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Revision as of 17:41, 3 August 2018
Developers | |
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DICE Canada[1] | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Refractor 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 14, 2004 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
⤏ 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 |
This page is for the 2004 game. For Vietnam DLC, see Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
Key points
- The GameSpy online server browser has been shut down. See Online play support.
- Official mod tools available.
General information
- Battlefield Wiki
- Battlefield Vietnam on the Battlefield Wiki
- Battlefield Vietnam hub on Planet Battlefield
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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World War 2 Mod | See Mods. |
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest updates bring Battlefield Vietnam up to version 1.21. This requires installation of:
- Battlefield Vietnam Patch 1.2 (Full)
- Battlefield Vietnam Patch 1.21 (Incremental, Requires 1.2 to be installed)
Online play support
Either downloading a patched executable or editing the Windows hosts file will restore the in-game server browser functionality.
Alternatively, it is also possible to join a server directly by using the "Add Server" feature of the in-game server browser (for a list of servers visit the Game Tracker page).
Or see GameSpy for universal solutions.
Download the patched executable (uses Qtracker server).[4] |
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Edit hosts file (Qtracker)[5] |
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65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.available.gamespy.com 65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.master.gamespy.com 65.112.87.186 bfvietnam.ms0.gamespy.com |
PunkBuster updates
Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BFV has been discontinued by Evenbalance. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore,
as such it is recommended to move the contents of <path-to-game>/pb/
to a backup folder, to avoid any disconnects by its service.
If an up to date version is required however, follow the steps below.
Update PunkBuster manually[5] |
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Skip intro videos
Launch the game with +restart 1 parameter.[5]
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Modify intro video files[5] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Mods\BfVietnam\settings\Profiles\<user-id>\[Note 2] |
Video settings
- A method of Frame rate capping is recommended, as the game has no FPS limit and does not support Vsync by default.
Widescreen resolution
- Any form of widescreen resolution will, aside from a stretched HUD, cause a minor animation glitch when firing handheld weapons.
Download and extract the patched executable.[5] |
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Widescreen resolution[5] |
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Field of view (FOV)
Edit VideoDefault.con[5] |
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1 - 4:3 (default) 1.33333 - 16:9 1.2 - 16:10 1.25 - 15:9 |
Windowed
Windowed mode[5] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit VideoDefault.con[5] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Surround sound
- Surround sound is only available when using EAX as sound provider in the audio settings.
Install IndirectSound[5] |
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Use ALchemy (Creative sound card required).[5] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 64 | Co-op, Versus |
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Online play | 64 | Co-op, Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[6] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Dedicated server software available for Windows (+Patch) and Linux. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 15567 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | [7] |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Blackscreen/crash at launch
Modify VideoDefault.con[8] |
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Missing sound effects
Install compatibility profile[9] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
Custom music
To play custom songs for the vehicle radios, place your own .mp3 files inside the folder <path-to-game>\My Music\
and they will become available in the radio menu.
Note that other players will still hear the default music even if they use the same songs.
Console commands
The console can be accessed by pressing ~. Below are some common commands, for a more extensive list visit the TweakGuides.com Tweak Guide.
fps 1
Shows frames per second.hud 0
Disables heads-up display.freecam 1
Unlocks the camera while waiting for spawn (if allowed by server).
Mods
World War 2
Official modification by DICE which includes new maps, weapons and vehicles based on Battlefield 1942.
Point of Existence
A total conversion which is based on a fictional conflict between Russia and the USA in the early 21st century.
Eve of Destruction
Additional content based on the Vietnam war.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, XP, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | 933 MHz | 1.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 'Battlefield Vietnam' Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary, EA DICE Discusses The Iconic Game - International Business Times - last accessed on 2017-01-31
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ GameSpy shutdown and Battlefield 1942 (Page 1) / News and Announcements / SiMPLE - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Battlefield Vietnam - last accessed on 2018-02-10 via Archive.org
- ↑ Why does it kick me to the destkop when I start BF? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - DSLReports, ISP Information [missing title] - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Battlefield 1942 Mods, Modding Tutorials. Forums and Mod Downloads. • View topic - Investigating BFV no music problem - last accessed on 2018-02-16