Difference between revisions of "Battlefield 4"
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+ | ==='''Performance boost!'''=== | ||
+ | {{++}}This command may give a huge FPS boost in some map areas and don't change anything in the graphics | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|WorldRender.LightTileCsPathEnable false or WorldRender.LightTileCsPathEnable 0}} |
− | # | + | # Open the console by pressing the tilde button (~) |
− | + | # Input either <code>WorldRender.LightTileCsPathEnable false</code> or <code>WorldRender.LightTileCsPathEnable 0</code> | |
− | + | {{ii}} You can create a .cfg file called "user" in the game's folder through notepad, paste this command and save, so it will be permanently enabled. | |
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You can have these commands run automatically, whenever you start the game, by entering them in <code>user.cfg</code> in the Battlefield 4 installation folder (the file won't exist by default, you can create it through a notepad and save as a .cfg file). | You can have these commands run automatically, whenever you start the game, by entering them in <code>user.cfg</code> in the Battlefield 4 installation folder (the file won't exist by default, you can create it through a notepad and save as a .cfg file). | ||
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+ | ===Use Battlescreen on secondary monitor=== | ||
+ | {{++}} The Battlescreen can be viewed on a secondary monitor as an alternative to the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.bf3bl.bv Android] and [https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/battlelog/id505311207 iOS] Battlelog apps. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you are using a [[Glossary:Multi-monitor|multi-monitor]] resolution in-game the secondary monitor can't be part of the spanned resolution. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Move Battlescreen browser window|ref=<ref>[http://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1nxy1u/i_too_am_enjoying_bf4s_battlescreen/ I too, am enjoying BF4's Battlescreen : pcgaming]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Move the server browser window onto your secondary monitor. | ||
+ | # Join a multiplayer session. | ||
+ | # Once the session starts, click the Battlescreen button that appears on the blue bar in the server browser. | ||
+ | # Optionally, switch the web browser to fullscreen mode ({{key|F11}}) to hide other interface elements. | ||
+ | # The game will now work normally with the Battlescreen showing map information in real time during the match. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Running the game borderless makes it quicker to switch between the two but might reduce performance. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 02:14, 30 July 2014
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Developers | |
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DICE | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Frostbite 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 29, 2013 |
Warnings
- Mantle graphics API option requires an AMD video card with a driver version earlier than Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1.[1]
⤏ 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
- Game performance has improved since the early beta.
- Performance in some instances for many players is still poor.[citation needed]
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Performance boost!
- This command may give a huge FPS boost in some map areas and don't change anything in the graphics
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Console commands
- Launch console with tilde ~ key.
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PerfOverlay.drawFPS 1 | Show FPS counter |
PerfOverlay.drawGraph 1 | Show performance graph |
GameTime.maxVariableFPS # | Limit frame rate (where # is a positive number)
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RenderDevice.TripleBufferingEnable 1 | Enable Triple-Buffering (only recommended if Vsync is on) |
RenderDevice.ForceRenderAheadLimit 1 | Force rendering only 1 frame ahead (can remove stutter, default value is 3) |
Screenshot.Render | Take a screenshot (into %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 4\Screenshots\ )
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You can have these commands run automatically, whenever you start the game, by entering them in user.cfg
in the Battlefield 4 installation folder (the file won't exist by default, you can create it through a notepad and save as a .cfg file).
Use Battlescreen on secondary monitor
- The Battlescreen can be viewed on a secondary monitor as an alternative to the Android and iOS Battlelog apps.
- If you are using a multi-monitor resolution in-game the secondary monitor can't be part of the spanned resolution.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Save game data location
System | Location |
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meta.xml
,PROFSAVE
,PROFSAVE_header
andPROFSAVE_profile
are the save files.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Slider in menu works only for multiplayer and goes from 60 to 120 degrees.
- For singleplayer field of view setting use Flawless Widescreen utility.
- Configuration files are using vertical field of view value. Use calculator for conversion to horizontal value.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 64 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | May not work reliably. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Servers must be rented from approved providers. | |
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 443, 9988, 17502, 20000-20100, 22990, 42127 |
UDP | 3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Audio Cutting Out
Some users report that most audio cuts out randomly, leaving only helicopter gunshots, players footsteps and gunfire heard.
DirectX Error: GetDeviceRemovedReason
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Mouse Connectivity Issue
If you can't control the mouse in the game itself and only in the options menus, follow this link for a possible fix. COMODO USERS ONLY, so far, this is the only person to have found a possible fix for Comodo products only, contact your antivirus provider for help. Try asking them if their software has a coded software which blocks programs real time, or show them the thread to give them the general idea of what you are talking about.
Issues fixed
- Make sure you are running updated drivers for your graphics adapter. Those released before November (Catalyst 13.11 or Forceware 331.65) won't properly work
Stuck on Loading Screen / Game Closes with No Error Message / PunkBuster Initialization Failure
PunkBuster issues may cause the game to become stuck on the black loading screen with the flashing indicator at the top-right, or cause you to be kicked mid-game by the server with or without the following error messages:
- Game disconnected: you were kicked by PunkBuster. Stated reason: PunkBuster kicked player '(player name)' (for 0 minutes) ... RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrA.exe.
- Game disconnected: you were kicked by PunkBuster. Stated reason: PunkBuster kicked player '(player name)' (for 0 minutes) ... RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe.
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Unable to connect to Battlelog error message
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Poor Game Performance
There are widespread reports of poor performance and stuttering. Some of the reportedly working fixes include:[2]
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VC++ Runtime Redistributable Crash During Origin Install
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Game becomes unresponsive while changing controls
- There is a bug in the beta with rebinding keys: after several rebinds the game either crashes or becomes unresponsive because the configuration file becomes huge.
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Not Entering Fullscreen Correctly
If you are using remote desktop software (e.g. LogMeIn, Teamviewer, etc.) then the game may not enter fullscreen mode correctly. Close the offending program and fullscreen should work again.
You need to download and install this expansion
You may receive this error message when attempting to join a China Rising server if you have copied the Battlefield 4 game files from another computer or installation.
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 8 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon X2 2.8GHz / Intel Core 2 Due 2.4GHz | AMD Six-core CPU / Intel Quad-Core CPU |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 3870 NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB of VRAM | AMD Radeon HD 7870 NVIDIA GeForce 660 3 GB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ AMD - Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1 Highlights - last accessed on 2019-05-15
- "Support for AMD Mantle API Technology has been discontinued starting with Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1. Users who wish to continue to use AMD Mantle API Technology may do so with prior supported Radeon Software releases."
- ↑ [BF4]Guide to improve performance - reddit
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