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Battlestations
Battlestations: Midway	2007
Battlestations: Pacific	2009

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Battlestations: Pacific is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person shooter game in the Battlestations series.

General information

Developer minisite

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SecuROM 7 DRM.
Retail
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)		^[2]
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
Steam (unavailable)		Temporarily removed from sale.

All Windows versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.^{[Note 1]}

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

DLCs are no longer available for purchase or re-download due to Games for Windows - LIVE's Marketplace shutdown and consequent non-functionality, but can be restored with DLC Pack (Offline Mode).

Name	Notes
Carrier Battles Map Pack
Mustang Unit Pack
Volcano Map Pack

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.02 is the latest version.

Play without Games for Windows - LIVE

Play without GFWL^{[citation needed]}
Download the replacement xlive.dll. Extract into `<path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32`.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\options.txt\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8170/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\save\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8170/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature	State	Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen		Vert-. UI issues like HUD elements being straight-up missing or cut-off are present.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)		Unknown method, listed as "2x/4x/8x".
Vertical sync (Vsync)		Off by default.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)		See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping		Must disable Xbox 360 compatibility mode
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus		Difficulty can't be selected by mouse.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support		If not used, should be disabled in options.
Full controller support		Xbox 360 Compatibility mode must be enabled to function.
Controller remapping		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Master, Music, Speech, Effect
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				Authentic voice-over is available. See Issues fixed for a related issue.
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Players	Notes
LAN play		8	Versus
Online play		8	Versus

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
vorpX		G3D User created game profile, see profile introdution.

Issues fixed

Failed to start game (app already running)

If you Alt+Tab ↹ to another window, the launcher might not close properly.

Switch to launcher^{[citation needed]}
After closing the game, click or switch to the Launcher window. This will close the launcher.

Crashing on mission/match load when using "English (Authentic VO)" language on Windows

The "English (Authentic VO)" files seem to be missing entirely from Steam and retail Windows copies.^[3]

Add the missing files^[4]
Download this archive and extract it to `<path-to-game>`.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9.0c

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)			32-bit only.^[5]

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Audio	FMOD Ex
Cutscenes	Bink Video
Multiplayer	Games for Windows - LIVE

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP	Vista
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
System memory (RAM)	1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista)	2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	8 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT ATI Radeon X1800XT DirectX 9.0c compatible	Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX ATI Radeon HD 4800

macOS (OS X)
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	10.5.8	10.6.4
Processor (CPU)	Intel 1.4 GHz	Intel 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM)	2 GB	3 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	9 GB
Video card (GPU)	256 MB of VRAM	512 MB of VRAM

Notes

↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (8170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ Feral Support - Battlestations: Pacific - last accessed on 2023-07-21
↑ Games for Windows Marketplace Client - last accessed on 19 August 2022
↑ Way to get English (Authentic VO) to work? - last accessed on 2022-10-17
↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-10-17
After following these instructions, I was able to play with English (Authentic VO) without any issues.
↑ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News

[3] Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.

[Proton_path_note-4] 2.0 ^2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (8170) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[3] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[4] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[5] The app ID (8170) may differ in some cases.

[6] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[7] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] Feral Support - Battlestations: Pacific - last accessed on 2023-07-21

[2] Games for Windows Marketplace Client - last accessed on 19 August 2022

[5] Way to get English (Authentic VO) to work? - last accessed on 2022-10-17

[6] Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-10-17
After following these instructions, I was able to play with English (Authentic VO) without any issues.

[7] Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News

[1]

[2]

[Note 1]

[Note 2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

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-{{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X}}
+{{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/bsp/|title=Feral Support - Battlestations: Pacific|date=2023-07-21}}</ref>}}
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@@ Line 15: / Line 15: @@
 {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 8, 2010}}
 |taxonomy     =
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Naval/watercraft, Flight }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Oceania }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Battlestations }}
 |steam appid  = 8170
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 |official site= http://www.battlestations.net/
 |strategywiki = Battlestations: Pacific
-|mobygames    = battlestations-pacific
+|mobygames    = 40747
 |wikipedia    = Battlestations: Pacific
 |winehq       = 19606
 |license      = commercial
+}}
+{{Introduction
+|introduction      =
+|release history   =
+|current state     =
 }}
@@ Line 46: / Line 54: @@
 {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | | | OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://games-for-windows-marketplace-client.en.softonic.com/?ex=DINS-162.0|title=Games for Windows Marketplace Client|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 {{Availability/row| GMG | battlestations-pacific | Steam, GFWL | |  | Windows | Unavailable }}
 {{Availability/row| Steam | 8170 | Steam, GFWL | Temporarily removed from sale. | | Windows | Unavailable }}
@@ Line 51: / Line 60: @@
 {{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}}
+==Monetization==
 {{DLC|
 {{DLC/row| Carrier Battles Map Pack | | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Mustang unit pack | | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Mustang Unit Pack | | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Volcano map pack | | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Volcano Map Pack | | Windows }}
+{{--}} DLCs are no longer available for purchase or re-download due to [[Games for Windows - LIVE]]'s Marketplace shutdown and consequent non-functionality, but can be restored with [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlestations-pacific/addons/battlestations-pacific-dlc-pack-offline-mode DLC Pack (Offline Mode)].
 }}
@@ Line 60: / Line 71: @@
 ===Patches===
 [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/544 Patch 1.02] is the latest version.
-To run the game you need to install games for windows live http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=128962 (This doesn't install by default)
 ===Play without Games for Windows - LIVE===
 {{Fixbox|description=Play without GFWL|ref={{cn|date=2019-10-27}}|fix=
 # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-bulletstorm-xlivedll/ replacement xlive.dll].
-# Extract into <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win32</code>.
+# Extract into {{file|{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win32|folder}}.
 }}
@@ Line 72: / Line 81: @@
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\options.txt\}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\options.txt\}}
 {{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 }}
@@ Line 111: / Line 120: @@
 |multimonitor               = unknown
 |multimonitor notes         =
-|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+|ultrawidescreen            = limited
-|ultrawidescreen notes      =
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{Term|Vert-}}. UI issues like HUD elements being straight-up missing or cut-off are present.
 |4k ultra hd                = unknown
 |4k ultra hd notes          =
@@ Line 125: / Line 134: @@
 |antialiasing               = true
 |antialiasing notes         = Unknown method, listed as "2x/4x/8x".
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = true
 |vsync notes                = Off by default.
@@ Line 131: / Line 143: @@
 |120 fps                    = true
 |120 fps notes              =
-|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr                        = false
 |hdr notes                  =
-|color blind                = unknown
+|color blind                = false
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
@@ Line 165: / Line 177: @@
 |xbox prompts              = unknown
 |xbox prompts notes        =
-|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers          = false
 |impulse triggers notes    =
 |dualshock 4               = unknown
@@ Line 214: / Line 226: @@
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              =
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes         =
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
@@ Line 223: / Line 237: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Authentic voice-over is available.
+  |notes     = Authentic voice-over is available. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] for a related issue.
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 343: / Line 357: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Switch to launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 # After closing the game, click or switch to the Launcher window. This will close the launcher.
+}}
+===Crashing on mission/match load when using "English (Authentic VO)" language on Windows===
+{{ii}} The "English (Authentic VO)" files seem to be missing entirely from Steam and retail Windows copies.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8170/discussions/0/558754899384940743|title=Way to get English (Authentic VO) to work?|date=2022-10-17}}</ref>
+{{Fixbox|description=Add the missing files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-10-17|comment=After following these instructions, I was able to play with English (Authentic VO) without any issues.}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2508-battlestations-pacific-authentic-vo-fix/ this archive] and extract it to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}.
 }}
@@ Line 348: / Line 367: @@
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      = 9
+|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 |direct3d notes         =
 |directdraw versions    =
@@ Line 370: / Line 389: @@
 |windows 32-bit exe     = true
 |windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = unknown
 |windows exe notes      =
 |macos intel 32-bit app = true
 |macos intel 64-bit app = false
-|macos arm app          =
+|macos arm app          = unknown
 |macos app notes        = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/933/ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News]</ref>
 |linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 |linux 64-bit executable= unknown
+|linux arm app          = unknown
 |linux executable notes =
 }}

Developers

	Eidos Hungary
macOS (OS X)	Robosoft Technologies^[1]
Publishers
	Eidos Interactive
	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
	Square Enix
OS X	Feral Interactive
Release dates
Windows	May 12, 2009
macOS (OS X)	October 8, 2010
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions	None
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	First-person, Third-person
Genres	Shooter
Vehicles	Naval/watercraft, Flight
Themes	Oceania
Series	Battlestations