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# Install the [http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/nvidia-geforce-331-65-whql-drivers-released the latest Nvidia drivers] or [http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/latest-catalyst-windows-beta.aspx the latest AMD beta drivers] instead of the graphics drivers provided by your motherboard or laptop manufacturer. | # Install the [http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/nvidia-geforce-331-65-whql-drivers-released the latest Nvidia drivers] or [http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/latest-catalyst-windows-beta.aspx the latest AMD beta drivers] instead of the graphics drivers provided by your motherboard or laptop manufacturer. | ||
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+ | ===Unable to connect to Battlelog error message=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Uninstall and re-install the browser plugin|ref=<ref>http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3572743&userid=0&perpage=40&pagenumber=431#post423502893</ref>}} | ||
+ | # If using Google Chrome go to <code>chrome://plugins/</code> and ensure Battlelog Game Launcher is allowed and enabled. | ||
+ | # Uninstall the Battlelog Web Plugins from Control Panel. | ||
+ | # Re-install the plugin via the Battlelog website. | ||
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Revision as of 13:14, 22 December 2013
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DICE | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Frostbite 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 29, 2013 |
Warnings
- Mantle graphics API option requires an AMD video card with a driver version earlier than Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1.[1]
⤏ 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 |
Key points
- Game performance has improved since the early beta.
- Performance in some instances for many players is still poor.
General information
Availability
- All versions require Origin.
Essential improvements
Use Battlescreen on secondary monitor
- The Battlescreen can be viewed on a secondary monitor as an alternative to the Android and iOS Battlelog apps.
- If you are using a multi-monitor resolution in-game the secondary monitor can't be part of the spanned resolution.
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Console commands
- Launch console with tilde ~ key.
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PerfOverlay.drawFPS 1 | Show FPS counter |
PerfOverlay.drawGraph 1 | Show performance graph |
GameTime.maxVariableFPS # | Limit framerate (where # is a positive number)
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RenderDevice.TripleBufferingEnable 1 | Enable Triple-Buffering |
RenderDevice.ForceRenderAheadLimit 1 | Force Rendering only 1 frame ahead |
Screenshot.Render | Take screenshot (into %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Battlefield 4\Screenshots\ directory) |
You can have these commands run automatically, whenever you start the game, by entering them in user.cfg in the Battlefield 4 game directory (the file won't exist by default).
Game data
- The files
meta.xml
,PROFSAVE
,PROFSAVE_header
andPROFSAVE_profile
are the save files.
Save game cloud syncing
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Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Slider in menu works only for multiplayer and goes from 60 to 120 degrees.
- For singleplayer field of view setting use Flawless Widescreen utility.
- Configuration files are using vertical field of view value. Use calculator for conversion to horizontal value.
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Stuck on Loading Screen / Game Closes with No Error Message / PunkBuster Initialization Failure
PunkBuster issues may cause the game to become stuck on the black loading screen with the flashing indicator at the top-right, or cause you to be kicked mid-game by the server with or without the following error messages:
- Game disconnected: you were kicked by PunkBuster. Stated reason: PunkBuster kicked player '(player name)' (for 0 minutes) ... RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrA.exe.
- Game disconnected: you were kicked by PunkBuster. Stated reason: PunkBuster kicked player '(player name)' (for 0 minutes) ... RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe.
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Unable to connect to Battlelog error message
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Poor Game Performance
There are widespread reports of poor performance and stuttering. Some of the reportedly working fixes include:[2]
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Colorful Artifacts on Nvidia Cards
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VC++ Runtime Redistributable Crash During Origin Install
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Game becomes unresponsive while changing controls
- There is a bug in the beta with rebinding keys: after several rebinds the game either crashes or becomes unresponsive because the configuration file becomes huge.
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Not Entering Fullscreen Correctly
If you are using remote desktop software (e.g. LogMeIn, Teamviewer, etc.) then the game may not enter fullscreen mode correctly. Close the offending program and fullscreen should work again.
Issues unresolved
Audio Cutting Out
Some users report that most audio cuts out randomly, leaving only helicopter gunshots, players footsteps and gunfire heard.
System requirements
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 8 |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 3870 NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB of VRAM | AMD Radeon HD 7870 NVIDIA GeForce 660 3 GB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ http://www.reddit.com/r/Battlefield/comments/1pjiqh/bf4guide_to_improve_performance/
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