User:Waschbär/UE4
WIP 2018-01-26
Template:Infobox game/row/osxporterDevelopers | |
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DICE | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Refractor 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 10, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | June 28, 2004 |
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 widescreen and 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. | |
Secret Weapons of WWII |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612 and is compatible to v1.61b of the retail version.
Patch 1.6.19 Full
Incremental Patch 1.6.19 -> 1.61b
Version check[4] |
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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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Widescreen and online play support
Due to the shutdown of GameSpy some modifications are necessary to be able to continue playing online. While it is possible to manually adjust the Windows hosts file and redirect it to a new master server IP, it is recommended to download the appropriate patched executable by Team SIMPLE as it includes additional fixes like support for widescreen resolutions.[5]
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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Skip intro videos
Launch the game with +restart 1 parameter.[4]
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Modify intro video files[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- User-specific
*.con
is stored underProfiles\<user-id>\
in this location.
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions[4] |
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1 - 4:3 (default) 1.33333 - 16:9 1.75 - 21:9 1.2 - 16:10 1.25 - 15:9 |
Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 64 | Co-op, Versus |
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Online play | 64 | Co-op, Versus See widescreen and 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, OS X, and Linux. | |
Direct IP | In-game option or use +joinServer parameter with the IP and port.[6] |
Issues unresolved
No matter the in-game resolution, the main menu will always be displayed in 800x600 and stretched on a widescreen monitor.
Issues fixed
Blackscreen at launch
Install compatibility profile[4] |
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Notes |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7, 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
Mods and resources
- The majority of mods appear to be compatible with the Origin version of the game.
Desert Combat
This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps.
Forgotten Hope
Forgotten Hope concentrates on adding both a more realistic and more enjoyable playing experience than the original BF1942 and includes many new specially designed custom maps to play in.
BattleGroup42
BattleGroup42 focuses on adding historically accurate equipment and battles to the game and includes many nations not included in the original game or expansions such as China, Greece, Netherlands and Hungary.
Battlefield 1918
A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps.
Eve Of Destruction
A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for Battlefield Vietnam and Battlefied 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
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
- ↑ Online Services Shutdown 2014 - last accessed on 2018-01-20
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-01-20
- ↑ GameSpy shutdown and Battlefield 1942 (Page 1) / News and Announcements / SiMPLE - last accessed on 2018-26-01
- ↑ Can I modify my desktop shortcut? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam | DSLReports, ISP Information