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====Battlefield 2: Complete Collection==== | ====Battlefield 2: Complete Collection==== | ||
{{ii}} Includes Battlefield 2 and 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. | {{ii}} Includes Battlefield 2 and 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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====[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}} | + | {{ii}} Includes a new map, fixes bugs and exploits. |
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+ | ===Online play support=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install the [https://www.bf2hub.com/home/downloads.php BF2Hub] client|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
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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== | ==Game data== | ||
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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 = Can be [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|forced]] through driver control panel. | |vsync notes = Can be [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|forced]] through driver control panel. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{++}} Included | + | {{++}} Included in version 1.5 of Battlefield 2. |
{{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= | {{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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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = false | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
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===Surround sound=== | ===Surround sound=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Creative X-Fi cards support surround sound by selecting '''Creative X-Fi''' as audio renderer in the in-game audio settings. | + | {{ii}} Creative X-Fi cards support surround sound by selecting '''Creative X-Fi''' as audio renderer in the in-game audio settings.<ref name="Wasch" /> |
{{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= | {{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'''. | # Launch the game and set the audio renderer to '''Hardware'''. | ||
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# After backing up the file, replace {{code|shaders_client.zip}} in {{code|{{p|game}}\mods}}. | # After backing up the file, replace {{code|shaders_client.zip}} in {{code|{{p|game}}\mods}}. | ||
# Delete the Battlefield 2 cache folder in {{code|{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2}}. This will force Battlefield 2 to recompile the shaders. | # Delete the Battlefield 2 cache folder in {{code|{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2}}. This will force Battlefield 2 to recompile the shaders. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===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 an editor like Notepad. | ||
+ | # Delete all lines starting with {{code|GeneralSettings.addServerHistory}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 14:51, 19 May 2018
Developers | |
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DICE | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Refractor 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 21, 2005 |
Battlefield | |
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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
- The GameSpy online server browser has been shut down. See Online play support.
- Official modding tools and a wide selection of mods available, often with bot support for co-op play.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v3 DRM[Note 1]. Can be redeemed on Origin through the EA Support. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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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
Battlefield 2: Complete Collection
- Includes Battlefield 2 and 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 1.41
- Includes a new map, fixes bugs and exploits.
Online play support
Download and install the BF2Hub client[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\%USERPROFILE%\ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
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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High frame rate
Use console command[3] |
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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.[3]
Replace OpenAL files[4] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai |
Network
- Servers can optionally use PunkBuster anti-cheat protection.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 64 | |||
Online play | 64 | See Online play support. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated server software available for Windows and Linux. | |
Direct IP | Enter in-game or use bf2:// URL. |
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 | |
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Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | [5] | ||
TriDef 3D | |||
iZ3D |
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.[6] |
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Can't find install folder
Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder")[7] |
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Game crashes often
Disable desktop composition |
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Set CPU affinity[8] |
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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"]. |
Vsync doesn't work
- Some combinations of cards/drivers seem to not apply Vsync.
Forcing VSync[citation needed] |
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Getting kicked by PunkBuster
Update PunkBuster manually[citation needed] |
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Reduce sound quality[citation needed] |
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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.
Manual method[citation needed] |
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Black terrain and/or models, objects, black spots on map, other visual graphics issues
- With some player created modifications on some systems a shader bug may become activated. This can happen even with mods that should have their content entirely separate from the main BF2 install in a "mod" subfolder. It does not have anything to do with graphics driver issues or anti-aliasing settings. It is in fact caused by buggy shader ".fx" files in the BF2 "shaders_client.zip". These can be replaced by fixed ".fx" files.
Download updated shader ".fx" files[citation needed] |
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Connecting to account server takes a long time
Delete server history[3] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL, Speex | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video, Swiff Player | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy, PunkBuster |
Ambient occlusion (HBAO)
Use Nvidia Inspector tool[9] |
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Notes
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Automatic login
Use the Command line argument +playerName YourName +playerPassword YourPassword [10]
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Notes
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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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
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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ BF2 random closing :: Battlefield 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2018-05-06
- ↑ PR:BF2 Guide to Best Possible Graphics with nVidia GPU - Project Reality Forums - last accessed on 2018-06-05
- ↑ TweakGuides.com - Battlefield 2 Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2018-05-06