EA has released an updated Battlefield 1942 mod toolkit, mostly fixing a few bugs. The MDT website is also offering AI tutorials. Thanks 3D Gamers.

The latest version of the immensely popular Battlefield 1942 mod Desert Combat has been released and of course you can find it on FileShack. In addition to the client release there are also dedicated server files for Windows and Linux. Version 0.5L of Desert Combat requires the BF1942 1.5 patch and offers new maps, new weapons and new vehicles.

New in 0.5
US
Air
- AV-8a Harrier, AV-8c Harrier, AV-8m Harrier, UH-60q, UH-60l
Hand Weapons
- Car-15, Mk23, SA-19 Anti Air Rocket
IRAQ
Land
- Panstyr (Anti Aircaft Truck)
Air
- MI-8 Helicopter - Mobile Spawn Point
Stationary
- NVST Machine Gun
Hand Weapons
- PSS

As expected, Electronic Arts has released the v1.5 patch for Battlefield 1942. The patch is available as upgrade from 1.45 or full download to upgrade any version. For Windows server administrators there's an update and full server download as well. Version 1.5 includes a new map "Invasion of the Philippines" which features new patrol boats, a new US Marines skin, the M1 Garand and more. Here's EA's description of the new map

In this new conquest map for Battlefield 1942, naval warfare and infantry island invasions take center stage in a raging firefight for the Philippine Islands. The shallow water between the islands act as a barrier to the invading Japanese Destroyer, but is no problem for the fast patrol craft used by either side. In some cases, islands are so close together that infantry can wade between them. The Invasion of the Philippines map introduces two new vehicles: the Elco 80 PT Boat for the US Marines and the Type 38 coastal craft for the Japanese. These fast patrol craft are the most heavily armed for their size in either navy packing torpedoes, machineguns and sea mines into one pint-sized warcraft. With their size, speed and manueverability they bring naval warfare into knife-fighting range. From fast naval action to beach invasions to fierce jungle combat, Invasion of the Philippines brings a new intensity to the battlefield.

The new Battlefield 1942 Linux dedicated server is out, now at version 1.5. This new 91mb release is in antipication of the client patch which should be out soon hopefully.

Yet more from PC.IGN, as they also have this brief preview of Battlefield Vietnam. Impressions are hands-on and there's a single new screenshot.

The official Battlefield 1942 website has been updated with a new community message, mentioning that the 1.5 patch won't be out this week. According to EA, the reason for the delay "is that we want to make sure that it reaches you in top condition and that the cd swap fix we've been working on has proven trickier than first anticipated. The rest of the bug fixes are in place and The Invasion of the Philippines map is just about ready to go. It will be well worth the wait, we promise."

UGO has a Battlefield Vietnam preview, offering a hands-on look at the new game from Digital Illusions Canada. Thanks HomeLAN Fed.

The long awaited Battlefield 1942 mod toolkit has been released at the official site, available as a 1.56mb download. There are several editing programs and tutorials on creating textures, models, animations, etc.

The official Battlefield 1942 website has been updated, offering screenshots from the upcoming Invasion of the Philippines conquest map which EA will be releasing for free.

There is a new Battlefield Vietnam Q&A on GameSpot tonight, asking designer AJ Marini a few questions about this upcoming Battlefield sequel. There's talk about weapons and vehicles, the maps, improved terrain and graphics, special audio features and more.

EA has posted a new Battlefield 1942 community update, offering, among other things, information on the upcoming 1.5 patch for the game. This patch will update the Japanese and US forces in the Pacific Theater (new player model skins, weapons, vehicles), and will also offer a new map (which includes two new vehicles by itself). There's also a list of things that might break due to the new patch that mod makers might want to take a look at. No ETA is given.

GameSpot is offering the first video footage from Battlefield Vietnam, available to those who have a basic account there. The streamable gameplay trailer runs for about a minute and twenty seconds. Update: the official BF1942 website now carries the movie as well, thanks blankoboy.

There is a brief Battlefield Vietnam Q&A on the Warcry with AJ Marini of DICE Canada. Questions are asked about the look of Vietnam, the objectives in the game, music plans, tanks shooting while being transported, and other things that will make Battlefield Vietnam better than the previous BF games.

A new version of the popular Desert Combat mod for Battlefield 1942 has been released, offering yet more vehicles, maps and gameplay improvements. There is a full download which is a staggering 573mb, or a patch from the previous version which comes in at 223mb.

Here is a change list of whats new in this version:
- Full Battlefield 1942 Version 1.45 Compatibility
- New Opposition Technical Pickup truck with .50 cal machine gun
- New Opposition Recoiless Rifle mounted on the pickup truck
- New Civilian cars
- New F-14 with 2 positions, Pilot and Bomber
- New Opposition SA-3 Sam Site
- New Opposition OSA anti ship Vessel
- New F-15c fighter
- New Opposition Mirage Fighter Jet
- 3 new maps (DC Weapons Bunkers, DC Medina Ridge and DC Basrah)
- ...

There is a lenghty community update on the official Battlefield 1942 website, covering release plans for the long overdue Mod Development Toolkit, CD swapping problems, Secret Weapons of WW2 CD-key misprints, and plenty more. Thanks Blues News.

HomeLAN has an interview this morning with Frank DeLise of Desert Combat for Battlefield 1942 fame. Frank gives the latest on what he's up to working on the mod.

The guys at GenGamers once again have a batch of new screenshots from Battlefield Vietnam, showing several locations and vehicles from the new Digital Illusions first person shooter.

Electronic Arts has re-released the Battlefield 1942 1.45 incremental patch, for people who are still at 1.4. This updated patch fixes an issue where people couldn't upgrade if they had the free Battle of Britain map installed. You don't need this patch if you're already running 1.45.

Electronic Arts has announced that the latest Battlefield 1942 expansion pack, Secret Weapons of WWII, is now available in stores for around $29.99. The expansion features experimental vehicles, new weapons and new maps to play.

Over at GenGames you can find three new screenshots from Battlefield Vietnam, the sequel to Battlefield 1942. Looks pretty good.