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{{Infobox game
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{{infobox
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|cover       = Battlefield 2 Cover.jpg
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|cover         = Battlefield2Cover.jpg
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|developers  =
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|developer     = [[Wikipedia:Digital Illusions CE|Digital Illusions CE]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}}
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|publisher     = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE Canada|Special Forces}}
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|engine         = Refractor 2
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|publishers  =
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|release dates = <sup>NA</sup> June 21, 2005<br /><sup>EU</sup> June 24, 2005<br /><sup>AUS</sup> June 22, 2005
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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}}
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 21, 2005}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|battlefield-2|91}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlefield-2|93}}
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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 }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Flight, Helicopter, 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            | Contemporary }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Battlefield }}
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|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20100329231105/http://www.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield/bf2/
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|steam appid  = 24860
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|gogcom id    =
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|hltb        = 935
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|strategywiki = Battlefield 2
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|lutris      = battlefield-2
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|mobygames    = 18194
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|wikipedia    = Battlefield 2
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|winehq      = 2424
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{:Battlefield (series)}}
 
  
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== Version Differences ==
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{{Introduction
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=== Digital Version ===
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|introduction      =  
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The complete collection sold on Steam is perhaps the easiest way to get the game. This pack contains the main game as well as the expansion, Special Forces, and the two free 'bonus packs' Euro Forces and Armored Fury.
 
  
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=== Serial Key ===
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|release history  = The game received a major expansion pack, '''''Special Forces''''', in November 2005, and two booster packs, '''''Euro Force''''' and '''''Armored Fury''''' in March and June 2006, respectively. The two booster packs were integrated and made available for free to all owners of the base game with patch 1.50 in September 2009.
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The disc based version requires a CD-key that you type in when installing.
 
  
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== Patches ==
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The official [[GameSpy]] servers were shut down in 2014. The Revive community offered a custom master server, but in late 2017, after a legal notice from publisher Electronic Arts forbade the distribution of game ISOs, the service was shut down.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120181517/http://community.revive.network/|title=Thank You|date=2023-10-03}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204013316/http://community.revive.network/notice|title=Revive Network - Notice|date=2023-10-03|snippet=(...) In other, more legal-styled terms, please stop distributing copies of our game clients and using our trademarks, logos, and artwork on your sites.<br>(...)<br>IP Counsel<br>Electronic Arts Inc.}}</ref> [https://www.bf2hub.com/ BF2Hub] took over shortly thereafter and is operational as of October 2023.
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The latest official patch is 1.50 which resolves a number of issues.
 
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*[http://www.gamershell.com/download_50494.shtml 1.50]{{CitadelFile|BF2 Patch 1.50-1331241008}}
 
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Hotfix for the alt-tab crash.
 
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*[http://www.mediafire.com/?1d271vnyoc9cyhk BF2 1.50 hotfix_RendDX9.zip]{{CitadelFile|Battlefield_2_v1}}
 
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If you run into problem installing 1.50 you might need 1.41 first.
 
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*[http://www.gamefront.com/files/6194285/Battlefield-2-v1.41-Patch/ 1.41]{{CitadelFile|BF2 Patch 1.41-1331241004}}
 
  
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== Issues and Fixes ==
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|current state    = In addition to server lookup, some users may find issues with [[#Mouse skipping/stutter|mouse skipping/stuttering]] for which there is no known fix, as well as [[#Game crashes often|compatibility issues with multi-core processors]] and potential [[#Rendering issues|rendering issues]].
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=== Patch 1.5 won't install ("Newer version already installed"): ===
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}}
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Run the 1.41 patch first, then 1.5.
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 +
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-2/indexa40b.html?game=3 Battlefield 2] hub on Planet Battlefield
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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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{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Battlefield-Games/bd-p/battlefield-1942 EA Answers HQ]
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/24860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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 +
==Availability==
 +
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{Removed DRM|SafeDisc|v3}} - Removed by the official 1.50 patch.<br>Can be redeemed on Origin through the EA Support. | Origin | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin |  | | Windows | unavailable}}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 24860 | Steam, key | Complete Collection | Origin | Windows |unavailable }}
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}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} Disc-based versions require a CD-key which has to be typed in when installing. Individual CD keys are required for each expansion, except for the Complete Collection as mentioned below.
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{{ii}} The '''Complete Collection''' includes the expansion pack Special Forces, along with the two booster packs Armored Fury and Euro Forces. Only one CD key is available for all the expansions.
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 +
==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|dlc                    =
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|expansion pack        = The major expansion pack includes a separate set of maps featuring different gameplay. The minor booster packs include new standard multiplayer maps, factions, vehicles, infantry gear and awards. Initially a separate purchase, booster packs were integrated with the official 1.50 patch.
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
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}}
 +
 
 +
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Armored Fury | Included in the 1.50 patch and the Complete Collection | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Euro Force | Included in the 1.50 patch and the Complete Collection | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Special Forces | Included in the Complete Collection. | Windows }}
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}}
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 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
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{{ii}} The Origin and Steam versions are already patched.
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====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/73-battlefield-2-patch/ Patch 1.41]====
 +
{{ii}} Includes a new map, fixes bugs and exploits.
 +
{{ii}} Includes prior patches.
 +
{{ii}} The retail version of the Complete Collection is on this version.
 +
 
 +
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/72-battlefield-2-patch/ Patch 1.50]====
 +
{{ii}} Version 1.41 has to be installed beforehand.
 +
{{++}} Removes the disc check DRM and adds widescreen support.
 +
{{++}} Includes the Armored Fury and Euro Forces expansions for free.
 +
 
 +
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1031-battlefield-2-patch-150-alttab-hotfix/ Patch 1.50 Hotfix]====
 +
{{ii}} Fixes a crash issue when using {{key|Alt|Tab}} to switch to desktop.
 +
 
 +
===Online play support===
 +
{{ii}} The BF2Hub client allows the game to be played online after the shutdown of the GameSpy online service.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Download and install the [https://www.bf2hub.com/home/downloads.php BF2Hub] client|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix=
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'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Changes done by the client can be reverted at any time.
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{{++}} Includes fixes for crashes on startup.
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}}
 +
 
 +
===PunkBuster updates===
 +
{{ii}} Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF2 has been discontinued by [http://www.evenbalance.com/ Evenbalance].
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
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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.
 +
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1036-battlefield-2-punkbuster-files/ PunkBuster files for Battlefield 2].
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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 right corner of the server browser.
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}}
 +
 
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>+restart</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="Wasch">{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-05-06}}</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
==Game data==
 +
{{Image|Battlefield 2 General.png|In-game general settings.}}
 +
 
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 2\Profiles\{{P|uid}}\}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
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|epic games launcher      =
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    = true
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =
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|xbox cloud notes          =
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}}
 +
 
 +
==Video==
 +
{{Image|Battlefield 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-2
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|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 +
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 +
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 +
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. Use [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if experiencing a stretched HUD.
 +
|multimonitor              = hackable
 +
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] and [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if experiencing a stretched HUD.
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] for FOV adjustment and [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if experiencing a stretched HUD.
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|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. Use [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix BF2 HUD fix] if experiencing a stretched HUD.
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|fov                        = hackable
 +
|fov notes                  = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].
 +
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 +
|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed notes  =
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|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          = Labeled as "Texture filtering", High is 4x.
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|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. [[SGSSAA]] available on Nvidia systems with flag <code>0x40000000</code>.
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|upscaling                  = false
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = hackable
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|vsync notes                = Add {{code|renderer.vsync 1}} to {{file|GameLogicInit.con}}, otherwise if [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|forcing]] through driver control panel does not work, use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/84-d3doverrider/ D3DOverrider] instead.
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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. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]], which may also fix crashes on high refresh rate displays.
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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          =
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}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 +
{{++}} Included in version 1.5 of Battlefield 2.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>+szx 1920 +szy 1080 +menu 1 +widescreen 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix=
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>+fullscreen 0</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix=
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use <code>+wx (number)</code> and <code>+wy (number)</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] to position the window|fix=
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use console command|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix=
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# Open {{file|%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\Default\Video.con}} in a text editor and change the <code>60</code> in <code>VideoSettings.setResolution 800x600@60</code> to the display's refresh rate.
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# In-game, press {{key|~}} and the command console will appear.
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# Type <code>Game.LockFps XX</code> where XX is the desired frame rate (e.g. <code>Game.LockFps 0</code>).
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# Press {{key|Enter}} to activate the console command and press {{key|~}} again to close the console.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} This data can also be put into {{file|Global.con}} in the profiles folder (needs write protection).
 +
}}
 +
 
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===Ambient occlusion (HBAO)===
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{{Image|Ambient Occlusion NVIDIA Inspector.png|The inspector tool.}}
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use Nvidia Inspector tool|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.realitymod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124625|title=PR:BF2 Guide to Best Possible Graphics with nVidia GPU - Project Reality Forums|date=2018-06-05}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download the [http://download.orbmu2k.de/files/nvidiaInspector.zip NVIDIA Inspector Tool].
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# Extract the files to any new folder.
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# Open {{file|nvidiaprofileinspector.exe}}.
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# From the drop down list next to '''Profiles''' select <code>Battlefield 2</code>.
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# Select the <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> line.
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# Set <code>SettingValue</code> to <code>0x00000003 (Fallout 3)</code> from the drop down menu.
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 +
'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} This tweak might not work with the previous 1.4 patch.
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}}
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 +
===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. They are usually installed by extracting override DLLs alongside the game EXE file in the game installation folder.
 +
# DirectX to OpenGL: [https://github.com/adolfintel/wined3d4win WineD3D for Windows]
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Image|Battlefield 2 Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}}
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 +
|key remap notes          =
 +
|acceleration option      = always on
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|acceleration option notes = Forced heavy mouse acceleration. Heavy mouse stutter on X axis.
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 +
|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 +
|invert mouse y-axis notes =
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = true
 +
|controller support notes  = Mouse look can't be mapped to analog stick.
 +
|full controller          = false
 +
|full controller notes    =
 +
|controller remap          = true
 +
|controller remap notes    =
 +
|controller sensitivity    = false
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 +
|invert controller y-axis notes=
 +
|xinput controllers        = true
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = false
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = false
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = false
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = true
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Audio==
 +
{{Image|Battlefield 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    =
 +
|surround sound          = true
 +
|surround sound notes    = Missing from Windows Vista and onward. See [[#Surround sound|Surround sound]].
 +
|subtitles                = true
 +
|subtitles notes          =
 +
|closed captions          = false
 +
|closed captions notes    =
 +
|mute on focus lost      = always on
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =
 +
|eax support              = true
 +
|eax support notes        = EAX 2, EAX 5<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051211080841/http://www.soundblaster.com/products/x-fi/technology/battlefield2/|title=Xtreme Fidelity Audio in Battlefield 2 - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> (via OpenAL)<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://archive.li/sAxcF|title=Creating the High-Tech Audio of Battlefield 2 - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
}}
  
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=== Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder"): ===
+
===[[Glossary:Surround sound|Surround sound]]===
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This can occur in Windows Vista or 7 if an install is interrupted or incomplete, and requires a fix in regedit.  
+
{{ii}} Only Creative X-Fi cards support surround sound by selecting '''Creative X-Fi''' as audio renderer in the in-game audio settings. This may lead to game crashes however.
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# Run "regedit"
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace OpenAL files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16768|title=How to enable BF2 true surround sound for Vista/Win7 - Battlefield SinglePlayer Forum|date=2018-05-12}}</ref>|fix=
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# Navigate to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Wow6432Node>Electronic Arts>EA Games>Battlefield 2"
+
# Launch the game and set the audio renderer to '''Hardware'''.
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# Create a 'New String' by right clicking in the directory and select New > String Value, label this string "InstallDir"
+
# Go to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}} and create a backup of the file {{file|BF2OpenAL.dll}}.
−
# Right-Click, 'Modify' the string, and in the Data Value field, input the install folder for the game. By default it is "C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Battlefield 2" or "C:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield 2"
+
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/10-openal/ OpenAL].
 +
# Copy the file {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} from {{file|{{P|windir}}\SysWOW64|folder}} (when using a 64-bit OS) '''or''' {{file|{{P|windir}}\System32|folder}} (32-bit OS) to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}} and rename it to {{file|BF2OpenAL.dll}}.
 +
# Download and extract [https://github.com/kcat/openal-soft/releases/latest OpenAL Soft] to a temporary folder and copy the file {{file|soft_oal.dll}} from inside {{file|bin\Win32|folder}} to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}.
 +
}}
  
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=== Game crashes a lot: ===
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{{L10n|content=
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Try running the game with Disable desktop composition on (right-click bf2.exe click options and then compatibility tab).
+
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/battlefield-2/141 for base game and 'Euro Forces'], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/battlefield-2-special-forces/battlefield-2-special-forces/531 for 'Special Forces'].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Fan translation - [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/battlefield_2/files/18.html download]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Swedish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Thai
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
  
−
If this still does not work and you are using a multi-core CPU, try running the game on a single CPU core. Go into the process list in Task Manager, find bf2.exe, right click, select set affinity then choose one of the cores. This shortcut will also do it for you. [Target: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start /affinity 1 C:\Program" "Files\EA" "GAMES\Battlefield" "2\BF2.exe +restart] [Start In: "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2"].
+
==Network==
−
=== Game crashes when alt-tabbing: ===
+
{{ii}} Servers can optionally use [http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=dl-bf2.php PunkBuster] anti-cheat protection.
−
Apply this hot-fix: [http://www.mediafire.com/?1d271vnyoc9cyhk BF2 1.50 hotfix_RendDX9.zip]
+
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =  
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 64
 +
|lan play modes      = Versus, Co-op
 +
|lan play notes      =  
 +
|online play          = hackable
 +
|online play players  = 64
 +
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
 +
|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; see [[#Online play support|Online play support]].
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}
  
−
=== Vsync won't work: ===
+
{{Network/Connections
−
Some combinations of cards/drivers doesn't seem to want to apply v-sync. You can try forcing it with a third-party program such as [http://www.mediafire.com/?ia3wiao4yparrpy D3Doverrider] or [http://dxtory.com/v2-home-en.html DXtory] instead. In D3DOverrider create a separate profile using Low detection level. If that doesn't work try High instead.
+
|matchmaking        = false
 +
|matchmaking notes  =  
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes          =  
 +
|dedicated          = true
 +
|dedicated notes    =  
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available for [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-2/downloads/battlefield-2-v15-windows-server-unranked Windows] and [https://www.bf-games.net/downloads/954/bf2-dedicated-server-150-linux-build-153153-8020.html Linux].
 +
|direct ip          = true
 +
|direct ip notes    = In-game via '''Connect to IP''' or through the {{code|+joinServer}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
 +
}}
  
−
=== Getting kicked by punkbuster: ===
+
{{Network/Ports
−
Try updating punkbuster manually. Download [http://websec.evenbalance.com/downloader/download.php?file=1 PBSetup]. Run the program and add Battlefield 2. Click '''check for updates''' and let it run. If you still have errors, start the game by right clicking the shortcut and choosing "Run as Administrator". You should only need to do this once but if it continues, you can set the shortcut to always run as administrator by right clicking the short cut, select "Properties", choose the "Computability" tab, and select the "Run as Administrator" box.
+
|tcp  = 80,1024-1124,4711,27900,29900,29901
 +
|udp  = 1024-1124,1500-4999,16567,27900,27901,28910,29900,55123-55125
 +
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
  
−
=== X-Fi related sound issues: ===
+
==VR support==
−
On Windows 7 x64 systems with a Creative X-Fi sound card, severe audio corruption may occur when running under X-Fi Audio Mode and Ultra sound quality. Reducing the sound quality to "High" usually solves this issue.  
+
{{Image|Battlefield 2 Falcon.png|In-game Novint Falcon settings.}}
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = false
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.geforce.co.uk/games-applications/pc-games/battlefield-2|title=Battlefield 2 - GeForce|date=2018-05-06}}</ref>
 +
|tridef 3d                  = true
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = true
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Battlefield_2_/ profile introdution].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =  
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              = true
 +
|novint falcon notes        = Requires [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/72-battlefield-2-patch/ Patch 1.50].
 +
|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  =
 +
}}
  
−
=== Black patches on textures: ===
+
==Issues unresolved==
−
ATI/AMD cards: Try modifying the Catalyst A.I. setting, either turning it on or off in the Catalyst Control Center (CCC). This issue has also occurred in newer display driver versions. Try installing Catalyst version 11.3 or older.
+
====Mouse skipping/stutter====
 +
{{--}} Battlefield 2 suffers from mouse skipping and acceleration when standing still and looking left/right. Skipping will not occur if moving forwards/backwards but will when strafing left/right.  
 +
There is no known fix for this.  
  
−
=== Missing health bar and kits on spawn menu ===
+
==Issues fixed==
−
This problem has occurred with on-board Intel graphics chipsets. It causes an area in the bottom left of the screen to not draw HUD elements, such as the health bar and the spawn menu. The problem can be resolved by editing some registry entries.
+
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/BF2_1.html comprehensive guide] for fixing issues in this game.
−
#Run "regedit"
 
−
#Search for (Ctrl+f) "~bf2.exe"
 
−
#Change each of the values from 1 to 0.
 
  
−
=== Invalid CDKey ===
+
===Newer version already installed===
−
Some people get kicked from every game with an "Invalid CDKey" message. This also happens with the Steam version, where your key is bound to be correct anyway. There's a [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1680864 thread on the Steam forums] containing some fixes for this.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/73-battlefield-2-patch/ Patch 1.41] before 1.5|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.realitymod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119276|title=Patch 1.5 can't be installed / can't play PR - Project Reality Forums|date=2018-05-06}}</ref>}}
  
−
== Graphical Tweaks ==
+
===Can't find install folder===
−
=== Field of View Fix (FOV) ===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder")|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.ign.com/boards/threads/cant-find-battlefield-2-install-folder.102095973/|title=Can't find Battlefield 2 install folder - IGN Boards|date=2018-05-06}}</ref>|fix=
−
[http://www.widescreenfixer.org/ Widescreenfixer] automatically sets optimal fov or lets you change it to your liking.
+
# Go to {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2}}.
 +
# Create a new string by right clicking in the folder and select '''New > String Value''', label this string {{code|InstallDir}}.
 +
# Right-Click, '''Modify''' the string, and in the Data Value field, input the installation folder (e.g. {{code|G:\Battlefield 2}}).
 +
}}
  
−
=== Widescreen Support ===
+
===Game crashes often===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode|Disable desktop composition]] for {{file|bf2.exe}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://hardforum.com/threads/bf-2-1-5-september-1st.1447073/page-7#post-1034585387|title=BF 2 1.5 September 1st | Page 7 | [H]ard|Forum|date=2018-05-21}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
  
−
Widescreen support was added with patch 1.5 released on September 1st 2009.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set [[core affinity]] for {{file|bf2.exe}} to one core|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/24860/discussions/0/846956740688192455/|title=BF2 random closing :: Battlefield 2 General Discussions|date=2018-05-06}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
  
−
Battlefield 2 versions older than version 1.5 do not have native widescreen support. To force a custom resolution, edit your game shortcut so it looks like the following:
+
===Game crashes to desktop at launch===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set frame rate in {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 2\Profiles\Default\Video.con}} to match the display's refresh rate; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]|ref={{cn|October 2023}}|fix=
 +
}}
  
 +
===Game crashes when entering a game===
 +
{{ii}} Multiple input audio devices can lead to a crash when entering a game. Remove all input devices like Bluetooth headsets the one.
 +
{{ii}} If the game crashes to the desktop entering a LAN game, try randomizing the key with https://github.com/art567/bf2keyman/releases.
  
−
<pre>
+
===X-Fi related sound issues===
−
"C:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield 2\BF2.exe" +menu 1.15 +widescreen 1 +szx 1440 +szy 900
+
{{ii}} On 64-bit Windows 7 systems with a Creative X-Fi sound card, severe audio corruption or crashes may occur when running under X-Fi Audio Mode and Ultra sound quality.
−
-or-
 
−
"C:\Games\BF2\BF2.exe" +widescreen 1 +szx 2560 +szy 1600
 
−
</pre>
 
−
Edit the numbers after '+szx' and '+szy' to match your desired resolution. '+szx' is horizontal and '+szy' is vertical.
 
−
In the first example, the game would launch in 1440x900 (16:10).  In the second example, the game would launch in 2560x1600 (16:10).
 
  
−
<br />Please note: This does not change the default FOV and there is no way to change it at this time. Vertical view is also lost, have a look at the screenshots below to see the difference.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Reduce sound quality to high or change it to hardware mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.realitymod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76171|title=[XP<nowiki>]</nowiki> BF2 CTD when selecting X-fi in sound options - Project Reality Forums|date=2018-05-19}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} Some maps fail to include the file {{file|Sounds.con}} which leads to broken EAX on X-Fi hardware and the X-Fi MB3 virtual sound card (see {{file|{{P|game}}\mods\bf2\Levels\Dragon_Valley\server.zip\Sounds.con}}). This file contains the line {{code|sound.setReverb "common/sound/levelambients/Openlandscape.eax"}} ("City.eax" for some maps).
  
−
=== Windowed mode ===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Extract {{file|Sounds.con}} from a map's {{file|server.zip}} file and put in maps that do not have it|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.realitymod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133282&page=4#post2196398|title=Creative X-Fi audio renderer - Project Reality Forums|date=2019-06-26}}</ref>|fix=
−
Execute the game with the command line parameter +fullscreen 0. If you run the game windowed at your maximum screen resolution, there will be some misaligned text on menu buttons. Otherwise the game seems to run normally.
+
}}
  
−
=== Multimonitor Support ===
+
===Invalid CD Key===
−
[http://www.widescreenfixer.org/ Widescreenfixer] is your best bet.
+
{{ii}} Some people get kicked from every game with an "Invalid CDKey" message. This also happens with the Steam version, where the key is bound to be correct anyway.
 +
{{ii}} There is a [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205181325/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1680864 thread on the Steam forums] containing some fixes for this. To manually resolve this issue, see [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205181247/http://help.ea.com/en/article/error-cdkeycheck-exe-or-invalid-cd-key/ this guide] from EA.
  
−
=== Antialiasing ===
+
===Rendering issues===
−
The game supports AA natively. In-game AA only goes up to 8x though so try forcing it through your graphics control panel if you want to go higher.  
+
{{ii}} Certain graphics card drivers cause visual issues with the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.realitymod.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1740040#post1740040|title=SOLVED Black terrain spots - Page 2 - Project Reality Forums|date=2018-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/692127/geforce-drivers/334-89-issue-in-battlefield-2/1/|title=334.89 issue in Battlefield 2 - GeForce Forums|date=2018-05-20}}</ref> These include black terrain and/or models, objects, black spots on map, and more.
  
−
=== Anisotropic Filtering ===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set "Terrain" quality to low|ref=<ref name="Visuals" />}}
−
Called Texture filtering in-game. High corresponds to 4x. Force it through graphics control panel if you want higher levels.
 
  
−
=== Run Without CD/DVD ===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Download updated shader ".fx" files|ref=<ref name="Visuals">{{Refurl|url=http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16430&st=0&p=177619&#entry177619|title=Black Spots in map - Battlefield SinglePlayer Forum|date=2018-05-20}}</ref>|fix=
−
Latest patch removed the need to have your DVD in the drive while playing.
+
# Download a new [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16430&st=0&p=177619&#entry177619 "shaders_client.zip"].
 +
# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\mods\bf2|folder}}, make a backup of {{file|shaders_client.zip}} and replace it with the downloaded file.
 +
# Delete the cache folder in {{file|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2|folder}}. This will force Battlefield 2 to recompile the shaders.
  
−
== Save Game Data ==
+
'''Notes'''
−
=== Folder Location ===
+
{{--}} Applying this fix will not allow the game to be played on PunkBuster-protected servers.
−
Windows 7:
+
}}
  
−
<pre>C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\</pre>
+
===Connecting to account server takes a long time===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete server history|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|General.con}} with a text editor.
 +
# Delete all lines starting with {{code|GeneralSettings.addServerHistory}}.
 +
}}
  
−
== Improvements ==
+
===Fix stretched HUD in widescreen resolutions===
−
=== Autologin ===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use "BF2 HUD fix" by marekzajac97|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix|title=GitHub|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
Make sure you log in at least once. Then create a shortcut to the game, right-click it and go to options and add '''+playerName #### +playerPassword ####''' to the target box (replacing #### with your username and password). It should look like this:
+
# Download the [https://github.com/marekzajac97/BF2-HUD-fix/releases/ latest release].
 +
# Make backup copies of {{file|Battlefield 2\bf2.exe}} and {{file|{{p|game}}\mods\bf2\Menu_server.zip}}.
 +
# Open the zip file, and copy {{file|hudfix.dll}}, {{file|BF2.exe}} and {{file|hud_config.txt}} to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
 +
# Copy the contents of the {{file|Menu_server|folder}} folder within the zip file into {{file|{{p|game}}\mods\bf2\Menu_server.zip}}.
  
−
<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\BF2.exe" +playerName #### +playerPassword ####</pre>
+
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Only supports patch 1.50.
 +
{{ii}} As this includes a modified {{file|bf2.exe}}, consider using a DLL injector to create a custom patched executable.
 +
}}
  
−
Next time you click the shortcut you should get logged in automatically.
+
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0b
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  = 1.4
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        =
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          =
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
  
−
=== Skipping intro movies ===
+
===Middleware===
−
Add +restart to the target box mentioned above.
+
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = OpenAL, Speex
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video, Swiff Player
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        = PunkBuster
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 +
}}
  
−
== Controller Support ==
+
===Automatic login===
−
The game supports joysticks natively.  
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line argument]] <code>+playerName '''YourName''' +playerPassword '''YourPassword'''</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/BF2_9.html|title=TweakGuides.com - Battlefield 2 Tweak Guide|date=2018-05-06}}</ref>|fix=
  
−
== System Requirements ==
+
'''Notes'''
−
{{SysReq
+
{{ii}} It might be necessary to login at least once.
−
|minOS = Windows XP
+
{{ii}} The command and login data is case-sensitive.
−
|minproc = Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or AMD Athlon XP equivalent
+
{{--}} Doesn't work on offline accounts.
−
|recproc = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon XP equivalent
 
−
|minmem = 512 MB
 
−
|recmem = 1 GB
 
−
|minHD = 2.3+ GB free
 
−
|minGPU1 = NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 128 MB or ATi Radeon 9500 128 MB
 
−
|minVRAM = 128 MB
 
−
|recGPU1 = NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 256 MB or ATi Radeon 9500 256 MB
 
−
|recVRAM = 256
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
== Useful Links ==
+
===Mods===
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[http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-2/ Official forums]  
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* [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-2/ Mod DB landing page for Battlefield 2]
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* [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showforum=23 Battlefield Singleplayer Forum]
  
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== See Also ==
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====[http://forgottenhope.warumdarum.de/ Forgotten Hope 2]====
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* [[Battlefield 1942]]
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Forgotten Hope 2 is an award-winning World War II mod for Battlefield 2, covering all aspects of land, air and sea combat, with a focus on realism and historic accuracy.
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* [[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]
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* [[Battlefield 3]]
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====[https://www.realitymod.com/ Project Reality]====
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Project Reality reworks Battlefield 2 to create the most realistic and demanding virtual combat environment for PC gamers possible. Does not require BF2 to be installed.
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====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/allied-intent-xtended Allied Intent Xtended]====
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AIX aims to deliver an amazing array of content which is 100% bot compatible for use in single player and coop game modes.
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====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/heat-of-battle2 Heat of Battle: RUSH]====
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Heat of Battle is a BF2 mod focused on delivering top-tier animation, sound, and lighting, as well as fast-paced, intense gameplay to make it more in-pair with modern releases in the series. Does not require BF2 to be installed.
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====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/mrz-mod MoRoZ Rebalance MOD]====
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MoRoZ Rebalance is a mod that rebalance various aspects of the single player game, already added and is compatible with all the maps from Special Forces expansion as well as extra maps from Point of Existence mod which also added Russian factions. Weapon kits are also rebalanced, notably the PLA which has now the correct weapons for each class.
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====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/bf2sandbox BF2:Sandbox]====
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Sandbox is a mod that lets players use the BF2 engine to build structures, set up racetracks, ramps, and much much more. This is all done from an easy Command Rose interface in-game.
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====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/eve-of-destruction-21 Eve of Destruction 2]====
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Based on the Vietnam war, it features a variety of weapons, over 40 brand new vehicles and diverse maps ranging from dense jungles to overgrown rice paddies.
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====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/battlefield-1943 Battlefield 1943]====
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A recreation of the console exclusive game.
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====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/battlefield2-high-definition-user-interface High Definition User Interface]====
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The main goal is to improve original UI include Fonts, minimap icons, crosshairs etc. while still keeping the original look of the game.
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==System requirements==
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = XP
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz
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|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP equivalent
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|minRAM  = 512 MB
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|minHD    = 2.3 GB
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9500
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|minVRAM  = 128 MB
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|minDX    = 9.0b
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
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|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP equivalent
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|recRAM  = 1 GB
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|recGPU  =
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|recVRAM  = 256 MB
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Latest revision as of 15:55, 10 March 2024

Battlefield 2
Battlefield 2 cover
Developers
DICE
Special Forces DICE Canada
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Refractor 2
Release dates
Windows June 21, 2005
Reception
Metacritic 91
IGDB 93
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS
Vehicles Automobile, Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary
Series Battlefield
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⤏ Go to series page
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Warnings

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

Battlefield 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and FPS game in the Battlefield series.

The game received a major expansion pack, Special Forces, in November 2005, and two booster packs, Euro Force and Armored Fury in March and June 2006, respectively. The two booster packs were integrated and made available for free to all owners of the base game with patch 1.50 in September 2009.

The official GameSpy servers were shut down in 2014. The Revive community offered a custom master server, but in late 2017, after a legal notice from publisher Electronic Arts forbade the distribution of game ISOs, the service was shut down.[1][2] BF2Hub took over shortly thereafter and is operational as of October 2023.

In addition to server lookup, some users may find issues with mouse skipping/stuttering for which there is no known fix, as well as compatibility issues with multi-core processors and potential rendering issues.

General information

Battlefield 2 hub on Planet Battlefield
The Battlefield series on Battlelog - PC section.
EA Answers HQ
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SafeDisc v3 DRM - Removed by the official 1.50 patch.
Can be redeemed on Origin through the EA Support.
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Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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CD key
 Complete Collection
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Windows

Version differences

Disc-based versions require a CD-key which has to be typed in when installing. Individual CD keys are required for each expansion, except for the Complete Collection as mentioned below.
The Complete Collection includes the expansion pack Special Forces, along with the two booster packs Armored Fury and Euro Forces. Only one CD key is available for all the expansions.

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The major expansion pack includes a separate set of maps featuring different gameplay. The minor booster packs include new standard multiplayer maps, factions, vehicles, infantry gear and awards. Initially a separate purchase, booster packs were integrated with the official 1.50 patch.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Armored Fury Included in the 1.50 patch and the Complete Collection
Windows
Euro Force Included in the 1.50 patch and the Complete Collection
Windows
Special Forces Included in the Complete Collection.
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

The Origin and Steam versions are already patched.

Patch 1.41

Includes a new map, fixes bugs and exploits.
Includes prior patches.
The retail version of the Complete Collection is on this version.

Patch 1.50

Version 1.41 has to be installed beforehand.
Removes the disc check DRM and adds widescreen support.
Includes the Armored Fury and Euro Forces expansions for free.

Patch 1.50 Hotfix

Fixes a crash issue when using Alt+Tab ↹ to switch to desktop.

Online play support

The BF2Hub client allows the game to be played online after the shutdown of the GameSpy online service.
Download and install the BF2Hub client[3]

Notes

Changes done by the client can be reverted at any time.
Includes fixes for crashes on startup.

PunkBuster updates

Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF2 has been discontinued by Evenbalance.
Update PunkBuster manually[3]
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 for Battlefield 2.
  2. Extract the contents to <path-to-game>\pb\, overwriting any older files.
  3. Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower right corner of the server browser.

Skip intro videos

Use the +restart command line argument[3]

Game data

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

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\<user-id>\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24860/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution. Use BF2 HUD fix if experiencing a stretched HUD.
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Widescreen Fixer and BF2 HUD fix if experiencing a stretched HUD.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use Widescreen Fixer for FOV adjustment and BF2 HUD fix if experiencing a stretched HUD.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See Widescreen resolution. Use BF2 HUD fix if experiencing a stretched HUD.
Field of view (FOV)
Use Widescreen Fixer.
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Labeled as "Texture filtering", High is 4x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x MSAA. SGSSAA available on Nvidia systems with flag 0x40000000.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Add renderer.vsync 1 to GameLogicInit.con, otherwise if forcing through driver control panel does not work, use D3DOverrider instead.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Capped at 100 FPS. See High frame rate, which may also fix crashes on high refresh rate displays.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Included in version 1.5 of Battlefield 2.
Use the +szx 1920 +szy 1080 +menu 1 +widescreen 1 command line arguments[3]

Windowed

Use the +fullscreen 0 command line argument[3]
Use +wx (number) and +wy (number) command line arguments to position the window

High frame rate

Use console command[3]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\Default\Video.con in a text editor and change the 60 in VideoSettings.setResolution 800x600@60 to the display's refresh rate.
  2. In-game, press ~ and the command console will appear.
  3. Type Game.LockFps XX where XX is the desired frame rate (e.g. Game.LockFps 0).
  4. Press ↵ Enter to activate the console command and press ~ again to close the console.

Notes

This data can also be put into Global.con in the profiles folder (needs write protection).

Ambient occlusion (HBAO)

The inspector tool.
The inspector tool.
Use Nvidia Inspector tool[4]
  1. Download the NVIDIA Inspector Tool.
  2. Extract the files to any new folder.
  3. Open nvidiaprofileinspector.exe.
  4. From the drop down list next to Profiles select Battlefield 2.
  5. Select the Ambient Occlusion compatibility line.
  6. Set SettingValue to 0x00000003 (Fallout 3) from the drop down menu.

Notes

This tweak might not work with the previous 1.4 patch.

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

  1. DirectX to OpenGL: WineD3D for Windows

Input

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

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Forced heavy mouse acceleration. Heavy mouse stutter on X axis.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Mouse look can't be mapped to analog stick.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Missing from Windows Vista and onward. See Surround sound.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 2, EAX 5[5] (via OpenAL)[6]
Royalty free audio

Surround sound

Only Creative X-Fi cards support surround sound by selecting Creative X-Fi as audio renderer in the in-game audio settings. This may lead to game crashes however.
Replace OpenAL files[7]
  1. Launch the game and set the audio renderer to Hardware.
  2. Go to <path-to-game> and create a backup of the file BF2OpenAL.dll.
  3. Install OpenAL.
  4. Copy the file OpenAL32.dll from %WINDIR%\SysWOW64 (when using a 64-bit OS) or %WINDIR%\System32 (32-bit OS) to <path-to-game> and rename it to BF2OpenAL.dll.
  5. Download and extract OpenAL Soft to a temporary folder and copy the file soft_oal.dll from inside bin\Win32 to <path-to-game>.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Dutch
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation, for base game and 'Euro Forces', for 'Special Forces'.
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Russian
Fan translation - download
Spanish
Swedish
Thai

Network

Servers can optionally use PunkBuster anti-cheat protection.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
64 Versus, Co-op
Online play
64 Versus, Co-op
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 for Windows and Linux.
Direct IP
In-game via Connect to IP or through the +joinServer parameter.

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 80,1024-1124,4711,27900,29900,29901
UDP 1024-1124,1500-4999,16567,27900,27901,28910,29900,55123-55125
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

In-game Novint Falcon settings.
In-game Novint Falcon settings.
3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Nvidia 3D Vision
[8]
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
vorpX
G3D
User created, see profile introdution.
Devices
Novint Falcon
Requires Patch 1.50.

Issues unresolved

Mouse skipping/stutter

Battlefield 2 suffers from mouse skipping and acceleration when standing still and looking left/right. Skipping will not occur if moving forwards/backwards but will when strafing left/right.

There is no known fix for this.

Issues fixed

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.

Newer version already installed

Download and install Patch 1.41 before 1.5[9]

Can't find install folder

Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder")[10]
  1. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2.
  2. Create a new string by right clicking in the folder and select New > String Value, label this string InstallDir.
  3. Right-Click, Modify the string, and in the Data Value field, input the installation folder (e.g. G:\Battlefield 2).

Game crashes often

Disable desktop composition for bf2.exe[11]
Set core affinity for bf2.exe to one core[12]

Game crashes to desktop at launch

Set frame rate in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\Default\Video.con to match the display's refresh rate; see High frame rate[citation needed]

Game crashes when entering a game

Multiple input audio devices can lead to a crash when entering a game. Remove all input devices like Bluetooth headsets the one.
If the game crashes to the desktop entering a LAN game, try randomizing the key with https://github.com/art567/bf2keyman/releases.

X-Fi related sound issues

On 64-bit Windows 7 systems with a Creative X-Fi sound card, severe audio corruption or crashes may occur when running under X-Fi Audio Mode and Ultra sound quality.
Reduce sound quality to high or change it to hardware mode[13]
Some maps fail to include the file Sounds.con which leads to broken EAX on X-Fi hardware and the X-Fi MB3 virtual sound card (see <path-to-game>\mods\bf2\Levels\Dragon_Valley\server.zip\Sounds.con). This file contains the line sound.setReverb "common/sound/levelambients/Openlandscape.eax" ("City.eax" for some maps).
Extract Sounds.con from a map's server.zip file and put in maps that do not have it[14]

Invalid CD Key

Some people get kicked from every game with an "Invalid CDKey" message. This also happens with the Steam version, where the key is bound to be correct anyway.
There is a thread on the Steam forums containing some fixes for this. To manually resolve this issue, see this guide from EA.

Rendering issues

Certain graphics card drivers cause visual issues with the game.[15][16] These include black terrain and/or models, objects, black spots on map, and more.
Set "Terrain" quality to low[17]
Download updated shader ".fx" files[17]
  1. Download a new "shaders_client.zip".
  2. Go to <path-to-game>\mods\bf2, make a backup of shaders_client.zip and replace it with the downloaded file.
  3. Delete the cache folder in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2. This will force Battlefield 2 to recompile the shaders.

Notes

Applying this fix will not allow the game to be played on PunkBuster-protected servers.

Connecting to account server takes a long time

Delete server history[3]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open General.con with a text editor.
  3. Delete all lines starting with GeneralSettings.addServerHistory.

Fix stretched HUD in widescreen resolutions

Use "BF2 HUD fix" by marekzajac97[18]
  1. Download the latest release.
  2. Make backup copies of Battlefield 2\bf2.exe and <path-to-game>\mods\bf2\Menu_server.zip.
  3. Open the zip file, and copy hudfix.dll, BF2.exe and hud_config.txt to <path-to-game>.
  4. Copy the contents of the Menu_server folder within the zip file into <path-to-game>\mods\bf2\Menu_server.zip.

Notes

Only supports patch 1.50.
As this includes a modified bf2.exe, consider using a DLL injector to create a custom patched executable.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0b
Shader Model support 1.4
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OpenAL, Speex
Cutscenes Bink Video, Swiff Player
Multiplayer GameSpy
Anti-cheat PunkBuster

Automatic login

Use the Command line argument +playerName YourName +playerPassword YourPassword[19]

Notes

It might be necessary to login at least once.
The command and login data is case-sensitive.
Doesn't work on offline accounts.

Mods

Forgotten Hope 2

Forgotten Hope 2 is an award-winning World War II mod for Battlefield 2, covering all aspects of land, air and sea combat, with a focus on realism and historic accuracy.

Project Reality

Project Reality reworks Battlefield 2 to create the most realistic and demanding virtual combat environment for PC gamers possible. Does not require BF2 to be installed.

Allied Intent Xtended

AIX aims to deliver an amazing array of content which is 100% bot compatible for use in single player and coop game modes.

Heat of Battle: RUSH

Heat of Battle is a BF2 mod focused on delivering top-tier animation, sound, and lighting, as well as fast-paced, intense gameplay to make it more in-pair with modern releases in the series. Does not require BF2 to be installed.

MoRoZ Rebalance MOD

MoRoZ Rebalance is a mod that rebalance various aspects of the single player game, already added and is compatible with all the maps from Special Forces expansion as well as extra maps from Point of Existence mod which also added Russian factions. Weapon kits are also rebalanced, notably the PLA which has now the correct weapons for each class.

BF2:Sandbox

Sandbox is a mod that lets players use the BF2 engine to build structures, set up racetracks, ramps, and much much more. This is all done from an easy Command Rose interface in-game.

Eve of Destruction 2

Based on the Vietnam war, it features a variety of weapons, over 40 brand new vehicles and diverse maps ranging from dense jungles to overgrown rice paddies.

Battlefield 1943

A recreation of the console exclusive game.

High Definition User Interface

The main goal is to improve original UI include Fonts, minimap icons, crosshairs etc. while still keeping the original look of the game.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz
AMD Athlon XP equivalent		 Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon XP equivalent
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2.3 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce FX 5700
ATI Radeon 9500
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0b compatible 		256 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Thank You - last accessed on 2023-10-03
  2. ↑ Revive Network - Notice - last accessed on 2023-10-03
    "(...) In other, more legal-styled terms, please stop distributing copies of our game clients and using our trademarks, logos, and artwork on your sites.
    (...)
    IP Counsel
    Electronic Arts Inc.    "
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-05-06
  4. ↑ PR:BF2 Guide to Best Possible Graphics with nVidia GPU - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-06-05
  5. ↑ Xtreme Fidelity Audio in Battlefield 2 - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ Creating the High-Tech Audio of Battlefield 2 - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
  7. ↑ How to enable BF2 true surround sound for Vista/Win7 - Battlefield SinglePlayer Forum - last accessed on 2018-05-12
  8. ↑ Battlefield 2 - GeForce - last accessed on 2018-05-06
  9. ↑ Patch 1.5 can't be installed / can't play PR - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-06
  10. ↑ Can't find Battlefield 2 install folder - IGN Boards - last accessed on 2018-05-06
  11. ↑ BF 2 1.5 September 1st - last accessed on 2018-05-21
  12. ↑ BF2 random closing :: Battlefield 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2018-05-06
  13. ↑ [XP] BF2 CTD when selecting X-fi in sound options - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-19
  14. ↑ Creative X-Fi audio renderer - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2019-06-26
  15. ↑ SOLVED Black terrain spots - Page 2 - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-20
  16. ↑ 334.89 issue in Battlefield 2 - GeForce Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-20
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Black Spots in map - Battlefield SinglePlayer Forum - last accessed on 2018-05-20
  18. ↑ GitHub - last accessed on May 2023
  19. ↑ TweakGuides.com - Battlefield 2 Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2018-05-06