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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Battlefield 1942 cover.jpg
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|cover        = Battlefield 1942 (PC Cover).png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 10, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 10, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 28, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 28, 2004}}
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|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|battlefield-1942|89}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Flight, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | World War II }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Battlefield }}
 +
|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20020604062147/http://www.ea.com:80/eagames/official/battlefield1942/home.jsp
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 931
 +
|igdb        = battlefield-1942
 
|strategywiki = Battlefield 1942
 
|strategywiki = Battlefield 1942
 +
|lutris      = battlefield-1942
 +
|mobygames    = 7213
 
|wikipedia    = Battlefield 1942
 
|wikipedia    = Battlefield 1942
 
|winehq      = 1370
 
|winehq      = 1370
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Battlefield}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} The [[GameSpy]] online server browser has been shut down. See [[#Online play support|Online play support]].
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|introduction      =
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{{++}} Official mod tools available, as well as a wide selection of mods, which often support bots for co-op play.
+
 
−
{{--}} Expansions do not work with the [[Origin]] version.
+
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://www.battlefield.com/games/battlefield-1942 Official Website]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.battlefield.com/games/battlefield-1942 Official Website]
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{{mm}} [http://battlefield.wikia.com/wiki/Battlefield_1942 Battlefield 1942] on the Battlefield Wiki
 
−
{{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-1942/?game=4 Battlefield 1942] hub on Planet Battlefield
 
 
{{mm}} [https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/categories/battlefield-legacy-all-other-bf The Battlefield series on Battlelog] - PC section.
 
{{mm}} [https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/categories/battlefield-legacy-all-other-bf The Battlefield series on Battlelog] - PC section.
 
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Battlefield-Games/bd-p/battlefield-1942 EA Answers HQ]
 
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Battlefield-Games/bd-p/battlefield-1942 EA Answers HQ]
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} |  |  Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} |  |  Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | unknown | |  |  OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin |  | Origin | No longer available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/2014|title=Online Services Shutdown 2014|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>
 +
| | Windows | Unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{--}} This game is no longer available digitally.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/2014|title=Online Services Shutdown 2014|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>
 
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| The Road to Rome | OS X version only sold in bundles. | Windows, OS X}}
 
{{DLC/row| The Road to Rome | OS X version only sold in bundles. | Windows, OS X}}
 
{{DLC/row| Secret Weapons of WWII | | Windows, OS X}}
 
{{DLC/row| Secret Weapons of WWII | | Windows, OS X}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} To make expansions work with the [[Origin]] version, just copy {{file|XPack1|folder}} and {{file|XPack2|folder}} into the {{file|Mods|folder}} folder.{{cn|November 2022}}.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
 
{{ii}} The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612.
 
{{ii}} The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612.
 +
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/998-battlefield-1942-patch-1619-full/ Patch 1.6.19 full]
 +
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/999-battlefield-1942-incremental-patch-1619-to-161b/ Incremental patch 1.6.19 -> 1.61b]
  
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====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/998-battlefield-1942-patch-1619-full/ Patch 1.6.19 Full]====
 
−
 
−
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/999-battlefield-1942-incremental-patch-1619-to-161b/ Incremental Patch 1.6.19 -> 1.61b]====
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Version check|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Version check|ref=<ref name=Wasch>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
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{{ii}} In order to check which version is installed, open the file <code>{{p|game}}\Mods\bf1942\init.con</code> and find the line <code>game.setCustomVersion</code>.
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{{ii}} In order to check which version is installed, open the file {{file|{{p|game}}\Mods\bf1942\init.con}} and find the line <code>game.setCustomVersion</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Windows 8/10 compatibility===
 
===Windows 8/10 compatibility===
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[Microsoft Windows#Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later|DirectPlay]]|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=  
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable [[DirectPlay]]|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality.
 
Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality.
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Download the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://team-simple.org/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=54995#p54995|title=GameSpy shutdown and Battlefield 1942 (Page 1) / News and Announcements / SiMPLE | Forum|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=  
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{{Fixbox|description=Download the [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-1942/news/new-master-server patched executable]|ref=|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit hosts file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.bf1942.sk/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1813|title=--= aX =-- View topic - GAMESPY SHUTDOWN / REPLACEMENT MASTER SERVER / FREEZE FIX|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Manually connect to servers from the [http://master.bf1942.org/ community server list]|ref=|fix=
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# Go to {{code|{{P|windir}}\System32\drivers\etc\}}.
 
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# Open {{file|hosts}} with an editor like Notepad.
 
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# Add the line {{code|109.71.69.254 master.gamespy.com}} and save the file.
 
−
 
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{--}} This will break online fixes for other GameSpy games that rely on the same method.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===PunkBuster updates===
 
===PunkBuster updates===
 
{{ii}} The Origin version doesn't contain or support PunkBuster.
 
{{ii}} The Origin version doesn't contain or support PunkBuster.
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Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF1942 has been discontinued by [http://www.evenbalance.com/ Evenbalance]. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore,<br />
+
Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF1942 has been discontinued by [http://www.evenbalance.com/ EvenBalance]. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore. As such it is recommended to move the contents of {{file|{{P|game}}\pb|folder}} to a backup folder to avoid any disconnects by its service. If an up-to-date version is required, follow the steps below.
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as such it is recommended to move the contents of {{code|{{P|game}}/pb/}} to a backup folder, to avoid any disconnects by its service.<br />
 
−
If an up to date version is required however, follow the steps below.
 
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
 
{{ii}} Make sure the PunkBuster service is installed and working properly by using the [http://evenbalance.com/downloads.php PunkBuster Service Installer (pbsvc)]. A reboot is required if it is installed for the first time.
 
{{ii}} Make sure the PunkBuster service is installed and working properly by using the [http://evenbalance.com/downloads.php PunkBuster Service Installer (pbsvc)]. A reboot is required if it is installed for the first time.
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1005-battlefield-1942-punkbuster-files/ PunkBuster files].
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1005-battlefield-1942-punkbuster-files/ PunkBuster files].
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# Extract the contents to {{code|{{P|game}}/pb/}}, overwriting any older files.
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# Extract the contents to {{file|{{P|game}}\pb|folder}}, overwriting any older files.
 
# Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser.
 
# Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify intro video files|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Modify intro video files|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Movies\}}
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Movies|folder}}
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# Delete or rename the files {{code|Dice.bik}}, {{code|EA.bik}}, {{code|Intro.bik}} and {{code|Legal.bik}}.
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# Delete or rename the files {{file|Dice.bik}}, {{file|EA.bik}}, {{file|Intro.bik}} and {{file|Legal.bik}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} User-specific <code>*.con</code> is stored under <code>Profiles\{{p|uid}}\</code> in this location.
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{{ii}} User-specific <code>*.con</code> is stored under {{file|Profiles\{{p|uid}}|folder}} in this location.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               = false
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   = false
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               =  
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|BF1942 Video.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|BF1942 Video.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942 WSGF entry]. Requires [[#Online play support|manual fix]] for online play support.
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-1942 WSGF entry]. Requires [[#Online play support|manual fix]] for online play support.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD slightly stretched.
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. HUD slightly stretched.
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
−
|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]] can be forced in graphics card control panel.
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|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = true
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|upscaling                  = false
−
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = hackable
 +
|vsync notes                = Type {{code|renderer.setVsyncEnabled 1}} into the console. Will reset on loading a new map.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = Capped at 100 FPS. Can be unlocked by setting <code>renderer.lockfps</code> inside <code>VideoDefault.con</code> to the desired frame rate (e.g. <code>renderer.lockfps 144</code> for 144&nbsp;Hz; default value is 240) or by typing <code>renderer.lockfps 300</code> (for 300&nbsp;Hz) into the console.
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|120 fps notes              = Capped at 100 FPS. Can be unlocked by setting <code>renderer.lockfps</code> inside <code>VideoDefault.con</code> to the desired frame rate (e.g. <code>renderer.lockfps 144</code> for 144 Hz; default value is 240) or by typing <code>renderer.lockfps 300</code> (for 300 Hz) into the console.
−
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Download and extract the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable] for the retail or Origin version|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=  
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and extract the [http://team-simple.org/download/ patched executable] for the retail or Origin version|ref=<ref name=Wasch />|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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===DirectX API Wrappers===
 +
Some modern Windows systems may experience glitches or crashes with old DirectX games. Some have had success with the following DirectX wrappers. Both are installed by extracting override DLLs alongside the game EXE file in the game installation folder.
 +
# Old DirectX to New DirectX: [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]]
 +
# DirectX to OpenGL: [https://github.com/adolfintel/wined3d4win WineD3D for Windows]
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 
{{Image|BF1942 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|BF1942 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
−
|acceleration option      = true
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|acceleration option      = always on
−
|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Forced mouse acceleration.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|BF1942 Audio General.png|In-game general audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|BF1942 Audio General.png|In-game general audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|BF1942 Audio Advanced.png|In-game advanced audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|BF1942 Audio Advanced.png|In-game advanced audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume notes    = Master volume & Music.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. Supports HRTF via [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMI1gfhHHBU|title=Battlefield 1942 with 3D spatial sound (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio) - YouTube|date=2020-02-16}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support notes        = Supports sound hardware acceleration but not EAX.
 
|eax support notes        = Supports sound hardware acceleration but not EAX.
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = American and British.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. Secret Weapons of WWII expansion is not available.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Free French Forces faction.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = "DEUTSCHER DIALOG"; makes all soldiers speak German.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by [http://www.gamehunter.hu/2010/08/battlefield-1942-es-kiegeszitoi-pc.html GameHunter Team] ([https://magyaritasok.hu/download/580/battlefield-1942-kiegeszitok Mirror on magyaritasok.hu])
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Royal Italian Army faction.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = "日本語音声 (JAPANESE VOICE)"; makes all soldiers speak Japanese.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|lan play modes      = Co-op, Versus
 
|lan play modes      = Co-op, Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = hackable
 
|online play players  = 64
 
|online play players  = 64
 
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
−
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; see [[#Online play support|Online play support]].
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|udp  = 14567, 14690, 22000, 23000-23009, 27900
 
|udp  = 14567, 14690, 22000, 23000-23009, 27900
 
|upnp = unknown
 
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4]] (as latest version may not work), see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/gun/page/13/#post-175686 profile introduction].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1004-battlefield-1942-compatibility-profile/ compatibility profile].
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1004-battlefield-1942-compatibility-profile/ compatibility profile].
 
# Either run the installer or install it manually using the batch file.
 
# Either run the installer or install it manually using the batch file.
 +
 +
 +
 +
════FIX SCREEN TEAR════
 +
If you are on AMD drivers then open up your AMD SOFTWARE APPLICATION and add the game exe and turn on RADEON ENHANCED SYNC , ANTILAG , WAIT FOR VERTICAL REFRESH ALWAYS ON and this would fix the screen tear for the game
 +
 +
 +
 +
════ CANNOT CHANGE RESOLUTION IN GAME ════
 +
USE DGVOODOO ( place the dgvodoo application exe where the game exe is and then give it admin privileges after that go to MS folder THEN X86 and copy all the files to where the game exe is and then run DGVOODOO APPLICATION AD ADMINSTRATOR and add the game exe in the dgvoodoo application then remove the watermark from the application and click apply and ok AND THEN when you go in game you will be able to change resolution 
 +
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable sound hardware acceleration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.pixel-fighter.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=442|title=Pixel-Fighter.com munity Forums-viewtopic-Windows 7 - Sound settings preventing a crash to desktop|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable sound hardware acceleration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.pixel-fighter.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=442|title=Pixel-Fighter.com munity Forums-viewtopic-Windows 7 - Sound settings preventing a crash to desktop|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom\}}.
+
# Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom|folder}}.
 
# Open {{file|Sound.con}}.
 
# Open {{file|Sound.con}}.
 
# Change {{code|game.setHardware 1}} to {{code|0}}.
 
# Change {{code|game.setHardware 1}} to {{code|0}}.
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dslreports.com/faq/7757 Why does it kick me to the destkop when I start BF? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam  - DSLReports, ISP Information|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Modify VideoDefault.con|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dslreports.com/faq/7757 Why does it kick me to the destkop when I start BF? BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam  - DSLReports, ISP Information|date=2018-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\}}.
+
# Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings|folder}}.
 
# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}.
 
# Open {{file|VideoDefault.con}}.
 
# Add the line {{code|renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 1}}.
 
# Add the line {{code|renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 1}}.
 +
 +
{{ii}} Alternatively, modify {{file|{{P|game}}\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom\Video.con}} so that the refresh rate value of <code>game.setGameDisplayMode</code> (the last value of 4 values) matches the monitor's refresh rate.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 8
+
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = no
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = false
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
−
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = DirectSound3D
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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{{++}} Mods are mostly compatible with the Origin version of the game. However, some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation path.
 
{{++}} Mods are mostly compatible with the Origin version of the game. However, some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation path.
  
−
* [http://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-1942 Mod DB landing page for Battlefield 1942]
+
* [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-1942 Mod DB landing page for Battlefield 1942]
 
* [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showforum=2 Battlefield Singleplayer Forum]
 
* [http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showforum=2 Battlefield Singleplayer Forum]
 
<br />
 
<br />
−
<big>'''[http://www.moddb.com/mods/desert-combat/downloads Desert Combat]'''</big><br />
+
<big>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/desert-combat/downloads Desert Combat]'''</big><br />
 
This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps.
 
This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps.
  
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Forgotten Hope concentrates on adding both a more realistic and more enjoyable playing experience than the original BF1942 and includes many new specially designed custom maps to play in.
 
Forgotten Hope concentrates on adding both a more realistic and more enjoyable playing experience than the original BF1942 and includes many new specially designed custom maps to play in.
  
−
<big>'''[http://battlegroup42.de/home.html?newlang=english BattleGroup42]'''</big><br />
+
<big>'''[https://battlegroup42.de/downloads BattleGroup42]'''</big><br />
 
BattleGroup42 focuses on adding historically accurate equipment and battles to the game and includes many nations not included in the original game or expansions such as China, Greece, Netherlands and Hungary.  
 
BattleGroup42 focuses on adding historically accurate equipment and battles to the game and includes many nations not included in the original game or expansions such as China, Greece, Netherlands and Hungary.  
  
−
<big>'''[http://www.moddb.com/mods/battlefield-1918 Battlefield 1918]'''</big><br />
+
<big>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/battlefield-1918 Battlefield 1918]'''</big><br />
 
A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps.
 
A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps.
  
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<big>'''[http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=18440&view=findpost&p=193841 Realplayer AI]'''</big><br />
 
<big>'''[http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=18440&view=findpost&p=193841 Realplayer AI]'''</big><br />
 
This enhancement mod will improve the AI on the standard BF1942 maps and includes some balance changes.
 
This enhancement mod will improve the AI on the standard BF1942 maps and includes some balance changes.
 +
 +
<big>'''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/high-definition-remaster Graphics mod]'''</big><br />
 +
Graphics pack for the game with remastered, higher resolution textures and other improvements.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = 98
 
|minOS    = 98
−
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon 500 MHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
−
|minCPU2  = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 500 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 
|minGPU  = 3D accelerator with Hardware T&L and 24-bit z-buffer
 
|minGPU  = 3D accelerator with Hardware T&L and 24-bit z-buffer
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minDX    = 8.1
  
−
|recOS    = 2000, ME, XP
+
|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
 
|recCPU  = 800 MHz
 
|recCPU  = 800 MHz
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
 +
|minOS    = 10.2.8
 +
|minCPU  = PowerPC G4 867 MHz
 +
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|minHD    = 1.6 GB
 +
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 7500
 +
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 2
 +
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 01:17, 22 April 2024

Battlefield 1942
Battlefield 1942 cover
Developers
DICE
macOS (OS X) Aspyr Media
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Refractor 2[1][2]
Release dates
Windows September 10, 2002
macOS (OS X) June 28, 2004
Reception
Metacritic 89
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Vehicles Automobile, Flight, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck
Art styles Realistic
Themes World War II
Series Battlefield
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Battlefield 1942 on HowLongToBeat
Battlefield 1942 on IGDB
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Battlefield 1942 guide on StrategyWiki
Battlefield 1942 on MobyGames
Battlefield 1942 on Wikipedia
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⤏ Go to series page
Battlefield 1942 2002
Battlefield Vietnam 2004
Battlefield 2 2005
Battlefield 2142 2006
Battlefield Heroes 2009
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 2010
Battlefield Online 2010
Battlefield Play4Free 2011
Battlefield 3 2011
Battlefield 4 2013
Battlefield Hardline 2015
Battlefield 1 2016
Battlefield V 2018
Battlefield 2042 2021

Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Battlefield 1942 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Battlefield series.

General information

Official Website
The Battlefield series on Battlelog - PC section.
EA Answers HQ

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]
Windows
Retail
DRM details are not known
macOS (OS X)
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
 No longer available.[5]
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
The Road to Rome OS X version only sold in bundles.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Secret Weapons of WWII
Windows
macOS (OS X)
To make expansions work with the Origin version, just copy XPack1 and XPack2 into the Mods folder.[citation needed].

Essential improvements

Patches

The Origin digital release is patched to v1.612.
Version check[6]
In order to check which version is installed, open the file <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\init.con and find the line game.setCustomVersion.

Windows 8/10 compatibility

Enable DirectPlay[6]

Online play support

After the shutdown of GameSpy, the community set up a new master server to keep the server browser functional.
Either download a modified executable or edit the hosts file to restore online functionality.

Download the patched executable
Manually connect to servers from the community server list

PunkBuster updates

The Origin version doesn't contain or support PunkBuster.

Support for the anti-cheat software PunkBuster in BF1942 has been discontinued by EvenBalance. Most servers do not have it enabled anymore. As such it is recommended to move the contents of <path-to-game>\pb to a backup folder to avoid any disconnects by its service. If an up-to-date version is required, follow the steps below.

Update PunkBuster manually[6]
Make sure the PunkBuster service is installed and working properly by using the PunkBuster Service Installer (pbsvc). A reboot is required if it is installed for the first time.
  1. Download the PunkBuster files.
  2. Extract the contents to <path-to-game>\pb, overwriting any older files.
  3. Enable PunkBuster in-game in the lower left corner of the server browser.

Skip intro videos

Launch the game with +restart 1 parameter[6]
Modify intro video files[6]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Movies
  2. Delete or rename the files Dice.bik, EA.bik, Intro.bik and Legal.bik.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
User-specific *.con is stored under Profiles\<user-id> in this location.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\save\<user-id>\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin

Video

In-game graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
 See the WSGF entry. Requires manual fix for online play support.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Widescreen resolution. HUD slightly stretched.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Set renderer.setFullScreen 0 inside VideoDefault.con
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Type renderer.setVsyncEnabled 1 into the console. Will reset on loading a new map.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Capped at 100 FPS. Can be unlocked by setting renderer.lockfps inside VideoDefault.con to the desired frame rate (e.g. renderer.lockfps 144 for 144 Hz; default value is 240) or by typing renderer.lockfps 300 (for 300 Hz) into the console.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Color blind mode
No general support but crosshair color can be adjusted.

Widescreen resolution

Download and extract the patched executable for the retail or Origin version[6]

Field of view (FOV)

Edit VideoDefault.con[6]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open VideoDefault.con with a text editor.
  3. Edit the line renderer.fieldOfView with a new value.
1 - 4:3 (default)
1.33333 - 16:9
1.75 - 21:9
1.2 - 16:10
1.25 - 15:9

Notes

May cause visual glitches when inside vehicles.
May not work properly when combined with windowed mode, Borderless Gaming, and multiple monitors.

DirectX API Wrappers

Some modern Windows systems may experience glitches or crashes with old DirectX games. Some have had success with the following DirectX wrappers. Both are installed by extracting override DLLs alongside the game EXE file in the game installation folder.

  1. Old DirectX to New DirectX: dgVoodoo 2
  2. DirectX to OpenGL: WineD3D for Windows

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Forced mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Only for vehicles. Mouse look can't be mapped to analogue sticks.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game general audio settings.
In-game general audio settings.
In-game advanced audio settings.
In-game advanced audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master volume & Music.
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. Supports HRTF via OpenAL.[7]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
American and British.
Simplified Chinese
Retail only. Secret Weapons of WWII expansion is not available.
Traditional Chinese
French
Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Free French Forces faction.
German
"DEUTSCHER DIALOG"; makes all soldiers speak German.
Hungarian
Fan translation by GameHunter Team (Mirror on magyaritasok.hu)
Italian
Audio only in Road to Rome expansion; Royal Italian Army faction.
Japanese
"日本語音声 (JAPANESE VOICE)"; makes all soldiers speak Japanese.
Korean
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
64 Co-op, Versus
Online play
64 Co-op, Versus
The official GameSpy service has been shut down; see Online play support.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Dedicated server software available:

Windows: Standalone and patch
Linux: Standalone and patch

OS X: Standalone
Download patched server files to allow communication with the community master server and both Origin and CD users to connect.
Direct IP
In-game option or use +joinServer parameter with IP:Port.[8]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 28900
UDP 14567, 14690, 22000, 23000-23009, 27900
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4 (as latest version may not work), see profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Blackscreen/crash at launch

Install compatibility profile[9]
  1. Download the compatibility profile.
  2. Either run the installer or install it manually using the batch file.


════FIX SCREEN TEAR════ If you are on AMD drivers then open up your AMD SOFTWARE APPLICATION and add the game exe and turn on RADEON ENHANCED SYNC , ANTILAG , WAIT FOR VERTICAL REFRESH ALWAYS ON and this would fix the screen tear for the game


════ CANNOT CHANGE RESOLUTION IN GAME ════ USE DGVOODOO ( place the dgvodoo application exe where the game exe is and then give it admin privileges after that go to MS folder THEN X86 and copy all the files to where the game exe is and then run DGVOODOO APPLICATION AD ADMINSTRATOR and add the game exe in the dgvoodoo application then remove the watermark from the application and click apply and ok AND THEN when you go in game you will be able to change resolution


Notes

Remove any compatibility mode setting on the games executable and activate "Run this program as an administrator".
Disable sound hardware acceleration[10]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom.
  2. Open Sound.con.
  3. Change game.setHardware 1 to 0.
Modify VideoDefault.con[11]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings.
  2. Open VideoDefault.con.
  3. Add the line renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 1.
Alternatively, modify <path-to-game>\Mods\bf1942\Settings\Profiles\Custom\Video.con so that the refresh rate value of game.setGameDisplayMode (the last value of 4 values) matches the monitor's refresh rate.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio DirectSound3D
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer GameSpy
Anti-cheat PunkBuster

Console commands

The console can be accessed by pressing ~. Below are some common commands, for a more extensive list visit the TweakTown Tweak Guide.

  • fps 1 Shows frames per second.
  • hud 0 Disables heads-up display.
  • freecam 1 Unlocks the camera while waiting for spawn (if allowed by server).

Mods

Mods are mostly compatible with the Origin version of the game. However, some installers may not work as they look for the retail installation path.


Desert Combat
This mod is set during the Gulf War and supplies an arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and many new maps.

Forgotten Hope
Forgotten Hope concentrates on adding both a more realistic and more enjoyable playing experience than the original BF1942 and includes many new specially designed custom maps to play in.

BattleGroup42
BattleGroup42 focuses on adding historically accurate equipment and battles to the game and includes many nations not included in the original game or expansions such as China, Greece, Netherlands and Hungary.

Battlefield 1918
A total conversion which takes place in World War 1 and includes many new weapons, vehicles and maps.

Eve Of Destruction
A mod based on the Vietnam war which later got releases for Battlefield Vietnam and Battlefield 2.

Realplayer AI
This enhancement mod will improve the AI on the standard BF1942 maps and includes some balance changes.

Graphics mod
Graphics pack for the game with remastered, higher resolution textures and other improvements.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
AMD Athlon 500 MHz		 800 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) 3D accelerator with Hardware T&L and 24-bit z-buffer
32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		64 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.2.8
Processor (CPU) PowerPC G4 867 MHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.6 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 7500
Nvidia GeForce 2
32 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[4]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References