WIP 2018-01-26
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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. |
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| Secret Weapons of WWII |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612 and is compatible to v1.61b of the retail version.
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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.
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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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Widescreen and online play support
After the shutdown of GameSpy, the community set up a new master server to keep the server browser functional. While it is possible to manually adjust the Windows hosts file to implement a redirection to the new 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.
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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
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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
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Instructions[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
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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
Issues fixed
Blackscreen at launch
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Install compatibility profile[4]
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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 launch it as administrator.
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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
Mods and resources
- The majority of mods appear to be compatible with the Origin version of the game.
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 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
- ↑ 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
