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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. Use [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. Use [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if experiencing a stretched HUD. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] and [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] and [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if experiencing a stretched HUD. |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] for FOV adjustment and [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] for FOV adjustment and [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if experiencing a stretched HUD. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. Use [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. Use [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if experiencing a stretched HUD. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. [[SGSSAA]] available on Nvidia systems with flag <code>0x40000000</code>. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. [[SGSSAA]] available on Nvidia systems with flag <code>0x40000000</code>. | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
|120 fps notes = Capped at 100 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]], which may also fix crashes on high refresh rate displays. | |120 fps notes = Capped at 100 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]], which may also fix crashes on high refresh rate displays. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>+fullscreen 0</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>+fullscreen 0</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use <code>+wx (number)</code> and <code>+wy (number)</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] to position | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use <code>+wx (number)</code> and <code>+wy (number)</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] to position the window|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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# Open {{file|%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\Default\Video.con}} in a text editor and change the <code>60</code> in <code>VideoSettings.setResolution 800x600@60</code> to the display's refresh rate. | # Open {{file|%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\Default\Video.con}} in a text editor and change the <code>60</code> in <code>VideoSettings.setResolution 800x600@60</code> to the display's refresh rate. | ||
# In-game, press {{key|~}} and the command console will appear. | # In-game, press {{key|~}} and the command console will appear. | ||
− | # Type <code>Game.LockFps XX</code> where XX is | + | # Type <code>Game.LockFps XX</code> where XX is the desired frame rate (e.g. <code>Game.LockFps 0</code>). |
# Press {{key|Enter}} to activate the console command and press {{key|~}} again to close the console. | # Press {{key|Enter}} to activate the console command and press {{key|~}} again to close the console. | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
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====Mouse skipping/stutter==== | ====Mouse skipping/stutter==== | ||
{{--}} Battlefield 2 suffers from mouse skipping and acceleration when standing still and looking left/right. Skipping will not occur if moving forwards/backwards but will when strafing left/right. | {{--}} Battlefield 2 suffers from mouse skipping and acceleration when standing still and looking left/right. Skipping will not occur if moving forwards/backwards but will when strafing left/right. | ||
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===Game crashes when entering a game=== | ===Game crashes when entering a game=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Multiple input audio devices can lead to crash when entering a game. Remove all input devices like Bluetooth headsets the one. | + | {{ii}} Multiple input audio devices can lead to a crash when entering a game. Remove all input devices like Bluetooth headsets the one. |
− | {{ii}} If | + | {{ii}} If the game crashes to the desktop entering a LAN game, try randomizing the key with https://github.com/art567/bf2keyman/releases. |
===X-Fi related sound issues=== | ===X-Fi related sound issues=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Invalid | + | ===Invalid CD Key=== |
{{ii}} Some people get kicked from every game with an "Invalid CDKey" message. This also happens with the Steam version, where the key is bound to be correct anyway. | {{ii}} Some people get kicked from every game with an "Invalid CDKey" message. This also happens with the Steam version, where the key is bound to be correct anyway. | ||
{{ii}} There is a [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205181325/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1680864 thread on the Steam forums] containing some fixes for this. To manually resolve this issue, see [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205181247/http://help.ea.com/en/article/error-cdkeycheck-exe-or-invalid-cd-key/ this guide] from EA. | {{ii}} There is a [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205181325/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1680864 thread on the Steam forums] containing some fixes for this. To manually resolve this issue, see [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205181247/http://help.ea.com/en/article/error-cdkeycheck-exe-or-invalid-cd-key/ this guide] from EA. | ||
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{{ii}} Certain graphics card drivers cause visual issues with the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.realitymod.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1740040#post1740040|title=SOLVED Black terrain spots - Page 2 - Project Reality Forums|date=2018-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/692127/geforce-drivers/334-89-issue-in-battlefield-2/1/|title=334.89 issue in Battlefield 2 - GeForce Forums|date=2018-05-20}}</ref> These include black terrain and/or models, objects, black spots on map, and more. | {{ii}} Certain graphics card drivers cause visual issues with the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.realitymod.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1740040#post1740040|title=SOLVED Black terrain spots - Page 2 - Project Reality Forums|date=2018-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/692127/geforce-drivers/334-89-issue-in-battlefield-2/1/|title=334.89 issue in Battlefield 2 - GeForce Forums|date=2018-05-20}}</ref> These include black terrain and/or models, objects, black spots on map, and more. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set "Terrain" quality to low|ref=<ref name="Visuals" /> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set "Terrain" quality to low|ref=<ref name="Visuals" />}} |
− | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Download updated shader ".fx" files|ref=<ref name="Visuals">{{Refurl|url=http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16430&st=0&p=177619&#entry177619|title=Black Spots in map - Battlefield SinglePlayer Forum|date=2018-05-20}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Download updated shader ".fx" files|ref=<ref name="Visuals">{{Refurl|url=http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16430&st=0&p=177619&#entry177619|title=Black Spots in map - Battlefield SinglePlayer Forum|date=2018-05-20}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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# Open the zip file, and copy {{file|hudfix.dll}}, {{file|BF2.exe}} and {{file|hud_config.txt}} to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | # Open the zip file, and copy {{file|hudfix.dll}}, {{file|BF2.exe}} and {{file|hud_config.txt}} to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
# Copy the contents of the {{file|Menu_server|folder}} folder within the zip file into {{file|{{p|game}}\mods\bf2\Menu_server.zip}}. | # Copy the contents of the {{file|Menu_server|folder}} folder within the zip file into {{file|{{p|game}}\mods\bf2\Menu_server.zip}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Only supports patch 1.50. | {{ii}} Only supports patch 1.50. | ||
{{ii}} As this includes a modified {{file|bf2.exe}}, consider using a DLL injector to create a custom patched executable. | {{ii}} As this includes a modified {{file|bf2.exe}}, consider using a DLL injector to create a custom patched executable. | ||
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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 = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
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|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
− | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} It might be necessary to | + | {{ii}} It might be necessary to login at least once. |
{{ii}} The command and login data is case-sensitive. | {{ii}} The command and login data is case-sensitive. | ||
{{--}} Doesn't work on offline accounts. | {{--}} Doesn't work on offline accounts. | ||
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====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/bf2sandbox BF2:Sandbox]==== | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/bf2sandbox BF2:Sandbox]==== | ||
− | Sandbox is a mod that lets | + | Sandbox is a mod that lets players use the BF2 engine to build structures, set up racetracks, ramps, and much much more. This is all done from an easy Command Rose interface in-game. |
====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/eve-of-destruction-21 Eve of Destruction 2]==== | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/eve-of-destruction-21 Eve of Destruction 2]==== |
Revision as of 11:45, 9 March 2024
Developers | |
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DICE | |
Special Forces | DICE Canada |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Refractor 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 21, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 91 |
IGDB | 93 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS |
Vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Battlefield |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Battlefield 1942 | 2002 |
Battlefield Vietnam | 2004 |
Battlefield 2 | 2005 |
Battlefield 2142 | 2006 |
Battlefield Heroes | 2009 |
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | 2010 |
Battlefield Online | 2010 |
Battlefield Play4Free | 2011 |
Battlefield 3 | 2011 |
Battlefield 4 | 2013 |
Battlefield Hardline | 2015 |
Battlefield 1 | 2016 |
Battlefield V | 2018 |
Battlefield 2042 | 2021 |
Warnings
Battlefield 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and FPS game in the Battlefield series.
The game received a major expansion pack, Special Forces, in November 2005, and two booster packs, Euro Force and Armored Fury in March and June 2006, respectively. The two booster packs were integrated and made available for free to all owners of the base game with patch 1.50 in September 2009.
The official GameSpy servers were shut down in 2014. The Revive community offered a custom master server, but in late 2017, after a legal notice from publisher Electronic Arts forbade the distribution of game ISOs, the service was shut down.[1][2] BF2Hub took over shortly thereafter and is operational as of October 2023.
In addition to server lookup, some users may find issues with mouse skipping/stuttering for which there is no known fix, as well as compatibility issues with multi-core processors and potential rendering issues.
General information
- Battlefield 2 hub on Planet Battlefield
- The Battlefield series on Battlelog - PC section.
- EA Answers HQ
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v3 DRM - Removed by the official 1.50 patch. Can be redeemed on Origin through the EA Support. |
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Origin (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | Complete Collection |
Version differences
- Disc-based versions require a CD-key which has to be typed in when installing. Individual CD keys are required for each expansion, except for the Complete Collection as mentioned below.
- The Complete Collection includes the expansion pack Special Forces, along with the two booster packs Armored Fury and Euro Forces. Only one CD key is available for all the expansions.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The major expansion pack includes a separate set of maps featuring different gameplay. The minor booster packs include new standard multiplayer maps, factions, vehicles, infantry gear and awards. Initially a separate purchase, booster packs were integrated with the official 1.50 patch. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Armored Fury | Included in the 1.50 patch and the Complete Collection | |
Euro Force | Included in the 1.50 patch and the Complete Collection | |
Special Forces | Included in the Complete Collection. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The Origin and Steam versions are already patched.
Patch 1.41
- Includes a new map, fixes bugs and exploits.
- Includes prior patches.
- The retail version of the Complete Collection is on this version.
Patch 1.50
- Version 1.41 has to be installed beforehand.
- Removes the disc check DRM and adds widescreen support.
- Includes the Armored Fury and Euro Forces expansions for free.
Patch 1.50 Hotfix
- Fixes a crash issue when using Alt+Tab ↹ to switch to desktop.
Online play support
- The BF2Hub client allows the game to be played online after the shutdown of the GameSpy online service.
Download and install the BF2Hub client[3] |
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Notes
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PunkBuster updates
- Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF2 has been discontinued by Evenbalance.
Update PunkBuster manually[3] |
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Skip intro videos
Use the +restart command line argument[3]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\<user-id>\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24860/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. Use BF2 HUD fix if experiencing a stretched HUD. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Widescreen Fixer and BF2 HUD fix if experiencing a stretched HUD. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Widescreen Fixer for FOV adjustment and BF2 HUD fix if experiencing a stretched HUD. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. Use BF2 HUD fix if experiencing a stretched HUD. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Labeled as "Texture filtering", High is 4x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. SGSSAA available on Nvidia systems with flag 0x40000000 . |
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High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Add renderer.vsync 1 to GameLogicInit.con , otherwise if forcing through driver control panel does not work, use D3DOverrider instead. |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 100 FPS. See High frame rate, which may also fix crashes on high refresh rate displays. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- Included in version 1.5 of Battlefield 2.
Use the +szx 1920 +szy 1080 +menu 1 +widescreen 1 command line arguments[3]
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Windowed
Use the +fullscreen 0 command line argument[3]
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Use +wx (number) and +wy (number) command line arguments to position the window
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High frame rate
Use console command[3] |
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Notes
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Ambient occlusion (HBAO)
Use Nvidia Inspector tool[4] |
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Notes
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DirectX API Wrappers
Some modern Windows systems may experience glitches or crashes with old DirectX games. Some have had success with the following DirectX wrappers. They are usually installed by extracting override DLLs alongside the game EXE file in the game installation folder.
- DirectX to OpenGL: WineD3D for Windows
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Forced heavy mouse acceleration. Heavy mouse stutter on X axis. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Mouse look can't be mapped to analog stick. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
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 | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Missing from Windows Vista and onward. See Surround sound. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2, EAX 5[5] (via OpenAL)[6] | |
Royalty free audio |
Surround sound
- Only Creative X-Fi cards support surround sound by selecting Creative X-Fi as audio renderer in the in-game audio settings. This may lead to game crashes however.
Replace OpenAL files[7] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, for base game and 'Euro Forces', for 'Special Forces'. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Fan translation - download | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai |
Network
- Servers can optionally use PunkBuster anti-cheat protection.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 64 | Versus, Co-op |
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Online play | 64 | Versus, Co-op The official GameSpy service has been shut down; see Online play support. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated server software available for Windows and Linux. | |
Direct IP | In-game via Connect to IP or through the +joinServer parameter. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80,1024-1124,4711,27900,29900,29901 |
UDP | 1024-1124,1500-4999,16567,27900,27901,28910,29900,55123-55125 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | [8] | ||
TriDef 3D | |||
iZ3D | |||
vorpX | G3D User created, see profile introdution. |
Devices | |||
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Novint Falcon | Requires Patch 1.50. |
Issues unresolved
Mouse skipping/stutter
- Battlefield 2 suffers from mouse skipping and acceleration when standing still and looking left/right. Skipping will not occur if moving forwards/backwards but will when strafing left/right.
There is no known fix for this.
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Newer version already installed
Download and install Patch 1.41 before 1.5[9] |
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Can't find install folder
Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder")[10] |
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Game crashes often
Disable desktop composition for bf2.exe [11]
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Set core affinity for bf2.exe to one core[12]
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Game crashes to desktop at launch
Set frame rate in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\Default\Video.con to match the display's refresh rate; see High frame rate[citation needed]
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Game crashes when entering a game
- Multiple input audio devices can lead to a crash when entering a game. Remove all input devices like Bluetooth headsets the one.
- If the game crashes to the desktop entering a LAN game, try randomizing the key with https://github.com/art567/bf2keyman/releases.
- On 64-bit Windows 7 systems with a Creative X-Fi sound card, severe audio corruption or crashes may occur when running under X-Fi Audio Mode and Ultra sound quality.
Reduce sound quality to high or change it to hardware mode[13] |
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- Some maps fail to include the file
Sounds.con
which leads to broken EAX on X-Fi hardware and the X-Fi MB3 virtual sound card (see<path-to-game>\mods\bf2\Levels\Dragon_Valley\server.zip\Sounds.con
). This file contains the linesound.setReverb "common/sound/levelambients/Openlandscape.eax"
("City.eax" for some maps).
Extract Sounds.con from a map's server.zip file and put in maps that do not have it[14]
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Invalid CD Key
- Some people get kicked from every game with an "Invalid CDKey" message. This also happens with the Steam version, where the key is bound to be correct anyway.
- There is a thread on the Steam forums containing some fixes for this. To manually resolve this issue, see this guide from EA.
Rendering issues
- Certain graphics card drivers cause visual issues with the game.[15][16] These include black terrain and/or models, objects, black spots on map, and more.
Set "Terrain" quality to low[17] |
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Download updated shader ".fx" files[17] |
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Notes
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Connecting to account server takes a long time
Delete server history[3] |
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Fix stretched HUD in widescreen resolutions
Use "BF2 HUD fix" by marekzajac97[18] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0b | |
Shader Model support | 1.4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL, Speex | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video, Swiff Player | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
Automatic login
Use the Command line argument +playerName YourName +playerPassword YourPassword [19]
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Notes
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Mods
Forgotten Hope 2
Forgotten Hope 2 is an award-winning World War II mod for Battlefield 2, covering all aspects of land, air and sea combat, with a focus on realism and historic accuracy.
Project Reality
Project Reality reworks Battlefield 2 to create the most realistic and demanding virtual combat environment for PC gamers possible. Does not require BF2 to be installed.
Allied Intent Xtended
AIX aims to deliver an amazing array of content which is 100% bot compatible for use in single player and coop game modes.
Heat of Battle: RUSH
Heat of Battle is a BF2 mod focused on delivering top-tier animation, sound, and lighting, as well as fast-paced, intense gameplay to make it more in-pair with modern releases in the series. Does not require BF2 to be installed.
MoRoZ Rebalance MOD
MoRoZ Rebalance is a mod that rebalance various aspects of the single player game, already added and is compatible with all the maps from Special Forces expansion as well as extra maps from Point of Existence mod which also added Russian factions. Weapon kits are also rebalanced, notably the PLA which has now the correct weapons for each class.
BF2:Sandbox
Sandbox is a mod that lets players use the BF2 engine to build structures, set up racetracks, ramps, and much much more. This is all done from an easy Command Rose interface in-game.
Eve of Destruction 2
Based on the Vietnam war, it features a variety of weapons, over 40 brand new vehicles and diverse maps ranging from dense jungles to overgrown rice paddies.
Battlefield 1943
A recreation of the console exclusive game.
High Definition User Interface
The main goal is to improve original UI include Fonts, minimap icons, crosshairs etc. while still keeping the original look of the game.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz AMD Athlon XP equivalent |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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 (24860) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Thank You - last accessed on 2023-10-03
- ↑ Revive Network - Notice - last accessed on 2023-10-03
- "(...) In other, more legal-styled terms, please stop distributing copies of our game clients and using our trademarks, logos, and artwork on your sites.
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- "(...) In other, more legal-styled terms, please stop distributing copies of our game clients and using our trademarks, logos, and artwork on your sites.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-05-06
- ↑ PR:BF2 Guide to Best Possible Graphics with nVidia GPU - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-06-05
- ↑ Xtreme Fidelity Audio in Battlefield 2 - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Creating the High-Tech Audio of Battlefield 2 - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to enable BF2 true surround sound for Vista/Win7 - Battlefield SinglePlayer Forum - last accessed on 2018-05-12
- ↑ Battlefield 2 - GeForce - last accessed on 2018-05-06
- ↑ Patch 1.5 can't be installed / can't play PR - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-06
- ↑ Can't find Battlefield 2 install folder - IGN Boards - last accessed on 2018-05-06
- ↑ BF 2 1.5 September 1st - last accessed on 2018-05-21
- ↑ BF2 random closing :: Battlefield 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2018-05-06
- ↑ [XP] BF2 CTD when selecting X-fi in sound options - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-19
- ↑ Creative X-Fi audio renderer - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2019-06-26
- ↑ SOLVED Black terrain spots - Page 2 - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-20
- ↑ 334.89 issue in Battlefield 2 - GeForce Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-20
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Black Spots in map - Battlefield SinglePlayer Forum - last accessed on 2018-05-20
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ TweakGuides.com - Battlefield 2 Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2018-05-06