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{{infobox
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{{Infobox game
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|title          = Battlefield 1942
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|cover        = Battlefield 1942 (PC Cover).png
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|cover          = Battlefield_1942_Box.jpg
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|developers  =  
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|developer     = [[Wikipedia:Digital Illusions CE|DICE]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}}
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|publisher      = <sup>Windows</sup> [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]<br/><sup>Mac OS X</sup> [[Wikipedia:Aspyr|Aspyr Media]]
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}}
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|engine        = [[Wikipedia:Refractor Engine|Refractor Engine]]
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|publishers  =
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|release dates = <sup>Windows</sup> September 10, 2002 <br/><sup>Mac OS X</sup> June 28, 2004
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
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|engines     =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Refractor 2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-1942-qanda/1100-2805926/|title=Battlefield 1942 Q&A - GameSpot|date=2018-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020604171348/http://www.ea.com/eagames/main/pccd/battlefield1942/home.jsp|title=Battlefield 1942 on EAGAMES.com (Archived)|date=2018-05-31}}</ref>}}
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 10, 2002}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 28, 2004}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|battlefield-1942|89}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Flight, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | World War II }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Battlefield }}
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|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20020604062147/http://www.ea.com:80/eagames/official/battlefield1942/home.jsp
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|steam appid  =
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|gogcom id    =
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|hltb        = 931
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|igdb        = battlefield-1942
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|strategywiki = Battlefield 1942
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|lutris      = battlefield-1942
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|mobygames    = 7213
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|wikipedia    = Battlefield 1942
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|winehq      = 1370
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Battlefield}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} Re-released as a free download on [[Origin]].
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|introduction      =
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{{++}} The majority of mods appear to be compatible with the Origin version of the game.
 
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{{--}} The expansions are not included, nor do they appear to work with the Origin copy.
 
  
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'''General information'''
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|release history  =  
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{{mm}} [http://battlefield.wikia.com/wiki/Battlefield_Wiki Battlefield Wiki]
 
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{{mm}} [http://battlefield.wikia.com/wiki/Battlefield_1942 Battlefield 1942] on the Battlefield Wiki
 
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{{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-1942/?game=4 Battlefield 1942] hub on Planet Battlefield
 
  
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== Availability ==
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|current state    =
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{{Availability Table|
 
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/html/pbPage.demos-en_US Origin]|{{ID|Origin}}|Free}}
 
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Battlefield-1942-Pc/dp/B000067O0Q Retail]|{{ID|Retail}}|}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Improvements ==
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'''General information'''
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[[File:BF1942 Audio General.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general audio settings]]
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{{mm}} [https://www.battlefield.com/games/battlefield-1942 Official Website]
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[[File:BF1942 Audio Advanced.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game advanced audio settings]]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/categories/battlefield-legacy-all-other-bf The Battlefield series on Battlelog] - PC section.
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=== Origin Version Disable Intro Movies===
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{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Battlefield-Games/bd-p/battlefield-1942 EA Answers HQ]
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Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 1942\Movies, and rename or delete all the movie files there.
 
  
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or
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==Availability==
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} |  |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | unknown | |  |  OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin |  | Origin | No longer available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/2014|title=Online Services Shutdown 2014|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>
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| | Windows | Unavailable }}
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}}
  
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put the following parameter in he link do the game .EXE :
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==Monetization==
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| The Road to Rome | OS X version only sold in bundles. | Windows, OS X}}
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{{DLC/row| Secret Weapons of WWII | | Windows, OS X}}
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}}
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{{ii}} To make expansions work with the [[Origin]] version, just copy {{file|XPack1|folder}} and {{file|XPack2|folder}} into the {{file|Mods|folder}} folder.{{cn|November 2022}}.
  
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+restart 1
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==Essential improvements==
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===Patches===
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{{ii}} The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612.
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* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/998-battlefield-1942-patch-1619-full/ Patch 1.6.19 full]
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* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/999-battlefield-1942-incremental-patch-1619-to-161b/ Incremental patch 1.6.19 -> 1.61b]
  
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=== Latest Game Version ===
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{{Fixbox|description=Version check|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
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'''Note: The 2012 Origin digital release is fully patched to 1.61b. No external patching is needed'''
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{{ii}} In order to check which version is installed, open the file {{file|{{p|game}}\Mods\bf1942\init.con}} and find the line <code>game.setCustomVersion</code>.
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}}
  
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The latest updates bring Battlefield 1942 up to version '''1.61b.''' This requires installation of:
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===Windows 8/10 compatibility===
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* Battlefield 1942 Patch 1.1619 (Full)
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable [[DirectPlay]]|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
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* Battlefield 1942 Patch 1.61b (Incremental, Requires 1.619 to be installed)
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}}
  
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''(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")''
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===Online play support===
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After the shutdown of [[GameSpy]], the community set up a new master server to keep the server browser functional. <br />
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Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality.
  
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=== Punkbuster Updates ===
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{{Fixbox|description=Download the [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-1942/news/new-master-server patched executable]|ref=|fix=
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BF1942 has the Punkbuster anti-cheat software by [http://www.evenbalance.com/ 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:
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}}
  
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* [http://tankpanzer.com/Joomla/index.php/bf42/1-pbbf42 Tankpanzers Punkbuster Updater Info]
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{{Fixbox|description=Manually connect to servers from the [http://master.bf1942.org/ community server list]|ref=|fix=
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** [http://www.tankpanzer.com/downloads/BF42/TanksPBupdate.exe Direct Download]
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}}
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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:
 
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* [http://www.punkbuster.com/index.php?page=pbsvcfaq.php PBsvc Info Page]
 
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** [http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe Direct Download]
 
  
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* Note, the Origin version of the game doesn't contain or require Punkbuster, and is not supported.
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===PunkBuster updates===
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{{ii}} The Origin version doesn't contain or support PunkBuster.
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Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF1942 has been discontinued by [http://www.evenbalance.com/ EvenBalance]. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore. As such it is recommended to move the contents of {{file|{{P|game}}\pb|folder}} to a backup folder to avoid any disconnects by its service. If an up-to-date version is required, follow the steps below.
  
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=== Mods And Utilities ===
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{{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
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{{++}} The majority of mods appear to be compatible with the Origin version of the game.
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{{ii}} Make sure the PunkBuster service is installed and working properly by using the [http://evenbalance.com/downloads.php PunkBuster Service Installer (pbsvc)]. A reboot is required if it is installed for the first time.
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1005-battlefield-1942-punkbuster-files/ PunkBuster files].
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# Extract the contents to {{file|{{P|game}}\pb|folder}}, overwriting any older files.
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# Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser.
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}}
  
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==== Desert Combat ====
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===Skip intro videos===
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This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps.
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{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with {{code|+restart 1}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref name=Wasch />}}
  
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==== Installation ====
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify intro video files|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
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# Install Desert Combat 0.7. http://www.gamefront.com/files/4968968/desertcombat0.7fullinstall.exe
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Movies|folder}}
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# Install Desert Combat Final. http://www.gamefront.com/files/3667810/dc_final_client.exe
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# Delete or rename the files {{file|Dice.bik}}, {{file|EA.bik}}, {{file|Intro.bik}} and {{file|Legal.bik}}.
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}}
  
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=== Forgotten Hope ===
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==Game data==
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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.
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{{Image|BF1942 General.png|In-game general settings.}}
  
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==== Installation ====
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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Download and install the 3 files from http://forgottenhope.warumdarum.de/downloads.php.
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
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}}
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{{ii}} User-specific <code>*.con</code> is stored under {{file|Profiles\{{p|uid}}|folder}} in this location.
  
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== Game data ==
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===Save game data location===
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[[File:BF1942 General.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general settings]]
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{{Game data|
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\save\{{P|uid}}\}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows (Retail)|C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows (Origin)|}}
 
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{{Game Location Table/row|Mac|}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|steam_cloud            =
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|discord                  =  
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|discord notes            =  
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|origin                =unknown
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|epic games launcher      =  
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|origin_notes          =
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|uplay                  =
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|gog galaxy                =  
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|uplay_notes            =
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|gog galaxy notes          =  
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|gamesave_manager      =true
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|origin                    = false
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|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|origin notes              =  
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|gamestow               =
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|steam cloud               =  
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|gamestow_notes         =
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|synctocloud            =
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|synctocloud_notes      =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|square_enix            =
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|xbox cloud                =  
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|square_enix_notes      =
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|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Video settings ==
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==Video==
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[[File:BF1942 Video.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game graphics settings]]
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{{Image|BF1942 Video.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942 WSGF entry]. Requires [[#Online play support|manual fix]] for online play support.
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD slightly stretched.
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = See [[#Origin Version Custom FOV|Origin Version Custom FOV]]
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|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|windowed notes            = Set <code>renderer.setFullScreen 0</code> inside {{file|[[#Game data|VideoDefault.con]]}}
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Origin Version Anti-Aliasing|Origin Version Anti-Aliasing]]
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|antialiasing notes        =
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|vsync                      = true
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|upscaling                  = false
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|vsync notes                =  
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = hackable
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|vsync notes                = Type {{code|renderer.setVsyncEnabled 1}} into the console. Will reset on loading a new map.
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|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =
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|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = Capped at 100 FPS. Can be unlocked by setting <code>renderer.lockfps</code> inside <code>VideoDefault.con</code> to the desired frame rate (e.g. <code>renderer.lockfps 144</code> for 144 Hz; default value is 240) or by typing <code>renderer.lockfps 300</code> (for 300 Hz) into the console.
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  =
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|color blind                = false
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|color blind notes          = No general support but crosshair color can be adjusted.
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and extract the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable] for the retail or Origin version|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}} with a text editor.
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# Edit the line <code>renderer.fieldOfView</code> with a new value.
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<pre>
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1 - 4:3 (default)
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1.33333 - 16:9
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1.75 - 21:9
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1.2 - 16:10
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1.25 - 15:9</pre>
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'''Notes'''
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{{--}} May cause visual glitches when inside vehicles.
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{{--}} May not work properly when combined with windowed mode, Borderless Gaming, and multiple monitors.
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}}
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===DirectX API Wrappers===
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Some modern Windows systems may experience glitches or crashes with old DirectX games. Some have had success with the following DirectX wrappers. Both are installed by extracting override DLLs alongside the game EXE file in the game installation folder.
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# Old DirectX to New DirectX: [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]]
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# DirectX to OpenGL: [https://github.com/adolfintel/wined3d4win WineD3D for Windows]
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==Input==
 +
{{Image|BF1942 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          =
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|acceleration option      = always on
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|acceleration option notes = Forced mouse acceleration.
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = true
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = Only for vehicles. Mouse look can't be mapped to analogue sticks.
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|full controller          = false
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = true
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = false
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers         = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|button prompts            = false
 +
|button prompts notes      =
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|controller hotplug        = true
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = false
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = true
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
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}}
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 +
==Audio==
 +
{{Image|BF1942 Audio General.png|In-game general audio settings.}}
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{{Image|BF1942 Audio Advanced.png|In-game advanced audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
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|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    = Master volume & Music.
 +
|surround sound          = true
 +
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. Supports HRTF via [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMI1gfhHHBU|title=Battlefield 1942 with 3D spatial sound (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio) - YouTube|date=2020-02-16}}</ref>
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|subtitles                = false
 +
|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = false
 +
|closed captions notes    =
 +
|mute on focus lost      = false
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =
 +
|eax support              = false
 +
|eax support notes        = Supports sound hardware acceleration but not EAX.
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = American and British.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. Secret Weapons of WWII expansion is not available.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Free French Forces faction.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = "DEUTSCHER DIALOG"; makes all soldiers speak German.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by [http://www.gamehunter.hu/2010/08/battlefield-1942-es-kiegeszitoi-pc.html GameHunter Team] ([https://magyaritasok.hu/download/580/battlefield-1942-kiegeszitok Mirror on magyaritasok.hu])
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Royal Italian Army faction.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = "日本語音声 (JAPANESE VOICE)"; makes all soldiers speak Japanese.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 64
 +
|lan play modes      = Co-op, Versus
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = hackable
 +
|online play players  = 64
 +
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 +
|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; see [[#Online play support|Online play support]].
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = false
 +
|matchmaking notes =
 +
|p2p               = false
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = true
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available: <br />
 +
Windows: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1000-battlefield-1942-windows-standalone-server-1619/ Standalone] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1001-battlefield-1942-windows-server-incremental-patch-1619-to-161b/ patch] <br />
 +
Linux: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1002-battlefield-1942-linux-standalone-server-1619/ Standalone] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1003-battlefield-1942-linux-server-incremental-patch-1619-to-161b/ patch] <br />
 +
OS X: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/819-battlefield-1942-macintosh-dedicated-server/ Standalone]<br /> Download [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched server files] to allow communication with the community master server and both Origin and CD users to connect.
 +
|direct ip          = true
 +
|direct ip notes    = In-game option or use <code>+joinServer</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] with IP:Port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.dslreports.com/faq/7337|title=Can I modify my desktop shortcut? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam | DSLReports, ISP Information|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  = 28900
 +
|udp  = 14567, 14690, 22000, 23000-23009, 27900
 +
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[[Widescreen resolution]]===
+
==VR support==
−
For this to work, you must have played the game at least once and set the resolution in game to 800x600.
+
{{VR support
−
Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 1942, and open every file with "Video" in wordpad. Do a Ctrl+F search for "game.setGameDisplayMode", and set the 800 value to your current horizontal resolution, and set the 600 to your current vertical resolution. Each file that you change in this manner, be sure to right click it and set the fileto read only.
+
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4]] (as latest version may not work), see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/gun/page/13/#post-175686 profile introduction].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =  
 +
|oculus rift notes          =  
 +
|osvr                        =  
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Blackscreen/crash at launch===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install compatibility profile|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100406065038/http://forums.filefront.com/fh-help-support/321910-forgotten-hope-battlefield-1942-windows-vista-8.html#post5156974|title=Forgotten Hope for Battlefield 1942 on Windows Vista - Page 8 - FileFront Forums|date=2018-02-09}} via Archive.org</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1004-battlefield-1942-compatibility-profile/ compatibility profile].
 +
# Either run the installer or install it manually using the batch file.
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
════FIX SCREEN TEAR════
 +
If you are on AMD drivers then open up your AMD SOFTWARE APPLICATION and add the game exe and turn on RADEON ENHANCED SYNC , ANTILAG , WAIT FOR VERTICAL REFRESH ALWAYS ON and this would fix the screen tear for the game
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
════ CANNOT CHANGE RESOLUTION IN GAME ════
 +
USE DGVOODOO ( place the dgvodoo application exe where the game exe is and then give it admin privileges after that go to MS folder THEN X86 and copy all the files to where the game exe is and then run DGVOODOO APPLICATION AD ADMINSTRATOR and add the game exe in the dgvoodoo application then remove the watermark from the application and click apply and ok AND THEN when you go in game you will be able to change resolution 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Remove any [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] setting on the games executable and activate '''"Run this program as an administrator"'''.
 +
}}
  
−
'''Note: The game menu will always display at 1024x768, but your in-game resolution will change according to your config file.'''
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable sound hardware acceleration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.pixel-fighter.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=442|title=Pixel-Fighter.com munity Forums-viewtopic-Windows 7 - Sound settings preventing a crash to desktop|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom|folder}}.
 +
# Open {{file|Sound.con}}.
 +
# Change {{code|game.setHardware 1}} to {{code|0}}.
 +
}}
  
−
=== Origin Version Custom FOV ===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Modify VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dslreports.com/faq/7757 Why does it kick me to the destkop when I start BF? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam  - DSLReports, ISP Information|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
−
Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 1942\Mods\bf1942\Settings, open VideoDefault.con, and change the renderer.fieldOfView value to 1.33333 if you have a 16:9 monitor, or 1.2 if you have a 16:10 monitor.<ref>[http://www.rage3d.com/articles/gaming/bf1942/ Playing Battlefield 1942 in 2012 - Rage3D.com]</ref>
+
# Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings|folder}}.
 +
# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}.
 +
# Add the line {{code|renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 1}}.
  
−
=== [[Windowed]] ===
+
{{ii}} Alternatively, modify {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom\Video.con}} so that the refresh rate value of <code>game.setGameDisplayMode</code> (the last value of 4 values) matches the monitor's refresh rate.
−
Navigate to "..\Battlefield 1942\Mods\bf1942\Settings\". Open the VideoDefault.con file in Notepad and change renderer.setFullScreen 1 to renderer.setFullScreen 0.
+
}}
  
−
=== Origin Version Anti-Aliasing ===
+
==Other information==
−
Anti-Aliasing can be forced in the [[Catalyst Control Center]] or Nvidia Control Panel, depending on your hardware.
+
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =  
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = false
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
  
−
== Input settings ==
+
===Middleware===
−
[[File:BF1942 Remapping.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game key map settings]]
+
{{Middleware
−
{{Input Settings
+
|physics          =
−
|key_remap                  =true
+
|physics notes    =
−
|key_remap_notes           =
+
|audio            = DirectSound3D
−
|acceleration_option       =true
+
|audio notes      =
−
|acceleration_option_notes =
+
|interface        =
−
|controller_support        =unknown
+
|interface notes  =  
−
|controller_support_notes  =
+
|input           =  
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes       = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes =  
 +
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        = PunkBuster
 +
|anticheat notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
== Issues and fixes ==
+
===Console commands===
−
=== Compatibility with Windows Vista/Windows 7 ===
+
The console can be accessed by pressing {{key|~}}. Below are some common commands, for a more extensive list visit the [https://www.tweaktown.com/guides/420/battlefield_1942_tweak_guide/index7.html TweakTown Tweak Guide].
−
'''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.
+
* {{code|fps 1}} Shows frames per second.
 +
* {{code|hud 0}} Disables heads-up display.
 +
* {{code|freecam 1}} Unlocks the camera while waiting for spawn (if allowed by server).
  
−
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.
+
===Mods===
 +
{{++}} Mods are mostly compatible with the Origin version of the game. However, some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation path.
  
−
===== Attempt 1: Run the game as an Administrator in Windows 98 Compatibility mode =====
+
* [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-1942 Mod DB landing page for Battlefield 1942]
−
In your Battlefield 1942 folder, Right click BF1942.exe->Go to Compatibility Tab
+
* [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showforum=2 Battlefield Singleplayer Forum]
−
# Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows 98
+
<br />
−
# Check "Run as Administrator"
+
<big>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/desert-combat/downloads Desert Combat]'''</big><br />
−
# Click OK
+
This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps.
  
−
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.
+
<big>'''[http://forgottenhope.warumdarum.de/downloads.php Forgotten Hope]'''</big><br />
 +
Forgotten Hope 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.
  
−
*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.
+
<big>'''[https://battlegroup42.de/downloads BattleGroup42]'''</big><br />
 +
BattleGroup42 focuses on adding historically accurate equipment and battles to the game and includes many nations not included in the original game or expansions such as China, Greece, Netherlands and Hungary.  
  
−
===== Attempt 2: Pixel-Fighter Windows Vista/7 Patch =====
+
<big>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/battlefield-1918 Battlefield 1918]'''</big><br />
−
BF42 Player Grabbi (server admin/creator of Forgotten Hope Mod fan community [http://pixel-fighter.com/ 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.
+
A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps.
  
−
* [http://www.pixel-fighter.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=253 Pixel-Fighter Windows Vista/Windows 7 Patch Info]
+
<big>'''[http://www.eodmod.org/ Eve Of Destruction]'''</big><br />
−
** [http://85.214.86.156/Mappacks/BFPatch/BF1942-vista-win7-fix.rar Direct Download]
+
A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for [[Battlefield Vietnam]] and [[Battlefield 2]].
 +
 
 +
<big>'''[http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=18440&view=findpost&p=193841 Realplayer AI]'''</big><br />
 +
This enhancement mod will improve the AI on the standard BF1942 maps and includes some balance changes.
 +
 
 +
<big>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/high-definition-remaster Graphics mod]'''</big><br />
 +
Graphics pack for the game with remastered, higher resolution textures and other improvements.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
−
{{System Requirements
+
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP
+
|minOS    = 98
−
|minproc = 500 MHz Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon processor
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
−
|minmem   = 128 MB
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 500 MHz
−
|minHD    = 1.2 GB free
+
|minRAM  = 128 MB
−
|minGPU  = 32 MB video card which supports Transform & Lighting
+
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 +
|minGPU  = 3D accelerator with Hardware T&L and 24-bit z-buffer
 +
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minDX    = 8.1
 +
 
 +
|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
 +
|recCPU  = 800 MHz
 +
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|recVRAM = 64 MB
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
 
 +
|minOS    = 10.2.8
 +
|minCPU  = PowerPC G4 867 MHz
 +
|minRAM   = 256 MB
 +
|minHD    = 1.6 GB
 +
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 7500
 +
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 2
 +
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
  
−
|recproc  = 800 MHz or faster Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor
 
−
|recmem  = 256 MB
 
−
|recGPU  = 64 MB or greater video card which supports Transform & Lighting
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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[[Category:Windows]]
 

Latest revision as of 01:17, 22 April 2024

Battlefield 1942
Battlefield 1942 cover
Developers
DICE
macOS (OS X) Aspyr Media
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Refractor 2[1][2]
Release dates
Windows September 10, 2002
macOS (OS X) June 28, 2004
Reception
Metacritic 89
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Vehicles Automobile, Flight, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck
Art styles Realistic
Themes World War II
Series Battlefield
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Battlefield 1942 on HowLongToBeat
Battlefield 1942 on IGDB
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Battlefield 1942 guide on StrategyWiki
Battlefield 1942 on MobyGames
Battlefield 1942 on Wikipedia
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⤏ 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

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.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Battlefield 1942 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Battlefield series.

General information

Official Website
The Battlefield series on Battlelog - PC section.
EA Answers HQ

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]
Windows
Retail
DRM details are not known
macOS (OS X)
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
 No longer available.[5]
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
The Road to Rome OS X version only sold in bundles.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Secret Weapons of WWII
Windows
macOS (OS X)
To make expansions work with the Origin version, just copy XPack1 and XPack2 into the Mods folder.[citation needed].

Essential improvements

Patches

The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612.
Version check[6]
In order to check which version is installed, open the file <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\init.con and find the line game.setCustomVersion.

Windows 8/10 compatibility

Enable DirectPlay[6]

Online play support

After the shutdown of GameSpy, the community set up a new master server to keep the server browser functional.
Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality.

Download the patched executable
Manually connect to servers from the community server list

PunkBuster updates

The Origin version doesn't contain or support PunkBuster.

Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF1942 has been discontinued by EvenBalance. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore. As such it is recommended to move the contents of <path-to-game>\pb to a backup folder to avoid any disconnects by its service. If an up-to-date version is required, follow the steps below.

Update PunkBuster manually[6]
Make sure the PunkBuster service is installed and working properly by using the PunkBuster Service Installer (pbsvc). A reboot is required if it is installed for the first time.
  1. Download the PunkBuster files.
  2. Extract the contents to <path-to-game>\pb, overwriting any older files.
  3. Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser.

Skip intro videos

Launch the game with +restart 1 parameter[6]
Modify intro video files[6]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Movies
  2. Delete or rename the files Dice.bik, EA.bik, Intro.bik and Legal.bik.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
User-specific *.con is stored under Profiles\<user-id> in this location.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\save\<user-id>\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin

Video

In-game graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
 See the WSGF entry. Requires manual fix for online play support.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Widescreen resolution. HUD slightly stretched.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Set renderer.setFullScreen 0 inside VideoDefault.con
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Type renderer.setVsyncEnabled 1 into the console. Will reset on loading a new map.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Capped at 100 FPS. Can be unlocked by setting renderer.lockfps inside VideoDefault.con to the desired frame rate (e.g. renderer.lockfps 144 for 144 Hz; default value is 240) or by typing renderer.lockfps 300 (for 300 Hz) into the console.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Color blind mode
No general support but crosshair color can be adjusted.

Widescreen resolution

Download and extract the patched executable for the retail or Origin version[6]

Field of view (FOV)

Edit VideoDefault.con[6]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open VideoDefault.con with a text editor.
  3. Edit the line renderer.fieldOfView with a new value.
1 - 4:3 (default)
1.33333 - 16:9
1.75 - 21:9
1.2 - 16:10
1.25 - 15:9

Notes

May cause visual glitches when inside vehicles.
May not work properly when combined with windowed mode, Borderless Gaming, and multiple monitors.

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. Both are installed by extracting override DLLs alongside the game EXE file in the game installation folder.

  1. Old DirectX to New DirectX: dgVoodoo 2
  2. DirectX to OpenGL: WineD3D for Windows

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Forced mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Only for vehicles. Mouse look can't be mapped to analogue sticks.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game general audio settings.
In-game general audio settings.
In-game advanced audio settings.
In-game advanced audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master volume & Music.
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. Supports HRTF via OpenAL.[7]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
American and British.
Simplified Chinese
Retail only. Secret Weapons of WWII expansion is not available.
Traditional Chinese
French
Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Free French Forces faction.
German
"DEUTSCHER DIALOG"; makes all soldiers speak German.
Hungarian
Fan translation by GameHunter Team (Mirror on magyaritasok.hu)
Italian
Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Royal Italian Army faction.
Japanese
"日本語音声 (JAPANESE VOICE)"; makes all soldiers speak Japanese.
Korean
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
64 Co-op, Versus
Online play
64 Co-op, Versus
The official GameSpy service has been shut down; see Online play support.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Dedicated server software available:

Windows: Standalone and patch
Linux: Standalone and patch

OS X: Standalone
Download patched server files to allow communication with the community master server and both Origin and CD users to connect.
Direct IP
In-game option or use +joinServer parameter with IP:Port.[8]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 28900
UDP 14567, 14690, 22000, 23000-23009, 27900
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4 (as latest version may not work), see profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Blackscreen/crash at launch

Install compatibility profile[9]
  1. Download the compatibility profile.
  2. Either run the installer or install it manually using the batch file.


════FIX SCREEN TEAR════ If you are on AMD drivers then open up your AMD SOFTWARE APPLICATION and add the game exe and turn on RADEON ENHANCED SYNC , ANTILAG , WAIT FOR VERTICAL REFRESH ALWAYS ON and this would fix the screen tear for the game


════ CANNOT CHANGE RESOLUTION IN GAME ════ USE DGVOODOO ( place the dgvodoo application exe where the game exe is and then give it admin privileges after that go to MS folder THEN X86 and copy all the files to where the game exe is and then run DGVOODOO APPLICATION AD ADMINSTRATOR and add the game exe in the dgvoodoo application then remove the watermark from the application and click apply and ok AND THEN when you go in game you will be able to change resolution


Notes

Remove any compatibility mode setting on the games executable and activate "Run this program as an administrator".
Disable sound hardware acceleration[10]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom.
  2. Open Sound.con.
  3. Change game.setHardware 1 to 0.
Modify VideoDefault.con[11]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings.
  2. Open VideoDefault.con.
  3. Add the line renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 1.
Alternatively, modify <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom\Video.con so that the refresh rate value of game.setGameDisplayMode (the last value of 4 values) matches the monitor's refresh rate.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio DirectSound3D
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer GameSpy
Anti-cheat PunkBuster

Console commands

The console can be accessed by pressing ~. Below are some common commands, for a more extensive list visit the TweakTown Tweak Guide.

  • fps 1 Shows frames per second.
  • hud 0 Disables heads-up display.
  • freecam 1 Unlocks the camera while waiting for spawn (if allowed by server).

Mods

Mods are mostly compatible with the Origin version of the game. However, some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation path.


Desert Combat
This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps.

Forgotten Hope
Forgotten Hope 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.

BattleGroup42
BattleGroup42 focuses on adding historically accurate equipment and battles to the game and includes many nations not included in the original game or expansions such as China, Greece, Netherlands and Hungary.

Battlefield 1918
A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps.

Eve Of Destruction
A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for Battlefield Vietnam and Battlefield 2.

Realplayer AI
This enhancement mod will improve the AI on the standard BF1942 maps and includes some balance changes.

Graphics mod
Graphics pack for the game with remastered, higher resolution textures and other improvements.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
AMD Athlon 500 MHz		 800 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) 3D accelerator with Hardware T&L and 24-bit z-buffer
32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		64 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.2.8
Processor (CPU) PowerPC G4 867 MHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.6 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 7500
Nvidia GeForce 2
32 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] 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.[4]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References