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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-09-25}}</ref>|build=4.18.3.0}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 24, 2019}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 24, 2019}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7216/battlefleet-gothic-armada-2|76}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7216/battlefleet-gothic-armada-2|76}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlefleet-gothic-armada-2|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlefleet-gothic-armada-2|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battlefleet Gothic: Armada }} | ||
|steam appid = 573100 | |steam appid = 573100 | ||
− | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 1032370 |
|gogcom id = 1471253378 | |gogcom id = 1471253378 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = 1570797710, 1133226594, 1977534128 | ||
|official site= http://www.battlefleetgothic-armada.com/ | |official site= http://www.battlefleetgothic-armada.com/ | ||
|hltb = 64475 | |hltb = 64475 | ||
+ | |lutris = battlefleet-gothic-armada-ii | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 121173 |
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = 19292 | |winehq = 19292 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ngwkw55m85p | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ngwkw55m85p | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 573100 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|13362|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 573100 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|13362|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Chaos Campaign | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro video=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=October 2021}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\BattlefleetGothic2\Content\Movies}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|Splashscreen.wmv}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = false |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = false |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Fast Approximate Anti-Aliasing .28FXAA.29|FXAA]] and two settings for [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Temporal Anti-Aliasing .28TAA.29|TAA]]. | + | |antialiasing notes = [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Fast Approximate Anti-Aliasing .28FXAA.29|FXAA]] and two settings for [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Temporal Anti-Aliasing .28TAA.29|TAA]]. Image Sharpening is also an option. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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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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|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = Co-op, Versus | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = Co-op Campaign and Battle (Skirmish). Co-op supports up to two players. | + | |online play notes = Co-op Campaign and Battle (Skirmish). Co-op supports up to two players. Skirmishes are 1v1 or 2v2 with a Ranked option. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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{{ii}} Can be caused by using keyboard commands (e.g. {{key|Alt|Tab}}) to switch between windows. | {{ii}} Can be caused by using keyboard commands (e.g. {{key|Alt|Tab}}) to switch between windows. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Regain mouse focus||fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Regain mouse focus||fix= | ||
− | |||
# Press {{key|Alt|Tab}} to focus away from the window. | # Press {{key|Alt|Tab}} to focus away from the window. | ||
− | # Manually click on the icon for Battlefleet Gothic: Armada II from | + | # Manually click on the icon for Battlefleet Gothic: Armada II from the Taskbar. |
{{ii}} Alternatively, a game restart will work. | {{ii}} Alternatively, a game restart will work. | ||
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===Startup Crash/instability/performance problems on systems with more than one monitor (Patch 3)=== | ===Startup Crash/instability/performance problems on systems with more than one monitor (Patch 3)=== | ||
{{ii}} The patch released on April 1, 2019, has addressed this issue. | {{ii}} The patch released on April 1, 2019, has addressed this issue. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Previous | + | {{Fixbox|description=Previous workaround: run the game with the following [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]: {{code|-WinX=0 -WinY=0}}|ref=<ref name="Patch 3 Crash">[https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/37055/fatal-error-since-patch-3-on-launch/6 Fatal Error since patch 3 on launch - Focus Forums]</ref>|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
− | # | + | ===Crashes shortly after starting on Intel 12th Gen CPUs=== |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox||fix= |
− | # | + | #Press WinKey+R to open the run command window and execute {{code|rundll32.exe sysdm.cpl,EditEnvironmentVariables}} |
− | + | #Create a new System Variable. | |
+ | #Use the variable name {{code|OPENSSL_ia32cap}} and variable value {{code|~0x20000000}} <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/573100/discussions/0/3196993316877456645/|title= Game always crashes after around 1-3 minutes. - Steam Forums|date=2022-02-15}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Crashes shortly after starting on Intel 12th-generation CPUs (Linux)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the followuing [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]: <code>OPENSSL_ia32cap=~0x20000000 %command% -noEAC</code>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Note: {{code|-noEAC}} does not relate to this bug but is also required to run the game on Linux, and must come after the OPENSSL code) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Broken resolution scaling=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The "Resolution Scale" slider in the game's video settings is broken and does nothing, but can be fixed with an ini tweak. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions||fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|engine.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Add this at the bottom, changing the value to the desired scaling percentage. | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [ConsoleVariables] | ||
+ | r.ScreenPercentage=150 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
− | |||
===Ultrawide/multi-monitor display resolutions cause extreme zoom=== | ===Ultrawide/multi-monitor display resolutions cause extreme zoom=== | ||
{{--}} Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 uses {{term|Vert-}} Field of View scaling, causing displays wider than 16:9 to zoom in more than intended. | {{--}} Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 uses {{term|Vert-}} Field of View scaling, causing displays wider than 16:9 to zoom in more than intended. | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = Easy Anti-Cheat | |anticheat = Easy Anti-Cheat | ||
− | |anticheat notes = <ref> | + | |anticheat notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.easy.ac/en-us/partners/|title=Easy Anti-Cheat|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:17, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
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Tindalos Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Focus Home Interactive | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 24, 2019 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
OpenCritic | 76 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Battlefleet Gothic: Armada |
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada | |
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Subseries of Warhammer 40,000 | |
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada | 2016 |
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 | 2019 |
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view strategy game in the Battlefleet Gothic: Armada series.
General information
- Official Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Subforum (Focus Forums)
- Official Discord server
- Lexicanum - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Complete Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam | Complete Edition also available. |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Chaos Campaign |
Essential improvements
Skip intro video
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\BattlefleetGothic2\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/573100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\BattlefleetGothic2\Saved\SaveGames\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/573100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Vert- Field of View causes cropping of top and bottom of screen. No currently announced plans to fix this.[2] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | As with multi-monitor, there is no official support; however, this may still be tolerable depending on your aspect ratio. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA and two settings for TAA. Image Sharpening is also an option. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
High frame rate
Change frame rate cap |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Camera scrolling and zooming sensitivity options available. The majority of gameplay uses an unlocked mouse cursor. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Affects camera movement when rotating the view. See Mouse sensitivity notes. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | General, Music, SFX, and Voices. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Campaign dialogue only. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | [3] | |||
Online play | 4 | Co-op, Versus Co-op Campaign and Battle (Skirmish). Co-op supports up to two players. Skirmishes are 1v1 or 2v2 with a Ranked option. |
Issues fixed
Default Windows cursor appearing, mouse input not working
- Can be caused by using keyboard commands (e.g. Alt+Tab ↹) to switch between windows.
Regain mouse focus |
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Startup Crash/instability/performance problems on systems with more than one monitor (Patch 3)
- The patch released on April 1, 2019, has addressed this issue.
Previous workaround: run the game with the following command line arguments: -WinX=0 -WinY=0 [4]
|
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Crashes shortly after starting on Intel 12th Gen CPUs
Instructions |
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Crashes shortly after starting on Intel 12th-generation CPUs (Linux)
Run the game with the followuing command line arguments: OPENSSL_ia32cap=~0x20000000 %command% -noEAC
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- Note:
-noEAC
does not relate to this bug but is also required to run the game on Linux, and must come after the OPENSSL code)
Broken resolution scaling
- The "Resolution Scale" slider in the game's video settings is broken and does nothing, but can be fixed with an ini tweak.
Instructions |
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[ConsoleVariables] r.ScreenPercentage=150 |
Issues unresolved
Ultrawide/multi-monitor display resolutions cause extreme zoom
- Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 uses Vert- Field of View scaling, causing displays wider than 16:9 to zoom in more than intended.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Anti-cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat | [6] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-3450 3.1 GHz AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3820 3.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon R9 380 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.18.3.0[1]
- ↑ 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/573100/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (573100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-09-25
- ↑ [Not a bug] Super ultra wide support 32:9 - Focus Forums
- ↑ Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 at Co-Optimus
- ↑ Fatal Error since patch 3 on launch - Focus Forums
- ↑ Game always crashes after around 1-3 minutes. - Steam Forums - last accessed on 2022-02-15
- ↑ Easy Anti-Cheat - last accessed on May 2023