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Revision as of 19:21, 4 August 2019
Developers | |
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Treyarch | |
Multiplayer | Arkane Studios[1] |
Multiplayer maps | Certain Affinity[2][3] |
Pi Studios[3] | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
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.
- 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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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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 | |
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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. All patches must be installed in order.
Skip intro videos
Edit config file[citation needed] |
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Skip logo
Delete/rename image file[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Activision\CoDWaW\players\profiles\*.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10090/pfx/[Note 2] |
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config.cfg
is for single-player,config_mp.cfg
is for multiplayer
- You can force the profile to be saved into your game folder by starting it this way:
CoDWaWmp.exe +set fs_localAppData "%cd%" +set fs_BaseGame "%cd%"
for multiplayer- or
CoDWaW.exe +set fs_localAppData "%cd%" +set fs_BaseGame "%cd%"
for single-player
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Activision\CoDWaW\players\profiles |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10090/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Values higher than 100 introduce graphical glitches, like gun viewmodels being cut off. (This issue is even visible at 90 with a small handful of weapons, like the FG42.)
- FOV is capped at 80 on the majority of multiplayer servers.[6]
Use CoD-SCZ-FoV-Changer[7] |
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Notes
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Change cg_fov using a hex editor[8] |
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To change fov in multiplayer open |
Start maps in developer mode[9][10] |
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Notes
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Use console command (multiplayer)[11] |
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Use |
Input settings
Audio settings
- A list of useful audio console commands was available on the Treyarch wiki
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Only available in Polish retail release. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 | Versus, Co-op Co-op supports 4 players. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
No subtitles
Issues fixed
Unhandled exception caught
Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz[citation needed] |
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See Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.) |
Common fix (Windows XP)[citation needed] |
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Possible fixes[citation needed] |
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PunkBuster kicks with PB_INIT_FAILURE error message
- PunkBuster has dropped support for the game; by default, every new install has this issue.
Update the pb folder[12]
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Missing profiles
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game unresponsive after pressing ALT+TAB
- Appears to be caused by enabling 4x Anti-aliasing.
Instructions |
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- The game has problems with modern multi-core processors.
Instructions |
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Notes
For example, with a a six-core (12 threads) cpu the command should look like this:
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Stuttering on modern systems
- Game gives impression of stuttering despite a locked frame rate.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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- The game has problems with modern multi-core processors.[citation needed]
Instructions |
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Notes
For example, with a a six-core (12 threads) cpu the command should look like this:
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- The game has some compatibility issues with older operating systems such as Windows 7 due to the outdated graphics stack (WDDM).
Change operating system[citation needed] |
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- You can also disable the function of HPET which is a technology of high-precision timer in the motherboard.
- This can sometimes cause performance problems.
Disable HPET[13] |
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Method 1:
Method 2:
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Crashing while changing resolution
Manually edit configuration file[14] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9g |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
Bypass Steam DRM in multiplayer
Use Retail executable[citation needed] |
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Use the replacement executable. |
Install T4M
Install T4M (Co-Op Only)[citation needed] |
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Allow custom color profile (optional)
Edit config file[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows[15] | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 512 MB 1 GB (Vista) |
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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 |
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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
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2017-8
- source: personal experience
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=703904891
- ↑ Call of Duty: World at War | WSGF
- ↑ Here's a fix for the FOV setting. - GameFAQs
- ↑ Steam guides: CoD: WaW Commands. - Campaign Map Commands.
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=648817115
- ↑ Polite And Friendly - Working Punkbuster files for new COD: World at War installs.
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Verified by User:Marioysikax on 2019-04-17
- ↑ Call of Duty World at War: Minimum System Requirements - PC - Activision Support