Difference between revisions of "Battlefield Hardline"
(16 intermediate revisions by 9 users not shown) | |||
Line 40: | Line 40: | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 48: | Line 56: | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin, online | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00SHZAET2 | Origin | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00SHZAET2 | Origin, online | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | battlefield-hardline-4e07d3 | Origin, online | Ultimate Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | battlefield/battlefield-hardline | Origin | Ultimate Edition also available. Included with {{store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n40901wdqjd | Microsoft Store, Origin, online | Ultimate Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1238880 | Steam, Origin | Ultimate Edition. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | battlefield/battlefield-hardline | Origin, online | Ultimate Edition also available. Included with {{store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2620-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1238880 | Steam, Origin, online | Ultimate Edition. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | battlefield-hardline-pc | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2620-1 | Origin, online | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | battlefield-hardline | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | battlefield-hardline-pc | Origin, online | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | battlefield-hardline | Origin, online | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin||Denuvo Anti-Tamper}}.<ref>[http://www.battlefield.com/hardline/media/cache/full/content/dam/ea/battlefield-hardline/generic/eula/battlefieldHardline-eula-row.pdf "The PC version of this Software uses Origin Online Activation and Sony DADC Austria AG’s Denuvo content protection technology"]. ''Battlefield Hardline EULA.''</ref> | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin||Denuvo Anti-Tamper||offline=no}}.<ref>[http://www.battlefield.com/hardline/media/cache/full/content/dam/ea/battlefield-hardline/generic/eula/battlefieldHardline-eula-row.pdf "The PC version of this Software uses Origin Online Activation and Sony DADC Austria AG’s Denuvo content protection technology"]. ''Battlefield Hardline EULA.''</ref> |
+ | {{--}} When the game released on Origin, launch in offline mode directly enter campaign. But the new EA App breaks this and always launch Battlelog in browser even when offline, makes it unplayable offline. To play it offline now, see [[#Play Campaign Offline|play campaign offline]] | ||
=== Version differences === | === Version differences === | ||
Line 84: | Line 94: | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All expansion packs are also available with the Premium Pass and Ultimate Edition. | {{ii}} All expansion packs are also available with the Premium Pass and Ultimate Edition. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Play Campaign Offline=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use any browser F12 console|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Qinlili|date=2024-06-15|comment=Tested on EA ver.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Launch EA App first, if your game is Steam version, also launch Steam, ensure both launched in offline mode | ||
+ | # Open any browser, active developer console (usually by {{Key|F12}}) | ||
+ | # Paste code below and execute by {{Key|Enter}}, the game should start | ||
+ | <code>fetch("http://127.0.0.1:3215/game/launch?offerIds=Origin.OFR.50.0000846&cmdParams=singleplayer", {"method": "POST","mode": "cors","credentials": "omit"});</code> | ||
+ | {{ii}} This code is for EA version, other version may have different <code>offerIds</code>, you may need to use browser developer console's network capture function to record your version's <code>offerIds</code> when launching normally on Battlelog. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the code return with 409 Conflict, restart EA App and execute the code again it should work. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
Line 89: | Line 111: | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFH\settings\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFH\settings\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 94: | Line 117: | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFH\settings\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFH\settings\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} <code>meta.xml</code>, <code>PROFSAVE_''OriginID''</code> and <code>PROFSAVE_''OriginID''_header</code> are the save files. | {{ii}} <code>meta.xml</code>, <code>PROFSAVE_''OriginID''</code> and <code>PROFSAVE_''OriginID''_header</code> are the save files. | ||
Line 101: | Line 125: | ||
|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
|gog galaxy = | |gog galaxy = | ||
Line 111: | Line 135: | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = false |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 136: | Line 160: | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Can cause [[#BFH.exe in task manager but no game window|BFH.EXE in task manager but no gamewindow to happen | + | |borderless windowed notes = Can cause [[#BFH.exe in task manager but no game window|BFH.EXE in task manager but no gamewindow]] to happen. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | ||
Line 150: | Line 174: | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Gameplay capped at 200 FPS. <br> 200 FPS cap can be removed with console command {{code|GameTime.MaxVariableFPS 0}}. Some {{term|FMV}} cutscenes, including interactive cutscenes,<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-12|comment=At least control camera can be controlled}}</ref> are capped and interpolated at 30 FPS, and there's no way to unlock it.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/BF_Hardline/comments/2z8nj6/cutscenes_are_locked_at_30_fps_pc/ Cutscenes are locked at 30 FPS PC? : BF_Hardline]</ref> | |120 fps notes = Gameplay capped at 200 FPS. <br> 200 FPS cap can be removed with console command {{code|GameTime.MaxVariableFPS 0}}. Some {{term|FMV}} cutscenes, including interactive cutscenes,<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-12|comment=At least control camera can be controlled}}</ref> are capped and interpolated at 30 FPS, and there's no way to unlock it.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/BF_Hardline/comments/2z8nj6/cutscenes_are_locked_at_30_fps_pc/ Cutscenes are locked at 30 FPS PC? : BF_Hardline]</ref> | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
Line 302: | Line 326: | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Region locked to Polish alone for copies bought in Poland. Changing language to any other language is impossible. This applies to '''Humble''' purchases | + | |notes = Region locked to Polish alone for copies bought in Poland. Changing language to any other language is impossible. This applies to '''Humble''' and '''Origin/EA App''' purchases. Steam version is unaffected.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Patrxgt|date=2023-07-02}}</ref> |
− | + | |ref = | |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 368: | Line 392: | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Ep. 8 infinite loading=== | ||
+ | To pass Ep. 8 you can't die at the airport area, otherwise will be stuck in an infinite loop and you will be force to restart the full Ep. 8 level. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
Line 397: | Line 425: | ||
#Go to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\EA Games\BFH | #Go to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\EA Games\BFH | ||
#Change Locale value to your preferred language (for example cs_CZ for Czech, en_US for English - check in the game folder at GDFBinary_'''en_US'''_64.dll file) | #Change Locale value to your preferred language (for example cs_CZ for Czech, en_US for English - check in the game folder at GDFBinary_'''en_US'''_64.dll file) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ep. 8 Stuck in cell=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Cap FPS to 3|fix= | ||
+ | # When the cutscene before you are captured starts, open console (`) | ||
+ | # Enter the command <code>gametime.maxvariablefps 3</code> | ||
+ | # Let everything play out until you exit the cell | ||
+ | # Enter the command <code>gametime.maxvariablefps 200</code> to fix your framerate | ||
+ | }} | ||
==VR support== | ==VR support== | ||
Line 443: | Line 479: | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 11.1 |
− | |direct3d notes = Can be run on | + | |direct3d notes = {{cn|date=2024-04-04|reason=}}''The 11.1 claim needs a citation.''<br><br>Can be run on D3D10 hardware with limited features. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
Line 461: | Line 497: | ||
|shader model versions = 5 | |shader model versions = 5 | ||
|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 = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown |
Latest revision as of 10:18, 14 August 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Visceral Games | |
Multiplayer | DICE |
EA Canada[1] | |
DICE Los Angeles[1] | |
Criterion Games[2] | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Frostbite 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 17, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 71 |
OpenCritic | 72 |
IGDB | 73 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | Loot box |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
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
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
- Mantle graphics API option requires an AMD video card with a driver version earlier than Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1.[3]
Battlefield Hardline is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and FPS game in the Battlefield series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
Epic Games Store | Ultimate Edition. | |||
Microsoft Store | Ultimate Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Ultimate Edition also available. Included with EA Play. | |||
Steam | Ultimate Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam). | |||
(unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
- All versions require Origin and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.[4]
- When the game released on Origin, launch in offline mode directly enter campaign. But the new EA App breaks this and always launch Battlelog in browser even when offline, makes it unplayable offline. To play it offline now, see play campaign offline
Version differences
- Pre-orders and purchases of the Deluxe Edition contain battlepacks.
- Ultimate Edition has all expansion packs listed below and Premium Pass.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | Additional content. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Premium | Included with EA Play. | |
Betrayal | Included with EA Play. | |
Criminal Activity | Included with EA Play. | |
Getaway | Included with EA Play. | |
Robbery | Included with EA Play. |
- All expansion packs are also available with the Premium Pass and Ultimate Edition.
Essential improvements
Play Campaign Offline
Use any browser F12 console[5] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFH\settings\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1238880/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFH\settings\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1238880/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
meta.xml
,PROFSAVE_OriginID
andPROFSAVE_OriginID_header
are the save files.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | [6] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | [6] The Campaign has pillarboxing in cutscenes that can cut off on-screen text. It can be removed with this mod.[7] | ||
4K Ultra HD | [8] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Up to 120°, multiplayer only. For singleplayer try this Cheat Engine table. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Can cause BFH.EXE in task manager but no gamewindow to happen. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Low to High Post AA, up to 4x MSAA, and resolution scale for SSAA. MSAA can be enhanced with TrSSAA on Nvidia systems; requires setting Antialiasing - Behavior Flags to none with Nvidia Profile Inspector and value must equal MSAA value (thus 8x is not available). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Gameplay capped at 200 FPS. 200 FPS cap can be removed with console command GameTime.MaxVariableFPS 0 . Some FMV cutscenes, including interactive cutscenes,[9] are capped and interpolated at 30 FPS, and there's no way to unlock it.[10] |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Deuteranopia, tritanopia, protanopia. Multiplayer only.[11] Determines team colors.[12] |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | Missing Xbox key prompts.[citation needed] | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 5.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | Region locked to Polish alone for copies bought in Poland. Changing language to any other language is impossible. This applies to Humble and Origin/EA App purchases. Steam version is unaffected.[13] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 64 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | Accessed through Battlelog's Quick Match feature. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Ep. 8 infinite loading
To pass Ep. 8 you can't die at the airport area, otherwise will be stuck in an infinite loop and you will be force to restart the full Ep. 8 level.
Issues fixed
BFH.exe in task manager but no game window
Delete settings folder |
---|
|
Language error
- If you played the game before using a subscription (Origin access/EA Play) you may get the error message: "The Origin account currently logged in does not have access to the installed language for this game. Please uninstall and install the game in an allowed language or log in with a different account and restart your game session".
Remove different game version from the Origin game library |
---|
|
Changing the language
- There is no option to change the language once the game is installed
- Move the game folder
- Install the game using a different language
- After Origin starts downloading move the game folder back and restart Origin
- Origin will only download the missing language pack
- You can then change between languages using Registry Editor
- Open Regedit
- Go to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\EA Games\BFH
- Change Locale value to your preferred language (for example cs_CZ for Czech, en_US for English - check in the game folder at GDFBinary_en_US_64.dll file)
Ep. 8 Stuck in cell
Cap FPS to 3 |
---|
|
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Battlefield Hardline. | ||
vorpX | 2D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. Note: Game is on the official list but has not been confirmed to be 3D with vorpx yet. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11.1 | [citation needed]The 11.1 claim needs a citation. Can be run on D3D10 hardware with limited features. |
Mantle support | Requires an AMD video card with a driver version earlier than 19.5.1 (2019).[3] | |
Shader Model support | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Interface | Qt | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [16][17] |
Mantle for GCN GPU
Manually change value in file[citation needed] |
---|
|
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista with KB971512 update | 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3/i5 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon II/Phenom II 2.8 GHz |
Intel Quad-core CPU AMD Six-core CPU |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 5770 Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 896 MB (Nvidia), 1 GB (ATI) of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | AMD Radeon R9 290 Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 3 GB of VRAM |
Other | Broadband Internet connection |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (1238880) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Battlefield: Hardline (2015) Windows credits - MobyGames - last accessed on 2018-12-30
- ↑ We asked a player with 800 hours of Battlefield experience to review Hardline. This is what he had to say - Financial Post - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 AMD - Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1 Highlights - last accessed on 2019-05-15
- "Support for AMD Mantle API Technology has been discontinued starting with Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1. Users who wish to continue to use AMD Mantle API Technology may do so with prior supported Radeon Software releases."
- ↑ "The PC version of this Software uses Origin Online Activation and Sony DADC Austria AG’s Denuvo content protection technology". Battlefield Hardline EULA.
- ↑ Verified by User:Qinlili on 2024-06-15
- Tested on EA ver.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 View topic - Battlefield Hardline 21:9 (Closed Beta) | WSGF
- ↑ Verified by User:Hman360 on 2022-01-05
- Verified on 32:9 monitor, pillarboxing cuts off some text during cutscenes.
- ↑ Battlefield: Hardline PC Beta | 4k - 3840X2160 | GTX 980 & i7 4790k - YouTube
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-12
- At least control camera can be controlled
- ↑ Cutscenes are locked at 30 FPS PC? : BF_Hardline
- ↑ Battlefield: Hardline | AbleGamers Community
- ↑ ► WTF Is... - Battlefield Hardline ? - YouTube
- ↑ Verified by User:Patrxgt on 2023-07-02
- ↑ PunkBuster coming to Battlefield Hardline - Announcements - PBBans - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Faq | FairFight Server Side Anti Cheat & Middleware
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- "Fri Jan 16 2015 12:00
Electronic Arts Inc. has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into Battlefield Hardline™."
- "Fri Jan 16 2015 12:00