Difference between revisions of "Battlestations: Pacific"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Battlestations Pacific Coverart.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Eidos}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Eidos Hungary}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/bsp/|title=Feral Support - Battlestations: Pacific|date=2023-07-21}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | |||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 12, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 12, 2009}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 8, 2010}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft, Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Oceania }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battlestations }} | ||
|steam appid = 8170 | |steam appid = 8170 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
− | |wikipedia = | + | |hltb = 953 |
+ | |official site= http://www.battlestations.net/ | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Battlestations: Pacific | ||
+ | |mobygames = 40747 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Battlestations: Pacific | ||
+ | |winehq = 19606 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | + | {{mm}} [https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/bsp/history/ Developer minisite] | |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/8170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
− | |||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | | | OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | unknown, GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719015749/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-us/Product/Battlestations-Pacific/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d804534307fa|title=Battlestations Pacific - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-12}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | battlestations-pacific | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 8170 | Steam, GFWL | Temporarily removed from sale. | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} |
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | + | {{DLC/row| Carrier Battles Map Pack | | Windows }} | |
− | {{DLC/row| Carrier Battles Map Pack | | }} | + | {{DLC/row| Mustang Unit Pack | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Mustang | + | {{DLC/row| Volcano Map Pack | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Volcano | + | {{--}} DLCs are no longer available for purchase or re-download due to [[Games for Windows - LIVE]]'s Marketplace shutdown and consequent non-functionality, but can be restored with [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlestations-pacific/addons/battlestations-pacific-dlc-pack-offline-mode DLC Pack (Offline Mode)]. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Patches=== |
+ | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/544 Patch 1.02] is the latest version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Play without Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Play without GFWL|ref={{cn|date=2019-10-27}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-bulletstorm-xlivedll/ replacement xlive.dll]. | ||
+ | # Extract into {{file|{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win32|folder}}. | ||
+ | # {{--}} This will disable connections in local and online multiplayer. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\options.txt\}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\save\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Video | |
− | {{Video | + | |wsgf link = |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
− | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{Term|Vert-}}. UI issues like HUD elements being straight-up missing or cut-off are present. |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = unknown |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Unknown method, listed as "2x/4x/8x". |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | | | + | |upscaling notes = |
− | | | + | |vsync = true |
− | | | + | |vsync notes = Off by default. |
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | |color blind = | + | |60 fps notes = |
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Must disable Xbox 360 | + | |key remap notes = Must disable Xbox 360 compatibility mode |
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Difficulty can't be selected by mouse. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = If not used, should be disabled in options. | + | |controller support notes = If not used, should be disabled in options. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
− | |full controller notes = Xbox 360 | + | |full controller notes = Xbox 360 Compatibility mode must be enabled to function. |
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts 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 = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, Music, Speech, Effect | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Speech, Effect | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Authentic voice-over is available. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] for a related issue. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play = | |local play = | ||
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
+ | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = true |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
+ | |online play modes = Versus | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|matchmaking = true | |matchmaking = true | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = unknown |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = unknown |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/battlestations-pacific/ profile introdution]. | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Failed to start game (app already running) === | + | ===Failed to start game (app already running)=== |
− | {{ii}}If you | + | {{ii}} If you {{key|Alt|Tab}} to another window, the launcher might not close properly. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Switch to launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # After closing the game, click or switch to the Launcher window. | + | # After closing the game, click or switch to the Launcher window. This will close the launcher. |
− | + | }} | |
− | {{ii}} | + | ===Crashing on mission/match load when using "English (Authentic VO)" language on Windows=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The "English (Authentic VO)" files seem to be missing entirely from Steam and retail Windows copies.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8170/discussions/0/558754899384940743|title=Way to get English (Authentic VO) to work?|date=2022-10-17}}</ref> |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add the missing files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-10-17|comment=After following these instructions, I was able to play with English (Authentic VO) without any issues.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2508-battlestations-pacific-authentic-vo-fix/ this archive] and extract it to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===No sounds in the Opening and Ending movies=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Movies appears to have no sounds or completely muted when starting the first campaign, finishing the last campaign or replaying movies in Tactical Library. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable full-screen optimization|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Right-click on the .exe or its shortcut and select Properties, go to Compatibility tab, and check "Disable full-screen optimisations." This will restore sounds in the movies. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/933/ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News]</ref> | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD Ex | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = Games for Windows - Live | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = XP |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz |
− | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br />2 GB (Vista) |
+ | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1800XT | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = Vista | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ | ||
+ | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4800 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 10.5.8 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel 1.4 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 9 GB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10.6.4 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel 2.4 GHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 3 GB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Developers | |
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Eidos Hungary | |
macOS (OS X) | Robosoft Technologies[1] |
Publishers | |
Eidos Interactive | |
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | |
Square Enix | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 12, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | October 8, 2010 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Genres | Shooter |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft, Flight |
Themes | Oceania |
Series | Battlestations |
Battlestations | |
---|---|
Battlestations: Midway | 2007 |
Battlestations: Pacific | 2009 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Battlestations: Pacific is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person shooter game in the Battlestations series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
Retail | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | Temporarily removed from sale. |
- All Windows versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
- DLCs are no longer available for purchase or re-download due to Games for Windows - LIVE's Marketplace shutdown and consequent non-functionality, but can be restored with DLC Pack (Offline Mode).
Name | Notes | |
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Carrier Battles Map Pack | ||
Mustang Unit Pack | ||
Volcano Map Pack |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.02 is the latest version.
Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
Play without GFWL[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\options.txt\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8170/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\save\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8170/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert-. UI issues like HUD elements being straight-up missing or cut-off are present. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Unknown method, listed as "2x/4x/8x". | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Off by default. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Must disable Xbox 360 compatibility mode | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Difficulty can't be selected by mouse. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | If not used, should be disabled in options. | |
Full controller support | Xbox 360 Compatibility mode must be enabled to function. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Speech, Effect | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Authentic voice-over is available. See Issues fixed for a related issue. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see profile introdution. |
Issues fixed
Failed to start game (app already running)
- If you Alt+Tab ↹ to another window, the launcher might not close properly.
Switch to launcher[citation needed] |
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Crashing on mission/match load when using "English (Authentic VO)" language on Windows
- The "English (Authentic VO)" files seem to be missing entirely from Steam and retail Windows copies.[3]
Add the missing files[4] |
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No sounds in the Opening and Ending movies
- Movies appears to have no sounds or completely muted when starting the first campaign, finishing the last campaign or replaying movies in Tactical Library.
Disable full-screen optimization[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[5] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD Ex | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT ATI Radeon X1800XT DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX ATI Radeon HD 4800 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | 10.6.4 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.4 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (8170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Feral Support - Battlestations: Pacific - last accessed on 2023-07-21
- ↑ Battlestations Pacific - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-12
- ↑ Way to get English (Authentic VO) to work? - last accessed on 2022-10-17
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-10-17
- After following these instructions, I was able to play with English (Authentic VO) without any issues.
- ↑ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News