'''Battlefield: Bad Company 2''' is a [[first-person shooter]] developed by [[EA Digital Illusions CE]] and published by [[Electronic Arts]] for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 3]], and [[Xbox 360]]. The game is a direct sequel to [[Battlefield: Bad Company]]. The game was released in [[2010]] on [[March 2]] in North America, [[March 4]] in Europe, and [[March 5]] in the UK.
'''Battlefield: Bad Company 2''' is a [[first-person shooter]] developed by [[EA Digital Illusions CE]] and published by [[Electronic Arts]] for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 3]], and [[Xbox 360]]. The game is a direct sequel to [[Battlefield: Bad Company]]. The game was released in [[2010]] on March 2 in North America, March 4 in Europe, and March 5 in the UK.
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is set in various environments from around the world, including the mountainous regions along the borders of Russia. Like its predecessor, Bad Company 2 features destructible environments. The system is dubbed "Destruction 2.0," and the level of destruction is extended—players can now completely collapse a building as opposed to only blowing out walls. Along with Battlefield Vietnam, Bad Company 2 is one of only two games in the {{c|Battlefield}} series to have blood without third-party modification.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is set in various environments from around the world, including the mountainous regions along the borders of Russia. Like its predecessor, Bad Company 2 features destructible environments. The system is dubbed "Destruction 2.0," and the level of destruction is extended—players can now completely collapse a building as opposed to only blowing out walls. Along with Battlefield Vietnam, Bad Company 2 is one of only two games in the {{c|Battlefield}} series to have blood without third-party modification.
==Limited Editions==
Two limited editions of the game were released - the first was the Bad Company 2 Limited Edition. This version of the game allowed players four unlocks for vehicles and two WW2-era weapons. Both the unlocks and the weapons can be obtained by players who do not have the Limited Edition. The second limited edition of the game was the Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition. This edition is available only for the console versions of the game. It includes the aforementioned unlocks and weapons in addition to [[Battlefield 1943]] and Bad Company 2's Onslaught mode, which is currently console-specific.
==Downloadable Content==
VIP Map Packs must be obtained via a special code entered with every new copy of the game. Players lacking the codes must pay for the maps. PC players automatically download the maps along with any other patch, and don't pay extra.
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!DLC Name
!Content
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| VIP Map Pack 1 || Nelson Bay (Rush)<br /> Laguna Alta (Conquest)
| VIP Map Pack 7 || Oasis (all modes)<br />Harvest Day (all modes)<br />Cold War (Rush, Squad Rush, Squad Deathmatch)<br />Heavy Metal (Conquest, Squad Deathmatch)
|-
| SPECACT Pack || M16A2, UMP-45, MG3, M95 variants<br />New uniforms for multiplayer<br />Differences are aesthetic only.<br /> Available for purchase for PC and consoles.
|-
| Kit Shortcut || All weapons and specializations for all classes.<br />Costs $6.00 USD (560 MS Points) for individual shortcuts<br />Costs $20.00 USD (1600 MS Points) for all shortcuts.
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| Onslaught || See [[Battlefield: Bad Company 2/Intro to Multiplayer|Intro to Multiplayer]].<br />Unavailable for PC players.<br />Costs $9.99 USD or 800 MS Points.
|}
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==External links==
* [http://www.battlefieldbadcompany2.com/ Official Site]
* [http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/categories/show/31.page Official Forums (US)]
* [http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-series/ Official Forums (UK)]
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is set in various environments from around the world, including the mountainous regions along the borders of Russia. Like its predecessor, Bad Company 2 features destructible environments. The system is dubbed "Destruction 2.0," and the level of destruction is extended—players can now completely collapse a building as opposed to only blowing out walls. Along with Battlefield Vietnam, Bad Company 2 is one of only two games in the Battlefield series to have blood without third-party modification.
Two limited editions of the game were released - the first was the Bad Company 2 Limited Edition. This version of the game allowed players four unlocks for vehicles and two WW2-era weapons. Both the unlocks and the weapons can be obtained by players who do not have the Limited Edition. The second limited edition of the game was the Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition. This edition is available only for the console versions of the game. It includes the aforementioned unlocks and weapons in addition to Battlefield 1943 and Bad Company 2's Onslaught mode, which is currently console-specific.
VIP Map Packs must be obtained via a special code entered with every new copy of the game. Players lacking the codes must pay for the maps. PC players automatically download the maps along with any other patch, and don't pay extra.
DLC Name
Content
VIP Map Pack 1
Nelson Bay (Rush) Laguna Alta (Conquest)
VIP Map Pack 2
Arica Harbour (Conquest) Laguan Presa (Rush)
VIP Map Pack 3
Nelson Bay (Squad Deathmatch) Laguna Alta (Squad Rush)
Laguna Presa (Squad Rush) Panama Canal (Squad Deathmatch)
VIP Map Pack 7
Oasis (all modes) Harvest Day (all modes) Cold War (Rush, Squad Rush, Squad Deathmatch) Heavy Metal (Conquest, Squad Deathmatch)
SPECACT Pack
M16A2, UMP-45, MG3, M95 variants New uniforms for multiplayer Differences are aesthetic only. Available for purchase for PC and consoles.
Kit Shortcut
All weapons and specializations for all classes. Costs $6.00 USD (560 MS Points) for individual shortcuts Costs $20.00 USD (1600 MS Points) for all shortcuts.
Onslaught
See Intro to Multiplayer. Unavailable for PC players. Costs $9.99 USD or 800 MS Points.
