Difference between revisions of "Battlefield 2"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 21, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 21, 2005}} | ||
|steam appid = 24860 | |steam appid = 24860 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = Battlefield 2 | |strategywiki = Battlefield 2 | ||
+ | |mobygames = battlefield-2 | ||
|wikipedia = Battlefield 2 | |wikipedia = Battlefield 2 | ||
|winehq = 2424 | |winehq = 2424 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Battlefield}} | {{Series|Battlefield}} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{++}} Official modding tools and a wide selection of [[#Mods|mods]] available, often with bot support for co-op play. |
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://battlefield.wikia.com/wiki/ | + | {{mm}} [http://battlefield.wikia.com/wiki/Battlefield_2 Battlefield 2] on the Battlefield Wiki |
− | {{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/ Planet Battlefield] | + | {{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-2/indexa40b.html?game=3 Battlefield 2] hub on Planet Battlefield |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/categories/battlefield-legacy-all-other-bf The Battlefield series on Battlelog] - PC section. |
+ | {{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] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | + | {{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. | |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Battlefield 2: Complete Collection includes the expansion pack Special Forces, along with two content add-ons, Armored Fury and Euro Forces, included for free in the latest patch. Only one CD key is available for all the expansions. |
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} The Origin and Steam versions are already patched. | {{ii}} The Origin and Steam versions are already patched. | ||
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{{++}} Removes the disc check DRM and adds widescreen support. | {{++}} Removes the disc check DRM and adds widescreen support. | ||
{{++}} Includes the Armored Fury and Euro Forces expansions for free. | {{++}} Includes the Armored Fury and Euro Forces expansions for free. | ||
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+ | ====[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. | ||
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/73-battlefield-2-patch/ Patch 1.41]==== | ====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/73-battlefield-2-patch/ Patch 1.41]==== | ||
− | {{ii}} A | + | {{ii}} Includes a new map, fixes bugs and exploits. |
+ | |||
+ | ===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= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Changes done by the client can be reverted at any time. | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes fixes for crashes on startup. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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= | ||
+ | {{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]. | ||
+ | # Extract the contents to {{code|{{P|game}}/pb/}}, overwriting any older files. | ||
+ | # Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower right corner of the server browser. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 2\Profiles\{{P|uid}}\}} |
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}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games store = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |uplay notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = true | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Battlefield 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Battlefield 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-2 |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = HUD stretched but playable. Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] for FOV adjustment. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. | ||
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|anisotropic notes = High is 4x. | |anisotropic notes = High is 4x. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Add "renderer.vsync 1" to "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. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{++}} Included | + | {{++}} 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= | |
− | {{ | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>+fullscreen 0</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use <code>+wx (number)</code> and <code>+wy (number)</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] to position your window|fix= | |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use console command|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix= |
# Press {{key|~}} and the in-game console will appear. | # Press {{key|~}} and the in-game console will appear. | ||
− | # | + | # Type <code>Game.LockFps XX</code> where XX is your desired frame rate (e.g. <code>Game.LockFps 0</code>). |
# Press {{key|Enter}} to activate the console command and press {{key|~}} again to close the console. | # Press {{key|Enter}} to activate the console command and press {{key|~}} again to close the console. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Has to be repeated each time the game is launched. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ambient occlusion (HBAO)=== | ||
+ | {{Image|Ambient Occlusion NVIDIA Inspector.png|The inspector tool.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{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= | ||
+ | # Download the [http://download.orbmu2k.de/files/nvidiaInspector.zip NVIDIA Inspector Tool]. | ||
+ | # Extract the files to any new folder. | ||
+ | # Open <code>nvidiaprofileinspector.exe</code>. | ||
+ | # From the drop down list next to '''Profiles''' select <code>Battlefield 2</code>. | ||
+ | # Select the <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> line. | ||
+ | # Set <code>SettingValue</code> to <code>0x00000003 (Fallout 3)</code> from the drop down menu. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This tweak might not work with the previous 1.4 patch. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Mouse look can't be mapped to analog stick. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |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 = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Missing from Windows Vista and onward. See [ | + | |surround sound notes = Missing from Windows Vista and onward. See [[#Surround sound|Surround sound]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 2, EAX 5<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051211080841/http://www.soundblaster.com/products/x-fi/technology/battlefield2/ Xtreme Fidelity Audio in Battlefield 2 - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref> (via OpenAL)<ref>[https:// | + | |eax support notes = EAX 2, EAX 5<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051211080841/http://www.soundblaster.com/products/x-fi/technology/battlefield2/ Xtreme Fidelity Audio in Battlefield 2 - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref> (via OpenAL)<ref>[https://archive.li/sAxcF Creating the High-Tech Audio of Battlefield 2 - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref> |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Surround sound=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} 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. | ||
+ | {{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= | ||
+ | # Launch the game and set the audio renderer to '''Hardware'''. | ||
+ | # Go to {{code|{{P|game}}}} and create a backup of the file {{file|BF2OpenAL.dll}}. | ||
+ | # Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/10-openal/ OpenAL]. | ||
+ | # Copy the file {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} from {{code|{{P|windir}}\SysWOW64\}} (when using a 64-bit OS) '''or''' {{code|{{P|windir}}\System32\}} (32-bit OS) to {{code|{{P|game}}}} and rename it to {{file|BF2OpenAL.dll}}. | ||
+ | # Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/7-openal-soft/ OpenAL Soft] to a temporary folder and copy the file {{file|soft_oal.dll}} from inside {{code|bin\Win32\}} to {{code|{{P|game}}}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |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 | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 64 | |lan play players = 64 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = true |
|online play players = 64 | |online play players = 64 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = [[GameSpy]] online services have been shut down. Players wanting to play online need to install BF2Hub, see [[#Online play support|Online play support]]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
− | |self-hosting notes = [ | + | |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.fileplanet.com/154653/150000/fileinfo/Battlefield-2-Server-%5BLinux%5D Linux]. |
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = In-game via '''Connect to IP''' or through the {{code|+joinServer}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Network/Ports | {{Network/Ports | ||
− | |tcp = 80,1024-1124,4711,29900,29901 | + | |tcp = 80,1024-1124,4711,27900,29900,29901 |
− | |udp = 1024-1124,1500-4999,16567,27900,28910,29900,55123-55125 | + | |udp = 1024-1124,1500-4999,16567,27900,27901,28910,29900,55123-55125 |
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d = false | |native 3d = false | ||
|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision = | + | |nvidia 3d vision = true |
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | + | |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 = true | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = true | |iz3d = true | ||
|iz3d notes = | |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 = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
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|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [ | + | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/BF2_1.html comprehensive guide] for fixing issues in this game. |
===Newer version already installed=== | ===Newer version already installed=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install | + | {{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>}} |
===Can't find install folder=== | ===Can't find install folder=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder")|ref={{ | + | {{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= |
− | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2</code> | + | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2\</code>. |
− | # Create a | + | # 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. | + | # Right-Click, '''Modify''' the string, and in the Data Value field, input the installation folder (e.g. {{code|G:\Battlefield 2}}). |
}} | }} | ||
===Game crashes often=== | ===Game crashes often=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable desktop composition|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= |
# Right-click <code>bf2.exe</code>. | # Right-click <code>bf2.exe</code>. | ||
# Click options > compatibility tab. | # Click options > compatibility tab. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set CPU affinity|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= |
{{ii}} If you are using a multi-core CPU, try running the game on a single CPU core. | {{ii}} If you are using a multi-core CPU, try running the game on a single CPU core. | ||
# Go into the process list in Task Manager. | # Go into the process list in Task Manager. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===X-Fi related sound issues=== |
− | {{--}} | + | {{ii}} On Windows 7 x64 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. |
+ | {{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 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 {{code|Sounds.con}} which leads to broken EAX on X-Fi hardware and the X-Fi MB3 virtual sound card (see {{code|{{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). | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Extract {{code|Sounds.con}} from a maps {{code|server.zip}} file and put in maps that don't have it|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.realitymod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133282|title=Creative X-Fi audio renderer - Project Reality Forums|date=2019-06-26}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Invalid CDKey=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} 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. | |
− | + | {{ii}} There's 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. | |
− | |||
− | === | + | ===Black terrain and/or models, objects, black spots on map, other visual graphics issues=== |
− | {{ | + | {{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> |
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− | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set "Terrain" quality to low|ref=<ref name="Visuals" />|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
− | |||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | {{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= |
− | + | # Download a new [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16430&st=0&p=177619&#entry177619 "shaders_client.zip"]. | |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\mods\bf2\}}, make a backup of {{code|shaders_client.zip}} and replace it with the downloaded file. |
+ | # Delete the cache folder in {{code|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2\}}. This will force Battlefield 2 to recompile the shaders. | ||
− | {{ | + | '''Notes''' |
− | + | {{--}} Applying this fix will not allow you to play on PunkBuster protected servers anymore. | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===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]]. | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | # Open {{file|General.con}} with an editor like Notepad. |
− | # | + | # Delete all lines starting with {{code|GeneralSettings.addServerHistory}}. |
− | # | ||
− | # Delete | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 2 | |shader model versions = 2 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes = Bink Video, Swiff Player | |cutscenes = Bink Video, Swiff Player | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = GameSpy | + | |multiplayer = GameSpy |
− | | | + | |multiplayer notes= |
+ | |anticheat = PunkBuster | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Automatic login=== |
− | + | {{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= | |
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− | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} It might be necessary to log-in at least once. |
+ | {{ii}} The command and login data is case-sensitive. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Mods=== |
− | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-2/ Mod DB landing page for Battlefield 2] | |
− | + | * [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showforum=23 Battlefield Singleplayer Forum] | |
− | + | ||
+ | ====[http://forgottenhope.warumdarum.de/ 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.realitymod.com/ 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/allied-intent-xtended 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/bf2sandbox BF2:Sandbox]==== | ||
+ | Sandbox is a mod that lets you 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. | ||
− | + | ====[http://www.eodmod.org/ 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. | |
− | |||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
|minCPU = AMD Athlon XP equivalent | |minCPU = AMD Athlon XP equivalent | ||
− | |minCPU2 = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU2 = Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 2.3 GB | |minHD = 2.3 GB | ||
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|recCPU = AMD Athlon XP equivalent | |recCPU = AMD Athlon XP equivalent | ||
− | |recCPU2 = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU2 = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 |
Revision as of 18:19, 8 August 2020
Developers | |
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DICE | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Refractor 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 21, 2005 |
Warnings
⤏ Go to series page | |
Battlefield 1942 | 2002 |
Battlefield Vietnam | 2004 |
Battlefield 2 | 2005 |
Battlefield 2142 | 2006 |
Battlefield Heroes | 2009 |
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | 2010 |
Battlefield Online | 2010 |
Battlefield Play4Free | 2011 |
Battlefield 3 | 2011 |
Battlefield 4 | 2013 |
Battlefield Hardline | 2015 |
Battlefield 1 | 2016 |
Battlefield V | 2018 |
Battlefield 2042 | 2021 |
Key points
- Official modding tools and a wide selection of mods available, often with bot support for co-op play.
General information
- Battlefield 2 on the Battlefield Wiki
- 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 | SafeDisc v3 DRM[Note 1]. Can be redeemed on Origin through the EA Support. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Armored Fury | Included in the latest patch and the Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. | |
Euro Force | Included in the latest patch and the Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. | |
Special Forces | Included in the Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. |
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.
- Battlefield 2: Complete Collection includes the expansion pack Special Forces, along with two content add-ons, Armored Fury and Euro Forces, included for free in the latest patch. Only one CD key is available for all the expansions.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The Origin and Steam versions are already patched.
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.
Patch 1.41
- Includes a new map, fixes bugs and exploits.
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] |
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Notes
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PunkBuster updates
- Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF2 has been discontinued by Evenbalance.
Update PunkBuster manually[3] |
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Skip intro videos
Use the +restart command line argument[3]
|
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\<user-id>\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24860/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Included in version 1.5 of Battlefield 2.
Use the +szx 1920 +szy 1080 +menu 1 +widescreen 1 command line arguments[3]
|
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Windowed
Use the +fullscreen 0 command line argument[3]
|
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Use +wx (number) and +wy (number) command line arguments to position your window
|
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High frame rate
Use console command[3] |
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Notes
|
Ambient occlusion (HBAO)
Use Nvidia Inspector tool[4] |
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Notes
|
Input settings
Audio settings
Surround sound
- 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[5] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, for base game and 'Euro Forces', for 'Special Forces'. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai |
Network
- Servers can optionally use PunkBuster anti-cheat protection.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 64 | Versus, Co-op |
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Online play | 64 | Versus, Co-op GameSpy online services have been shut down. Players wanting to play online need to install BF2Hub, 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) |
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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
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | [6] | ||
TriDef 3D | |||
iZ3D | |||
vorpX | G3D User created, see profile introdution. |
Devices | |||
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Novint Falcon | Requires Patch 1.50. |
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[7] |
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Can't find install folder
Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder")[8] |
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Game crashes often
Disable desktop composition[9] |
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Set CPU affinity[10] |
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[Target: %WINDIR%\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"]. |
- On Windows 7 x64 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[11] |
---|
- 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 linesound.setReverb "common/sound/levelambients/Openlandscape.eax"
("City.eax" for some maps).
Extract Sounds.con from a maps server.zip file and put in maps that don't have it[12]
|
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Invalid CDKey
- 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 thread on the Steam forums containing some fixes for this. To manually resolve this issue, see this guide from EA.
Black terrain and/or models, objects, black spots on map, other visual graphics issues
Set "Terrain" quality to low[15] |
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Download updated shader ".fx" files[15] |
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Notes
|
Connecting to account server takes a long time
Delete server history[3] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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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 [16]
|
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Notes
|
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.
BF2:Sandbox
Sandbox is a mod that lets you 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.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon XP equivalent Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP equivalent Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
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 | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9500 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
- ↑ File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/24860/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (24860) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-05-06
- ↑ PR:BF2 Guide to Best Possible Graphics with nVidia GPU - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-06-05
- ↑ How to enable BF2 true surround sound for Vista/Win7 - Battlefield SinglePlayer Forum - last accessed on 2018-05-12
- ↑ Battlefield 2 - GeForce - last accessed on 2018-05-06
- ↑ Patch 1.5 can't be installed / can't play PR - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-06
- ↑ Can't find Battlefield 2 install folder - IGN Boards - last accessed on 2018-05-06
- ↑ BF 2 1.5 September 1st - last accessed on 2018-05-21
- ↑ BF2 random closing :: Battlefield 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2018-05-06
- ↑ XP BF2 CTD when selecting X-fi in sound options - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-19
- ↑ Creative X-Fi audio renderer - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2019-06-26
- ↑ SOLVED Black terrain spots - Page 2 - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-20
- ↑ 334.89 issue in Battlefield 2 - GeForce Forums - last accessed on 2018-05-20
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Black Spots in map - Battlefield SinglePlayer Forum - last accessed on 2018-05-20
- ↑ TweakGuides.com - Battlefield 2 Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2018-05-06