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Delete the desktop shortcuts created during the installation and run the game directly from the bf2.exe file inside the game's folder. Or create a desktop shortcut that links directly to the bf2.exe file. | Delete the desktop shortcuts created during the installation and run the game directly from the bf2.exe file inside the game's folder. Or create a desktop shortcut that links directly to the bf2.exe file. | ||
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+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 2 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = false | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = OpenAL, Speex | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video, Swiff Player | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy, PunkBuster | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= Use [http://www.battlelog.co BF2 Battlelog] to replace the deprecated [[GameSpy]] master server. | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
|minCPU = AMD Athlon XP equivalent | |minCPU = AMD Athlon XP equivalent | ||
− | |minCPU2 = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU2 = Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 2.3 GB | |minHD = 2.3 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
|recGPU = AMD Athlon XP equivalent | |recGPU = AMD Athlon XP equivalent | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz |
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 |
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} |
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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
- Use BF2 Battlelog to replace the deprecated GameSpy master server
- Active community
- Runs well on low end machines
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | Complete Collection | |||
GamersGate | Battlefield 2: Complete Collection | |||
Retail | Can be redeemed on Origin through EA Support. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Battlefield 2: Special Forces | Included with Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. | |
Battlefield 2: Euro Force | Available for free. Included with Patch v1.50 and Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. See Patches for a download link. | |
Battlefield 2: Armored Fury | Available for free. Included with Patch v1.50 and Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. See Patches for a download link. |
Version differences
Battlefield 2: Complete Collection
The Complete Collection is available via Steam or Origin and is perhaps the easiest way to get the game. This pack contains the main game as well as the expansion, Special Forces, and the two free 'bonus packs' Euro Forces and Armored Fury. Only one CD key for all the expansions.
Serial Key
The disc based version requires a CD-key that you type in when installing. Individual CD keys are required for each expansion.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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Instructions |
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Patches
Patch 1.50
- Version 1.41 has to be installed beforehand.
- Removes the disc check DRM.
- The AI bot commander has been removed in this version.
Patch 1.41
- A very important patch.
Autologin
Instructions |
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Ambient occlusion (HBAO)
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24860/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24860/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Native widescreen support was added as of patch 1.5 released on September 1, 2009.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
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 | Use BF2 Battlelog for a working server browser. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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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 | 80,1024-1124,4711,29900,29901 |
UDP | 1024-1124,1500-4999,16567,27900,28910,29900,55123-55125 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | |||
TriDef 3D | |||
iZ3D |
Devices | |||
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Novint Falcon |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Patch 1.5 won't install ("Newer version already installed")
Instructions |
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Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder")
- This can occur on Windows Vista and later if an install is interrupted or incomplete.
Instructions |
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Game crashes often
Instructions |
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Game crashes when alt-tabbing
Instructions |
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Vsync won't work
Instructions |
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Getting kicked by PunkBuster
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Invalid CDKey
Instructions |
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No ability to find any, or connect to any servers
Instructions |
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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 | Use BF2 Battlelog to replace the deprecated GameSpy master server. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon XP equivalent Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz |
Intel Pentium IV 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (24860) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
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