Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
Key points
- In order to play Online use the Battlefield 2 Battlelog, which replaces the GameSpy master server.
- Runs well on low-end hardware.
General information
- Battlefield Wiki
- Planet Battlefield
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
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- This game is no longer available in digital storefronts.
As EA has chosen to no longer sell the game, the community now maintains all servers and provides the client accordingly. See Battlelog.co for community maintained server information and BF2 installer.
DLC and expansion packs
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Armored Fury |
Included in the latest patch and the Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. |
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Euro Force |
Included in the latest patch and the Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. |
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Special Forces |
Included in the Battlefield 2: Complete Collection. |
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Version differences
Battlefield 2: Complete Collection
- Includes Battlefield 2 and the expansion pack Special Forces, along with two content add-ons, Armored Fury and Euro Forces, 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
- The Origin and Steam versions are already patched.
- Version 1.41 has to be installed beforehand.
- Removes the disc check DRM and adds widescreen support.
- Includes the Armored Fury and Euro Forces expansions for free.
- A very important patch.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
- Native widescreen support is available on the latest patch.
Input settings
In-game general control settings.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
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Korean |
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Network
- Servers can optionally use PunkBuster anti-cheat protection.
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
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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
In-game Novint Falcon settings.
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Newer version already installed
Can't find install folder
Game crashes often
Vsync won't work
Getting kicked by PunkBuster
X-Fi related sound issues
Missing health bar and kits on spawn menu
Invalid CDKey
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
Ambient occlusion (HBAO)
Automatic login
System requirements
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Operating system (OS) |
XP | |
Processor (CPU) |
AMD Athlon XP equivalent Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP equivalent 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