Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
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
- Battlefield Wiki
- Planet Battlefield
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
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Can be redeemed on Origin through EA Support. |
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Amazon.com |
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Complete Collection |
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Battlefield 2: Complete Collection |
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DLC and expansion packs
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Armored Fury |
Available for free. Included with Patch v1.50 and Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. See Patches for a download link. |
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Euro Force |
Available for free. Included with Patch v1.50 and Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. See Patches for a download link. |
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Special Forces |
Included with Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. |
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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
Patches
- 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.
- A very important patch.
Autologin
Ambient occlusion (HBAO)
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
- Native widescreen support was added as of patch 1.5 released on September 1, 2009.
Input settings
In-game general control settings.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
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Network
- Servers can optionally use PunkBuster anti-cheat protection.
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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
In-game Novint Falcon settings.
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Patch 1.5 won't install ("Newer version already installed")
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.
Game crashes often
Game crashes when alt-tabbing
Vsync won't work
Getting kicked by PunkBuster
X-Fi related sound issues
Missing health bar and kits on spawn menu
Invalid CDKey
No ability to find any, or connect to any servers
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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Shader Model support |
2 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
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Windows |
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Middleware
System requirements
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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:
References