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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Game cover.jpg
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|cover        = Battlestations Pacific Coverart.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Eidos}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Eidos Hungary}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/bsp/|title=Feral Support - Battlestations: Pacific|date=2023-07-21}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Engine}}
 
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 12, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 12, 2009}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 8, 2010}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Naval/watercraft, Flight }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Oceania }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Battlestations }}
 
|steam appid  = 8170
 
|steam appid  = 8170
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|gogcom page  = game_name
+
|gogcom id    =  
−
|wikipedia    = Page name
+
|hltb        = 953
 +
|official site= http://www.battlestations.net/
 +
|strategywiki = Battlestations: Pacific
 +
|mobygames    = 40747
 +
|wikipedia    = Battlestations: Pacific
 +
|winehq      = 19606
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Battlestations}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
<!--{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/game_name GOG.com Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/bsp/history/ Developer minisite]
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/game_name GOG.com Support Page]-->
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/8170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/8170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
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<!--{{mm}} [http Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
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{{mm}} [  ] for game -->
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 8170| Steam | notes |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| store | id | drm | notes | keys}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | | | OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://games-for-windows-marketplace-client.en.softonic.com/?ex=DINS-162.0|title=Games for Windows Marketplace Client|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | battlestations-pacific | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 8170 | Steam, GFWL | Temporarily removed from sale. | | Windows | Unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} Uses [[Games for Windows - LIVE]].
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{{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}}
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
−
{{DLC/row| name | notes | platforms }}
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{{DLC/row| Carrier Battles Map Pack | | Windows }}
−
{{DLC/row| Carrier Battles Map Pack | | }}
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{{DLC/row| Mustang Unit Pack | | Windows }}
−
{{DLC/row| Mustang unit pack | | }}
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{{DLC/row| Volcano Map Pack | | Windows }}
−
{{DLC/row| Volcano map pack | | }}
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{{--}} DLCs are no longer available for purchase or re-download due to [[Games for Windows - LIVE]]'s Marketplace shutdown and consequent non-functionality, but can be restored with [https://www.moddb.com/games/battlestations-pacific/addons/battlestations-pacific-dlc-pack-offline-mode DLC Pack (Offline Mode)].
−
 
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
===Skip intro videos===
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===Patches===
 +
[https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/544 Patch 1.02] is the latest version.
 +
 
 +
===Play without Games for Windows - LIVE===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Play without GFWL|ref={{cn|date=2019-10-27}}|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-bulletstorm-xlivedll/ replacement xlive.dll].
 +
# Extract into {{file|{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win32|folder}}.
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\options.txt\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\save\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true/false/unknown
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
[[File:game settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]]
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{{Video
−
{{Video settings
+
|wsgf link                  =  
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/game_name/en
+
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
−
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold/silver/limited/unsupported/incomplete
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    =  
−
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold/silver/limited/unsupported/incomplete
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold/silver/limited/unsupported/incomplete
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold/silver/limited/unsupported/incomplete
+
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution      = true/false/hackable/unknown
 
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = limited
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{Term|Vert-}}. UI issues like HUD elements being straight-up missing or cut-off are present.
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = unknown
−
|borderless windowed notes  = (Forced borderless untested)
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = unknown
 
|anisotropic                = unknown
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = unknown
+
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = Unknown method, listed as "2x/4x/8x".
−
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
−
|oculus rift                = unknown
+
|upscaling notes            =  
−
|oculus rift notes         =  
+
|vsync                      = true
−
|high frame rate            = unknown
+
|vsync notes                = Off by default.
−
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|60 fps                    = true
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = true
 +
|120 fps notes             =  
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
−
|key remap notes          = Must disable Xbox 360 compatability mode
+
|key remap notes          = Must disable Xbox 360 compatibility mode
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse menu                = true
+
|mouse menu                = false
−
|mouse menu notes          =  
+
|mouse menu notes          = Difficulty can't be selected by mouse.
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  = If not used, should be disabled in options.  
+
|controller support notes  = If not used, should be disabled in options.
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
−
|full controller notes    = Xbox 360 Compatability mode must be enabled to function.  
+
|full controller notes    = Xbox 360 Compatibility mode must be enabled to function.
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|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 settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, Speech, Effect
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, Speech, Effect
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = unknown
 
|closed captions          = unknown
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface =  
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Includes authentic VO
+
  |notes    = Authentic voice-over is available. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] for a related issue.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface =  
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface =  
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface =  
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface =  
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 +
|local play modes    =
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
−
|lan play            =  
+
|lan play            = true
−
|lan play players    =  
+
|lan play players    = 8
 +
|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          =  
+
|online play          = true
−
|online play players  =  
+
|online play players  = 8
 +
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
−
|local co-op          =
 
−
|local co-op players  =
 
−
|local co-op notes    =
 
−
|lan co-op            =
 
−
|lan co-op players    =
 
−
|lan co-op notes      =
 
−
|online co-op        =
 
−
|online co-op players =
 
−
|online co-op notes  =
 
−
|hot-seat            =
 
−
|hot-seat players    =
 
−
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
−
|p2p                =  
+
|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
−
|dedicated          =  
+
|dedicated          = unknown
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
−
|self-hosting      =  
+
|self-hosting      = unknown
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
−
|direct ip          =  
+
|direct ip          = unknown
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==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 game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/battlestations-pacific/ profile introdution].
 +
|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              =
 +
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Failed to start game (app already running) ===
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===Failed to start game (app already running)===
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{{ii}}If you alt-tab to another window, the launcher might not close properly.  
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{{Fixbox|description=Switch to launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# After closing the game, click or switch to the Launcher window. This will close the launcher.
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# After closing the game, click or switch to the Launcher window. This will close the launcher.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}}
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===Crashing on mission/match load when using "English (Authentic VO)" language on Windows===
−
{{ii}}
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{{ii}} The "English (Authentic VO)" files seem to be missing entirely from Steam and retail Windows copies.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8170/discussions/0/558754899384940743|title=Way to get English (Authentic VO) to work?|date=2022-10-17}}</ref>
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{{Fixbox|description=Add the missing files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-10-17|comment=After following these instructions, I was able to play with English (Authentic VO) without any issues.}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2508-battlestations-pacific-authentic-vo-fix/ this archive] and extract it to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}.
 
}}
 
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==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|software mode notes    =
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|metal support notes    =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  =
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|shader model notes    =
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      =
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|macos intel 32-bit app = true
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|macos intel 64-bit app = false
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/933/ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News]</ref>
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux executable notes =
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|interface notes  =
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|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
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|multiplayer      = Games for Windows - Live
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|multiplayer notes=
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Battlestations: Pacific
Battlestations: Pacific cover
Developers
Eidos Hungary
macOS (OS X) Robosoft Technologies[1]
Publishers
Eidos Interactive
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Square Enix
OS X Feral Interactive
Release dates
Windows May 12, 2009
macOS (OS X) October 8, 2010
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Genres Shooter
Vehicles Naval/watercraft, Flight
Themes Oceania
Series Battlestations
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Battlestations: Pacific on HowLongToBeat
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Battlestations: Pacific guide on StrategyWiki
Battlestations: Pacific on MobyGames
Battlestations: Pacific on Wikipedia
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Battlestations
Battlestations: Midway 2007
Battlestations: Pacific 2009

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
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.

Battlestations: Pacific is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person shooter game in the Battlestations series.

General information

Developer minisite
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
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 SecuROM 7 DRM.
Windows
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
macOS (OS X)
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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 [2]
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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 Temporarily removed from sale.
Windows
All Windows versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1]

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

DLCs are no longer available for purchase or re-download due to Games for Windows - LIVE's Marketplace shutdown and consequent non-functionality, but can be restored with DLC Pack (Offline Mode).
Name Notes
Carrier Battles Map Pack
Windows
Mustang Unit Pack
Windows
Volcano Map Pack
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.02 is the latest version.

Play without Games for Windows - LIVE

Play without GFWL[citation needed]
  1. Download the replacement xlive.dll.
  2. Extract into <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\options.txt\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8170/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlestations-Pacific\save\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8170/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Vert-. UI issues like HUD elements being straight-up missing or cut-off are present.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Unknown method, listed as "2x/4x/8x".
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Off by default.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Must disable Xbox 360 compatibility mode
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Difficulty can't be selected by mouse.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
If not used, should be disabled in options.
Full controller support
Xbox 360 Compatibility mode must be enabled to function.
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music, Speech, Effect
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Authentic voice-over is available. See Issues fixed for a related issue.
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8 Versus
Online play
8 Versus

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see profile introdution.

Issues fixed

Failed to start game (app already running)

If you Alt+Tab ↹ to another window, the launcher might not close properly.
Switch to launcher[citation needed]
  1. After closing the game, click or switch to the Launcher window. This will close the launcher.

Crashing on mission/match load when using "English (Authentic VO)" language on Windows

The "English (Authentic VO)" files seem to be missing entirely from Steam and retail Windows copies.[3]
Add the missing files[4]
  1. Download this archive and extract it to <path-to-game>.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
32-bit only.[5]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD Ex
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Games for Windows - LIVE

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz		 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP)
2 GB (Vista)		 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT
ATI Radeon X1800XT
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX
ATI Radeon HD 4800
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.5.8 10.6.4
Processor (CPU) Intel 1.4 GHz Intel 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 3 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM 512 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Feral Support - Battlestations: Pacific - last accessed on 2023-07-21
  2. ↑ Games for Windows Marketplace Client - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  3. ↑ Way to get English (Authentic VO) to work? - last accessed on 2022-10-17
  4. ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-10-17
    After following these instructions, I was able to play with English (Authentic VO) without any issues.
  5. ↑ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News