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Learning_Battlefield_1918-_The_Basics

Learning Battlefield 1918- The Basics

Battlefield 1918 if you don't have the base game[]

This tutorial shows you how to install BF1918+BF1942 correctly. All necessary downloads are easy to use installers, so there shouldn't be any problems setting the game up. With little adjustments it's also fully compatible with Windows 7, 8 or 10.

1. Download Battlefield 1942

2. Download and install Battlefield BF1942 - master.bf1942.org - Patch

3. Download and install Battlefield 1918 v3.4

Place the two mod folders (bf1918 & bf1910) in "Mods" in your Battlefield 1942 folder under the EA Games or Origin Games folder (EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942\Mods)

4. Download and install Battlefield 1918 v3.4b Patch Place the two mod folders (bf1918 & bf1919) in "Mods" in your Battlefield 1942 folder under the EA Games folder (EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942\Mods)

Place the three mod folders in the same place (this also includes the xmas1918 minimod).

5. Run BF1918

  • Open Battlefield 1942 (bf1942.exe) and in game select Custom Game -> bf1918 -> Activate.
  • If you use Windows Vista or Windows 7 set the compatibility mode of your shortcut to Win98/Me and run it as administrator OR install the compatibility and resolution fix which also adds widescreen support:
  1. Download BF1942CF.zip (< 1 MB)
  1. Extract and install BF1942CF.exe
  1. Press "Yes" if you agree to the terms or "No" cancel the installation.
  1. Turn off any Compatibility Mode on the BF1942/Mods shortcuts.
  1. Battlefield 1942 is now ready to play (Windows will automatically apply the fix).
  1. If you want to uninstall, go to Control Panel > Uninstall a Program and uninstall the "Battlefield 1942 Windows Vista/7 Compatibility Fix".


Battlefield 1918 if you already have base game (Battlefield 1942)[]

This tutorial shows you how to install BF1918 correctly. All necessary downloads are easy to use installers, so there shouldn't be any problems setting the game up. With little adjustments it's also fully compatible with Windows 10/11.


1. Download and install Battlefield 1918 v3.4


2. Download and install Battlefield 1918 v3.4b Patch Place the two mod folders (bf1918 & bf1919) in "Mods" in your Battlefield 1942 folder under the EA Games folder (EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942\Mods)

Place the three mod folders in the same place (this also includes the xmas1918 minimod).

3. Run BF1918

  • If you use Windows Vista or Windows 7 set the compatibility mode of your shortcut to Win98/Me and run it as administrator OR install the compatibility and resolution fix which also adds widescreen support:
  1. Download BF1942CF.zip (< 1 MB)
  1. Extract and install BF1942CF.exe
  1. Press "Yes" if you agree to the terms or "No" cancel the installation.
  1. Turn off any Compatibility Mode on the BF1942/Mods shortcuts.
  1. Battlefield 1942 is now ready to play (Windows will automatically apply the fix).
  1. If you want to uninstall, go to Control Panel > Uninstall a Program and uninstall the "Battlefield 1942 Windows Vista/7 Compatibility Fix".
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