Battlefield: Bad Company 2
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Developers | |
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DICE | |
Windows | Coldwood Interactive[1] |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Frostbite 1.5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 2, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
IGDB | 90 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS |
Vehicles | Automobile, Helicopter, Motorcycle, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Eastern Europe, North America, South America |
Series | Battlefield |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Battlefield 1942 | 2002 |
Battlefield Vietnam | 2004 |
Battlefield 2 | 2005 |
Battlefield 2142 | 2006 |
Battlefield Heroes | 2009 |
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | 2010 |
Battlefield Online | 2010 |
Battlefield Play4Free | 2011 |
Battlefield 3 | 2011 |
Battlefield 4 | 2013 |
Battlefield Hardline | 2015 |
Battlefield 1 | 2016 |
Battlefield V | 2018 |
Battlefield 2042 | 2021 |
General information
- Battlefield: Bad Company 2 hub on Planet Battlefield
- The Battlefield series on Battlelog - PC section.
- EA Answers HQ
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Either disc check or online activation with SecuROM DRM, unknown machine limit. A De-Authorization Tool is available. All DRM except the EA account requirement can be removed using the latest patch. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Steam | No SecuROM DRM. Requires an EA account. Included with EA Play (Steam). | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | Includes DLC. | |||
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Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | Ultimate Digital Collection. |
- All versions require an EA account.
- Announced to be delisted on April 28, 2023, with online features shutting down on December 8, 2023.[3]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | The minor DLC includes new infantry gear, awards and skins. |
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new multiplayer maps, vehicles, infantry gear and awards. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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SPECACT Kit Upgrade | ||
Vietnam |
- Co-operative "Onslaught" mode DLC is not available for PC version.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch R11 updates the retail release to the latest version. Not required for digital editions.
Skip intro videos
Delete the Intro video[citation needed] |
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Logging in requires a CD Key
- Logging in on the Steam release prompts you for a CD key, which for some reason the platform doesn't give you one (unlike games like Crysis, also BFBC2 doesn't appear in your Origin so you can't get the key there).
Request a CD Key[1] |
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Alternative solutions[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFBC2\settings.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFBC2\GameSettings.bin |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | Does not sync campaign progress, graphics settings or keybindings | |
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Menus are always 16:9 and rendered at 720p | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | CSAA and MSAA. Builtin AA only works on DX10+. Enhanceable with TrSSAA on Nvidia systems. Can also force AA in DX9 on Nvidia with flags 0x004030C1 (MSAA) and 0x004412C1 (SGSSAA). |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate cap to 200 FPS. No refresh rate cap.[4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Under Options, Settings, Gameplay. |
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV.[5] See FOV Calculator for help.
3rd party fixes[citation needed] |
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Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Enabled by default.[5] Can be disabled[6][7] with BC2 configurator | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Only support 4 axes and 12 buttons | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 5.1[8] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- To switch between localizations change
Locale
string underHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield Bad Company 2
to the relative code
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | en |
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French | fr |
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German | de |
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Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | it |
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Japanese | jp |
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Polish | pl |
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Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ru |
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Spanish | es |
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Turkish | Fan translation, download |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | Planned for a future version of Project Rome. | |||
Online play | 32 | Official online features are scheduled to shut down on December 8, 2023.[3] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Use Project Rome. | |
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 13505, 18390, 18395 |
UDP | 10000, 18395 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod for better 3D support. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
"Some AA alternatives might not come up for some users"
- CSAA and some MSAA alternatives might be hidden for some users.
"Loadouts Lost, Switching between Bad Company 2 (BC2) & Vietnam Multiplayer (MP)."
- BC2 MP and Vietnam MP read the same parameters for class loadouts. The ensuring disparity of weapons results in loadout reset.
Workaround[citation needed] |
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Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Unable to redeem serial key
STEAM ONLY: Redeem your serial key on EA's site and then launch the game, logging into your EA account on the main menu[9] |
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Missing base game serial key
STEAM ONLY: Contact EA Help to receive an Origin copy of the game so it no longer requires a key.[9] |
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"A connection error occurred. If this happen during account creation press cancel and then login with your new account"
Remove special punctuation characters from password, such as <[10] |
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"Unable to log in. Please try again."
Remove special symbols from password, such as +[10] |
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Unable to update
Manually update[citation needed] |
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Hard crashing
Force DirectX 9[citation needed] |
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Blinking black screen
Set HSAO to false[citation needed] |
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No Servers
- If you're not seeing any multiplayer servers deselect all filters except for PunkBuster and click search.
Communication Failure: PnkBstrA
Reinstall PunkBuster Services[11] |
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High frame rate issues
- High Frame rates will cause broken animations scripts.
Limit frame rate to 60 FPS.[12] |
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Enable Vsync and set refresh rate to 60 Hz[13] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 10, 11 | Automatically set to the highest version the GPU can support. For details on how to manually set the DirectX version used, see Force DirectX Level. |
Shader Model support | 3, 4, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | DirectSound | [8] |
Input | DirectInput | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9p |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [14] |
Mods
- Although Frostbite is a relatively modding-unfriendly engine, a nascent modding community has formed and was able to extend the map border, create new in-game items and tweak weapons and vehicles. They have even released modding tools.
- Venice Unleashed
- Critical // Edge
Force DirectX Level
Modify the settings.ini file[citation needed] |
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Greatly increase performance for low-end machines
Tweak configuration files[15][citation needed] |
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For these changes to persist, make the |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Quad |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1900 Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT 256 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon HD 4870 Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (24960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Joakim Bodin (developer at DICE) on Twitter - last accessed on 2020-09-06
- "Game dev fun fact: Coldwood, the studio behind the just unveiled Unraveled game, helped DICE ship Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on PC."
- ↑ battlefield-bad-co-2 - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Battlefield Legacy - Sunsetting Announcement - last accessed on 2023-03-21
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New FOV pics/Day 1 Fixes - Electronic Arts UK Community (retrieved)
- ↑ [MICHAEL BAY ON]Bad Company 2: Carl Gustav is king! - Penny Arcade Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ How-to: Vehicle gun/turret turn sensitivity adjustment with client patch R8 - Electronic Arts UK Community (retrieved)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 An Audiophile's Guide to BF:BC2 (Full) - Battlefield Blog (retrieved)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1509267575
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Verified by Mirh
- ↑ Battlefield 2 - PunkBuster Technical Issues
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-11-09
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-11-09
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures
- ↑ Bad Company 2: Four tips to making this game run better on your PC - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)