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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Battlefield 1942 | + | |cover = Battlefield 1942 (PC Cover).png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 10, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 10, 2002}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 28, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 28, 2004}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|battlefield-1942|89}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{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/vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battlefield }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20020604062147/http://www.ea.com:80/eagames/official/battlefield1942/home.jsp | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 931 | ||
+ | |igdb = battlefield-1942 | ||
|strategywiki = Battlefield 1942 | |strategywiki = Battlefield 1942 | ||
+ | |lutris = battlefield-1942 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 7213 | ||
|wikipedia = Battlefield 1942 | |wikipedia = Battlefield 1942 | ||
|winehq = 1370 | |winehq = 1370 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.battlefield.com/games/battlefield-1942 Official Website] | {{mm}} [https://www.battlefield.com/games/battlefield-1942 Official Website] | ||
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{{mm}} [https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/categories/battlefield-legacy-all-other-bf The Battlefield series on Battlelog] - PC section. | {{mm}} [https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/categories/battlefield-legacy-all-other-bf The Battlefield series on Battlelog] - PC section. | ||
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Battlefield-Games/bd-p/battlefield-1942 EA Answers HQ] | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Battlefield-Games/bd-p/battlefield-1942 EA Answers HQ] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | No longer available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/2014|title=Online Services Shutdown 2014|date=2018-02-09}}</ref> | ||
+ | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| The Road to Rome | OS X version only sold in bundles. | Windows, OS X}} | {{DLC/row| The Road to Rome | OS X version only sold in bundles. | Windows, OS X}} | ||
{{DLC/row| Secret Weapons of WWII | | Windows, OS X}} | {{DLC/row| Secret Weapons of WWII | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} To make expansions work with the [[Origin]] version, just copy {{file|XPack1|folder}} and {{file|XPack2|folder}} into the {{file|Mods|folder}} folder.{{cn|November 2022}}. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612. | {{ii}} The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612. | ||
+ | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/998-battlefield-1942-patch-1619-full/ Patch 1.6.19 full] | ||
+ | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/999-battlefield-1942-incremental-patch-1619-to-161b/ Incremental patch 1.6.19 -> 1.61b] | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Version check|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Version check|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} In order to check which version is installed, open the file | + | {{ii}} In order to check which version is installed, open the file {{file|{{p|game}}\Mods\bf1942\init.con}} and find the line <code>game.setCustomVersion</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
===Windows 8/10 compatibility=== | ===Windows 8/10 compatibility=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable [[DirectPlay]]|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality. | Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Download the [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download the [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-1942/news/new-master-server patched executable]|ref=|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually connect to servers from the [http://master.bf1942.org/ community server list]|ref=|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
===PunkBuster updates=== | ===PunkBuster updates=== | ||
{{ii}} The Origin version doesn't contain or support PunkBuster. | {{ii}} The Origin version doesn't contain or support PunkBuster. | ||
− | Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF1942 has been discontinued by [http://www.evenbalance.com/ | + | Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF1942 has been discontinued by [http://www.evenbalance.com/ EvenBalance]. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore. As such it is recommended to move the contents of {{file|{{P|game}}\pb|folder}} to a backup folder to avoid any disconnects by its service. If an up-to-date version is required, follow the steps below. |
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− | If an up to date version is required | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
{{ii}} Make sure the PunkBuster service is installed and working properly by using the [http://evenbalance.com/downloads.php PunkBuster Service Installer (pbsvc)]. A reboot is required if it is installed for the first time. | {{ii}} Make sure the PunkBuster service is installed and working properly by using the [http://evenbalance.com/downloads.php PunkBuster Service Installer (pbsvc)]. A reboot is required if it is installed for the first time. | ||
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1005-battlefield-1942-punkbuster-files/ PunkBuster files]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1005-battlefield-1942-punkbuster-files/ PunkBuster files]. | ||
− | # Extract the contents to {{ | + | # Extract the contents to {{file|{{P|game}}\pb|folder}}, overwriting any older files. |
# Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser. | # Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify intro video files|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify intro video files|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Movies | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Movies|folder}} |
− | # Delete or rename the files {{ | + | # Delete or rename the files {{file|Dice.bik}}, {{file|EA.bik}}, {{file|Intro.bik}} and {{file|Legal.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} User-specific <code>*.con</code> is stored under | + | {{ii}} User-specific <code>*.con</code> is stored under {{file|Profiles\{{p|uid}}|folder}} in this location. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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===[[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 = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = false | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|BF1942 Video.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | {{Image|BF1942 Video.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942 |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See the [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942 WSGF entry]. Requires [[#Online play support|manual fix]] for online play support. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD slightly stretched. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD slightly stretched. | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = hackable | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Type {{code|renderer.setVsyncEnabled 1}} into the console. Will reset on loading a new map. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Capped at 100 FPS. Can be unlocked by setting <code>renderer.lockfps</code> inside <code>VideoDefault.con</code> to the desired frame rate (e.g. <code>renderer.lockfps 144</code> for 144 | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 100 FPS. Can be unlocked by setting <code>renderer.lockfps</code> inside <code>VideoDefault.con</code> to the desired frame rate (e.g. <code>renderer.lockfps 144</code> for 144 Hz; default value is 240) or by typing <code>renderer.lockfps 300</code> (for 300 Hz) into the console. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Download and extract the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable] for the retail or Origin version|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and extract the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable] for the retail or Origin version|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===DirectX API Wrappers=== |
+ | Some modern Windows systems may experience glitches or crashes with old DirectX games. Some have had success with the following DirectX wrappers. Both are installed by extracting override DLLs alongside the game EXE file in the game installation folder. | ||
+ | # Old DirectX to New DirectX: [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]] | ||
+ | # DirectX to OpenGL: [https://github.com/adolfintel/wined3d4win WineD3D for Windows] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|BF1942 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|BF1942 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Forced mouse acceleration. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|BF1942 Audio General.png|In-game general audio settings.}} | {{Image|BF1942 Audio General.png|In-game general audio settings.}} | ||
{{Image|BF1942 Audio Advanced.png|In-game advanced audio settings.}} | {{Image|BF1942 Audio Advanced.png|In-game advanced audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master volume & Music. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. Supports HRTF via [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMI1gfhHHBU|title=Battlefield 1942 with 3D spatial sound (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio) - YouTube|date=2020-02-16}}</ref> |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
|eax support notes = Supports sound hardware acceleration but not EAX. | |eax support notes = Supports sound hardware acceleration but not EAX. | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = American and British. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Secret Weapons of WWII expansion is not available. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Free French Forces faction. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = "DEUTSCHER DIALOG"; makes all soldiers speak German. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by [http://www.gamehunter.hu/2010/08/battlefield-1942-es-kiegeszitoi-pc.html GameHunter Team] ([https://magyaritasok.hu/download/580/battlefield-1942-kiegeszitok Mirror on magyaritasok.hu]) | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Royal Italian Army faction. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = "日本語音声 (JAPANESE VOICE)"; makes all soldiers speak Japanese. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 64 | |online play players = 64 | ||
|online play modes = Co-op, Versus | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; see [[#Online play support|Online play support]]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = 14567, 14690, 22000, 23000-23009, 27900 | |udp = 14567, 14690, 22000, 23000-23009, 27900 | ||
|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4]] (as latest version may not work), see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/gun/page/13/#post-175686 profile introduction]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1004-battlefield-1942-compatibility-profile/ compatibility profile]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1004-battlefield-1942-compatibility-profile/ compatibility profile]. | ||
# Either run the installer or install it manually using the batch file. | # Either run the installer or install it manually using the batch file. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Remove any [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] setting on the games executable and activate '''"Run this program as an administrator"'''. | {{ii}} Remove any [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] setting on the games executable and activate '''"Run this program as an administrator"'''. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable sound hardware acceleration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.pixel-fighter.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=442|title=Pixel-Fighter.com munity Forums-viewtopic-Windows 7 - Sound settings preventing a crash to desktop|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable sound hardware acceleration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.pixel-fighter.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=442|title=Pixel-Fighter.com munity Forums-viewtopic-Windows 7 - Sound settings preventing a crash to desktop|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom|folder}}. |
# Open {{file|Sound.con}}. | # Open {{file|Sound.con}}. | ||
# Change {{code|game.setHardware 1}} to {{code|0}}. | # Change {{code|game.setHardware 1}} to {{code|0}}. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dslreports.com/faq/7757 Why does it kick me to the destkop when I start BF? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - DSLReports, ISP Information|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dslreports.com/faq/7757 Why does it kick me to the destkop when I start BF? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - DSLReports, ISP Information|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings|folder}}. |
# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}. | # Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}. | ||
# Add the line {{code|renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 1}}. | # Add the line {{code|renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 1}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Alternatively, modify {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom\Video.con}} so that the refresh rate value of <code>game.setGameDisplayMode</code> (the last value of 4 values) matches the monitor's refresh rate. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Fixing screen tearing=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=(AMD graphics cards only) In the AMD control panel, add the game executable and turn on the following settings: Radeon Enhanced Settings, Antilag, Wait for vertical refresh - Always on|ref={{cn|2024-06-01}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Cannot change resolution=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref={{cn|2024-06-01}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{folder|\MS\x86}} subfolder into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 8 | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |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 = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = false | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = DirectSound3D |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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{{++}} Mods are mostly compatible with the Origin version of the game. However, some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation path. | {{++}} Mods are mostly compatible with the Origin version of the game. However, some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation path. | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-1942 Mod DB landing page for Battlefield 1942] |
* [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showforum=2 Battlefield Singleplayer Forum] | * [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showforum=2 Battlefield Singleplayer Forum] | ||
<br /> | <br /> | ||
− | <big>'''[ | + | <big>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/desert-combat/downloads Desert Combat]'''</big><br /> |
This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps. | This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps. | ||
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Forgotten Hope concentrates on adding both a more realistic and more enjoyable playing experience than the original BF1942 and includes many new specially designed custom maps to play in. | Forgotten Hope concentrates on adding both a more realistic and more enjoyable playing experience than the original BF1942 and includes many new specially designed custom maps to play in. | ||
− | <big>'''[ | + | <big>'''[https://battlegroup42.de/downloads BattleGroup42]'''</big><br /> |
BattleGroup42 focuses on adding historically accurate equipment and battles to the game and includes many nations not included in the original game or expansions such as China, Greece, Netherlands and Hungary. | BattleGroup42 focuses on adding historically accurate equipment and battles to the game and includes many nations not included in the original game or expansions such as China, Greece, Netherlands and Hungary. | ||
− | <big>'''[ | + | <big>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/battlefield-1918 Battlefield 1918]'''</big><br /> |
A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps. | A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps. | ||
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<big>'''[http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=18440&view=findpost&p=193841 Realplayer AI]'''</big><br /> | <big>'''[http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=18440&view=findpost&p=193841 Realplayer AI]'''</big><br /> | ||
This enhancement mod will improve the AI on the standard BF1942 maps and includes some balance changes. | This enhancement mod will improve the AI on the standard BF1942 maps and includes some balance changes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <big>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/high-definition-remaster Graphics mod]'''</big><br /> | ||
+ | Graphics pack for the game with remastered, higher resolution textures and other improvements. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = 98 | |minOS = 98 | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz |
− | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 500 MHz |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.2 GB | |minHD = 1.2 GB | ||
|minGPU = 3D accelerator with Hardware T&L and 24-bit z-buffer | |minGPU = 3D accelerator with Hardware T&L and 24-bit z-buffer | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
− | |recOS = 2000 | + | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP |
|recCPU = 800 MHz | |recCPU = 800 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 10.2.8 | ||
+ | |minCPU = PowerPC G4 867 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 1.6 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 7500 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 2 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 20:41, 1 June 2024
Developers | |
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DICE | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Refractor 2[1][2] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 10, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | June 28, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | World War II |
Series | Battlefield |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Battlefield 1942 | 2002 |
Battlefield Vietnam | 2004 |
Battlefield 2 | 2005 |
Battlefield 2142 | 2006 |
Battlefield Heroes | 2009 |
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | 2010 |
Battlefield Online | 2010 |
Battlefield Play4Free | 2011 |
Battlefield 3 | 2011 |
Battlefield 4 | 2013 |
Battlefield Hardline | 2015 |
Battlefield 1 | 2016 |
Battlefield V | 2018 |
Battlefield 2042 | 2021 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Battlefield 1942 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Battlefield series.
General information
- Official Website
- The Battlefield series on Battlelog - PC section.
- EA Answers HQ
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Retail | ||||
Origin (unavailable) | No longer available.[5] |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Road to Rome | OS X version only sold in bundles. | |
Secret Weapons of WWII |
- To make expansions work with the Origin version, just copy
XPack1
andXPack2
into theMods
folder.[citation needed].
Essential improvements
Patches
- The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612.
Version check[6] |
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|
Windows 8/10 compatibility
Enable DirectPlay[6] |
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Online play support
After the shutdown of GameSpy, the community set up a new master server to keep the server browser functional.
Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality.
Download the patched executable |
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Manually connect to servers from the community server list |
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PunkBuster updates
- The Origin version doesn't contain or support PunkBuster.
Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF1942 has been discontinued by EvenBalance. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore. As such it is recommended to move the contents of <path-to-game>\pb
to a backup folder to avoid any disconnects by its service. If an up-to-date version is required, follow the steps below.
Update PunkBuster manually[6] |
---|
|
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with +restart 1 parameter[6]
|
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Modify intro video files[6] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) |
- User-specific
*.con
is stored underProfiles\<user-id>
in this location.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\save\<user-id>\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Origin |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. Requires manual fix for online play support. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. HUD slightly stretched. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Set renderer.setFullScreen 0 inside VideoDefault.con |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Type renderer.setVsyncEnabled 1 into the console. Will reset on loading a new map. |
||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 100 FPS. Can be unlocked by setting renderer.lockfps inside VideoDefault.con to the desired frame rate (e.g. renderer.lockfps 144 for 144 Hz; default value is 240) or by typing renderer.lockfps 300 (for 300 Hz) into the console. |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Color blind mode | No general support but crosshair color can be adjusted. |
Widescreen resolution
Download and extract the patched executable for the retail or Origin version[6] |
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Field of view (FOV)
Edit VideoDefault.con[6] |
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1 - 4:3 (default) 1.33333 - 16:9 1.75 - 21:9 1.2 - 16:10 1.25 - 15:9 Notes
|
DirectX API Wrappers
Some modern Windows systems may experience glitches or crashes with old DirectX games. Some have had success with the following DirectX wrappers. Both are installed by extracting override DLLs alongside the game EXE file in the game installation folder.
- Old DirectX to New DirectX: dgVoodoo 2
- DirectX to OpenGL: WineD3D for Windows
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Forced mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Only for vehicles. Mouse look can't be mapped to analogue sticks. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master volume & Music. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. Supports HRTF via OpenAL.[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | American and British. | |||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only. Secret Weapons of WWII expansion is not available. | |||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Free French Forces faction. | |||
German | "DEUTSCHER DIALOG"; makes all soldiers speak German. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation by GameHunter Team (Mirror on magyaritasok.hu) | |||
Italian | Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Royal Italian Army faction. | |||
Japanese | "日本語音声 (JAPANESE VOICE)"; makes all soldiers speak Japanese. | |||
Korean | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 64 | Co-op, Versus |
||
Online play | 64 | Co-op, Versus The official GameSpy service has been shut down; see Online play support. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated server software available: Windows: Standalone and patch Download patched server files to allow communication with the community master server and both Origin and CD users to connect. |
|
Direct IP | In-game option or use +joinServer parameter with IP:Port.[8] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 28900 |
UDP | 14567, 14690, 22000, 23000-23009, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4 (as latest version may not work), see profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Blackscreen/crash at launch
Install compatibility profile[9] |
---|
Notes
|
Disable sound hardware acceleration[10] |
---|
|
Modify VideoDefault.con[11] |
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|
Fixing screen tearing
(AMD graphics cards only) In the AMD control panel, add the game executable and turn on the following settings: Radeon Enhanced Settings, Antilag, Wait for vertical refresh - Always on[citation needed] |
---|
Cannot change resolution
Use dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | DirectSound3D | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
Console commands
The console can be accessed by pressing ~. Below are some common commands, for a more extensive list visit the TweakTown Tweak Guide.
fps 1
Shows frames per second.hud 0
Disables heads-up display.freecam 1
Unlocks the camera while waiting for spawn (if allowed by server).
Mods
- Mods are mostly compatible with the Origin version of the game. However, some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation path.
Desert Combat
This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps.
Forgotten Hope
Forgotten Hope concentrates on adding both a more realistic and more enjoyable playing experience than the original BF1942 and includes many new specially designed custom maps to play in.
BattleGroup42
BattleGroup42 focuses on adding historically accurate equipment and battles to the game and includes many nations not included in the original game or expansions such as China, Greece, Netherlands and Hungary.
Battlefield 1918
A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps.
Eve Of Destruction
A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for Battlefield Vietnam and Battlefield 2.
Realplayer AI
This enhancement mod will improve the AI on the standard BF1942 maps and includes some balance changes.
Graphics mod
Graphics pack for the game with remastered, higher resolution textures and other improvements.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz AMD Athlon 500 MHz |
800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerator with Hardware T&L and 24-bit z-buffer 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G4 867 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7500 Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] 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.[4]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
References
- ↑ Battlefield 1942 Q&A - GameSpot - last accessed on 2018-05-31
- ↑ Battlefield 1942 on EAGAMES.com (Archived) - last accessed on 2018-05-31
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Online Services Shutdown 2014 - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Battlefield 1942 with 3D spatial sound (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio) - YouTube - last accessed on 2020-02-16
- ↑ Can I modify my desktop shortcut? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Forgotten Hope for Battlefield 1942 on Windows Vista - Page 8 - FileFront Forums - last accessed on 2018-02-09 via Archive.org
- ↑ Pixel-Fighter.com munity Forums-viewtopic-Windows 7 - Sound settings preventing a crash to desktop - last accessed on 2018-02-09
- ↑ Why does it kick me to the destkop when I start BF? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam - DSLReports, ISP Information [missing title] - last accessed on 2018-02-09