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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2005}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2011}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30|87}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30|92}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Brothers in Arms }} | ||
|steam appid = 15190 | |steam appid = 15190 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1993805983 |
+ | |hltb = 1343 | ||
+ | |lutris = brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 17000 | ||
|wikipedia = Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 | |wikipedia = Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 | ||
|winehq = 4191 | |winehq = 4191 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1993805983|brothers_in_arms_series|for game series}} |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15190/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1837-1 | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Only in Hungary. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | ''Double Time''. Bundled with [[Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood]]. | | OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15190 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B004Z21Q5M | unknown | ''Double Time''. Bundled with [[Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood]]. | | OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30tm | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1837-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | brothers_in_arms_road_to_hill_30 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15190 | Steam | Not available in Germany | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 575ffd93a3be1633568b4d2e | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id422052082 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{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}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30/file/official-brothers-in-arms-demo GameFront]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1128-brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30-patch/ Patch 1.11] is the latest version. | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Media}}. | |
− | # Go to | ||
# Delete or rename {{file|LEGAL_EN.lte}} and {{file|Logos.bik}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|LEGAL_EN.lte}} and {{file|Logos.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Fix texture flickering, physics issues, EAX, mouse | + | ===Fix for texture flickering, physics issues, EAX, mouse=== |
Running this game without having made any modifications leads to flickering textures and major physics problems. | Running this game without having made any modifications leads to flickering textures and major physics problems. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Open {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\User.ini}} with a text editor. | |
− | # | + | # Set <code>MouseSmoothingMode</code> to <code>0</code>. |
− | + | # Set <code>bEnableEAX</code> to <code>true</code>. | |
− | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\bia.ini}}. | |
− | + | # Set <code>DesiredRefreshRate</code> to the refresh rate of your monitor. | |
− | + | # Set <code>UseDefaultDriver</code> to <code>false</code> (this tells the audio engine to load {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} from {{folder|{{p|windir}}\System32\}}, which will result in a native OpenAL being used).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702030043/http://connect.creativelabs.com/alchemy/Lists/Games/AllItems.aspx|title=web.archive.org|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | |
− | + | # Set (in {{file|{{p|game}}\System\bia.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3 and as administrator. Then, set its [[Core affinity|core affinity]] to one CPU core. | |
− | # Set bEnableEAX to true. | ||
− | # Edit bia.ini | ||
− | # Set DesiredRefreshRate to the refresh rate of your monitor. | ||
− | # Set UseDefaultDriver to false ( | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/cloud-save-support-for-games-available-on-ubisoft/000064409|title=Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+|date=2021-09-04}}</ref> | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Video Options.png|In-Game video settings.}} | {{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Video Options.png|In-Game video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Performance Options.png|In-Game performance settings.}} | {{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Performance Options.png|In-Game performance settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/brothers-arms-road-hill-30 |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = {{key|Alt|Enter}} | + | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = SGSSAA is available with 0x00401045 flag in Nvidia Inspector. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit User.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/brothers-arms-road-hill-30|title=WSGF article|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Open {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\User.ini}}. | |
− | # | ||
− | |||
# Define FoV in following lines: | # Define FoV in following lines: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{--}} Game could start to randomly reset those values. If so, edit those values in | + | {{--}} Game could start to randomly reset those values. If so, edit those values in {{file|{{p|game}}\System\DefUser.ini}} as well. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Input Options.png|In-Game input remapping.}} | {{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Input Options.png|In-Game input remapping.}} | ||
{{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Controls.png|In-Game key remapping.}} | {{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Controls.png|In-Game key remapping.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = false |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = false |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = false | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = false | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = false | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = false |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Audio Options.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 - Audio Options.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] or [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3.0, EAX 4.0. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} {{file|DefOpenAL32.dll}} works as a DirectSound3D driver which can be used with [[DSOAL]] to restore EAX. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Dutch | |language = Dutch | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Official translation for Steam and Uplay version [https://mega.nz/file/pa4AyTrL#Iuasn6I7NYMi1HCKOFD2ThjYWDGcnoROxPeArE4j1yo here], also a fan translation is [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/259/brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30 available]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Only in retail version. Patch for digital release [https://www.playground.ru/brothers_in_arms_road_to_hill_30/file/brothers_in_arms_road_to_hill_30_rusifikator-1050395 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail release only. For digital releases use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2694-brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30-polish-translation this]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 4 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
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|tcp = 40000-43000 | |tcp = 40000-43000 | ||
|udp = 44000, 45000, 45001 | |udp = 44000, 45000, 45001 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crash with garbled screen when changing resolution=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Windows 10 (and possibly other versions) may also give the error "Application bia.exe blocked access to graphics hardware". This crash seems to be related to the intro videos. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Open {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\bia.ini}}.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Edit the following to desired resolution (they should all have the same resolution, e.g. X=1920, Y=1080):</li> | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | WindowedViewportX= | ||
+ | WindowedViewportY= | ||
+ | FullscreenViewportX= | ||
+ | FullscreenViewportY= | ||
+ | MenuViewportX= | ||
+ | MenuViewportY= | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | <li>Follow the [[#Skip intro videos|Skip intro videos]] steps.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Bink | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/rendrocs-warzone/downloads/rendrocs-warzone-and-commandmod-v438-for-rth30 Rendroc's WarZone] - a list of improvements ranging from a command mode similar to [[Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway|Hell's Highway]] and more effective AI to massive single player bot matches. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB |
Latest revision as of 14:54, 22 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Gearbox Software | |
Publishers | |
Windows | Ubisoft |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 15, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
IGDB | 92 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | World War II |
Series | Brothers in Arms |
Brothers in Arms | |
---|---|
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 | 2005 |
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood | 2005 |
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | 2008 |
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 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 |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Retail | Only in Hungary. | |||
Retail | Double Time. Bundled with Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood. | |||
Amazon.com | Double Time. Bundled with Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Not available in Germany | |||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- The Brothers in Arms Collection (released in Europe) is DRM-free and all 3 games have the latest patches integrated.[3]
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.11 is the latest version.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Fix for texture flickering, physics issues, EAX, mouse
Running this game without having made any modifications leads to flickering textures and major physics problems.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15190/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15190/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [5] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | SGSSAA is available with 0x00401045 flag in Nvidia Inspector. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Edit User.ini[6] |
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DesiredFOV=63.000000 DefaultFOV=63.000000 Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software or OpenAL. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3.0, EAX 4.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
-
DefOpenAL32.dll
works as a DirectSound3D driver which can be used with DSOAL to restore EAX.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Official translation for Steam and Uplay version here, also a fan translation is available. | |||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Only in retail version. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Polish | Retail release only. For digital releases use this. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 40000-43000 |
UDP | 44000, 45000, 45001 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Crash with garbled screen when changing resolution
- Windows 10 (and possibly other versions) may also give the error "Application bia.exe blocked access to graphics hardware". This crash seems to be related to the intro videos.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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WindowedViewportX= WindowedViewportY= FullscreenViewportX= FullscreenViewportY= MenuViewportX= MenuViewportY= |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Modifications
- Rendroc's WarZone - a list of improvements ranging from a command mode similar to Hell's Highway and more effective AI to massive single player bot matches.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | 10.6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.4 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
- ↑ 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 (15190) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Amazon.com - Brothers in Arms Collection - last accessed on 2020-11-13
- ↑ web.archive.org - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ WSGF article - last accessed on May 2023