WIP 2018-01-26
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Key points
- The GameSpy online server browser has been shut down. See Online play support.
- Huge selection of mods available, often with bot support for offline/LAN/Co-op play.
- Expansions do not work with the Origin version.
General information
- Official Website
- Battlefield 1942 on the Battlefield Wiki
- Battlefield 1942 hub on Planet Battlefield
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is no longer available digitally.[3]
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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The Road to Rome |
OS X version only sold in bundles. |
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Secret Weapons of WWII |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612. Using patched server files, both Origin and retail users can play on the same servers.
Version check[4]
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- In order to check which version is installed, open the file
<path-to-game>\Battlefield 1942\Mods\bf1942\init.con and find the line game.setCustomVersion .
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Windows 8/10 compatibility
Users on Windows 8 or later need to have DirectPlay installed in order to launch the game.
Install DirectPlay[4]
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- Open the Start screen, type
OptionalFeatures.exe and press ↵ Enter.
- Expand Legacy Components.
- Ensure DirectPlay is checked.
- Click OK to save your changes.
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Online play support
After the shutdown of GameSpy, the community set up a new master server to keep the server browser functional.
To connect to it, either edit the Windows hosts file (see below) or download the patched executable by Team SIMPLE, which includes additional fixes like support for widescreen resolutions.[5]
Edit hosts file[6]
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- This will break fixes for other GameSpy games that rely on the same method.
- Go to
%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\etc\ .
- Open
hosts with an editor like Notepad.
- Add the line
109.71.69.254 master.gamespy.com and save the file.
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PunkBuster updates
- The Origin version doesn't contain or support PunkBuster.
Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF1942 has been discontinued by Evenbalance. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore, as such it is recommended to move the contents of <path-to-game>/pb/
to a backup folder to avoid any disconnects by its service. If an up to date version is required however, follow the steps below.
Update PunkBuster manually[4]
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- 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.
- Download the ______
- Extract the contents to
<path-to-game>/pb/ , overwriting any older files.
- Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser.
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Skip intro videos
Modify intro video files[4]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Movies\
- Delete or rename the files
Dice.bik , EA.bik , Intro.bik and Legal.bik .
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Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
- User-specific
*.con
is stored under Profiles\<user-id>\
in this location.
Save game data location
Video settings
In-game graphics settings
Template:Video settings
Edit VideoDefault.con[4]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
VideoDefault.con with a text editor.
- Edit the line
renderer.fieldOfView with a new value.
1 - 4:3 (default)
1.33333 - 16:9
1.75 - 21:9
1.2 - 16:10
1.25 - 15:9
Notes
- Causes visual glitches when inside vehicles.
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Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
In-game general audio settings
In-game advanced audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
28900 |
UDP |
14567, 14690, 22000, 23000-23009, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Blackscreen/crash at launch
Install compatibility profile[8]
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- Download the ____
- Either use the automatic installer or the manual routine.
- Confirm the installation by going to
%WINDIR%\AppPatch\Custom\ which should show a file called {99720953-c1d6-4b90-8012-b7c3337f4efe}.sdb .
Notes
Remove any compatibility mode setting on the games executable and activate "Run this program as an administrator".
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Disable sound hardware acceleration[9]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom\ .
- Open
Sound.con .
- Change
game.setHardware from 1 to 0 .
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
7, 8 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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macOS (OS X) | |
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Middleware
Console commands
The console can be accessed by pressing ~. Below are some common commands, for a more extensive list visit the TweakTown Tweak Guide.
fps 1
Shows frames per second.
hud 0
Disables heads up display.
freecam 1
Unlocks the camera while waiting for spawn (if allowed by server).
Mods and resources
- Mods are mostly compatible with the Origin version of the game, however some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation path.
This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps.
Forgotten Hope concentrates on adding both a more realistic and more enjoyable playing experience than the original BF1942 and includes many new specially designed custom maps to play in.
BattleGroup42 focuses on adding historically accurate equipment and battles to the game and includes many nations not included in the original game or expansions such as China, Greece, Netherlands and Hungary.
A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps.
A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for Battlefield Vietnam and Battlefield 2.
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
98 |
2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) |
AMD Athlon 500 MHz Intel Pentium III 500 MHz |
800 MHz CPU |
System memory (RAM) |
128 MB |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
3D accelerator with Hardware T&L and 24-bit z-buffer 32 MB of VRAM
| 64 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]
References