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This page is for the original 2005 game. For the 2017 game, see Star Wars Battlefront II (2017). For the Classic Collection release, see Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection.

Star Wars: Battlefront II
Developers

	Pandemic Studios
Publishers
	LucasArts
	Disney Interactive Studios
Engines
	Zero
Release dates
Windows	October 31, 2005
Reception
Metacritic	78
IGDB	76
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	First-person, Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, FPS, Shooter
Vehicles	Hovercraft, Robot, Space flight, Tank
Themes	Sci-fi, Space
Series	Star Wars: Battlefront

Star Wars: Battlefront
Subseries of Star Wars
Star Wars: Battlefront	2004
Star Wars: Battlefront II	2005
Star Wars Battlefront (2015)	2015
Star Wars Battlefront II (2017)	2017
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection	2024

Contents 1 Availability 1.1 Version differences 2 Essential improvements 2.1 Patches 3 Game data 3.1 Configuration file(s) location 3.2 Save game data location 3.3 Save game cloud syncing 4 Video 4.1 Widescreen resolution 4.2 Field of view (FOV) 5 Input 6 Audio 6.1 Localizations 7 Network 7.1 Multiplayer types 7.2 Connection types 7.3 Ports 8 Issues fixed 8.1 Audio looping and stuttering 8.2 Incorrectly bound controller movement 8.3 Crash to desktop after loading a map 8.4 Low frame rate and long loading times 8.5 Glitchy textures on AMD graphics cards 8.6 Lights visible through walls 8.7 Random black screens 8.8 Game output is offset from the screen/renders outside the screen 9 Other information 9.1 API 9.2 Middleware 9.3 Mods 9.3.1 Battlefront ll: SAGA EDITION 9.3.2 Battlefront ll: Ultimate Pack 9.3.3 Battlefront 2 Remaster 9.3.4 AI Heroes 9.3.5 Conversion Pack 9.3.6 Battlefront: Evolved 9.3.7 Harrisonfog's HD Graphics Mod 9.3.7.1 Rezzed and Realistic Maps 9.3.7.2 Improved Sides 9.3.8 Shader Patch 9.3.9 Star Wars Battlefront II Remastered (HD interface mod) 9.3.10 Xbox DLC and Title Update Content for PC 9.3.11 Unofficial Controller Support 9.3.12 Bug Fixes and Subtle Improvements 10 System requirements 11 Notes 12 References

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Star Wars: Battlefront II is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Star Wars: Battlefront series.

DLC content from the Xbox version was never officially released on PC, but can be modded in. See Xbox DLC and Title Update Content for PC for details.

General information

Titled Star Wars: Battlefront II (Classic, 2005) on digital stores to avoid confusion with the 2017 game with the same name.

GOG.com Community Discussions

GOG.com Support Page

Official LucasArts Battlefront II Forums

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		CD-ROM edition with 4 discs (NA) and a DVD-ROM version (EU/some NA). SecuROM v7.00.00.0071 DRM.
GamersGate

GOG.com		Patch 1.1 Multiplayer Update 2. Offline installer is original 1.1; use Galaxy to update to multiplayer-compatible version.
Humble Store
Origin		Original 1.1 only. Included with EA Play Pro.^[1] Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu.
Steam		Can no longer be run without Steam as of a recent patch.^[2]

Steam serial keys work on retail version.

The Galaxy multiplayer update removed the original icon from the executable. A replacement can be found here.

Version differences

The GOG.com and Steam versions were updated with multiplayer support in October 2017.^[3] Crossplay between these versions is available through GOG Galaxy.^[4]

CD-ROM edition was released in North America with 4 discs and a DVD-ROM version was release in Europe, though some DVD copies exist in North America.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.1 – The GOG.com and Steam versions are patched past this. The retail version in the "Fan Favorites 1" collection already has this patch installed.

Unofficial v1.3 Patch – Fixes various bugs, makes text more easily readable, and includes multiple changes for improved moddability. Online compatible, for retail release see here.

Battlefront II Remastered – latest update based on Unofficial v1.3 Patch. Support higher resolutions for menu interface, new settings page, reworked HUD with new features, fixed hero healthbar in vehicles and more.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\GameData\SaveGames^{[Note 1]}
Steam Play (Linux)	<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6060/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\GameData\SaveGames^{[Note 1]}
Steam Play (Linux)	<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6060/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video

General settings.

Video settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Hor+. The HUD is stretched and crosshair misaligned in widescreen resolutions. The main menus and Galactic Conquest always output at 800x600; Higher resolutions can be forced, however this is not recommended due to tiny text.
Multi-monitor		See Widescreen resolution for retail version. HUD elements may not display correctly.
Ultra-widescreen		See Widescreen resolution for retail version. HUD elements may not display correctly.
4K Ultra HD		Some interface elements don't appear at this resolution. Text does not scale to higher resolutions. Resolutions higher than 1920x1200 are not recommended.
Field of view (FOV)	See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed	Launch with `/win` ^{[citation needed]}
Borderless fullscreen windowed	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	Force in GPU control panel or use Shader Patch.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	Up to 8x MSAA. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector.^{[Note 3]}
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS	Locked at 80 FPS by default, unlock by using `/fixedrate [number]`. Only works when VSync is enabled, otherwise just uncaps framerate entirely. Alternatively, you can use this mod that increases the framerate cap instead of messing with fixedrate (speed modifier) of the game.
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode	Distinction of enemy vs. allied colors may be difficult for users with achromatopsia. Users with deuteranopia, protanopia, and tritanopia should be fine.

In-game map as seen by a player without colorblindness.
In-game map as seen by a player with achromatopsia.
In-game map as seen by a player with dueteranopia.
In-game map as seen by a player with protanopia.
In-game map as seen by a player with tritanopia.

Widescreen resolution

Command line parameter^{[citation needed]}
See Command line arguments. Set the values to the desired resolution. For example, use `-resolution 1920 1080` or `/resolution 1920 1080`. This does not appear to work for resolutions past 16:9 and 16:10. Edit "vidmode.ini". See this post. Notes The Multiplayer Update will always list all supported resolutions. The custom resolution will always take precedence and as such it cannot be overridden from the options menu. The menus may become messed up or unusable after forcing them to certain resolutions; this can be repaired with Star Wars Battlefront II Remastered.

Command line parameter^{[citation needed]}

See Command line arguments.
Set the values to the desired resolution. For example, use -resolution 1920 1080 or /resolution 1920 1080.
This does not appear to work for resolutions past 16:9 and 16:10. Edit "vidmode.ini". See this post.

Notes

The Multiplayer Update will always list all supported resolutions.

The custom resolution will always take precedence and as such it cannot be overridden from the options menu.

The menus may become messed up or unusable after forcing them to certain resolutions; this can be repaired with Star Wars Battlefront II Remastered.

Field of view (FOV)

Set FOV^{[citation needed]}
Download and install the Unofficial v1.3 Patch. When you start playing, pause the game and choose Fake Console. Set your FOV value and confirm. This will result in incomplete first-person models on higher FOV settings.

Set FOV^{[citation needed]}

Download and install the Unofficial v1.3 Patch.
When you start playing, pause the game and choose Fake Console.
Set your FOV value and confirm.

This will result in incomplete first-person models on higher FOV settings.

Input

Only two bindings can be assigned to a single command.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion		Used by both the mouse and the controller.
Controller
Controller support		See Incorrectly bound controller movement if movement is incorrectly bound.
Full controller support		Menu can only be brought up with the "Esc" key.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers

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
Surround sound		Mono, Stereo, Headphone, Surround (Dolby Pro Logic II), Quadrophonic, 5.1, 7.1
Subtitles		Subtitles are only for in-game movies.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support		EAX 4.0.^[5] Disable Bass Management if using DSOAL.^[6]^[7]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				Accessible through these steps for the Steam version.
French				Accessible through these steps for the Steam version.
German				Accessible through these steps for the Steam version.
Italian				Accessible through these steps for the Steam version.
Spanish				Accessible through these steps for the Steam version.

Network

Use the Join or Create buttons in order to skip the main GameSpy login prompt.

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play	Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play	64
Online play	64	The official GameSpy service has been shut down; GOG.com and Steam versions have been updated with Galaxy support.

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting		Dedicated Server software is available.
Direct IP		Use the `+connect` parameter followed by the IP and the port. Not available on Galaxy multiplayer update.^[8]

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP	3658-3659, 6500, 27900
UDP	3658-3659, 6500, 27900

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Audio looping and stuttering

Command line argument^[9]
See Command line arguments. Use `/audiomixbuffer 50`

Incorrectly bound controller movement

Correctly binding the controller's movement axis^{[citation needed]}
Set the Left and Right movement stick to the X+ axis. Set the Up and Down visuals stick to the Y- axis.

Crash to desktop after loading a map

Enable stereo mix^{[citation needed]}
Open Control panel and select Sound. Change to Recording tab. Right click and select "Show Disabled Devices" and enable stereo mix.

Connect an audio device^{[citation needed]}
Either connect a pair of Headphones, a Webcam, a microphone or any other audio device with 3.5mm jack.

Run the game in a windowed mode^{[citation needed]}

Set CPU core affinity^{[citation needed]}
Open Task Manager and go to Battlefront's executable. Set Affinity to use only one or two cores to improve overall stability.

Low frame rate and long loading times

Run the game in a windowed mode^{[citation needed]}

Glitchy textures on AMD graphics cards

Fixed with Crimson ReLive Edition version 17.2.1 WHQL.^[10]

Download WineD3D^{[citation needed]}
Download the 1.7.52 version or newer. Extract its contents to `<path-to-game>\GameData`

Download old AMD DLLs^[11]
Download the 15.10 version. Extract its contents to `<path-to-game>\GameData` Notes Better performance than the first solution.

Download old AMD DLLs^[11]

Download the 15.10 version.
Extract its contents to <path-to-game>\GameData

Notes

Better performance than the first solution.

Lights visible through walls

Disable FXAA in the graphics card control panel.

Random black screens

Issue commonly found during the tutorial when objective messages pop up.

Disable Discord overlay^[12]

Game output is offset from the screen/renders outside the screen

The game's video output is offset downward and to the right. It renders outside the lower-right of the screen, with black bars on the top and left.

Instructions
Disable screen scaling on your primary monitor

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9.0c
Shader Model support	1.1

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Cutscenes	Bink Video	1.8.2.0
Multiplayer	GameSpy, GOG Galaxy	GameSpy is used in Retail version, both GOG.com and Steam use the Galaxy API

Mods

A collection of mods can be found here. For more general mods, go here.

The official Mod Tools SDK, with some essential fan patches, can be found here.

Battlefront ll: SAGA EDITION

Successor to "Star Wars Battlefront 2: Ultimate Pack".

The modification requires the game to be installed, however, when installed, the modification generates its own executable independent of the game's native executable.

A modification that adds more than 10 maps, a facelift to the interface and more.

The "Ultimate Pack" version featured significantly more content.

The "Ultimate Pack" version supported multiplayer mode, however, as this version generates its own space in the game's destination folder, it does not allow multiplayer from its executable.

Battlefront ll: Ultimate Pack

Although this version has been replaced by SAGA EDITION, it is still possible to get the latest version of this modification here.

A modification that adds more than 100 maps, more than 10 new eras, a facelift to the interface and more.

Predecessor of "SAGA EDITION", whose content is significantly superior to its successor.

It is not required to have the base game installed, unless you want to play multiplayer.

Compatible with Steam version.

Battlefront 2 Remaster

A total conversion mod that overhauls the maps, units, vehicles, weapons, effects and sounds of Battlefront II, while preserving online compatibility and the integrity of the vanilla gameplay.

Can be very demanding hardware-wise.

AI Heroes

Allows AI opponents to use Heroes and Villains in Instant Action mode.

A.I. Hero Script (for the Unofficial v1.3 patch r129+ or greater)
A.I. Hero Support (vanilla maps only) for unmodded original base game version.

Conversion Pack

Adds 25 new maps (including the ones from Battlefront I and the Xbox-exclusive DLC maps) and 5 new game modes.

Ensure the 1.3 revision patch is installed to prevent unreadable text and bugs.

May not be compatible with vanilla multiplayer servers.

The Battlefront I Maps can also be found separately here.

Battlefront: Evolved

Improves the models, textures, and particle effects for the ALL, CIS, IMP, and REP factions' units and vehicles.

Installation requires overwriting existing vanilla files, making a backup of the <path-to-game>\GameData\data\_lvl_pc\side is recommended before installing.

Harrisonfog's HD Graphics Mod

Standalone ReShade preset that normalizes color saturation, improves game lighting, sharpens the image, and uses a more subtle bloom.

Can be modified to fit the player's taste by editing MasterEffect.h in a text editor. ^{[Note 4]}

Rezzed and Realistic Maps

Improved maps with HD textures and general re-design.

Designed for the HD Graphics Mod. May not look correct without it.

The realistic maps are not online compatible.

Installation requires overwriting existing vanilla files, making a backup of the original map files is recommended before installing.

Improved Sides

Replaces the character models with higher quality models and textures.

Designed for the HD Graphics Mod, but still looks great without it.

The increased detail can result in significantly more prominent texture aliasing. The HD Graphics Mod can help, and forcing SGSSAA will reduce this even further.

Installation requires overwriting existing vanilla files, making a backup of the <path-to-game>\GameData\data\_lvl_pc\side and <path-to-game>\GameData\data\_lvl_pc\fmp is recommended before installing.

Shader Patch

Adds several subtle visual enhancements, such as a smoother bloom, more realistic shadows, and a higher quality droideka shield.

Allows map mod authors to enable additional visual effects. An modded version of the vanilla Mygeeto map that demonstrates what can be accomplished with this patch is available.

The 1.0 release is not compatible with the HD Graphics Mod, as it uses a DirectX 9-11 wrapper. If combining with that mod, use 0.9.1 or earlier. Doing so may result in undesired effects, depending on user preference.^[13]

Star Wars Battlefront II Remastered (HD interface mod)

Fixes menu display when forced to a higher resolution than 800x600.

Includes AI Heroes and Unofficial v1.3 Patch.

New font designed for higher resolutions and reworked HUD with new features.^[14]

Xbox DLC and Title Update Content for PC

Converts Xbox Exclusive DLC maps (Bespin, Rhen Var, Rhen Var Harbor, Yavin Arena) and the additional Hero Assaults+Heroes (Kit Fisto, Asajj Ventress) including the Xbox Title Update's Kashyyyk Hero Assault.

Better conversion quality than Marvel4's Conversion Pack.

Bespin: Platforms, Geonosis: Spire, Kamino: Tipoca, Kashyyyk: Docks, Kashyyyk: Islands, Naboo: Plains and Tatooine: Dune Sea maps are not included as they were never officially converted for SWBF2. For those maps download Marvel4's Conversion Pack.

Unofficial Controller Support

Adds support for Xinput controllers and partially ports Xbox UI to PC version.

Includes updated version of Unofficial Patch with proper Steam/GOG re-release support.

Bug Fixes and Subtle Improvements

Fixes smaller bugs with a goal to remain true to the original experience.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98, ME (retail)	2000, XP
Processor (CPU)	AMD Athlon XP 1500+ Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz	AMD Athlon XP 2400+ Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM)	256 MB	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	8.1 GB
Video card (GPU)	Hardware T&L capable 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible	Hardware VS/PS capable 128 MB of VRAM

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 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).
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/6060/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (6060) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
↑ Forcing SGSSAA without any compatibility bits causes menus to appear blurrier. Additionally, forced AA does not affect character models on the unit select screen; only the built-in MSAA and any post-processing antialiasing (such as the SMAA provided by the HD Graphics Mod) will antialias those models.
↑ For example, changing #define USE_FISHEYE_CA to 0 disables chromatic aberration. All settings are labeled in a human-readable fashion.

References

↑ Verified by User:Gantonio865 on 2021-03-24
↑ Verified by User:icup321 on 2021-02-09
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 14 September 2018
Includes eax.dll which contains EAX 4.0.1.0
↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Restoring EAX effects on modern operating systems (and non-creative soundcards) [UPDATED!] - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ cdn.discordapp.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Connect with IP?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: AMD Graphics Issues Fix - last accessed on 2017-02-24
↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Star Wars Battlefront 2 Mod | Shader Patch Mygeeto - YouTube
↑ Star Wars Battlefront 2 Mod | Full HD Interface | Main Menu and Galactic Conquest in HD! - YouTube

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+{{Introduction
-{{ii}} Online multiplayer does not work since GameSpy servers shut down, but this can be fixed using third-party applications or mods. See [[#Multiplayer types|Online Play]].
+|introduction      =
-{{ii}} AMD's Crimson drivers can't load and display graphics correctly. See [[#Glitchy textures on AMD graphics cards|Glitchy textures on AMD graphics cards]].
-{{--}} Crashes often on more modern systems. See [[#Crash to desktop after loading a map|Crash to desktop after loading a map]].
+|release history   = DLC content from the Xbox version was never officially released on PC, but can be modded in. See [[#Xbox DLC and Title Update Content for PC|Xbox DLC and Title Update Content for PC]] for details.
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+}}
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+{{ii}} Titled '''Star Wars: Battlefront II (Classic, 2005)''' on digital stores to avoid confusion with the [[Star Wars Battlefront II (2017)|2017 game with the same name]].
+{{GOG.com links|1421404701|star_wars_battlefront_ii}}
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-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/6060/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6060/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
-{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=654 Steam Users' Forums]
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+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_battlefront_ii | DRM-free | Patch 1.1 Multiplayer Update 2.<br/>Offline installer is original 1.1; use Galaxy to update to multiplayer-compatible version. |  |  Windows }}
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+{{++}} Steam serial keys work on retail version.
+{{ii}} The Galaxy multiplayer update removed the original icon from the executable. A replacement can be found [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1197-battlefront-ii-icon/ here].
+===Version differences===
+{{++}} The GOG.com and Steam versions were updated with multiplayer support in October 2017.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/6060/announcements/detail/1487735649730776315|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> Crossplay between these versions is available through GOG Galaxy.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/star_wars_battlefront_ii_now_supports_crossplay|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+{{ii}} CD-ROM edition was released in North America with 4 discs and a DVD-ROM version was release in Europe, though some DVD copies exist in North America.
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 ===Patches===
-{{ii}} [http://help.starwars.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/Where-can-I-get-the-STAR-WARS-Battlefront-II-update?section=Star-Wars Patch 1.1]. The Steam version is already up to date.
+{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-battlefront-ii/downloads/battlefront-ii-patch-v11-domestic Patch 1.1] – The GOG.com and Steam versions are patched past this. The retail version in the "Fan Favorites 1" collection already has this patch installed.
+{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-battlefront-ii/downloads/unofficial-v13-patch-r130 Unofficial v1.3 Patch] – Fixes various bugs, makes text more easily readable, and includes multiple changes for improved moddability. Online compatible, for retail release see [https://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-battlefront-ii/downloads/the-unofficial-v13-patch-revision-129-final here].
+{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/star-wars-battlefront-ii-full-hd-interface Battlefront II Remastered] – latest update based on Unofficial v1.3 Patch. Support higher resolutions for menu interface, new settings page, reworked HUD with new features, fixed hero healthbar in vehicles and more.
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+|epic games launcher notes =
-|uplay                 =
+|gog galaxy                = false
-|uplay notes           =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
+|origin                    = true
+|origin notes              =
+|steam cloud               = true
+|steam cloud notes         =
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
 {{Image|battlefront2 settings.jpg|General settings.}}
 {{Image|battlefront2 video settings.jpg|Video settings.}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
-|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-battlefront-ii
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-battlefront-ii
 |widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 |multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
@@ Line 76: / Line 114: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes= The interface is heavily stretched in widescreen resolutions.
+|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|hor+}}. The HUD is stretched and crosshair misaligned in widescreen resolutions.<br/>The main menus and Galactic Conquest always output at 800x600; Higher resolutions [[#Widescreen resolution|can be forced]], however this is not recommended due to tiny text.
-|multimonitor               = hackable
+|multimonitor               = true
-|multimonitor notes         = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+|multimonitor notes         = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for retail version. HUD elements may not display correctly.
-|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+|ultrawidescreen            = true
-|ultrawidescreen notes      =
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for retail version. HUD elements may not display correctly.
-|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+|4k ultra hd                = true
-|4k ultra hd notes          =
+|4k ultra hd notes          = Some interface elements don't appear at this resolution. Text does not scale to higher resolutions.<br/>Resolutions higher than 1920x1200 are not recommended.
 |fov                        = hackable
 |fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 |windowed                   = hackable
-|windowed notes             = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
+|windowed notes             = Launch with [[Glossary:Command line arguments|{{code|/win}}]] {{cn|date=July 2016}}
-|borderless windowed        = hackable
+|borderless windowed        = false
-|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming] or similar software.
+|borderless windowed notes  =
-|anisotropic                = false
+|anisotropic                = hackable
-|anisotropic notes          =
+|anisotropic notes          = [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|Force in GPU control panel]] or use [[#Shader Patch|Shader Patch]].
 |antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].
+|antialiasing notes         = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].<br/>Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].{{note|note=Forcing SGSSAA without any compatibility bits causes menus to appear blurrier. Additionally, forced AA does not affect character models on the unit select screen; only the built-in MSAA and any post-processing antialiasing (such as the [[SMAA]] provided by the [[#Harrisonfog's HD Graphics Mod|HD Graphics Mod]]) will antialias those models.|name="SGSSAA"}}
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = true
 |vsync notes                =
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               =
-|120 fps                    = false
+|120 fps                    = hackable
-|120 fps notes              = Locked to 80 FPS
+|120 fps notes              = Locked at 80 FPS by default, unlock by using [[Glossary:Command line arguments|{{code|/fixedrate [number]}}]].<br/>Only works when VSync is enabled, otherwise just uncaps framerate entirely.<br/>Alternatively, you can use [https://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-battlefront-ii/downloads/increased-framerate-cap this mod] that increases the framerate cap instead of messing with fixedrate (speed modifier) of the game.
-|color blind                = unknown
+|hdr                        = false
-|color blind notes          =
+|hdr notes                  =
+|color blind                = false
+|color blind notes          = Distinction of enemy vs. allied colors may be difficult for users with achromatopsia. Users with deuteranopia, protanopia, and tritanopia should be fine.
 }}
+<gallery>
+File:Battlefront II (Classic, 2005) No Colorblindness.png|In-game map as seen by a player without colorblindness.
+File:Battlefront II (Classic, 2005) Achromatopsia.png|In-game map as seen by a player with achromatopsia.
+File:Battlefront II (Classic, 2005) Deuteranopia.png|In-game map as seen by a player with dueteranopia.
+File:Battlefront II (Classic, 2005) Protanopia.png|In-game map as seen by a player with protanopia.
+File:Battlefront II (Classic, 2005) Tritanopia.png|In-game map as seen by a player with tritanopia.
+</gallery>
 ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Command line parameter|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Command line parameter|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]].
-# Set the values to the desired resolution. For example, {{code|/resolution 1920 1080}}
+# Set the values to the desired resolution. For example, use {{code|-resolution 1920 1080}} or {{code|/resolution 1920 1080}}.
+# This does not appear to work for resolutions past 16:9 and 16:10. Edit "vidmode.ini". See [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=147709#p147709 this post].
 '''Notes'''
+{{++}} The Multiplayer Update will always list all supported resolutions.
 {{ii}} The custom resolution will always take precedence and as such it cannot be overridden from the options menu.
-{{--}} The menus may become messed up or unusable after forcing them to certain resolutions.
+{{--}} The menus may become messed up or unusable after forcing them to certain resolutions; this can be repaired with [[#Star Wars Battlefront II Remastered (HD interface mod)|Star Wars Battlefront II Remastered]].
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Set FOV|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Set FOV|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+# Download and install the [[#Patches|Unofficial v1.3 Patch]].
-# Download and install [http://gametoast.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=14483 UnOfficial v1.3 Patch].
 # When you start playing, pause the game and choose Fake Console.
 # Set your FOV value and confirm.
@@ Line 123: / Line 173: @@
 }}
-===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
+==Input==
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Command line parameter|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-# See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]].
-# Use {{code|/win}}
-}}
-==Input settings==
 {{ii}} Only two bindings can be assigned to a single command.
-{{Input settings
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           =
@@ Line 143: / Line 186: @@
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes = Used by both the mouse and the controller.
+|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
 |controller support notes  = See [[#Incorrectly bound controller movement|Incorrectly bound controller movement]] if movement is incorrectly bound.
-|full controller           = true
+|full controller           = false
-|full controller notes     =
+|full controller notes     = Menu can only be brought up with the "Esc" key.
 |controller remap          = true
 |controller remap notes    =
@@ Line 153: / Line 198: @@
 |invert controller y-axis  = true
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|xinput controllers        = unknown
-|touchscreen notes         =
+|xinput controllers notes  =
-|button prompts            = unknown
+|xbox prompts              = unknown
-|button prompts notes      =
+|xbox prompts notes        =
+|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|dualshock 4               = unknown
+|dualshock 4 notes         =
+|dualshock prompts         = unknown
+|dualshock prompts notes   =
+|light bar support         = unknown
+|light bar support notes   =
+|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers notes   =
+|other button prompts      = unknown
+|other button prompts notes=
 |controller hotplug        = unknown
 |controller hotplug notes  =
 |haptic feedback           = unknown
 |haptic feedback notes     =
-|light bar support         = unknown
+|simultaneous input        = true
-|light bar support notes   =
+|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 settings==
+==Audio==
-{{Audio settings
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
 |separate volume notes    =
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     =
+|surround sound notes     = Mono, Stereo, Headphone, Surround ([[Dolby Pro Logic II]]), Quadrophonic, 5.1, 7.1
-|subtitles                = true
+|subtitles                = limited
 |subtitles notes          = Subtitles are only for in-game movies.
 |closed captions          = false
@@ Line 178: / Line 247: @@
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              = true
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes         = EAX 4.0.<ref name="EAX">{{refcheck|user=SirYodaJedi|date=14 September 2018|comment=Includes eax.dll which contains EAX 4.0.1.0}}</ref><br/>Disable Bass Management if using [[DSOAL]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1384096547|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Restoring EAX effects on modern operating systems (and non-creative soundcards) &#91;UPDATED!&#93;|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/547441675115429889/573894702332641290/StarWarsBattlefrontII2019-05-0320-57-08.mp4|title=cdn.discordapp.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
@@ Line 187: / Line 258: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = Accessible through [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=414295044 these steps] for the Steam version.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = French
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = true
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = Accessible through [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=414295044 these steps] for the Steam version.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 204: / Line 273: @@
   |interface = true
   |audio     = true
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = Accessible through [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=414295044 these steps] for the Steam version.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 214: / Line 282: @@
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = Accessible through [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=414295044 these steps] for the Steam version.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 223: / Line 290: @@
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = Accessible through [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=414295044 these steps] for the Steam version.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 }}
@@ Line 233: / Line 299: @@
 {{Network/Multiplayer
-|local play           =
+|local play           = hackable
 |local play players   =
 |local play modes     =
-|local play notes     =
+|local play notes     = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
 |lan play             = true
 |lan play players     = 64
 |lan play modes       =
 |lan play notes       =
-|online play          = hackable
+|online play          = limited
 |online play players  = 64
 |online play modes    =
-|online play notes    =  1) Use [http://www.gameranger.com/ GameRanger] in order to play Online. <br />
+|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; GOG.com and Steam versions have been updated with Galaxy support.
-) Use SWBFSpy for a Gamespy experience in online play. [http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?topic=10570.0, SWBFSpy]
 |asynchronous         =
 |asynchronous notes   =
@@ Line 258: / Line 323: @@
 |dedicated notes    =
 |self-hosting       = true
-|self-hosting notes = [http://www.gamewatcher.com/downloads/star-wars-battlefront--1-download/standalone-server-1-3-beta-pc Dedicated Server software] is available.
+|self-hosting notes = [https://www.gamewatcher.com/downloads/star-wars-battlefront--1-download/standalone-server-1-3-beta-pc Dedicated Server software] is available.
 |direct ip          = hackable
-|direct ip notes    = Use the <code>+connect</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] followed by the IP and the port.
+|direct ip notes    = Use the <code>+connect</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] followed by the IP and the port.<br/>Not available on Galaxy multiplayer update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_battlefront_ii/connect_with_ip/post2|title=Connect with IP?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 }}
@@ Line 266: / Line 331: @@
 |tcp  = 3658-3659, 6500, 27900
 |udp  = 3658-3659, 6500, 27900
-|upnp =
+|upnp = unknown
 }}
 ==Issues fixed==
 ===Audio looping and stuttering===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Command line argument|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_battlefront_ii/sound_repeating_issue|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Command line argument|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_battlefront_ii/sound_repeating_issue</ref>}}
 # See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]].
 # Use <code>/audiomixbuffer 50</code>
@@ Line 278: / Line 342: @@
 ===Incorrectly bound controller movement===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Correctly binding the controller's movement axis|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Correctly binding the controller's movement axis|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Set the '''Left''' and '''Right''' movement stick to the '''X+''' axis.
 # Set the '''Up''' and '''Down''' visuals stick to the '''Y-''' axis.
@@ Line 285: / Line 348: @@
 ===Crash to desktop after loading a map===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable stereo mix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Enable stereo mix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Open Control panel and select Sound.
 # Change to Recording tab.
 # Right click and select "Show Disabled Devices" and enable stereo mix.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Connect an audio device|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Connect an audio device|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 * Either connect a pair of Headphones, a Webcam, a microphone or any other audio device with 3.5mm jack.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in a [[#Windowed|windowed mode]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in a [[#Windowed|windowed mode]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Set CPU core affinity|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Set CPU core affinity|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Open Task Manager and go to Battlefront's executable.
 # Set Affinity to use only one or two cores to improve overall stability.
@@ Line 306: / Line 364: @@
 ===Low frame rate and long loading times===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in a [[#Windowed|windowed mode]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in a [[#Windowed|windowed mode]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-}}
 ===Glitchy textures on AMD graphics cards===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{ii}} Fixed with Crimson ReLive Edition version 17.2.1 WHQL.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=754340291|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: AMD Graphics Issues Fix|date=2017-02-24}}</ref>
-Fixed with Crimson ReLive Edition version 17.2.1 WHQL
-# [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=754340291 Info].
+{{Fixbox|description=Download WineD3D|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# [http://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag Download the 1.7.52 version or newer].
+# Extract its contents to {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData|folder}}
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Download old AMD DLLs|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/514uw3/bought_bf2_on_steam_for_old_times_sake_for_some/d79b85h|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# [https://mega.nz/#F!8tlAhDyQ!2AkAQukJKAYuIWEzDTGtFA!IslFkTSL Download the 15.10 version].
+# Extract its contents to {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData|folder}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Download WineD3D|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+'''Notes'''
-# [http://adolfintel.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag Download the 1.7.52 Version (Recommended)].
-# Extract its contents to where the <code>BattlefrontII.exe</code> file is located (the GameData directory in the installation folder).
-''OR''
-{{Fixbox/fix|Download old AMD DLLs|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/514uw3/bought_bf2_on_steam_for_old_times_sake_for_some/d79b85h</ref>}}
-# [https://mega.nz/#F!8tlAhDyQ!2AkAQukJKAYuIWEzDTGtFA!IslFkTSL Download the 15.10 Version].
-# Extract its contents to where the <code>BattlefrontII.exe</code> file is located (the GameData directory in the installation folder).
 {{ii}} Better performance than the first solution.
 }}
+===Lights visible through walls===
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable FXAA in the graphics card control panel.}}
+===Random black screens===
+{{ii}} Issue commonly found during the tutorial when objective messages pop up.
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable Discord overlay|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/6060/discussions/0/1737715419906395062/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+}}
+===Game output is offset from the screen/renders outside the screen===
+{{ii}} The game's video output is offset downward and to the right. It renders outside the lower-right of the screen, with black bars on the top and left.
+{{Fixbox|fix=Disable screen scaling on your primary monitor}}
 ==Other information==
-====API====
+===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      = 9
+|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 |direct3d notes         =
 |directdraw versions    =
@@ Line 341: / Line 410: @@
 |mantle support         =
 |mantle support notes   =
-|vulkan support         =
+|vulkan versions        =
-|vulkan support notes   =
+|vulkan notes           =
 |dos modes              =
 |dos modes notes        =
 |shader model versions  = 1.1
 |shader model notes     =
-|64-bit executable      = false
+|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   =
+|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
+|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 =
 }}
@@ Line 361: / Line 441: @@
 |input            =
 |input notes      =
-|cutscenes        =
+|cutscenes        = Bink Video
-|cutscenes notes  =
+|cutscenes notes  = 1.8.2.0
-|multiplayer      = GameSpy
+|multiplayer      = GameSpy, GOG Galaxy
-|multiplayer notes=
+|multiplayer notes= GameSpy is used in Retail version, both GOG.com and Steam use the Galaxy API
 }}
 ===Mods===
-* A collection of mods can be found [https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1do84e/some_good_mods_for_star_wars_battlefront_2_for/c9s95h8 here]
+{{ii}} A collection of mods can be found [https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1do84e/some_good_mods_for_star_wars_battlefront_2_for/c9s95h8 here]. For more general mods, go [https://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-battlefront-ii/mods here].
-* For more general mods, go [http://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-battlefront-ii/mods here].
+{{ii}} The official Mod Tools SDK, with some essential fan patches, can be found [https://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-battlefront-ii/downloads/swbf2-mod-tools-sdk-2020 here].
+====[https://swsaga.com/ Battlefront ll: SAGA EDITION]====
+{{ii}} Successor to "Star Wars Battlefront 2: Ultimate Pack".
+{{ii}} The modification requires the game to be installed, however, when installed, the modification generates its own executable independent of the game's native executable.
+{{++}} A modification that adds more than 10 maps, a facelift to the interface and more.
+{{--}} The "Ultimate Pack" version featured significantly more content.
+{{--}} The "Ultimate Pack" version supported multiplayer mode, however, as this version generates its own space in the game's destination folder, it does not allow multiplayer from its executable.
+====[https://web.archive.org/web/20170708222105/https://swsaga.ru/ Battlefront ll: Ultimate Pack]====
+{{ii}} Although this version has been replaced by SAGA EDITION, it is still possible to get the latest version of this modification [https://www.mediafire.com/file/97ewpjsw1x5vosv/SW_ULTIMATE_PACK_5.4.rar/file here].
+{{++}} A modification that adds more than 100 maps, more than 10 new eras, a facelift to the interface and more.
+{{ii}} Predecessor of "SAGA EDITION", whose content is significantly superior to its successor.
+{{ii}} It is not required to have the base game installed, unless you want to play multiplayer.
+{{++}} Compatible with Steam version.
+====[https://harrisonfog.wixsite.com/swbf2modding Battlefront 2 Remaster]====
+{{++}} A total conversion mod that overhauls the maps, units, vehicles, weapons, effects and sounds of Battlefront II, while preserving online compatibility and the integrity of the vanilla gameplay.
+{{ii}} Can be very demanding hardware-wise.
+====AI Heroes====
+{{++}} Allows AI opponents to use Heroes and Villains in Instant Action mode.
+* [https://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-battlefront-ii/downloads/ai-hero-script A.I. Hero Script (for the Unofficial v1.3 patch r129+ or greater)]
+* [https://www.moddb.com/mods/mod-compilation-2016-by-flare/downloads/ai-hero-support-vanilla-maps-only A.I. Hero Support (vanilla maps only)] for unmodded original base game version.
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/star-wars-battlefront-conversion-pack Conversion Pack]====
+{{++}} Adds 25 new maps (including the ones from Battlefront I and the Xbox-exclusive DLC maps) and 5 new game modes.
+{{ii}} Ensure the 1.3 revision patch is installed to prevent unreadable text and bugs.
+{{ii}} May not be compatible with vanilla multiplayer servers.
+{{ii}} The Battlefront I Maps can also be found separately [https://www.gamemaps.com/search?q=Marvel4 here].
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/battlefront-evolved/downloads/ Battlefront: Evolved]====
+{{++}} Improves the models, textures, and particle effects for the ALL, CIS, IMP, and REP factions' units and vehicles.
+{{--}} Installation requires overwriting existing vanilla files, making a backup of the {{code|{{p|game}}\GameData\data\_lvl_pc\side}} is recommended before installing.
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/hd-graphics-mod/downloads/2019-graphics-mod-20 Harrisonfog's HD Graphics Mod]====
+{{++}} Standalone [[ReShade]] preset that normalizes color saturation, improves game lighting, sharpens the image, and uses a more subtle bloom.
+{{++}} Can be modified to fit the player's taste by editing {{file|MasterEffect.h}} in a text editor. {{note|note=For example, changing {{code|#define USE_FISHEYE_CA}} to 0 disables chromatic aberration. All settings are labeled in a human-readable fashion.|name="ReShade"}}
+=====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/realistic-maps-by-harrisonfog-rezzed/downloads/ Rezzed and Realistic Maps]=====
+{{++}} Improved maps with HD textures and general re-design.
+{{ii}} Designed for the [[#Harrisonfog's HD Graphics Mod|HD Graphics Mod]]. May not look correct without it.
+{{ii}} The realistic maps are not online compatible.
+{{--}} Installation requires overwriting existing vanilla files, making a backup of the original map files is recommended before installing.
+=====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/improved-sides-mod/downloads Improved Sides]=====
+{{++}} Replaces the character models with higher quality models and textures.
+{{ii}} Designed for the [[#Harrisonfog's HD Graphics Mod|HD Graphics Mod]], but still looks great without it.
+{{ii}} The increased detail can result in significantly more prominent texture aliasing. The [[#Harrisonfog's HD Graphics Mod|HD Graphics Mod]] can help, and forcing [[SGSSAA]] will reduce this even further.
+{{--}} Installation requires overwriting existing vanilla files, making a backup of the {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\data\_lvl_pc\side|folder}} and {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\data\_lvl_pc\fmp|folder}} is recommended before installing.
+====[https://github.com/SleepKiller/shaderpatch/releases Shader Patch]====
+{{++}} Adds several subtle visual enhancements, such as a smoother bloom, more realistic shadows, and a higher quality droideka shield.
+{{++}} Allows map mod authors to enable additional visual effects. An modded version of the vanilla Mygeeto map that demonstrates what can be accomplished with this patch [https://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-battlefront-ii/addons/mygeeto-war-torn-city-with-shader-patch-materia is available].
+{{ii}} The 1.0 release is not compatible with the [[#Harrisonfog's HD Graphics Mod|HD Graphics Mod]], as it uses a DirectX 9-11 wrapper. If combining with that mod, use 0.9.1 or earlier. Doing so may result in undesired effects, depending on user preference.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7r4-zoXQTM?t=120 Star Wars Battlefront 2 Mod | Shader Patch Mygeeto - YouTube]</ref>
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/star-wars-battlefront-ii-full-hd-interface Star Wars Battlefront II Remastered (HD interface mod)]====
+{{++}} Fixes menu display when [[#Widescreen resolution|forced to a higher resolution than 800x600]].
+{{++}} Includes AI Heroes and Unofficial v1.3 Patch.
+{{ii}} New font designed for higher resolutions and reworked HUD with new features.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7r4-zoXQTM?t=120 Star Wars Battlefront 2 Mod | Full HD Interface | Main Menu and Galactic Conquest in HD! - YouTube]</ref>
+====[https://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-battlefront-ii/downloads/xbox-dlc-and-title-update-content-for-pc Xbox DLC and Title Update Content for PC]====
+{{++}} Converts Xbox Exclusive DLC maps (Bespin, Rhen Var, Rhen Var Harbor, Yavin Arena) and the additional Hero Assaults+Heroes (Kit Fisto, Asajj Ventress) including the Xbox Title Update's Kashyyyk Hero Assault.
+{{++}} Better conversion quality than [[#Conversion Pack|Marvel4's Conversion Pack]].
+{{--}} Bespin: Platforms, Geonosis: Spire, Kamino: Tipoca, Kashyyyk: Docks, Kashyyyk: Islands, Naboo: Plains and Tatooine: Dune Sea maps are not included as they were never officially converted for SWBF2. For those maps download [[#Conversion Pack|Marvel4's Conversion Pack]].
+====[https://github.com/BAD-AL/data_UOP_controller_patch Unofficial Controller Support]====
+{{++}} Adds support for Xinput controllers and partially ports Xbox UI to PC version.
+{{++}} Includes updated version of Unofficial Patch with proper Steam/GOG re-release support.
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/auri0ns-bug-fixes-and-subtle-improvements Bug Fixes and Subtle Improvements]====
+{{++}} Fixes smaller bugs with a goal to remain true to the original experience.
 ==System requirements==
 {{System requirements
 |OSfamily = Windows
-|minOS    = 2000, XP
+|minOS    = 98, ME (retail)
 |minCPU   = AMD Athlon XP 1500+
 |minCPU2  = Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz
 |minRAM   = 256 MB
-|minHD    = 4.3 GB (plus 200 MB extra for game data)
+|minHD    = 8.1 GB
 |minGPU   = Hardware T&L capable
 |minVRAM  = 64 MB
+|minDX    = 9.0c
+|recOS    = 2000, XP
 |recCPU   = AMD Athlon XP 2400+
 |recCPU2  = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
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 {{References}}
+{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}