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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|brothers-in-arms-hell-s-highway|78}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|brothers-in-arms-hell-s-highway|78}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
− | {{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 }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Brothers in Arms }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Brothers in Arms }} | ||
|steam appid = 15390 | |steam appid = 15390 | ||
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|hltb = 1342 | |hltb = 1342 | ||
|strategywiki = Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | |strategywiki = Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 36914 |
|wikipedia = Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | |wikipedia = Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | ||
|winehq = 8558 | |winehq = 8558 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | brothers-in-arms-hells- | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | brothers-in-arms-hells-highwaytm | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2127-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2127-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | brothers_in_arms_hells_highway | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | brothers_in_arms_hells_highway | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} The Brothers in Arms Collection (released in Europe) is DRM-free and all 3 games have the latest patches integrated.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-in-Arms-Collection-PC/dp/B004SMGBC2|title=Amazon.com - Brothers in Arms Collection|date=2020-11-13}}</ref> | {{ii}} The Brothers in Arms Collection (released in Europe) is DRM-free and all 3 games have the latest patches integrated.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-in-Arms-Collection-PC/dp/B004SMGBC2|title=Amazon.com - Brothers in Arms Collection|date=2020-11-13}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\SumacGame\Movies|folder}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|Gearbox_logo.bik}} and {{file|Ubisoft_logo.bik}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|{{p|game}}\SumacGame\Splash\PC\Splash.bmp}} to remove the splash screen. |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]], see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]], see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|SumacEngine.ini}}. |
# Change <code>ResX</code> and <code>ResY</code> to the desired resolution. | # Change <code>ResX</code> and <code>ResY</code> to the desired resolution. | ||
# Change <code>Fullscreen=True</code> to <code>Fullscreen=False</code> for windowed mode. | # Change <code>Fullscreen=True</code> to <code>Fullscreen=False</code> for windowed mode. | ||
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# Edit the in-game key bindings to use "zoom hold" instead of "zoom". | # Edit the in-game key bindings to use "zoom hold" instead of "zoom". | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|SumacInput.ini}}. |
# Under <code>[Engine.InputActionDefinition]</code> find the following line.<pre><nowiki>Actions=(Id=IA_ZoomHold,Alias=".ZOOMHOLD",Names=("Zoom"),Command="ZoomIn | OnRelease ZoomOut")</nowiki></pre> | # Under <code>[Engine.InputActionDefinition]</code> find the following line.<pre><nowiki>Actions=(Id=IA_ZoomHold,Alias=".ZOOMHOLD",Names=("Zoom"),Command="ZoomIn | OnRelease ZoomOut")</nowiki></pre> | ||
# Change the line to the following where <code>100</code> is the desired FOV. <pre><nowiki>Actions=(Id=IA_ZoomHold,Alias=".ZOOMHOLD",Names=("Zoom"),Command="ZoomIn | FOV 0 | OnRelease ZoomOut | OnRelease FOV 100")</nowiki></pre> | # Change the line to the following where <code>100</code> is the desired FOV. <pre><nowiki>Actions=(Id=IA_ZoomHold,Alias=".ZOOMHOLD",Names=("Zoom"),Command="ZoomIn | FOV 0 | OnRelease ZoomOut | OnRelease FOV 100")</nowiki></pre> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set AF manually|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set AF manually|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|SumacEngine.ini}}. |
# Change <code>MaxAnisotropy=4</code> to <code>MaxAnisotropy=16</code>. | # Change <code>MaxAnisotropy=4</code> to <code>MaxAnisotropy=16</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Force SGSSAA (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force SGSSAA (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=357956|title=Nvidia Anti-Aliasing Guide - Guru3D.com Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and open [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Download and open [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
# Open the Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway profile. | # Open the Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway profile. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = See [[#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]]. | |mute on focus lost notes = See [[#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]]. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2696-brothers-in-arms-hells-highway-polish-translation download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = G3D | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = User created profile. Requires important pre-settings, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Brothers_in_Arms_/ vorpx forum profile introdution]. | + | |vorpx notes = User created profile. Requires important pre-settings, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Brothers_in_Arms_/ vorpx forum profile introdution]. Note: in case of issues, please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Brothers_in_Arms_/ vorpx forum]. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game doesn't start (General protection fault)=== | ===Game doesn't start (General protection fault)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Update PhysX|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update PhysX|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/15390/discussions/0/619573787375390201/|title=General Protection Fault :: Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Uninstall Nvidia PhysX System Software. | # Uninstall Nvidia PhysX System Software. | ||
# Install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html Nvidia PhysX System Software]. | # Install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html Nvidia PhysX System Software]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Vsync setting not applied=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=The Vsync option doesn't take effect until I exit the game and open it again.|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 09:40, 22 April 2024
Developers | |
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Gearbox Software | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 7, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 79 |
IGDB | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Themes | World War II |
Series | Brothers in Arms |
Brothers in Arms | |
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Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 | 2005 |
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood | 2005 |
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | 2008 |
Warnings
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Brothers in Arms series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Not available in Germany | |||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
- The Brothers in Arms Collection (released in Europe) is DRM-free and all 3 games have the latest patches integrated.[1]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\BIA Hells Highway\SumacGame\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15390/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\BIA Hells Highway\SumacGame\SaveData\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15390/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Widescreen resolutions are Vert- by default; see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Can be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector, see Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution manually[citation needed] |
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Field of view (FOV)
Set custom FOV[3] |
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Notes
|
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Set borderless windowed[citation needed] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Set AF manually[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Force SGSSAA (Nvidia only)[4] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse acceleration present. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | See Mute on focus lost. | |
Royalty free audio |
Mute on focus lost
Set mute in background[citation needed] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. | |||
French | ||||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Hungarian | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Russian | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 14 | Versus Use Nucleus-Coop Unofficial mod. |
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LAN play | 20 | Versus |
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Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created profile. Requires important pre-settings, see vorpx forum profile introdution. Note: in case of issues, please report to the vorpx forum. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
Game doesn't start (General protection fault)
Update PhysX[6] |
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|
Vsync setting not applied
The Vsync option doesn't take effect until I exit the game and open it again. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz 2.6 Dual Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3 support |
DirectX 10 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (15390) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Amazon.com - Brothers in Arms Collection - last accessed on 2020-11-13
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | WSGF
- ↑ Nvidia Anti-Aliasing Guide - Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ General Protection Fault :: Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023