# Widescreen HUD

When BF2142 first launched, it only supported 4:3 displays. Even though the v1.51 patch from EA added native widescreen support (which mostly just stretches the image horizontally), the game’s HUD still looks off on 16:9 resolutions. 

Thanks to the Project Remaster Team for creating a widescreen HUD fix for BF2142 that properly resizes HUD elements for widescreen displays. This fix is included with the [Project Remaster](/advanced/project-remaster/install-project-remaster.md) v14 installation, and in this guide, we’ll also show you how to install it if you don’t have the mod.

<div><figure><img src="/files/rjdnyYsF6ZPvPtktgsHc" alt=""><figcaption><p>BEFORE</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/YiItcBiPICfGqrdvTBvD" alt=""><figcaption><p>AFTER</p></figcaption></figure></div>

### Preparations

* Do you know where your game directory is? It’s the folder with `BF2142.exe` and your `mods` — by default, usually at `C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 2142`.
* If you want the changes for vanilla BF2142, edit the file in `\mods\bf2142`. For a specific mod, edit the file in that mod’s folder instead.

### Procedures

<details>

<summary>Already got the Remaster mod installed?</summary>

To activate Widescreen Hudfix for your Remaster gameplay:

1. Open your <mark style="color:blue;">Remaster Launcher</mark>.
2. Go to the <mark style="color:blue;">Settings</mark> tab.
3. Check both the <mark style="color:blue;">Widescreen Fix</mark> and <mark style="color:blue;">HUD-fix</mark> options. **\[**[**?**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]**]**
4. That’s all you need to do — you’re good to go! \
   \&#xNAN;*(You don't have to follow any steps below.)*

If you ever want to uninstall, simply uncheck those two options. Then, head over to the <mark style="color:blue;">Help</mark> tab and click <mark style="color:blue;">Clear Cache</mark>. That’s it — super simple!

</details>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Download the patch from [Downloads](#downloads).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Extract the two files inside: `Menu_server_hudfix.zip` and `Shaders_client_hudfix.zip`.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Drag and drop both files into your `\mods\<MOD>` folder.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Copy `ClientArchives.con` and rename it to `ClientArchives_o.con` as a backup.

Open `ClientArchives.con` with a text editor.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
At the head of the file, add this line **\[**[**?**](#user-content-fn-2)[^2]**]**:

```batch
fileManager.mountArchive Shaders_client_hudfix.zip Shaders
```

{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Save the file.

If you’re unable to save your changes, try dragging the file to your Desktop, make your edits there, and then drag it back when you’re done.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Copy `ServerArchives.con` and rename it to `ServerArchives_o.con` as a backup.

Open `ServerArchives.con` with a text editor.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
At the head of the file, add this line **\[**[**?**](#user-content-fn-3)[^3]**]**:

```batch
fileManager.mountArchive Menu_server_hudfix.zip Menu
```

{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Save the file.

If you’re unable to save your changes, try dragging the file to your Desktop, make your edits there, and then drag it back when you’re done.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
If you launch the game using a shortcut, make sure that `+widescreen 1` is included in the <mark style="color:blue;">Target</mark> field. See [here](https://www.moddb.com/tutorials/how-to-install-and-start-any-bf2142-mod-universal-tutorial-with-pictures) for details.

If you’re using BF2142 Hub, just check the <mark style="color:blue;">TURN ON WIDESCREEN</mark> option.

For Remaster Launcher users, be sure to enable the <mark style="color:blue;">Widescreen fix</mark> in the <mark style="color:blue;">Settings</mark> tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
And that’s it — you’re all set!
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{% endstepper %}

### Downloads

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{% tab title="Download" %}
**BF2142 Widescreen Hudfix v2 (15 KB)**

{% embed url="<https://www.mediafire.com/file/ia2cflxe1nowqdq/BF2142_Widescreen_Hudfix_v2.zip/file>" %}

{% embed url="<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ODc9Gk6GMD7PcI9kmT_jWszhNwseAfPR>" %}

**BF2142 Widescreen Hudfix v1 (9 KB)**

{% embed url="<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mr9ijag238J-j275uS1Ff_T0ew29jYhT>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Changelog" %}
**v2**

* Widescreen support has been added to the Commander screen.
* Components that were previously inaccessible due to the shrunken border are now fixed.
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

### Remarks

* Revert your changes before joining Reclamation or any multiplayer servers, unless the server explicitly allows or uses this mod.
* If you host a server with this tweak, players who join will also need to make this change.
* To uninstall the fix, simply undo the changes you made and [clear cache](/help-centre/troubleshoot.md#a03-delete-profile-and-cache).

### Acknowledgements

Special thanks to:

* Project Remaster Team for making this fix available @ [BF2142 Remastered](https://discord.com/invite/nVdDkgA)
* ompadu for sharing details on how to install the fix on vanilla BF2142 @ [BF2142 Remastered](https://discord.com/invite/nVdDkgA)

[^1]: **The&#x20;**<mark style="color:blue;">**Widescreen Fix**</mark>**&#x20;adds the widescreen flag to your launch parameters, while the&#x20;**<mark style="color:blue;">**HUD-fix**</mark>**&#x20;makes sure your HUD displays correctly in a 16:9 ratio.**

[^2]: This ensures this line comes before the original `fileManager.mountArchive Shaders_client.zip Shaders` line, so the HUD fix loads first and takes precedence.

[^3]: This ensures this line comes before the original `fileManager.mountArchive Menu_server.zip Menu`  line, so the HUD fix loads first and takes precedence.


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