Difference between revisions of "Battlefield 2"
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{{++}} Runs well on low end machines. | {{++}} Runs well on low end machines. | ||
{{++}} Official support for the [[Novint Falcon]] controller. | {{++}} Official support for the [[Novint Falcon]] controller. | ||
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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]==== | ||
{{ii}} A really important patch. | {{ii}} A really important patch. | ||
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|fov notes = Use [https://www.widescreenfixer.org Widescreen Fixer]. | |fov notes = Use [https://www.widescreenfixer.org Widescreen Fixer]. | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Launch the game with <code>+fullscreen 0</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
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{{ii}} You can also add <code>+menu 1 +widescreen 1</code> | {{ii}} You can also add <code>+menu 1 +widescreen 1</code> | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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===Game crashes when alt-tabbing=== | ===Game crashes when alt-tabbing=== | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|X-Fi related sound issues}} | {{Fixbox/fix|X-Fi related sound issues}} | ||
On Windows 7 x64 systems with a Creative X-Fi sound card, severe audio corruption may occur when running under X-Fi Audio Mode and Ultra sound quality. Reducing the sound quality to "High" usually solves this issue. | On Windows 7 x64 systems with a Creative X-Fi sound card, severe audio corruption may occur when running under X-Fi Audio Mode and Ultra sound quality. Reducing the sound quality to "High" usually solves this issue. | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
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+ | |minCPU2 = Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz | ||
|minmem = 512 MB | |minmem = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 2.3 GB | |minHD = 2.3 GB | ||
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|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
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|recmem = 1 GB | |recmem = 1 GB | ||
|recGPU = NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 | |recGPU = NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 |
Revision as of 15:51, 24 March 2014
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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
- Active community.
- Runs well on low end machines.
- Official support for the Novint Falcon controller.
General information
Availability
Version Differences
Digital complete version
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
Patches
Patch 1.50
- The latest official patch is 1.50 which resolves a number of issues.
- Version 1.41 must be installed first before installing the 1.50 patch.
- The AI bot commander has been removed in this version.
Patch 1.41
- A really important patch.
Autologin
Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Run Without CD/DVD
- The latest patch removed the need to have your CD/DVD in the drive while playing.
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 1st 2009.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
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 newer 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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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon XP equivalent Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 ATi Radeon 9500 128 MB of VRAM | 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
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Pages with broken file links
- Missing section (Availability)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)