Battlefield Blog

Let the Beta begin!

DragonLadee — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:31:00 GMT

It's here! Starting today, the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PS3 Beta is going live World Wide. Intense vehicular multiplayer action on the map Arica Harbor awaits participants in possession of a Beta code. Up to 24 players compete to secure valuable crates in the ‘Rush’ game mode as the action moves across a variety of different locations. From an initial vehicle assault on a military outpost the war winds through streets of a deserted town to an intense final fire-fight in an industrial harbor. If you are not yet familiar with the Beta map, make sure to check out the newly released Episode 2 of the Battlefield Moments series, as well as the Beta announcement trailer and the Arica Harbor gameplay video.

During the Beta we will be monitoring servers and back-end, as well as gameplay balancing and tweaks. If you are a Beta participant, please take a moment to help us tune the game by providing your feedback in the forums set up for this.

These are the options at hand:

Combat Studios closed forums

Use your Beta key to log-in to the closed forums

EA Forums

You can also leave your feedback on the EA forums

SONY Beta Central

North American players can also feed back in the forums set up in the SONY Beta central. To access the forums you log in using your SONY log-in information, and you will be entitled to access the Beta central for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 once you have downloaded the Beta build from the Playstation Store.

Do you not yet have a Beta code? Don't worry, there is still a chance to get in. Reserve the game to get access to the Beta, with participating retailers only and while supplies last. Also keep your eyes open for local partnerships and code giveaways. Please note that the codes for the PS3 Beta are region specific, so codes distributed by North American outlets cannot be used for downloading the Beta in Europe and Asia, and vice versa.

Battlefield Moments EP2 - Arica Harbor

DragonLadee — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:44:00 GMT

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PS3 Beta begins TODAY! To celebrate this, we released the Battlefield Moments Episode 2 based on Arica Harbor - the beta map.

See ‘Destruction 2.0’ in full effect as a sniper fights his way through the war-torn streets of Arica Harbor in order to secure a valuable objective for his team.

Reserve your Battlefield: Bad Company 2 to gain access to the Beta.*

*Participating Retailers only.

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Become A Game Designer for a day and help shape the Battlefield

DragonLadee — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:57:00 GMT

We have just launched the "Achievements Challenge” on Battlefield: Bad Company 2 website, where we invite YOU to suggest in-game achievements that might get included in the game. Have you always felt that you understand the game better than others? Now is your chance to show it! We need your ideas before November 19th.

October Newsletter Winners Announced

DragonLadee — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:20:00 GMT

Congratulation to the following members who won themselves a copy of Battlefield 1943!

We asked in our October Newsletter: What was the name of the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 map shown at the EA Event before Tokyo Game Show?

The correct answer is: Atacama Desert. - Check out for yourself.

The winners are:

1. Dmitry Krasulya - Russia

2. Patrick Artus – Germany

3. Mats Antonsson - Sweden

4. Bjørnar Johansen – Norway

5. Tobias Räcker - Germany

6. Pensart Jérôme – France

7. Lauri Suokkonen - Finland

8. Stephan Green - Denmark

9. Roman – Russia

10. Antony Mora - France

If you wonder how you can participate in future contests, simply subscribe to Battlefield Newsletter and follow us on Twitter!

The Arica Harbor Multiplayer Gameplay

DragonLadee — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:07:00 GMT

Check out the two minutes intense multiplayer action on The Arica Harbor beta map!

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Battlefield Beta - Creating The Trailer

Demize99 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:29:00 GMT

Be sure to check out Marcus “Noken” Johansson's developer diary on how DICE created the Battlefield Beta trailer. View it on the EU Playstation blog at http://bit.ly/2SVa3g. Noken is well known for his Battlefield Machinima such as the 'Frost' series and 'Mine'. You can see Noken's other video's on Snoken Production's Video page: http://www.vimeo.com/snoken/videos/

Alan ‘Demize99’ Kertz
Gameplay Designer, Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PS3 Beta Begins 19 November 2009

DragonLadee — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:01:00 GMT

Starting 19 November 2009, PS3 gamers will be able to experience the unprecedented action, destruction, vehicular warfare, squad play and open sandbox environments that only Battlefield can deliver.

The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta will feature the Arica Harbour map, where up to 24 players can compete in one of the game’s four intense multiplayer modes called Rush. This new map displays a superb balance of vehicle and infantry combat, as the American assault unit attacks the Russian army base with full force, advancing further through a beautiful desert town and towards the industrial area in a desperate attempt to overtake the Arica Harbour. Heavy vehicle warfare on the first bases gradually turns into an intense infantry fight as the level progresses, showcasing this best-in-class online war experience.

Gamers can get a taste of this incredibly intense action by a numbers of ways including reserving the game with participating retailers. While supplies last.

How do I get a Beta Key?

For North America - Beta Keys are limited in quantity and will be available through these select partners: Best Buy and Gamestop. Reserve your copy now in stores!

For Europe and Asia - Keep your eyes open for local opportunities!

More details to follow as we continue to announce additional beta key partners next week. Check back our blog for more details.

Not a PS3 Owner?

Early next year, all players worldwide will get to experience this premier shooter when we releases a Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer DEMO on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be available on March 2, 2010 in North America and March 5, 2010 in Europe for the Xbox 360, PS3 and the PC.

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A thank you to Eddie J. + Fan Kit v.2

GordonVanDyke — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:25:00 GMT

The entire team of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 wants to thank Eddie J. for his letter and generous gift. It's moments like this that make all the late nights and weekends of crunching to make the best game possible all worth it. Again, thank you so much Eddie! :-)

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Fan Kit v.2: http://bit.ly/2rJIPL

//GvD

The Unlimited Advantage

DragonLadee — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:12:00 GMT

Each of the Bonuses we've carefully selected represents one of the cornerstones of the Battlefield experience: Teamplay, Vehicles, and Veterans. We handpicked Specializations that enhance the abilities of Veterans and Newcomers alike. Let's explore the gameplay possibilities in the Limited Edition of Battlefield Bad Company 2.

The Vehicle Motion Sensor reveals the position of nearby enemies, allowing you to avoid driving into hidden ambushes. Rolling into a base in a vehicle equipped with the sensor will also report enemy positions on the minimap for nearby teammates! The Improved Vehicle Armor specialization upgrades the protective plating on all vehicles to give your vehicle that extra edge in heavy firefights. Additionally while many vehicle specializations only function for the driver of a vehicle, the Improved Vehicle Armor and Vehicle Motion Sensor specializations will function if they are equipped by any member of the vehicle crew. So even if you don't enjoy flying or driving, hopping into your friend's vehicle will still grant both you and your friend extra protection. Of course you also get to man the secondary guns to dish out your own firepower.

The Supreme Vehicle Firepower specialization greatly expands the types of targets tanks and helicopters can engage effectively. In Main Battle Tanks like the M1A2 and the T90 the Firepower specialization upgrades the vehicle with a coaxial machine gun to improve the MBT's anti-infantry abilities. The driver's position of the Mobile AA vehicle is also upgraded with a hull mounted machine gun to supplement the default 20mm automatic grenade launcher. For Light Tanks like the M3A3 or the BMD3 Supreme Vehicle Firepower allows the driver to fire TOW Guided Antiarmor missiles. Often the deciding factor in armor battles TOWs are also great for punching a hole in buildings before pumping 30mm chain gun rounds inside. Air vehicles are not left out of the mix, the Vehicle Firepower Package upgrades the gunner's position of the AH64 and the Mi28 with the same TOW Guided AntiArmor missile. Combined with the pilot's rockets this package can quickly eliminate enemy armor that threatens your teammates.

Featured both in the original Battlefield 1942 and it's spiritual successor Battlefield 1943 the M1911 Pistol and the M1A1 Submachine Gun are true Battlefield classics. Though not as powerful as the Engineer's modern SMGs and Carbines the M1A1 SMG is unlockable for all 4 classes on the Battlefield. The mobility granted by the M1A1 allows close range run and gun tactics, especially effective for members of a hard-hitting and fast-moving squad. Battlefield Veterans will also appreciate the stopping power of the .45 caliber M1911 Pistol. An American classic, the M1911 is still favored by special forces units around the world almost 100 years after it's inception. Another sidearm the Tracer Dart Pistol can be equipped as a pistol, allowing all classes to aid their Engineers in destroying enemy vehicles. When a Tracer Dart is placed on an enemy vehicle friendly RPGs can lock on and track those targets, letting your teammates engage armor safely from cover. It’s a great aid to your team even for classes like Assault or Medic who lack antivehicle arms.

We think this combination of Weapons and Specializations will provide all types of Battlefield fans with a worthy Day One Advantage. Whether you're a Tanker or a Pilot, a Teamplayer or a Lone Wolf, Assault, Recon, Engineer or Medic these tools will serve you well on the Battlefield of Bad Company 2.

Alan 'Demize99' Kertz

Gameplay Designer, Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Fake BFBC2 Beta signup sites!

GordonVanDyke — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:04:00 GMT

As of today there is no official Battlefield Bad Company 2 Beta and I wanted to warn people out there of fake/hoax sites perpetrating to have a sign-up for one. We do not have any form of beta sign-ups, nor would we ever endorse such a practice or shady url to do so. Please do not let these e-tards take advantage of your enthusiasm for BFBC2 in their scam and only give them the middle-finger if anything. So, unless you read it here or from our official Twitter page it isn't real.

//GvD

RE: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition Unveil

GordonVanDyke — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:14:00 GMT

The Limited Edition announcement raised some questions and created some discussion across the interwebs so here is a short FAQ to help answer questions we've seen by the community:

Limited Edition FAQ

Do I have to pay extra for the Limited Edition? No, it's the same price as the Standard Edition, just limited in quantity.

Do I have to reserve / pre-order to get the Limited Edition? No, but that's the safest way to ensure you get one since there will be a limited supply.

Can I get the unlocks featured in the Limited Edition if I miss out and can only get the Standard Edition? Yes, won't have the same day 1 advantage. You'll have to play through game and get the unlocks the standard way.

Where can I get the Limited Edition? We intend to sell it at as many retailers as possible, but it depends on where you live and how much your retailer wants to stock up. Once they're sold out, only the Standard Edition will be available.

Why don't I see the Limited Edition showing up at my favorite online retailer? It's up in some place like EA.com and will start to appear everywhere else. This is a busy time of the year and retailers are working hard to get this in place and it will be available both online and in-store.

Is the Limited Edition available on all three platforms? Yes: PC, PS3 and X360.

Will there be a Beta or Demo before the game comes out? Stay tuned to the blog or follow us on Twitter for future developments on all things Battlefield Bad Company 2.

Also, we got a great letter from Eddie J. in New Jersey and the entire team loved it. We really appreciate it and a huge thank you from all of us on the BFBC2 team!

//GvD

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Packshots

DragonLadee — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:11:00 GMT

Here’s a sneak peek at what the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 pack fronts will look like in stores!

STANDARD EDITION:

LIMITED EDITION:

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition Unveil

DragonLadee — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:28:00 GMT

The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition delivers six special customizations early to give players a day one advantage in multiplayer matches. Four vehicle warfare unlocks will immediately enhance the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 best-in-class online vehicle warfare experience, delivering extra firepower, radar, and armor for the vehicles. Additionally, the tracer dart attaches to any enemy vehicle and allows RPG-toting teammates to track, lock on, and destroy their adversary. Seasoned veterans of Battlefield 1943™ will be able to immediately re-acquaint themselves with two classic and highly powerful weapons, the M1A1 submachine gun and the M1911 pistol.

The full list of six unlocks are as follows:

Four vehicle warfare unlocks

· Improved Vehicle Armor – An up-armor package is mounted on all vehicle types, decreasing the effect of both explosive and penetrating warheads, significantly improving vehicle survivability.

· Supreme Vehicle Firepower – Additional weapon packages are mounted for the driver of all armored vehicles, greatly expanding the range of targets the vehicle can successfully engage and destroy.

· Vehicle Motion Sensor – Use this electronics warfare package to locate enemy units in direct proximity to the vehicle.

· Tracer Dart Pistol – This magnetic dart attaches to any vehicle surface, allowing squad members to track, lock on, and fire rockets onto moving targets even beyond line of sight.

Two classic Battlefield 1943™ weapons

· M1A1 Submachine Gun – Reliable but heavy this classic weapon is a powerful force in the hands of any Battlefield veteran.

· M1911 Pistol – Highly customized M1911 are favored for its dependability and the power of its large .45 caliber round.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be available on March 2, 2010 in North America for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PC. The game will be available on March 5, 2010 in Europe.

* The Limited Edition will be sold while supplies last. So reserve your copy now!

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EGS 2009 - Mexico City

EA_Dink — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:56:00 GMT

Freshly returning from the beautiful land of Mexico City, Battlefield Bad Company 2 made quite a splash at the largest consumer show in Mexico for the year. Showing off the Atacama Desert, a conquest map set in the desert (see Squad Stories 2 trailer), for the first time in North America, consumers and press alike were thrilled to get hands on of Bad Company 2. Over the course of the weekend hundreds of Bad Company 2 posters were given away and crowds of over 500 attended daily presentations about how DICE creates the best online warfare experience.

Viva México

/Dink

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Dedicated to our PC Players!

GordonVanDyke — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:56:00 GMT

A lot of buzz has been floating around the internet lately about dedicated servers and we wanted to make sure our all our players have the best understanding of how Battlefield will be played on the PC. Since Battlefield 1942 DICE has used dedicated servers for all platforms. This formula has worked well, and still works well, for us and for the gaming community. We have stayed true to this practice and will continue this tradition into the upcoming title Battlefield Bad Company 2.

Other games use player-hosted or 'peer to peer' solutions, often resulting in a "host with the most" situation; where the player hosting the match has an advantage over other players connected to their game. Everyone else is dependent on the host's internet connection and if they don't have a great connection neither will you regardless how great of an internet you have. Also, unless server migration is implemented the game ends when that hosting player quits the game forcing you to find another player-host or start your own. With dedicated servers everyone gets non-stop action with no connection penalties based on some other player and their internet. This makes dedicated servers the best solution for online PC gaming hands down! So rest assured PC players, Battlefield will stay true to its roots offering dedicated servers to all its players and continue the tradition of the ultimate FPS gaming experience!

Dedicated Server FAQ for Battlefield Bad Company 2 PC

Will there be an option to have my own dedicated server? Yes, DICE will have trusted partners with datacenters worldwide that you'll be able to rent a dedicated server from ensuring you always have a quality server in your region.

How much will it cost to rent a dedicated server for Battlefield Bad Company 2? Because these are offered by the trusted partners we can't answer that, but they will be priced fairly according to your market.

Can I control my server with remote admin tools? Yes, you will have the ability manage your server via remote admin tools allowing you to manage your server, your way.

Is there the option to give my server a custom name? Yes, you'll be able to name your server what you like.

Will I be able to make a reserve list for my server? Yes, you will be able to reserve a limited amount of space on your server when public for whom ever you like.

Am I able to host a private match? Yes, you will be able to password protect your server.

Is there a client server browser to view server lists? Yes, clients on the PC will have a full server's browser to select the server they'd like to play on.

Can I earn ranks and rewards on my rented server? Yes! You will be able to run your server as Ranked allowing you to still earn unlocks, rewards, and host a server for all to enjoy.

Are PC clients going to be match made to servers? No, PC clients will use their server browser and filter options.

Will you have an anti-cheat requirement? Yes, all dedicated servers and clients on PC will be required to have the anti-cheat software running at all times.

//GvD

The cake isn't a lie

L Twin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:13:00 GMT

Coolest thing just happened:

I get a call from the reception saying “there’s two guys here who wants to give you cake”. Turns out they are from the PC community and were so happy about our dedicated server tweet this week they wanted to give something back to us, the developers. Awesome, thanks a lot guys!

Cue silly grin from KM :)

//Karl Magnus Troedsson

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Xbox 360 Gameplay - IGN Montage: Destruction

DragonLadee — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:17:00 GMT

Check out the lastest Battlefield: Bad Company 2 montage created by IGN. Destruction 2.0 will allow you to take down entire buildings, create firepoints in cover or blow it up entirely! In Battlefield Bad Company 2 there will be no place to hide!

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G4TV Preview on Battlefield: Bad Company 2

DragonLadee — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:49:00 GMT

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is currently being featured in the video player on G4tv.com homepage. This is their preview coming out of Tokyo Game Show.

Battlefield 2 Complete Collection Now Available For Digital Download

DragonLadee — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:03:00 GMT

Battlefield 2 Complete Collection is available for digital download via Steam and Direct2Drive!

It’s been over four years since Battlefield 2 launched and the latest update, version 1.50, is the most comprehensive Battlefield collection ever - all the maps, no patching and no extras to download! Head out to the frontlines of the 21st century with the original Battlefield 2™ plus the Battlefield 2: Special Forces™ Expansion Pack.

Don't forget that Battlefield 2: Euro Force™ and Battlefield 2: Armored Fury™ Booster Packs are now FREE to download for any BF2 owners!

Buy from Steam click here!

Buy from Direct to Drive click here!

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Battlefield Bad Company 2: Battlefield Moments - Episode 1

DragonLadee — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:07:00 GMT

We just released the first episode of a series of videos, showing off the multiplayer mode for first-person shooter Battlefield: Bad Company 2.

Check it out!

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New TGS Gameplay and Karl-Magnus Interview

Brophy Brad — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:51:00 GMT

Gametrailers just released an interview with Battlefield Exec Producer, Karl-Magnus Troedsson. Included is some amazing gameplay from the latest multiplayer map, Atacama Desert. Personally, I like the added environmental effects of blowing sand which can affect gameplay, sorry snipers!

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/tgs-09-battlefield-bad/56417

Bonus points...does anyone know where this desert is located?

Extra bonus points...snipers I'm calling you out, what is the counter strategy to lower visibility from blowing sand?

Customized Battlefield Vehicle Combat

Demize99 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:33:00 GMT

With Battlefield’s rich vehicle pedigree we simply weren’t satisfied with just providing new rides in Battlefield: Bad Company 2. We took our existing rides back to the mechanics for tuning and expanded Vehicle Combat even further by adding customization and new gameplay features.

For the first time in Battlefield history we’re adding customization to the Battlefield Vehicle Combat. In Bad Company 2 players can earn customizable vehicle upgrades that let them tune a vehicle towards their own play style. Vehicle Specializations allow players chose between Enhanced Armor, an Upgraded Weapon package, Smoke Grenades to hide, an Electronic Warfare package to locate nearby enemies, or an Optics Upgrade to zoom in on targets. These upgrades can give a vulnerable tanker the means to escape, defeat, or outlive his opponents. Finding the right Vehicle Specialization to fit each play style is crucial to success in Vehicle Combat.

While standing toe to toe and slugging it out is always a valid tactic in any skirmish, the experienced Battlefield player knows that there’s tons more depth to who wins and who loses than just accurate fire. To bring greater depth to Bad Company 2’s Vehicle Combat we turned the page back and drew inspiration from the original Battlefield 1942. Tank shells that hit armor at extreme angles will glance off doing less damage, while direct hits deal critical damage. Armor thickness also varies significantly between the front, sides, and rear of armored vehicles. A hit that front armor simply shrugs off can quickly become a problem if the same shot is delivered from behind. You’ll need to watch your back and mind your flanks to stay ahead of the competition.

Of course teamwork is the ultimate trump card to any tactic; the best tanker drivers work with their Engineers to achieve total victory in Battlefield: Bad Company 2. We’ll talk more about how Vehicles and Infantry work together to build a balanced Battlefield in the near future.

Alan ‘Demize99’ Kertz
Gameplay Designer, Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Bad Company 2: Interview with Patrick Bach!

mtague — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:17:00 GMT

New interview from GamesCom with Patrick Bach, Senior Producer, on BFBC2. Check it out here!

Bad Company 2 PAX Tournament Montage Video!

mtague — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:33:00 GMT

Check it out here!

BC2 Pax Wrap Up + Fankit!

mtague — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:08:00 GMT

The PAX 2009 show was another fantastic showing for Bad Company 2. The event was sold out with over 75,000 attendees and our booth was packed, with over 2500 gamers getting hands on with the game. To get players ready for battle, colored bracelets were handed out squading up players to experience Bad Company 2 in the best possible way. We held a tournament on Sunday where squads put their skills to the test and came away with trophies and copies of Battlefield 1943. For those who couldn't get into our booth, we were handing out t-shirts with a special bonus. :)

Here is the Fan Kit Download! It's a large one, 118mb.