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{{++}} Re-released as a free download sponsored by the US Air Force.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120409193223/http://extcamp.doublefusion.com/US_Air_Force/Game_Download_Sponsored_by_Air_Force.htm Game Bundle Download Sponsored by Air Force]</ref> | {{++}} Re-released as a free download sponsored by the US Air Force.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120409193223/http://extcamp.doublefusion.com/US_Air_Force/Game_Download_Sponsored_by_Air_Force.htm Game Bundle Download Sponsored by Air Force]</ref> | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} GameSpy servers have been shut down, but there is a workaround to connect to OpenSpy servers to play multiplayer; details below. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== |
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Developers | |
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Midway Studios Austin | |
Publishers | |
Midway | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 6, 2005 |
Warnings
Area 51 | |
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Area 51 | 1995 |
Area 51 (2005) | 2005 |
BlackSite: Area 51 | 2007 |
Key points
- Re-released as a free download sponsored by the US Air Force.[1]
- GameSpy servers have been shut down, but there is a workaround to connect to OpenSpy servers to play multiplayer; details below.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website | Free release. DRM: SoftWrap (removed in the latest patch). | |||
Retail | DRM: StarForce (removed in the latest patch). |
- This game is not sold digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
- Install the latest patch to remove StarForce copy protection and fix various issues.
Game data
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UserVConfig.ini
contains player video settings. -
UserInputConfig.ini
contains player input settings. -
LangConfig.ini
contains the game language settings. -
InputConfig.ini
andVConfig.ini
contain default settings; these files do not need to be edited directly.
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | GameSpy servers have been shut down. Online play can be re-enabled by modifying the A51.exe with a hex editor and replacing all of the "gamespy.com" hex with "openspy.net". Instructions can be found here. |
Issues fixed
Choppy cutscene playback
- FMV cutscenes play incorrectly in fullscreen mode on modern systems.
Instructions |
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"An internet connection is required to enjoy free, ad-supported game play" error
- The advertising servers for the US Air Force version are no longer running.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI 8500 Nvidia GeForce 5200 |