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Battlefield 1942	2002
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and FPS game in the Battlefield series.

The game received a minor DLC, SPECACT Kit Upgrade Bundle Pack in April 2010 (otherwise split to smaller pieces on consoles) and a multiplayer-only expansion pack, Vietnam, in December 2010.

The game was delisted from digital stores on April 28, 2023, online features were shut down on December 8, 2023.^[2]

The game's issues range from authentication/DRM problems (especially due to Steam serial key depletion) and server connectivity.

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
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.
Amazon.com (unavailable)		Includes DLC.
(unavailable)
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)		^[3]
Humble Store (unavailable)		Ultimate Digital Collection.
Origin (unavailable)		Digital Deluxe Edition was also available. Singleplayer runs without the client running or even installed, while multiplayer required an in-game login.^[4]
Steam (unavailable)		No SecuROM DRM. Multiplayer requires an EA account.

All versions require an EA account for multiplayer access.

Delisted on April 28, 2023, with online features shutting down on December 8, 2023.^[2]

Monetization

Type	Notes
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
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]}
Go to `<path-to-game>\Output\win32\movies\`. Delete or rename `ea_logo_hd.res` and `dolbydigital.res`. Press ESC to enter in game at the black screen.

Logging in requires a CD Key

Logging in on the Steam release prompts for a CD key, which are depleted for the base game.

Request a CD Key^[5]

Alternative solutions^[5]
Sign up for a Venice Unleashed account (predominantly used for Battlefield 3 but has basic Bad Company 2 support). Download Project Rome Files and put them in `<path-to-game>`. Log in with a Venice Unleashed Account.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFBC2\settings.ini
Steam Play (Linux)	<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24960/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

BF:BC2 Configurator.

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFBC2\GameSettings.bin
Steam Play (Linux)	<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24960/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
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

In-game options menu.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
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. Built-in 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).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS	Frame rate cap to 200 FPS. No refresh rate cap.^[6]
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.^[7] See FOV Calculator for help.

3rd party fixes^{[citation needed]}

Use Widescreen Fixer or BC2 Cinematic Tools.

Notes

May apply to single-player only.

Widescreen Fixer only works in the Steam version of the game, and adjusting FOV will also break ADS and scope zooming in the campaign.

Edit configuration file^{[citation needed]}

Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFBC2\settings.ini.
Change Fov=55 to the desired FOV and save the changes.

Notes

Applies to multiplayer only.

On some systems, DirectX 9 may have to be forced in order for the FOV to change.

Input

In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration		Enabled by default.^[7] Can be disabled^[8]^[9] 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

XInput-compatible controllers

PlayStation controllers

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound		Up to 5.1.^[10]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

To switch between localizations, change Locale string under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield Bad Company 2\ to the relative code

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				`en`
French				`fr`
German				`de`
Hungarian				Fan translation.
Italian				`it`
Japanese				`jp`
Polish				`pl`
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation, download.
Russian				`ru`
Spanish				`es`
Turkish				Fan translation, download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Players	Notes
LAN play		Planned for a future version of Project Rome.^{[citation needed]}
Online play		32	Online servers were shut down in December 8, 2023. Use Project Rome.

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting		Use Project Rome.
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP	80, 13505, 18390, 18395
UDP	10000, 18395

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes	State	GG3D	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision			Use Helix Mod for better 3D support.
TriDef 3D
iZ3D

Devices
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]}
SPECACT DLC adds four classes (SPECACT Assault, Engineer, Medic & Recon) to BC2 MP, absent from Vietnam. Use SPECACT classes exclusively for BC2 MP. By leaving the default classes alone in BC2 MP, the Vietnam MP loadouts are preserved.

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 the serial key on EA's site and then launch the game, logging into the EA account on the main menu^[11]

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.^[11]

"A connection error occurred. If this happen during account creation press cancel and then login with your new account"

Remove special punctuation characters from the password, such as <^[12]

"Unable to log in. Please try again."

Remove special symbols from password, such as +^[12]

Unable to update

Manually update^{[citation needed]}

Hard crashing

Force DirectX 9^{[citation needed]}

Blinking black screen

Set HSAO to false^{[citation needed]}
Open `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFBC2\settings.ini`. Find the HSAO line in the file and change it to `HSAO=false`.

No servers

If not seeing any multiplayer servers, deselect all filters except for PunkBuster and click search.

Communication Failure: PnkBstrA

Reinstall PunkBuster Services^[13]

High frame rate issues

High Frame rates will cause broken animations scripts.

Limit frame rate to 60 FPS^[14]

Enable Vsync and set refresh rate to 60 Hz^[15]

"Failed to connect to EA Online"

Install or update PunkBuster Services^[16]

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
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
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Havok
Audio	DirectSound	^[10]
Input	DirectInput
Cutscenes	Bink Video	1.9p
Anti-cheat	PunkBuster	^[17]

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.

Project Rome

Venice Unleashed: Project Rome - server browser and mod toolkit.

Allows players to play Bad Company 2 online after the official shutdown on December 8, 2023.

Also used to fix the logging in requires a CD Key issue.

Force DirectX Level

Modify the settings.ini file^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `settings.ini`. Change `DxVersion=` to the preferred DirectX version (9, 10, 11).

Greatly increase performance for low-end machines

Tweak configuration files^[18]^{[citation needed]}

These options are not available in the in-game options menu.

Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFBC2\settings.ini.
Change DxVersion=auto to either 9 or 10.
Reduce RenderAheadLimit=2 to either 1 or 0.
Reduce any other settings if necessary and save the changes.

For these changes to persist, make the settings.ini file read-only, otherwise these settings will be changed back to default when using the in-game UI to change other settings.

System requirements

Windows
	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 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/24960/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (24960) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

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."
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Battlefield Legacy - Sunsetting Announcement - last accessed on 2023-03-21
↑ battlefield-bad-co-2 - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
↑ Verified by User:tyl0413 on 2023-04-01
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 Steam Community :: Guide :: How to play online (Post EA servers shutdown) *FIX* - last accessed on 2024-03-09
↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^7.0 ^7.1 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) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ How-to: Vehicle gun/turret turn sensitivity adjustment with client patch R8 - Electronic Arts UK Community (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^10.0 ^10.1 An Audiophile's Guide to BF:BC2 (Full) - Battlefield Blog (retrieved)
↑ ^11.0 ^11.1 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1509267575
↑ ^12.0 ^12.1 Verified by Mirh
↑ Battlefield 2 - PunkBuster Technical Issues - last accessed on May 2023
↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-11-09
↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-11-09
↑ Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2023-03-23
↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Bad Company 2: Four tips to making this game run better on your PC - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)

[Proton_path_note-6] 1.0 ^1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/24960/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (24960) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

[1] 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."

[BFLegacyShutdown2023-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Battlefield Legacy - Sunsetting Announcement - last accessed on 2023-03-21

[3] ttlefield-bad-co-2 - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022

[4] Verified by User:tyl0413 on 2023-04-01

[SteamGuide1-5] 5.0 ^5.1 Steam Community :: Guide :: How to play online (Post EA servers shutdown) *FIX* - last accessed on 2024-03-09

[7] New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023

[fovmouse-8] 7.0 ^7.1 New FOV pics/Day 1 Fixes - Electronic Arts UK Community (retrieved)

[9] [MICHAEL BAY ON]Bad Company 2: Carl Gustav is king! - Penny Arcade Forums (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[10] How-to: Vehicle gun/turret turn sensitivity adjustment with client patch R8 - Electronic Arts UK Community (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023

[audio-11] 10.0 ^10.1 An Audiophile's Guide to BF:BC2 (Full) - Battlefield Blog (retrieved)

[steamcommunity.com-12] 11.0 ^11.1 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1509267575

[mirh-13] 12.0 ^12.1 Verified by Mirh

[14] Battlefield 2 - PunkBuster Technical Issues - last accessed on May 2023

[15] [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-11-09

[16] [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-11-09

[17] Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2023-03-23

[18] Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on May 2023

[19] Bad Company 2: Four tips to making this game run better on your PC - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)

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Developers

	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

@@ Line 3: / Line 3: @@
 |developers   =
 {{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}}
-{{Infobox game/row/developer|Coldwood Interactive|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/jbripley/status/610545260276617218|title=Joakim Bodin (developer at DICE) on Twitter|date=2020-09-06|snippet=Game dev fun fact: Coldwood, the studio behind the just unveiled Unraveled game, helped DICE ship Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on PC.}}</ref>}}
+{{Infobox game/row/developer|Coldwood Interactive|Windows|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/jbripley/status/610545260276617218|title=Joakim Bodin (developer at DICE) on Twitter|date=2020-09-06|snippet=Game dev fun fact: Coldwood, the studio behind the just unveiled Unraveled game, helped DICE ship Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on PC.}}</ref>}}
 |publishers   =
 {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
@@ Line 14: / Line 14: @@
 {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlefield-bad-company-2|90}}
 |taxonomy     =
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC}}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person}}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS}}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Helicopter, Motorcycle, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck}}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Helicopter, Motorcycle, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Eastern Europe, North America, South America}}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Eastern Europe, North America, South America }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Battlefield}}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Battlefield }}
 |steam appid  = 24960
 |steam appid side = 47880,24963
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 |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-bad-company-2
 |hltb         = 946
+|lutris       = battlefield-bad-company-2
 |strategywiki = Battlefield: Bad Company 2
-|mobygames    = battlefield-bad-company-2
+|mobygames    = 45500
 |wikipedia    = Battlefield: Bad Company 2
 |winehq       = 11035
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 }}
-'''Key points'''
+{{Introduction
-{{ii}} [[#Mods|Modding is possible]], albeit rather difficult.
+|introduction      =
-{{--}} Co-operative "Onslaught" mode DLC not available for PC version.
+|release history   = The game received a minor DLC, '''''SPECACT Kit Upgrade Bundle Pack''''' in April 2010 (otherwise split to smaller pieces on consoles) and a multiplayer-only expansion pack, '''''Vietnam''''', in December 2010.
+The game was delisted from digital stores on April 28, 2023, online features were shut down on December 8, 2023.<ref name="BFLegacyShutdown2023">{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/battlefield/legacy-sunset|title=Battlefield Legacy - Sunsetting Announcement|date=2023-03-21}}</ref>
+|current state     = The game's [[#Issues fixed|issues]] range from authentication/DRM problems (especially due to Steam serial key depletion) and server connectivity.
+}}
 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [http://battlefield.wikia.com/wiki/Bad_Company_2 Battlefield: Bad Company 2] on the Battlefield Wiki
 {{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-bad-company-2/index10bf.html?game=12 Battlefield: Bad Company 2] hub on Planet Battlefield
 {{mm}} [https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/categories/battlefield-legacy-all-other-bf The Battlefield series on Battlelog] - PC section.
@@ Line 51: / Line 57: @@
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, activation, actlimit, DRM-free | ''Either'' disc check or online activation with {{Removed DRM|SecuROM}}, unknown machine limit. A [http://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ De-Authorization Tool] is available. Can be converted into DRM-free using the latest [[#Patches|patch]]. | Origin |  Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key, activation, actlimit, account | ''Either'' disc check or online activation with {{Removed DRM|SecuROM}}, unknown machine limit. A [https://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ De-Authorization Tool] is available. All DRM except the EA account requirement can be removed using the latest [[#Patches|patch]]. | Origin |  Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1587-1 | Origin | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Humble | battlefield-bad-companytm-2-ultimate-digital-collection | Origin | Ultimate Digital Collection. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Origin | battlefield/battlefield-bad-company-2 | Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 24960 | Steam | No SecuROM DRM. | Origin |  Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B008TTPTOQ | Origin | Includes DLC. | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1587-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110630104625/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/battlefield-bad-co-2/|title=battlefield-bad-co-2 - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | battlefield-bad-companytm-2-ultimate-digital-collection | Origin | Ultimate Digital Collection. | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Origin | battlefield/battlefield-bad-company-2 | DRM-free, account | Digital Deluxe Edition was also available. Singleplayer runs without the client running or even installed, while multiplayer required an in-game login.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=tyl0413|date=2023-04-01}}</ref> |  | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 24960 | Steam | No SecuROM DRM. Multiplayer requires an EA account. | Origin |  Windows | unavailable }}
+}}
+{{ii}} All versions require an EA account for multiplayer access.
+{{--}} Delisted on April 28, 2023, with online features shutting down on December 8, 2023.<ref name="BFLegacyShutdown2023" />
+==Monetization==
+{{Monetization
+|ad-supported           =
+|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.
+|freeware               =
+|free-to-play           =
+|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
+|sponsored              =
+|subscription           =
 }}
 {{DLC|
 {{DLC/row| SPECACT Kit Upgrade |  | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Vietnam |  | Windows }}
 }}
+{{--}} Co-operative "Onslaught" mode DLC is not available for PC version.
 ==Essential improvements==
@@ Line 70: / Line 93: @@
 ===Skip intro videos===
 {{Fixbox|description=Delete the Intro video|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\Output\win32\movies\</code>
+# Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Output\win32\movies\}}.
-# Delete or rename <code>ea_logo_hd.res</code> and <code>dolbydigital.res</code>
+# Delete or rename {{file|ea_logo_hd.res}} and {{file|dolbydigital.res}}.
+# Press ESC to enter in game at the black screen.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Delete the Intro video|ref={{cn|date=October 2020}}|fix=
+===Logging in requires a CD Key===
-# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\Output\win32\movies\introtransitions</code>
+{{ii}} Logging in on the Steam release prompts for a CD key, which are depleted for the base game.
-# Copy the file <code>fallbackbackgroundmovie.res</code> and paste it twice to <code>{{P|game}}\Output\win32\movies\</code>
+{{Fixbox|description=[https://help.ea.com/en/contact-us/?product=battlefield-bad-company-2&community=true Request a CD Key]|ref=<ref name="SteamGuide1">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2634102400|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How to play online (Post EA servers shutdown) *FIX*|date=2024-03-09}}</ref>}}
-# Then rename it to <code>ea_logo_hd.res</code> and <code>dolbydigital.res</code>, removing the original files.
+{{Fixbox|description=Alternative solutions|ref=<ref name="SteamGuide1"/>|fix=
+# Sign up for a [https://veniceunleashed.net/signup Venice Unleashed] account (predominantly used for [[Battlefield 3]] but has basic Bad Company 2 support).
+# Download [https://veniceunleashed.net/files/rome.zip Project Rome Files] and put them in {{folder|{{P|game}}}}.
+# Log in with a Venice Unleashed Account.
 }}
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 {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\settings.ini}}
 }}
-{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/498-bad-company-2-configurator/ BF:BC2 Configurator]
+{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/498-bad-company-2-configurator/ BF:BC2 Configurator].
 ===Save game data location===
@@ Line 94: / Line 122: @@
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|discord                =
+|discord                   =
-|discord notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|epic games store       =
+|epic games launcher       =
-|epic games store notes =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|gog galaxy             =
+|gog galaxy                =
-|gog galaxy notes       =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|origin                 = true
+|origin                    = true
-|origin notes           = Does not sync campaign progress, graphics settings or keybindings
+|origin notes              = Does not sync campaign progress, graphics settings or keybindings.
-|steam cloud            = false
+|steam cloud               = false
-|steam cloud notes      =
+|steam cloud notes         =
-|uplay                  =
+|ubisoft connect           =
-|uplay notes            =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
-|xbox cloud             =
+|xbox cloud                =
-|xbox cloud notes       =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
 {{Image|Battlefield Bad Company 2 Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
 |wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-bad-company-2
 |widescreen wsgf award      = gold
@@ Line 119: / Line 147: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes= Menus are always 16:9 and rendered at 720p
+|widescreen resolution notes= Menus are always 16:9 and rendered at 720p.
 |multimonitor               = true
 |multimonitor notes         =
@@ Line 135: / Line 163: @@
 |anisotropic notes          =
 |antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         = [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Coverage Sampling Antialiasing (CSAA)|CSAA]], [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Multisample Anti-Aliasing (MSAA)|MSAA]].
+|antialiasing notes         = [[CSAA]] and [[MSAA]]. Built-in AA only works on DX10+. Enhanceable with [[SGSSAA|TrSSAA]] on Nvidia systems. Can also force AA in DX9 on Nvidia with flags <code>0x004030C1</code>(MSAA) and <code>0x004412C1</code>([[SGSSAA]]).
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = true
 |vsync notes                =
@@ Line 141: / Line 172: @@
 |60 fps notes               =
 |120 fps                    = true
-|120 fps notes              = Frame rate cap to 200 FPS. No refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
+|120 fps notes              = Frame rate cap to 200 FPS. No refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref>
-|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr                        = false
 |hdr notes                  =
 |color blind                = true
@@ Line 153: / Line 184: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=3rd party fixes|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 * Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] or [https://web.archive.org/web/20171030143431/http://files.1337upload.net/BC2_Cinematic_Tools_Origin_EADM-04c1ad.rar BC2 Cinematic Tools].
+'''Notes'''
 {{ii}} May apply to single-player only.
 {{--}} Widescreen Fixer only works in the Steam version of the game, and adjusting FOV will also break ADS and scope zooming in the campaign.
@@ Line 158: / Line 191: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\settings.ini</code>
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\settings.ini}}.
-# Change <code>Fov=55</code> to the FOV you want and save your changes.
+# Change <code>Fov=55</code> to the desired FOV and save the changes.
 '''Notes'''
 {{ii}} Applies to multiplayer only.
-{{ii}} On some systems, you might need to force [[#Force DirectX Level|DirectX 9]] compatibility in order for the FOV to change.
+{{ii}} On some systems, [[#Force DirectX Level|DirectX 9]] may have to be forced in order for the FOV to change.
 }}
-==Input settings==
+==Input==
 {{Image|Battlefield Bad Company 2 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
-{{Input settings
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           =
 |acceleration option       = hackable
-|acceleration option notes = Enabled by default.<ref name=fovmouse/> Can be disabled<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110129074444/http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showpost.php?p=13997695&postcount=1684 &#91;MICHAEL BAY ON&#93;Bad Company 2: Carl Gustav is king! - Penny Arcade Forums (retrieved)]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100704203701/http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-bad-company-2-pc/1202119-how-vehicle-gun-turret-turn-sensitivity-adjustment-client-patch-r8.html How-to: Vehicle gun/turret turn sensitivity adjustment with client patch R8 - Electronic Arts UK Community (retrieved)]</ref> with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/498-bad-company-2-configurator/ BC2 configurator]
+|acceleration option notes = Enabled by default.<ref name=fovmouse/> Can be disabled<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110129074444/http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showpost.php?p=13997695&postcount=1684|title=&#91;MICHAEL BAY ON&#93;Bad Company 2: Carl Gustav is king! - Penny Arcade Forums (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100704203701/http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-bad-company-2-pc/1202119-how-vehicle-gun-turret-turn-sensitivity-adjustment-client-patch-r8.html|title=How-to: Vehicle gun/turret turn sensitivity adjustment with client patch R8 - Electronic Arts UK Community (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/498-bad-company-2-configurator/ BC2 configurator].
 |mouse sensitivity         = true
 |mouse sensitivity notes   =
@@ Line 179: / Line 212: @@
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen               = false
 |touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
-|controller support notes  = Only support 4 axes and 12 buttons
+|controller support notes  = Only support 4 axes and 12 buttons.
 |full controller           = true
 |full controller notes     =
@@ Line 231: / Line 264: @@
 }}
-==Audio settings==
+==Audio==
-{{Audio settings
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
 |separate volume notes    =
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     = Up to 5.1<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100125145238/http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/01/22/an-audiophile-s-guide-to-bf-bc2-full.aspx An Audiophile's Guide to BF:BC2 (Full) - Battlefield Blog (retrieved)]</ref>
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 5.1.<ref name=audio>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100125145238/http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/01/22/an-audiophile-s-guide-to-bf-bc2-full.aspx An Audiophile's Guide to BF:BC2 (Full) - Battlefield Blog (retrieved)]</ref>
 |subtitles                = true
 |subtitles notes          =
@@ Line 244: / Line 277: @@
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              =
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes         =
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
 {{L10n|content=
-{{ii}} To switch between localizations change <code>Locale</code> string under <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield Bad Company 2</code> to the relative code
+{{ii}} To switch between localizations, change <code>Locale</code> string under {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield Bad Company 2\}} to the relative code
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = English
@@ Line 278: / Line 313: @@
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = hackable
-  |notes     = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/battlefield-bad-company-2/battlefield-bad-company-2/1251 Fan translation.]
+  |notes     = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/battlefield-bad-company-2/battlefield-bad-company-2/1251 Fan translation].
   |fan       = true
 }}
@@ Line 331: / Line 366: @@
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Turkish
-  |interface = true
+  |interface = hackable
   |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = true
+  |subtitles = hackable
   |fan       = true
-  |notes     = ☪ ''AVAILABLE - VAR'' ☪ [https://oyunceviri.net/battlefield-bad-company-2/ '''DOWNLOAD''']
+  |notes     = Fan translation, [https://oyunceviri.net/battlefield-bad-company-2/ download].
 }}
 }}
@@ Line 348: / Line 383: @@
 |lan play players     =
 |lan play modes       =
-|lan play notes       = Planned for a future version of [http://forums.emulatornexus.com/bf/ Project Rome].
+|lan play notes       = Planned for a future version of [https://community.veniceunleashed.net/c/project-rome/ Project Rome].{{cn|April 2023}}
-|online play          = true
+|online play          = hackable
 |online play players  = 32
 |online play modes    =
-|online play notes    =
+|online play notes    = Online servers were shut down in December 8, 2023. Use [https://community.veniceunleashed.net/c/project-rome/ Project Rome].
 |asynchronous         =
 |asynchronous notes   =
@@ Line 365: / Line 400: @@
 |dedicated notes    =
 |self-hosting       = hackable
-|self-hosting notes = Use [http://forums.emulatornexus.com/bf/ Project Rome].
+|self-hosting notes = Use [https://community.veniceunleashed.net/c/project-rome/ Project Rome].
 |direct ip          = false
 |direct ip notes    =
@@ Line 386: / Line 421: @@
 |native 3d notes             =
 |nvidia 3d vision            = true
-|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/04/battlefield-bad-company-2dx9.html Helix Mod] for better 3D support.
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/04/battlefield-bad-company-2dx9.html Helix Mod] for better 3D support.
 |tridef 3d                   = true
 |tridef 3d notes             =
@@ Line 420: / Line 455: @@
 ==="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.
+{{--}} BC2 MP and Vietnam MP read the same parameters for class loadouts. The ensuring disparity of weapons results in loadout reset.
 {{Fixbox|description=Workaround|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
@@ Line 427: / Line 462: @@
 ==Issues fixed==
-{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.geforce.com/Optimize/Guides/bfbc2-tweak-guide#1 here].
+{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/bfbc2-tweak-guide/#1 here].
 ===Unable to redeem serial key===
-{{Fixbox|description=STEAM ONLY: Redeem your serial key on [https://www.ea.com EA's site] and then launch the game, logging into your EA account on the main menu|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1509267575</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=(Steam only) Redeem the serial key on [https://www.ea.com EA's site] and then launch the game, logging into the EA account on the main menu|ref=<ref name="steamcommunity.com">https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1509267575</ref>}}
+===Missing base game serial key===
+{{Fixbox|description=(Steam only) Contact [https://help.ea.com/en/contact-us/ EA Help] to receive an Origin copy of the game so it no longer requires a key.|ref=<ref name="steamcommunity.com">https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1509267575</ref>}}
 ==="A connection error occurred. If this happen during account creation press cancel and then login with your new account"===
-{{Fixbox|description=Remove special punctuation characters from password, such as <|ref=<ref name=mirh>Verified by [[User:Mirh|Mirh]]</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Remove special punctuation characters from the password, such as <nowiki><</nowiki>|ref=<ref name=mirh>Verified by [[User:Mirh|Mirh]]</ref>}}
 ==="Unable to log in. Please try again."===
@@ Line 446: / Line 484: @@
 ===Blinking black screen===
 {{Fixbox|description=Set HSAO to false|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\settings.ini</code>
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\settings.ini}}.
-# Find the HSAO line in the file and change it to <code>HSAO=false</code>
+# Find the HSAO line in the file and change it to <code>HSAO=false</code>.
 }}
-===No Servers===
+===No servers===
-{{ii}} If you're not seeing any multiplayer servers deselect all filters except for PunkBuster and click search.
+{{ii}} If not seeing any multiplayer servers, deselect all filters except for PunkBuster and click search.
 ===Communication Failure: PnkBstrA===
-{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall [http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe PunkBuster Services]|ref=<ref>[http://help.ea.com/en/article/punkbuster-technical-issues/ Battlefield 2 - PunkBuster Technical Issues]</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall [https://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/W/gui/pbsetup.zip PunkBuster Services]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://help.ea.com/en/article/punkbuster-technical-issues/|title=Battlefield 2 - PunkBuster Technical Issues|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
+===High frame rate issues===
+{{ii}} High Frame rates will cause broken animations scripts.
+{{Fixbox|description=Limit frame rate to 60 FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KHLdPxGaFc|date=2021-11-09}}</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync and set refresh rate to 60 Hz|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KHLdPxGaFc|date=2021-11-09}}</ref>}}
+==="Failed to connect to EA Online"===
+{{Fixbox|description=Install or update [https://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/W/gui/pbsetup.zip PunkBuster Services]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2023-03-23}}</ref>}}
 ==Other information==
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      = 9, 10, 11
+|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10, 11
 |direct3d notes         = 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|Force DirectX Level]].
 |directdraw versions    =
@@ Line 479: / Line 526: @@
 |windows 32-bit exe     = true
 |windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        =
 |windows exe notes      =
-|macos 32-bit app       =
+|macos intel 32-bit app =
-|macos 64-bit app       =
+|macos intel 64-bit app =
+|macos arm app          =
 |macos app notes        =
 |linux 32-bit executable=
 |linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          =
 |linux executable notes =
 }}
@@ Line 492: / Line 542: @@
 |physics          = Havok
 |physics notes    =
-|audio            =
+|audio            = DirectSound
-|audio notes      =
+|audio notes      = <ref name=audio/>
 |interface        =
 |interface notes  =
@@ Line 503: / Line 553: @@
 |multiplayer notes=
 |anticheat        = PunkBuster
-|anticheat notes  = <ref>[https://www.evenbalance.com/games.php Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures]</ref>
+|anticheat notes  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.evenbalance.com/games.php|title=Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 }}
 ===Mods===
 {{ii}} 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.
-{{mm}} [http://forums.veniceunleashed.net/viewforum.php?f=44 Emulator Nexus]
-{{mm}} [http://www.criticaledge.net/forumdisplay.php?14-Battlefield-Bad-Company-1-amp-2 Critical // Edge]
+==== Project Rome ====
+{{mm}} [https://community.veniceunleashed.net/c/project-rome/ Venice Unleashed: Project Rome] - server browser and mod toolkit.
+{{++}} Allows players to play ''Bad Company 2'' online after the official shutdown on December 8, 2023.
+{{++}} Also used to fix the [[#Logging in requires a CD Key|logging in requires a CD Key]] issue.
 ===Force DirectX Level===
 {{Fixbox|description=Modify the settings.ini file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
-# Open <code>settings.ini</code>.
+# Open {{file|settings.ini}}.
 # Change <code>DxVersion=</code> to the preferred DirectX version (9, 10, 11).
 }}
@@ Line 521: / Line 574: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Tweak configuration files|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518202000/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1882412 Bad Company 2: Four tips to making this game run better on your PC - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>{{CN|Is this still actual?}}|fix=
 {{ii}} These options are not available in the in-game options menu.
-# Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\settings.ini</code>
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\settings.ini}}.
 # Change <code>DxVersion=auto</code> to either <code>9</code> or <code>10</code>.
 # Reduce <code>RenderAheadLimit=2</code> to either <code>1</code> or <code>0</code>.
 # Reduce any other settings if necessary and save the changes.
-For these changes to persist, make the settings.ini file 'Read Only', otherwise these settings will be changed back to default, when using the in-game UI to change other settings.
+{{ii}} For these changes to persist, make the {{file|settings.ini}} file read-only, otherwise these settings will be changed back to default when using the in-game UI to change other settings.
-To do this: Rightlick the <code>settings.ini</code> file in windows explorer -> Properties -> Set the Checkbox 'Read Only' -> Apply -> Ok
 }}
@@ Line 542: / Line 594: @@
 |minVRAM  = 256 MB
+|recOS    = Vista, 7
 |recCPU   = Intel Core 2 Quad
-|recOS    = 7
+|recGPU   = ATI Radeon HD 4870
-|recGPU   = ATI Radeon 4870
 |recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
 |recVRAM  = 512 MB