Difference between revisions of "Arma: Armed Assault"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Real Virtuality|name=Real Virtuality 2}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Real Virtuality|name=Real Virtuality 2}} | ||
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|lutris = arma-armed-assault | |lutris = arma-armed-assault | ||
|strategywiki = ARMA: Armed Assault | |strategywiki = ARMA: Armed Assault | ||
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|wikipedia = ARMA: Armed Assault | |wikipedia = ARMA: Armed Assault | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Originally titled '''ARMA: Combat Operations''' in North America. | ||
{{mm}} [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Main_Page Bohemia Interactive Wiki] | {{mm}} [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Main_Page Bohemia Interactive Wiki] | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.bistudio.com/forumdisplay.php?14-ARMA-ARMED-ASSAULT-COMBAT-OPERATIONS Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://forums.bistudio.com/forumdisplay.php?14-ARMA-ARMED-ASSAULT-COMBAT-OPERATIONS Official forum] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} in most releases, {{DRM|StarForce|4.5}} in Eastern European versions.<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} in most releases, {{DRM|StarForce|4.5}} in Eastern European versions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_FAQ#Which_copy_protection_is_ArmA_using.3F|title=ArmA: FAQ - Bohemia Interactive Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><br>Custom {{term|DRM}} code known as FADE may sabotage the game in several ways. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | arma_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | arma_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold edition. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 65780 | DRM-free | <ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 65780 | DRM-free | <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=May 2023}}</ref> Gold edition. Base game is also {{store link|Steam|2780|sold separately}} | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = Effects, radio, music | |separate volume notes = Effects, radio, music | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Older audio drivers could be problematic.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Older audio drivers could be problematic.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?68156-5-1-Speaker-Setup-in-Arma-Does-yours-work|title=5.1 Speaker Setup in Arma. Does yours work? - Bohemia Interactive forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Can be toggled under '''Difficulty''' options | |subtitles notes = Can be toggled under '''Difficulty''' options | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=685756134 this] for digital versions. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; use the [ | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; use the [https://master.bistudio.com official replacement]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 2.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|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 = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= Use the [ | + | |multiplayer notes= Use the [https://master.bistudio.com Master Server Browser] to replace GameSpy. |
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|minOS = 2000/XP | |minOS = 2000/XP | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium IV 2 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2000+ | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 6 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9 | ||
+ | |minother = 4X DVD-ROM | ||
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|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
− | | | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium IV 3 GHz |
− | | | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 |
− | | | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X800 |
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
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|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 13:44, 1 March 2024
Developers | |
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Bohemia Interactive | |
Queen's Gambit | Black Element Software |
Publishers | |
505 Games | |
Atari | |
Russia | Akella |
Engines | |
Real Virtuality 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 10, 2006 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
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 |
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
Arma: Armed Assault is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS, shooter and tactical shooter game in the Arma series.
General information
- Originally titled ARMA: Combat Operations in North America.
- Bohemia Interactive Wiki
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Community Discussions (Gold Edition)
- Armed Assault Info Fansite
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM in most releases, StarForce 4.5 DRM in Eastern European versions.[1] Custom DRM code known as FADE may sabotage the game in several ways. |
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GOG.com | Gold edition. | |||
Steam | [2] Gold edition. Base game is also sold separately |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Queen's Gambit |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Latest game version is 1.18. You must have at least version 1.08 to apply the newest patch, which in turn requires you have already installed 1.05 (International, European).
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with -nosplash parameter[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArmA %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArmA Other Profiles |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArmA\Saved\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArmA Other Profiles\<user-id>\Saved |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Some menu elements are in 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use ArmA FOV Changer. | ||
Windowed | Start the game with -window parameter |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Rather ineffective due to aggressive texture LOD. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA, unknown samples. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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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 | Effects, radio, music | |
Surround sound | Older audio drivers could be problematic.[4] | |
Subtitles | Can be toggled under Difficulty options | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2. OpenAL is used by default.[5] DirectSound3D can be forced with -dsound parameter[3] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Local retail only. Download this for digital versions. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | The official GameSpy service has been shut down; use the official replacement. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
Devices | State | Notes | |
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TrackIR |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy | Use the Master Server Browser to replace GameSpy. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000/XP | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 2 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
Intel Pentium IV 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X800 256 MB of VRAM |
Other | 4X DVD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (2780) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ ArmA: FAQ - Bohemia Interactive Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The big list of DRM-free games on Steam - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 ArmA: Startup Parameters
- ↑ 5.1 Speaker Setup in Arma. Does yours work? - Bohemia Interactive forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Mirh on 8 February 2014