Yes, that's right.......EA sent out the official press release announcing the 'Day 1 Map Pack' as well as another map pack release later in March.
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that two massive, all-new multiplayer maps for Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 will be unlocked on March 2nd when the game launches in North America. This map pack features the Laguna Alta map playable in Conquest mode and Nelson Bay map playable in Rush mode, bringing the total number of multiplayer maps up to 10. Later in March, DICE will release yet another map pack at no extra charge*, giving players a chance to experience the Arica Harbor map in Conquest mode and Laguna Presa map in Rush mode. Available in the box, the content packs are unlocked by simply inputting a VIP code**.
“Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will redefine online modern warfare on March 2. We are deeply committed to the FPS community and Battlefield fans worldwide,” said Patrick Bach, Senior Producer for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. “These first two map packs are just the beginning. We’re planning ongoing support for the community by always keeping the experience fresh and ensuring the best possible gameplay experience.”
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is setting a new standard for action games with the quality of its highly detailed, war-torn landscapes and massive, destructible environments. The game’s tactical destruction shakes up the gameplay delivering epic battles never before seen in a modern warfare game.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be in stores on March 2, 2010 in North America and March 4, 2010 in Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PC. The Limited Edition of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 can be pre-ordered now on all platforms at no extra cost, with participating retailers worldwide (while supplies last). For more information on DICE, please visit www.dice.se. For more information on Battlefield: Bad Company 2 please visit: www.badcompany2.ea.com. Or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2.
* Included with purchase of new game. Internet connection required.
** VIP codes included in the shrink-wrapped box. Those players that do not have a code can purchase one via the in-game store for $15. PC players will get the content as a game update. Internet connection required.
Posted by power on Thursday, February 25 @ 15:34:28 MST (5 reads)
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The Battlefield Blog posted a new video explaining the PC specific features of Bad Company 2. We also get a look at a new map called Valparaiso.
Producer, Anders Gyllenberg has put together a walkthrough of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on the PC and explains some of the PC specific features, including things you have been asking for on the forums, as well as a first look at the Rush map, Valparaiso.
Posted by power on Wednesday, February 24 @ 16:51:52 MST (7 reads)
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EA has posted up a "field manual" for Bad Company 2. The manual contains just about everything in the game along with a few suggestions. It looks like all maps, weapons, and vehicles are listed. You need an EA or Xbox live account to access it by clicking the Bad Company 2 banner above.
For those of you that do not have either or would like a hard copy of the data RudeDog, from fpsadmin.com, created a PDF file that you can download that contains the sites information witch you can find HERE
Enjoy the information.
Posted by power on Monday, February 08 @ 11:47:57 MST (8 reads)
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Gordon Van Dyke, lead developer at DICE put out a bunch of updated beta info today. You can check it out below or click on the Bad Company 2 banner above for a link to his blog.
When's the Beta
First, let's start by making the official time and date of the Beta the start of this Blog in what will be and EPIC moment in DICE's PC History! The PC Beta begins this Thursday, January 28th at approximately 6pm CET, 12pm EST, and 9am PST time!!!!!!! :-D
Where to Get It
The Client will be downloadable from server partner websites and Steam starting at the above listed time at a file size of 1.5GB. Here's a hyper-link reminder http://bit.ly/4GJk2a on which retailers will provide PC Beta access through pre-ordering.
Why we're Having a Beta
The Beta is happening for many reasons, like testing the infrastructure, hosting stability, and gameplay tuning (FOV, Weapon Balance, etc...) that no amount of internal testing could provide better than real world exposure. This means there will also be times of choppiness, lag, disconnects, CTDs or other issues a Beta version of any MP game would have. We'll have feedback methods similar to the PS3 Beta as well to ensure your input is gathered and heard.
Advanced warning: there will be things updated in the final game, like a Server browser with more functions, optimizations, performance tweaks, and learning's from the Beta.
This truly is a Beta, so remember that all feedback is appreciated and wanted! :-)
Hosting the Beta
Renting of Beta servers will not be possible, but we'll work closely with all our RSPs* to ensure there is always enough capacity for each individual regions.
Where to Download the Beta
We'll distribute with many partners as possible to ensure the fastest DLs no matter your location around the world. Current know locations and methods will be EADM, Steam, Torrents (only get this from legit sources, i.e. an RSP*), and all our RSP's.
Getting Started In the Beta
STEP 1: Make sure you have at least 5GB free on your HDD and then download and Install BFBC2! :-D
STEP 2: Once installation is completed (install size will be around 1.5GB) start the client and click the login button. You will then be prompted to sign in with your EA Account. If you don't have an EA Account you'll be able to create one in the same screen. (You may also create your EA Account in advance HERE)
STEP 3: Enter the unique PC Beta Code during the log in process to authenticate your participation in the Beta.
Step 4: Create your Soldier name (this will lock that name to your EA account for retail if you want to keep it).
Note: You will not be able to play or access any multiplayer menus without being authenticated. After the Beta Key is registered it will be tied to your EA Account and no longer valid for new registrations. Our game will use SecuROM for the Beta and Final games .exe, for more info on how SecuROM works in BFBC2 please read this Blog to learn about it in more detail.
* Ranked Server Provider (RSP)
//GvD
Posted by power on Wednesday, January 27 @ 14:04:16 MST (9 reads)
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Exclusive Single-Player Reveal Trailer HD
GameTrailers posted up the exclusive Bad Company 2 single player trailer, check it out. Gametrailers also featured Bad Company 2 on their recent episode of GTTV with lots of new information about the game on it so I've included that video as well, be sure to check out the high definition version.
Posted by power on Friday, January 22 @ 13:06:48 MST (12 reads)
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Battlefield Bad Company Squad Rush Trailer
Gamestop has released a new Battlefield Bad Company 2 trailer concerning the unannounced Squad Rush multiplayer game mode. Squad Rush will contain 2 teams of 4 players. Objective is to secure 2 tactical positions, known as M-COMS.
Posted by power on Tuesday, January 19 @ 19:09:24 MST (13 reads)
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Combat Testing Registration Open BC2 *FMJ* HAS BEEN GIVEN 10 INVITES
*FMJ* Has been given 10 invites to combat testing so if your an *FMJ* clan member and are interested in some serious beta testing for Bad Company 2 send me a PM with your email. You still may be required to fill out an application so serious inquires only please. Currently the invite status at combat testing is still open so you don't even need this special invite, just click on the banner above and fill out an application.
The guys at Combat Testing let us know they will be "collecting data" for the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC beta, and have opened up registration. If you don't already have an account you can register by clicking the Bad Company 2 banner above. Alternatively the best way to be guaranteed a beta spot is to make sure you preorder from gamestop.
Combat Testing will be collecting data for the BF:BC2 PC beta. To help this process, Combat Testing is open for new registrations and will give out keys to all it's testers.
The Battlefield blog posted up a large amount of information on the Bad Company 2 PC beta many people are eager to get a hold of. The BC2 PC beta will start on January 28th and end on February 25. Also posted is a blurry picture of someone playing BC2 on PC what appears to be someone playing the game in 3D. Also worth mentioning, it was revealed that Battlefield 1943 will not be coming to the PC until AFTER the release of Bad Company 2.
As promised here is the PC Blog on the Beta & a few other things, yes some people, places, and things may have leaked a little something, but we are here to clarify everything and make it all official since we can now commit to the listed dates! :-)
BETA Details:
Beta Begins/Ends Jan 28th/Feb 25th
Map Name Port Valdez
Players 32
Game Mode Rush
Environment Snow
Theme Vehicle and Infantry
Back Story: The battle for Port Valdez is fought alongside the waterline towards a great oil industrial landscape in the Alaskan mountains. Using basically everything they've got the Russian forces are launching an airborne assault to knock out the oil industries in the area. In their arsenal there are Main Battle Tanks as well as fast-moving Quad Bikes and mobile armored AA. It's a vehicle focused battle, but with plenty of infantry combat.
How to Download: Check back to the Battlefield Bad Company 2 Beta Page closer to beta launch date for download instructions.
How To Get Access: Reserve Battlefield Bad Company 2 is the most sure fire way and right now we are still finalizing which Retailers & e-Tailers will participate (it's up to them). If you're eager to ensure you get in confirmed distributors to Pre-Order consumers are the EA Store and at GameStop.com. We'll have another Blog to update new retailers & e-Tailers that have teamed up with us as well as alternate channels to obtain a Closed Beta Key.
Misc. Details
Steam Beta: Yes there was a leaked image of a Package file we propped on Steam. People with illegal accounts can see games in this environment, but this is not a Beta in the term of Public Test Beta, but a real development Beta installer client for the Steam version of the full game. We are however working with Steam to have the Public PC Beta available on Steam, but can't confirm this quite yet so cross your fingers Steam users. :-)
Anti Cheat: We're going with PunkBuster supporting the same options BF2 and BF2142 had to run unranked without PunkBuster.
Mod Tools: There will not be mod tools for BFBC2. However a majority of the the games logic is controlled by the server and there will be Serverside control options for the dedicated servers.
Public Server Files: We will not distribute these publicly. There are many factors for why we have decided this with the biggest factor being security & integrity of our game & Dedicated Servers.
Posted by power on Tuesday, January 12 @ 16:47:18 MST (16 reads)
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Squad Based Multiplayer Interview
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 expands its multiplayer experience with new squad-based gameplay modes and maps! Be sure to check out the high definition version.
Posted by power on Tuesday, December 29 @ 16:46:53 MST (22 reads)
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Battlefield Moments Episode III
Join the siege at Panama Canal and stand your ground during your own battlefield moments in Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
Posted by power on Wednesday, December 23 @ 17:31:05 MST (17 reads)
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Bad Company 2 Squad Deathmatch Dev Walkthrough
New previews talking about the newly announced Squad Deathmatch gamemod in Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
Posted by power on Wednesday, December 23 @ 17:26:31 MST (18 reads)
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Battlefield Bad Company 2 Panama Canal Map Revealed!
Panama Canal features a tight battle with abandoned industrial buildings, vehicles, large ships, and piles of debris everywhere with billowing smoke off in the distance as the surround forest rages of fire while the surrounding city is bombarded by enemy ballistics. The map has a four-flag setup, with two flags being more focused on vehicle warfare with IFVs and MBTs. The center flags are infantry focused and the team in control of either centre flag will get access to an attack helicopter or an AA vehicle, respectively.
Check out this gameplay preview and see both American and Russian forces fight for control of tactical points in the classic Battlefield "Conquest" Mode.
Posted by power on Wednesday, December 16 @ 18:22:17 MST (19 reads)
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Medal of Honor Exclusive Debut Trailer
The very first trailer for the new Medal of Honor game was revealed yesterday, you can check it out below. Be sure to check out the high definition version. The mutiplayer element of this game will be developed by DICE. Keep in mid this is not CGI, it's all actual in game footage!
Posted by power on Sunday, December 13 @ 16:04:01 MST (26 reads)
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Bad Company 2 PC Beta Pushed to Early Next Year
DICE producer, Gordon Van Dyke made a post on the Battlefield blog talking about the PC version of Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Unfortunately the beta has been delayed from December to early next year to give DICE more time to increase the PC beta capacity.
Hey all,
We wanted to update you, and slow the flood of tweets, on questions surrounding the BFBC2 PC Beta being cancelled. I'll get right to it and say "the BFBC2 PC Beta is not cancelled". Now this all started due to changes made to an earlier blog that removed the PC Beta from the details and the reason for this was the plan changed. With the huge success of the PS3 Beta we decided to drastically increase the PC Beta's capacity to insure as many people as possible could participate. Unfortunately this meant we had to delay the Beta to very early next year giving us more planning time to make it happen and implement more optimizations.
Here is a recap of the current PC features, and we can now confirm DX11 support with more details to come later!
PC Enhanced Features
* Up to 32 Players on PC (24 on consoles) - Play with up to 32 players online in the biggest multiplayer Maps in Battlefield. Each with a different tactical and gameplay focus set across a variety of environments.
* Full DirectX 9, 10 & 11 Support - Immerse yourself in the Battlefield world as Frostbite engine brings tanks, planes, and explosions to vivid life on your PC. The game will fully support Windows XP, Vista, and 7 with new tech that further improves things like lighting and shadows.
* Enhanced Gameplay - The PC version also includes wide peripheral support like Joysticks for flying, NVDIA 3D Vision, Logitech LCD Keyboards and VoIP Support plus a variety of specific features tailored for PC play.
* Friend Support - Find your friends online with the new buddy list to see if and who is online so you can quickly join their game.
* Dedicated Ranked Server - Everyone gets non-stop action with no connection penalties based on some other player's internet. Ranked Server Provider program will give players opportunity to rent their own server(s) located in professional grade datacenters, ability to modify settings like map rotation, create reserved slots for friends or clan members, kick & Ban players, and custom name your ranked server.
* Clan Support & Private Servers - Independent Clan Tag, and ability to rent servers for hosting and controlling private password protected competitive servers with expanded control over the settings from public ranked servers.
* PC Squad Play System - Updated from previous Battlefield PC titles now gives control of your squad before heading into combat.
Posted by power on Friday, November 27 @ 13:38:40 MST (25 reads)
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