like smoothing and head bobbing. To turn off motion blur, either download this mod or set post-processing settings to "Very Low". This does speed up camera movement. Nvidia Control Panel can also be used to increase.
  • For faster rendering, turn on PPAA instead of the normal anti-aliasing.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, Intel Core 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 3200+ Intel Core 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7800
ATI Radeon 1800
256 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3.0 support		 Nvidia GeForce 8800GT
ATI Radeon 4850
512 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References