Battlefield 2

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Game Information

By: DICE, Electronic Arts
Genre: Modern War, FPS
Release Date: June 21, 2005
Players: 1-64
Version: Retail

Battlefield 2 is an online FPS set in a Modern War scenario (1990-2000 era).

Widescreen Support

Method

BF2 gets it's WS support through a Command Line edit:
"C:\Games\Battlefield 2 Demo\BF2.exe" +menu 1 +fullscreen 1 +szx 1920 +szy 1200

Screen change

Vert -

1600x1200
1600x1200
1920x1200
1920x1200

Surround Gaming support

Method

Surround is supported with this hack by TOCA Edit. Note, the hack is booted by Punkbuster.

Known Issues

The game is vert -, and the HUD stretches. There are no other known issues.

Condensed detailed report

MGL Classification Vert -
Widescreen method Command line
Resolution support Unknown
Multiplayer support Full
Aspect ratio support Unknown
HUD stretch Stretch
Cut-scenes None
Calculated grade C+

Additional Information

How can I skip the intro movies? Navigate to \Program Files\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2\Movies\. Rename the following files:
  • Dice.bik -> Dice.bik.bak
  • EA.bik -> EA.bik.bak
  • Intro.bik -> Intro.bik.bak
  • Legal.bik -> Legal.bik.bak
  • welcome.bik -> welcome.bik.bak
Play the game without the disc? Method 1 - **best option** (maintains integrity of game files and online compatibility)
  1. Create a mini-image or full image of the game disc using Alcohol 52% Free Edition.
  2. Mount the image in DaemonTools or another virtual drive application.
  3. Hide the virtual drive using a tool such as Pr0t.Stop, YASU, etc.
  4. Run the game.

Method 2
Use a no-cd executable.

Method 3
Purchase a digital-download version, e.g. from Steam.

Run the game in a window? Execute the game with the command line parameter +fullscreen 0
Latest Patch ea.com
Location of Savegame Files ..\My Documents\Battlefield 2

WSGF links

No Detailed Report yet.
Solution Thread - http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1030

External links

http://www.ea.com/official/battlefield/battlefield2/us/


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