FinnWars v1.92c Release new Version for the finnish Independence Day 2025 6th December!
FinnWars is a total overhaul mod for BattleField 1942. It brings often unseen Finnish Wars of World War 2, Winter War, Continuation War and the Lapland War, to BF42 focusing on realism and innovative gameplay mechanics. With over 70 new maps, countless new weapons and vehicles, FinnWars brings you an experience you've never faced in Battlefield before.
Arranged games are notified in our Discord. Playerbase is the most active during december. Yearly event is held at 6th of december.
Install
1. Download and install Battlefield 1942. Server browser patch: Mod DB
2. Install bf42 plus.
This addon/dll-library considerably stabilizes Battlefield 1942 and
adds some neat features. Just move the dsound.dll to BF142's main folder
where you will find the BF1942.exe.
3. Download FinnWars 1.92c installer
Manual install (.zip): Mirror1
4. If you have an earlier version of FinnWars installed, delete or relocate it from BattleField 1942 "Mods"-folder.
5 Run the installer and follow it's instructions or in case of the
.zip file: Extract the downloaded -zip -file to the Battlefield 1942
"Mods-folder" (Usually C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Battlefield 1942\Mods)
If you encounter any problems, feel free to ask help in our Discord.
We welcome everyone interested in FinnWars to join! There you will find more detailed installing instructions.
FinnWars 1.92c : Download
Tutorials
FinnWars has some unique gameplay mechanics that differ from base Battlefield 1942. The following tutorials explain the most common causes of confusion among new players.
Anti-tank mechanics
The most obvious differences to the basegame can be found from tank and explosives behavior. Unlike in BF1942, tanks can not be destroyed with hand grenades. As infantry, you either need a large explosive, a specialized anti-tank weapon like Panzerfaust or an antitank gun in order to cause damage to an armored vehicle.
Molotov Coctails
Molotov Coctail is the most readily avaible antitank-weapon for Finnish troops in maps that are based on the Winter War. Those can be found from the unlimited default rifleman kit.
In order to cause damage, you need to throw it into one of the tank's air vents. First hit usually immobilizes the tank. Second hit destroys the tank.
Panzerfaust
Panzerfausts are German made antitank rockets delivered to Finland in the later stages of the Continuation War with an effective range of 30 meters. FinnWars simulates a realistic aiming system by taking warhead's trajectory into account.
When you've reached the effective range of 30 meters, aim the sight to your target and fire.
If you are too close to the target, the warhead will simply fly over it. If you are considerably closer than 30 meters, you need to aim a bit lower. The warhead doesn't fly in a 0 degree angle but in around a 40 degree one. Like you were aiming it in real life.
Source: finnwarsmod.fi