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Area 51 (2005)
Area 51 (2005) cover
Developers
Midway Studios Austin
Publishers
Midway
Release dates
Windows June 6, 2005
Area 51 (2005) on Wikipedia
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Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
Area 51
Area 51 1995
Area 51 (2005) 2005
BlackSite: Area 51 2007

Key points

Re-released as a free download sponsored by the US Air Force.[1]
Multiplayer servers have been shut down.

Availability

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This game is not sold digitally.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Patches

Install the latest patch to remove StarForce copy protection and fix various issues.

Game data

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System Location
UserVConfig.ini contains player video settings.
UserInputConfig contains player input settings.
LangConfig.ini contains the game language settings.
InputConfig.ini and VConfig.ini contain default settings; these files do not need to be edited directly.

Save game cloud syncing

No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.

Video settings

Video settings.

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Windowed

Instructions

Input settings

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Audio settings

Audio settings.

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Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
GameSpy servers have been shut down.

Issues fixed

Choppy cutscene playback

FMV cutscenes play incorrectly in fullscreen mode on modern systems.
Instructions

"An internet connection is required to enjoy free, ad-supported game play" error

The advertising servers for the US Air Force version are no longer running.
Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 2000, XP
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI 8500
Nvidia GeForce 5200

References