What is DUST for BF2?
DUST is a single player only 'hardcore' modification for Battlefield 2 with a focus on tactical gameplay rather than run n' gun. It features a completely reworked environment based mainly on vanilla BF2 assets.
DUST Promotional Video by Dukern Best watched in HD
You can find the DUST download link at the bottom of this page.
Hardcore?
In DUST, the AI is aggressive and accurate. Weapon damage is high and players have less body armour than in vanilla BF2. Using run n' gun style gameplay will mean that you die ... a lot!
Too hard? Ask for help!
Tactical?
The new map layouts aim to make winning a round more challenging. Work as squad leader, and use intelligent tactics such as flanking to undermine or distract the enemy.
Use cover as you move, avoid crossing large open areas, and take roundabout routes to the CP that you want to capture.
Find good defensive positions and choose your load-out wisely depending on the situation.
This will give you the best chance of success on the battlefields of DUST.
Assets
DUST consists mostly of vanilla BF2 assets reworked by me over the last roughly 6 years.
Nearly all of the middle eastern buildings and props, including vegetation, have been retextured/recoloured.
DUST - Oman
DUST - Oman
DUST - Oman
DUST - Karkand
DUST - Karkand
DUST - Factory
DUST - Abandoned Town
Maps
The maps in DUST are mostly classic vanilla BF2 maps completely reworked by me. They have new colourmaps, details, lightmaps, vegetation, undergrowth, and lighting. They also have custom effects such as waves and dust storms, and in some cases custom sounds.
Control Point layouts have been arranged specifically for single player and, as far as possible, make use of the whole map.
DUST comes with two classic maps: Gulf of Oman and Strike at Karkand.
Further maps will be released as they are finished.
N.B. The 16, 32, and 64 labels are a legacy of vanilla BF2 and have no meaning in terms of size or player count in DUST. They are, in fact, different gameplay layouts, some more challenging than others.
Vehicles
Most of the main vanilla vehicles have been completely reworked with new textures, including custom alphas and normal maps and new HUD's. They have also had a lot of mesh edits to improve their appearance.
DUST - T90
DUST - T90
DUST - M1A1
DUST - M1A1
DUST - LAV25
DUST - LAV25
DUST - F18
DUST - F18
DUST - AH1Z
'Borrowed' Assets
The only non-vanilla assets in DUST are the small arms: carbines, pistols, marksman's rifles and rpg's have been taken from other versions of Battlefield and elsewhere. This is because the vanilla weapons are mostly of too poor quality to use, and I have neither the tools nor time to fix them right now.
Factions
Viper (a western coalition) and Claw (a middle eastern coalition) are the two factions that battle over the arid dusty territory of DUST. They are not based on any particular nation or ideology.
Effects
Effects are an important part of DUST, and these are all custom made by me. They include new explosions, fire and smoke, bullet hits, sounds, radio messages, and many other ambient effects that add to the general atmosphere.
What are the requirements to run DUST?
DUST need an unmodified copy of Battlefield 2 with all patches and DLC's.
N.B. Trying to run DUST on a modified copy of BF2 will probably result in crashes.
Because DUST uses mostly vanilla assets, and the new assets have been optimised, you should have no problems running DUST even on an old PC. I've tested it on my 12 year old PC and it runs at around 90 fps with all graphics set to high.
Credits
I've been creating DUST for a long time, and there are a few minor assets that I've downloaded over the years but have lost trace of the original maker.
So, I want to say a collective thanks you to all the BF2 modders who've shared their work over the years.
A special mention to my friends and fellow modders Dukern and Mortarty for their tips, advice, tweaks, and testing!
Last but not least, thanks go to my wife, Mrs. 'Gattobuono', who has an intimate knowledge of dry, dusty desert environments, and gave me a lot of advice when it came to recreating the maps in DUST.
N.B. If you spot something of yours in DUST, please let me know so that I can credit you.
Important
You may not reupload any of my original work without my explicit permission.
I am, however, always ready to help other modders where I can.
BF2 still has a lot of untapped potential ... let's get creative!
Gattobuono
Important: Sound Settings
Make sure you use the following sound settings or you may have problems with distant gunshots sounding as if they're right next to you.
Articles
Dust 3.1 - Combined Arms
Just a quick update to let you know that Dust 3.1 is currently in the beta testing phase and, all being well, will be released by the end of this month.
Feedback from the beta testers has been very positive so far.
Above: Al Janna
In brief, Dust 3.1 Combined Arms will include:
- Twelve redux maps, including upgraded versions of the six maps that I previously released for Dust 3.0
- Three new high definition aircraft, flying from bigger and more detailed airbases.
- New land vehicles for both factions
- New handheld weapons and unlocks for the Claw faction
- New visual and audio effects
- Numerous other enhancements and upgrades.
Above: F18 over Al Janna
Above: Blackhawk
Above: Upgraded UH60 cockpit
Above: Sharqi Peninsula
I'll post more detailed information on release, including tutorials that will help you get the most out of Dust 3.1.
Whilst you're waiting for Dust 3.1 you can download 3.0 here: Dust 3.0 Download
You can find information and tutorials for Dust 3.0 here: Dust 3.0 Summary
F18 Development
News 5 commentsThe exterior model of the F18 is now complete. Here's a series of images showing how I developed it.
DUST 3.1 Development Update
News 18 commentsIt's been a while since my last update, but that's not because there's nothing new to share with you!
Dust 3.1 Dev Update September 2023
News 12 commentsRead the latest news about the development of Dust 3.1.
Redux BTR90 for Dust
Feature 15 commentsAfter several weeks of work, the DUST BTR90 is finally nearing completion!
Files
Dust 3.1 - Combined Arms
Full Version 9 commentsDUST 3.1 – Combined Arms is the successor to Dust 3.0 which I released some 14 months ago. If you already have Dust 3.0 you can safely delete it and...
Factory - Outdated - Download Dust 3.1
Singleplayer Map 11 commentsFight for control of a factory which is being used to manufacture IEDs.
Dust - Janat Alqanaas - Outdated - Download Dust 3.1
Singleplayer Map 5 commentsA 'Dust' style remake of the classic BF2 map 'Mashtuur City'. With its numerous vantage points, Janat Alqanaas really is a sniper's paradise. Play on...
DUST - Sharqi Peninsula - Outdated - Download Dust 3.1
Singleplayer Map 1 commentHere's another redux BF2 map for DUST, the classic Sharqi Peninsula, with three new single player layouts and an atmospheric early evening light.
DUST - Jalalabad - Outdated - Download Dust 3.1
Singleplayer Map 3 commentsWelcome to Jalalabad! Here's the next of my redux BF2 maps with 3 different gameplay layouts for you to experience.
DUST - BF2 - Outdated
Full Version 48 commentsDUST is a single player only 'hardcore' modification for Battlefield 2 with a focus on tactical gameplay rather than run n' gun. It features a completely...
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Bro, we are waiting for update 3.1 with the whole family, we really liked the mod, I wish you good luck!
is now out!
How to fix crashing?
Unless you give me some specific information I can't do anything to help you.
when I press the start button in the weapon menu the game crashes
Did you check the recommended requirements?
Have you downloaded Dust, or just one of the addon maps?
The maps will not work without Dust: Moddb.com
DUST needs an unmodified copy of Battlefield 2 with all patches and DLC's.
N.B. Trying to run DUST on a modified copy of BF2 will probably result in crashes.
If you have followed the above, Dust will not crash unless you have a problem with your PC.
Bro, when is the update?
The new version of Dust will be released by this weekend.
But you need to find out why your game is crashing.
Do you have an unmodified copy of Battlefield 2 with all patches and DLC's?
If 3.0 crashes then so will 3.1 because the core of the mod is virtually the same. Both my old mod, which had been downloaded 5,176 times and my new mod, have been extensively tested, are very stable. They will not crash unless you haven't followed the requirement or have problems with your PC.
Are you running any other BF2 mods without crashes?
Please describe for me exactly at what point your game crashes.
The other thing that you can try is to run my mod in debug mode to find out what the error is.
You could also try re-downloading Dust just in case your files got corrupted.
I'm sure the problem is at your end because Dust has been out for 14 months now and I've had enough user feedback to know that it is a very stable mod.
Let me know how you get on. And don't send me three messages at a time, just one clear and concise message will be more helpful, ok?
:-)
ok, I can upload a video of the moment when my game crashes, where should I upload it? (and yes, I have an unmodified version of Battlefield 2 and other mods like aek971, second assault work)
If you have Google Drive or similar you can upload it there then send me the link.
Bro, everything is work, in short, it was necessary to install more bots
Sorry, I don't understand what you mean by "it was necessary to install more bots".
Adding more bots won't solve a CTD.
when I added more bots the game stopped crashing