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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | {{Infobox | + | |cover = Battlefield 2142 (PC Cover).png |
− | | | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}} |
− | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming Inc.|OS X}} | |
− | | | + | |publishers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} |
− | + | |engines = | |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Refractor 2}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2006}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 17, 2007|wrapper=Cider}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|battlefield-2142|80}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlefield-2142|80}} | ||
+ | |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 }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Hovercraft, Robot, Tank }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battlefield }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20110812133632/http://battlefield.ea.com/battlefield/bf2142/Default.aspx?lang=us | ||
+ | |steam appid = | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |lutris = battlefield-2142 | ||
+ | |hltb = 936 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Battlefield 2142 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 24635 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Battlefield 2142 | ||
+ | |winehq = 3985 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game received a single booster pack, '''''Northern Strike''''', in March 2007. It was integrated and made available for free to all owners of the base game with patch 1.51 in February 2011. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The official [[GameSpy]] servers were shut down in 2014. As the game required authentication on those servers to create even a local profile, the game requires a [[#Creating an offline profile after GameSpy shutdown|manual offline profile creation]] or a replacement server. The Revive community offered a custom master server, but in late 2017, after a legal notice from publisher Electronic Arts forbade the distribution of game ISOs, the service was shut down.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120181517/http://community.revive.network/|title=Thank You|date=2023-10-03}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204013316/http://community.revive.network/notice|title=Revive Network - Notice|date=2023-10-03|snippet=(...) In other, more legal-styled terms, please stop distributing copies of our game clients and using our trademarks, logos, and artwork on your sites.<br>(...)<br>IP Counsel<br>Electronic Arts Inc.}}</ref> The [http://battlefield2142.co/ Reclamation project] took over shortly thereafter and is operational as of October 2023. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = In addition to server lookup, some users may find issues with [[#Mouse skipping/stutter|mouse skipping/stuttering]] for which there is no known fix. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://battlefield. | + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20160426084325/http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-2142 Later official game website] (archived) |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-2142/index6c7e.html?game=8 Battlefield 2142] hub on Planet Battlefield |
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{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] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/BF2142_1.html TweakGuides Battlefield 2142 Tweak Guide]. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key, Account | {{removed DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} (removed in [[#Patches|1.51 update]]).<ref name="DRM">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619170714/http://blogs.battlefield.com/2011/01/battlefield_2142_1_51_beta_patch_extended/ Patch 1.51 beta release notes]</ref> | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes new multiplayer maps, vehicles, infantry gear and awards. Initially a separate purchase, it was integrated with the official 1.51 patch. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Northern Strike | Included with Battlefield 2142 Deluxe Edition and the latest official patch. | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Check the bottom right corner of your login box to determine your actual version | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest version is [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-2142/downloads/battlefield-2142-v151-patch-final 1.51], but requires [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-2142/downloads/battlefield-2142-update-150 1.50] to be installed first. Alternatively, a community-repackaged [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-2142/downloads/battlefield-2142-update-v151-full full 1.51 installer] can be used instead. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=<ref name="2022-04-17">{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2022-04-17|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\mods\bf2142\Movies}}. | ||
+ | # Rename, move or delete these files: {{file|Dice.bik}}, {{file|EA.bik}}, {{file|Intro.bik}}, {{file|Legal.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Creating an offline profile after GameSpy shutdown=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game requires a GameSpy connection to create even offline profiles. On a fresh installation after 2014, none can be created from within the game. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download prepared profile files|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://web.archive.org/web/20200128205432/http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18266 this fix] which creates a generic profile, allowing offline account login. | ||
+ | # Extract the fix to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 2142\Profiles}} (and not {{folder|{{p|game}}\Profiles}}). | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Be sure to disable the Internet adapter before each login. Blocking the game with a firewall will not get past the online check. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Automatic login=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Automate login process|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/BF2142_9.html|title=Battlefield 2142 Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | ||
+ | # Add <code>+eaAccountName yourAccount +eaAccountPassword yourPassword +soldierName yourSoldier</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Automatic mod selection=== | ||
+ | If you game does not restart after choosing a mod, starting directly into the selected mod may help. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Start directly into a mod||fix= | ||
+ | # See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | ||
+ | # Add <code>+modPath mods/yourModFolder</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Multiplayer master server replacement=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://battlefield2142.co/ Battlefield2142.co] | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes a tool for profile creation, resolution changing, mod and command-line parameter management and a custom map downloader. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | {{Image|BF2142 Options.jpg|In-game general settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|BF2142 HUD.jpg|In-game HUD settings.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 2142\Profiles\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |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== | ||
+ | {{Image|BF2142 Graphics.jpg|In-game graphics settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-2142 | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= Use <code>+widescreen 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = Being worked on by Sgt_Prof [https://www.youtube.com/user/ProfKiller336]. | ||
+ | |fov = hackable | ||
+ | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. | ||
+ | |windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |windowed notes = Use <code>+fullscreen 0</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = false | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = true | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = Labeled as "Texture filtering", High is 4x. | ||
+ | |antialiasing = true | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = In game [[MSAA]] 8x option is broken. Use 4x instead. | ||
+ | |vsync = hackable | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Add {{code|renderer.vsync 1}} to {{file|GameLogicInit.con}}. | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = hackable | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Capped at 100 FPS. Type <code>game.lockfps 0</code> in the console. | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|BF2142 Controls.jpg|In-game controls settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = always on | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = Forced heavy mouse acceleration. Heavy mouse stutter on X axis. | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = false | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = true | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |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== | ||
+ | {{Image|BF2142 Audio.jpg|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = always on | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = true | ||
+ | |eax support notes = EAX 5<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070220003318/http://www.soundblaster.com/products/x-fi/technology/battlefield_2142/|title=22nd Century Audio in Battlefield 2142™ - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> (via OpenAL).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070815112710/http://www.soundblaster.com/products/gaming/article.asp?articleID=66955&categoryID=13|title=Sound Blaster Gaming: Battlefield 2142 audio by DICE - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = The latest patch may break joining via the LAN game browser. Using the "Connect to IP" option under ''Multiplayer'' → ''Online'' → ''Advanced'' can still be used as a fallback, however. | ||
+ | |online play = hackable | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; install [http://battlefield2142.co/ Battlefield 2142 Reclamation]. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = unknown | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available for [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/521/7/20265 Windows] and [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=bf2142-linuxded-1.10.48.0-installer.sh Linux]. | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = Go to ''Multiplayer'' → ''Online'' → ''Advanced'' → ''Connect to IP''. | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = 80, 443, 1024-1124, 4711, 9960-9969, 17475, 18060, 18120, 18300, 18510, 27900, 28910, 29900 | ||
+ | |udp = 1024-1124, 1500-4999, 9964, 16567, 18300, 18510, 27900-27901, 28910, 29900, 55123 | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = true | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = true | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = unknown | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = true | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = Added in 1.51 patch. | ||
+ | |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 unresolved== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Mouse skipping/stutter==== | ||
+ | {{--}} Battlefield 2142 suffers from mouse skipping and acceleration when standing still and looking left/right.<br>Skipping will not occur if moving forwards/backwards but will when strafing left/right.{{cn|date=2022}} | ||
+ | There is no known fix for this. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game crashes on startup (Windows 7/8 64-bit)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete the {{folder|Battlefield 2142}} folder in {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}|folder}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 = 2.0 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/northern-strike-single-player Singleplayer Experience]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Enables all official base game and Northern Strike maps to be played with bots, instead of just a handful. | ||
+ | {{++}} Improves AI | ||
+ | {{++}} Improves the balance and physics | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/project-remaster Project Remaster]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Project Remaster is enhancement project which aims to improve the game by adding new higher quality textures, animations and other visual tweaks along with new weapons. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes many problems with widescreen resolutions and improves multiplayer support for Reclamation Project. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-2142/addons/bofors-v3 BOFORS Defense Rifle]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A mod that unlocks the BOFORS Defense Rifle that was a pre-order bonus at Best Buy. Replaces the SCAR 11 rifle. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = PunkBuster | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = XP | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 2.2 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 5700FX | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minother = 8X DVD-ROM | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = 3.0 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 1.5 GB | ||
+ | |recnHD = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recSM = | ||
+ | |recaudio = Sound Blaster X-Fi | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Developers | |
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DICE | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Refractor 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 17, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | August 17, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS |
Vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Hovercraft, Robot, Tank |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Europe, Sci-fi |
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
- 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.
Battlefield 2142 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and FPS game in the Battlefield series.
The game received a single booster pack, Northern Strike, in March 2007. It was integrated and made available for free to all owners of the base game with patch 1.51 in February 2011.
The official GameSpy servers were shut down in 2014. As the game required authentication on those servers to create even a local profile, the game requires a manual offline profile creation or a replacement server. The Revive community offered a custom master server, but in late 2017, after a legal notice from publisher Electronic Arts forbade the distribution of game ISOs, the service was shut down.[1][2] The Reclamation project took over shortly thereafter and is operational as of October 2023.
In addition to server lookup, some users may find issues with mouse skipping/stuttering for which there is no known fix.
General information
- Later official game website (archived)
- Battlefield 2142 hub on Planet Battlefield
- The Battlefield series on Battlelog - PC section.
- EA Answers HQ
- TweakGuides Battlefield 2142 Tweak Guide.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM (removed in 1.51 update).[3] | |||
Retail | ||||
Origin (unavailable) |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new multiplayer maps, vehicles, infantry gear and awards. Initially a separate purchase, it was integrated with the official 1.51 patch. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Northern Strike | Included with Battlefield 2142 Deluxe Edition and the latest official patch. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Check the bottom right corner of your login box to determine your actual version
- The latest version is 1.51, but requires 1.50 to be installed first. Alternatively, a community-repackaged full 1.51 installer can be used instead.
Skip intro videos
Skip intro[4] |
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Creating an offline profile after GameSpy shutdown
- The game requires a GameSpy connection to create even offline profiles. On a fresh installation after 2014, none can be created from within the game.
Download prepared profile files |
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Automatic login
Automate login process[5] |
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Automatic mod selection
If you game does not restart after choosing a mod, starting directly into the selected mod may help.
Start directly into a mod |
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Multiplayer master server replacement
- Battlefield2142.co
- Includes a tool for profile creation, resolution changing, mod and command-line parameter management and a custom map downloader.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2142\Profiles\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use +widescreen 1 command line argument. |
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Multi-monitor | Use Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Widescreen Fixer. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Being worked on by Sgt_Prof [1]. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Windowed | Use +fullscreen 0 command line argument. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Labeled as "Texture filtering", High is 4x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | In game MSAA 8x option is broken. Use 4x instead. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Add renderer.vsync 1 to GameLogicInit.con . |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 100 FPS. Type game.lockfps 0 in the console. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Forced heavy mouse acceleration. Heavy mouse stutter on X axis. | |
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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 5[6] (via OpenAL).[7] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | The latest patch may break joining via the LAN game browser. Using the "Connect to IP" option under Multiplayer → Online → Advanced can still be used as a fallback, however. | ||
Online play | The official GameSpy service has been shut down; install Battlefield 2142 Reclamation. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated server software available for Windows and Linux. | |
Direct IP | Go to Multiplayer → Online → Advanced → Connect to IP. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 443, 1024-1124, 4711, 9960-9969, 17475, 18060, 18120, 18300, 18510, 27900, 28910, 29900 |
UDP | 1024-1124, 1500-4999, 9964, 16567, 18300, 18510, 27900-27901, 28910, 29900, 55123 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | |||
TriDef 3D |
Devices | |||
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Novint Falcon | Added in 1.51 patch. |
Issues unresolved
Mouse skipping/stutter
- Battlefield 2142 suffers from mouse skipping and acceleration when standing still and looking left/right.
Skipping will not occur if moving forwards/backwards but will when strafing left/right.[citation needed]
There is no known fix for this.
Issues fixed
Game crashes on startup (Windows 7/8 64-bit)
Delete the Battlefield 2142 folder in %USERPROFILE%\Documents [citation needed]
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Mods
Singleplayer Experience
- Enables all official base game and Northern Strike maps to be played with bots, instead of just a handful.
- Improves AI
- Improves the balance and physics
Project Remaster
- Project Remaster is enhancement project which aims to improve the game by adding new higher quality textures, animations and other visual tweaks along with new weapons.
- Fixes many problems with widescreen resolutions and improves multiplayer support for Reclamation Project.
BOFORS Defense Rifle
- A mod that unlocks the BOFORS Defense Rifle that was a pre-order bonus at Best Buy. Replaces the SCAR 11 rifle.
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1.5 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 5700FX ATI Radeon 9500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
256 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | Sound Blaster X-Fi | |
Other | 8X DVD-ROM |
References
- ↑ Thank You - last accessed on 2023-10-03
- ↑ Revive Network - Notice - last accessed on 2023-10-03
- "(...) In other, more legal-styled terms, please stop distributing copies of our game clients and using our trademarks, logos, and artwork on your sites.
(...)
IP Counsel
Electronic Arts Inc."
- "(...) In other, more legal-styled terms, please stop distributing copies of our game clients and using our trademarks, logos, and artwork on your sites.
- ↑ Patch 1.51 beta release notes
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2022-04-17
- ↑ Battlefield 2142 Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 22nd Century Audio in Battlefield 2142™ - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Sound Blaster Gaming: Battlefield 2142 audio by DICE - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023