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Revision as of 11:14, 31 December 2013
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Developers | |
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DICE | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Refractor Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 10, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | June 28, 2004 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
⤏ 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 |
Key points
- Re-released as a free download on Origin.
- The majority of mods appear to be compatible with the Origin version of the game.
- The expansions are not included, nor do they appear to work with the Origin copy.
General information
- Battlefield Wiki
- Battlefield 1942 on the Battlefield Wiki
- Battlefield 1942 hub on Planet Battlefield
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Navigate to the following path and rename the files to something else such as xDice.bik.
C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Battlefield 1942\Movies - Original C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 1942\Movies - Origin
A simple command line parameter can also be used on a shortcut, by right clicking and choosing Properties and entering the following line at the end of the Target field.
It should look like this.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 1942\BF1942.exe" +restart 1
Extra Parameters
Latest Game Version
Note: The 2012 Origin digital release is fully patched to 1.61b. No external patching is needed
The latest updates bring Battlefield 1942 up to version 1.61b. This requires installation of:
- Battlefield 1942 Patch 1.1619 (Full)
- Battlefield 1942 Patch 1.61b (Incremental, Requires 1.619 to be installed)
(You can check which version you have installed by opening the file Battlefield 1942/Mods/bf1942/init.con in notepad. Check the number after the line "game.setCustomVersion")
Punkbuster Updates
BF1942 has the Punkbuster anti-cheat software by Evenbalance. However, evenbalance discontinued support and updates for all new clients on February 3rd, 2010, leaving players with only the hit-or-miss ingame updater which downloads the latest PB updates from the 1942 server the player is connected to. Fortunately, 1942 player Tankpanzer managed to package up the last available update in a convenient installer for new players:
This will get all new players up to the latest version of Punkbuster for Battlefield 1942, boot-free. Players should also update the Punkbuster Services that run in the background as windows processes using the Evenbalance PBsvc.exe installer/updater:
- Note, the Origin version of the game doesn't contain or require Punkbuster, and is not supported.
Mods And Utilities
- The majority of mods appear to be compatible with the Origin version of the game.
Desert Combat
This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps.
Installation
- Install Desert Combat 0.7. http://www.gamefront.com/files/4968968/desertcombat0.7fullinstall.exe
- Install Desert Combat Final. http://www.gamefront.com/files/3667810/dc_final_client.exe
Forgotten Hope
Forgotten Hope is a modification for Battlefield 1942 that concentrates on adding both a more realistic and more enjoyable playing experience than the original BF1942 and includes many new specially designed custom maps to play in.
Installation
Download and install the 3 files from http://forgottenhope.warumdarum.de/downloads.php.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Start the game once and create a new custom profile, after find this location.
C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Battlefield 1942\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\'''YourProfile''' - Original C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 1942\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\'''YourProfile''' - Origin
Open Video.con and edit the following line so that it looks like this, X and Y representing your custom resolution.
game.setGameDisplayMode X Y 32 60 - How to game.setGameDisplayMode 2048 1152 32 60 - Example
Afterwards right click on Video.con, Properties and check the Read Only box.
Field of view (FOV)
Find \Battlefield 1942\Mods\bf1942\Settings\VideoDefault.con and modify the line renderer.fieldOfView with a new value.
1.33333 - 16:9 1.2 - 16:10 1.25 - 15:9
Windowed
Find \Battlefield 1942\Mods\bf1942\Settings\VideoDefault.con and change the line renderer.setFullScreen 1 to renderer.setFullScreen 0
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Compatibility with Windows Vista/Windows 7
Note: Compatibility of the 2012 Origin release is still being determined. Some things have been changed "under the hood" in this new release and may no longer be valid. Keep this in mind, especially before doing the Pixel-Fighter patch"
Windows Vista and Windows 7 do not run Battlefield 1942 very well. Before applying any tweaks, most users on both 32 bit and 64 bit Windows encounter crashes to desktop and Punkbuster-related kicks in Multiplayer. Some users report high pings versus Windows XP as well.
Try and run your fully patched/updated BF1942 in Windows Vista/Windows 7 and see if you are able to play a few rounds in Punkbuster Multiplayer servers without any crashes, Punkbuster kicks, or absurdly high pings. If so, ignore the following. If you do experience any of the above symptoms, refer to below for some fixes until you don't anymore. With a little tinkering, 42 should run just fine on Windows Vista/Windows 7.
Attempt 1: Run the game as an Administrator in Windows 98 Compatibility mode
In your Battlefield 1942 folder, Right click BF1942.exe->Go to Compatibility Tab
- Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows 98
- Check "Run as Administrator"
- Click OK
Compatibility mode should fix the crashes, however sometimes Punkbuster doesn't like it and boots you a few seconds after joining. If this is the case, Turn off compatibility mode and proceed to Attempt 2.
- Note, this method is recommended if you are experiencing crashes for the Origin version of the game. It is also suggested you try the other compatibility modes if Windows 98 does not fix the problem.
Attempt 2: Pixel-Fighter Windows Vista/7 Patch
BF42 Player Grabbi (server admin/creator of Forgotten Hope Mod fan community Pixel-Fighter) has developed a patch which changes some game files and registry entries to fix crashing and eliminate the need for compatibility mode in Windows Vista/Windows 7 (thus fixing Punkbuster kicks because of it). It also adds some Widescreen resolutions (up to 1600x1200) and lowers abnormally high pings on Windows Vista/7 that some have reported. This should be a last resort since it permanently changes Windows registry entries and game files.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | 64 MB of VRAM |