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====[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/73-battlefield-2-patch/ Patch 1.41]==== | ====[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/73-battlefield-2-patch/ Patch 1.41]==== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===Ambient occlusion (HBAO)=== | ||
+ | {{Image|Ambient Occlusion NVIDIA Inspector.png|The inspector tool.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | ||
+ | # Download the [http://download.orbmu2k.de/files/nvidiaInspector.zip NVIDIA Inspector Tool]. | ||
+ | # Extract the files to any new folder. | ||
+ | # Open <code>nvidiainspector.exe</code> and click on the button the button next to the <code>Driver Version</code> string. | ||
+ | # From the drop down list next to '''Profiles''' select <code>Battlefield 2</code>. | ||
+ | # Select the <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> line. | ||
+ | # Set <code>SettingValue</code> to <code>0x00000003 (Fallout 3)</code> from the drop down menu. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This tweak might not work with the previous 1.4 patch. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Automatic login=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | ||
+ | # See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | ||
+ | # Use <code>+playerName '''YourName''' +playerPassword '''YourPassword'''</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} It might be necessary to have logged in at least once. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API |
Revision as of 12:43, 15 June 2015
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
- The Battlefield 2 Battlelog should be used to replace the GameSpy master server.
- The game can no longer be bought on either Steam or Origin directly, but Steam gift versions and boxed copies can still be bought legitimately.
- Runs well on low-end hardware.
- Active community.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Can be redeemed on Origin through EA Support. | |||
Amazon.com | Complete Collection | |||
GamersGate | Battlefield 2: Complete Collection |
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 the base edition of Battlefield 2, and the separate expansion Special Forces, along with two content add-ons, Euro Forces and Armored Fury, which add new content to the base game, included for free in the latest patch. Only one CD key is available for all the expansions.
Serial Key
The disc based version requires a CD-key which has to be typed in when installing. Individual CD keys are required for each expansion.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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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.
- Includes Armored Fury and Euro Forces Expansions for free.
- The AI bot commander has been removed in this version.
Patch 1.41
- A very important patch.
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 is available on the latest patch.
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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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 | 80,1024-1124,4711,29900,29901 |
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 | Requires Patch 1.50. |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
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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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
Ambient occlusion (HBAO)
Instructions |
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Automatic login
Instructions |
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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
- Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls
- Pages needing cleanup
- Windows
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (DRM)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid section order
- Self-hosting
- Invalid template usage (Network)
- Invalid template usage (API)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)