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{{infobox
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{{Infobox game
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|title          = Battlefield: Bad Company 2
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|cover        = Battlefield Bad Company 2 Cover.jpg
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|cover          = Battlefield Bad Company 2 cover.jpg
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|developers  =
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|developer      = EA Digital Illusions CE
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}}
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|publisher      = Electronic Arts
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{{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>}}
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|engine         = Frostbite 1.5
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|publishers  =  
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|release dates = NA March 2, 2010<br/>AUS March 4, 2010<br/>EU March 5, 2010<br/>JP March 11, 2010
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
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|steam         = 24960
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|engines      =
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|gog            =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 1.5}}
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 2, 2010}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|battlefield-bad-company-2|87}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlefield-bad-company-2|90}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Helicopter, Motorcycle, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Eastern Europe, North America, South America }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Battlefield }}
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|steam appid  = 24960
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|steam appid side = 47880,24963
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|gogcom id    =
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|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-bad-company-2
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|hltb        = 946
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|lutris      = battlefield-bad-company-2
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|strategywiki = Battlefield: Bad Company 2
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|mobygames    = 45500
 +
|wikipedia    = Battlefield: Bad Company 2
 +
|winehq      = 11035
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{infobox
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{{Introduction
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|title         = Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam
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|introduction      =
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|cover         = Battlefield_Bad_Company_2_Vietnam_Box.jpg
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|developer     = EA Digital Illusions CE
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|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.
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|publisher     = Electronic Arts
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|engine         = Frostbite 1.5
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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>
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|release dates = December 18, 2010
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|steam          = 47880
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|current state    = The game's [[#Issues fixed|issues]] range from authentication/DRM problems (especially due to Steam serial key depletion) and server connectivity.
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|gog            =  
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}}
 +
 
 +
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-bad-company-2/index10bf.html?game=12 Battlefield: Bad Company 2] hub on Planet Battlefield
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{{mm}} [https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/categories/battlefield-legacy-all-other-bf The Battlefield series on Battlelog] - PC section.
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{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-Bad-Company-2/bd-p/battlefield-bad-company-2 EA Answers HQ]
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/24960/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
 
 +
==Availability==
 +
{{Availability|
 +
{{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 }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B008TTPTOQ | Origin | Includes DLC. | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1587-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{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 }}
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{{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 }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 24960 | Steam | No SecuROM DRM. Multiplayer requires an EA account. | Origin |  Windows | unavailable }}
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}}
 +
{{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              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| SPECACT Kit Upgrade |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Vietnam |  | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{--}} Co-operative "Onslaught" mode DLC is not available for PC version.
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
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{{ii}} [http://static.cdn.ea.com/dice/u/f/bfbc2/Static/BFBC2_PC_Client_R11_795745_Patch.exe Patch R11] updates the retail release to the latest version. Not required for digital editions.
 +
 
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete the Intro video|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Output\win32\movies\}}.
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# Delete or rename {{file|ea_logo_hd.res}} and {{file|dolbydigital.res}}.
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# Press ESC to enter in game at the black screen.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Logging in requires a CD Key===
 +
{{ii}} Logging in on the Steam release prompts for a CD key, which are depleted for the base game.
 +
{{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>}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative solutions|ref=<ref name="SteamGuide1"/>|fix=
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# Sign up for a [https://veniceunleashed.net/signup Venice Unleashed] account (predominantly used for [[Battlefield 3]] but has basic Bad Company 2 support).
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# Download [https://veniceunleashed.net/files/rome.zip Project Rome Files] and put them in {{folder|{{P|game}}}}.
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# Log in with a Venice Unleashed Account.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Game data==
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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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].
 +
 
 +
===Save game data location===
 +
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\GameSettings.bin}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes         =  
 +
|origin                    = true
 +
|origin notes              = Does not sync campaign progress, graphics settings or keybindings.
 +
|steam cloud              = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Video==
 +
{{Image|Battlefield Bad Company 2 Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
 +
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-bad-company-2
 +
|widescreen wsgf award     = gold
 +
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 +
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
 +
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 +
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= Menus are always 16:9 and rendered at 720p.
 +
|multimonitor              = true
 +
|multimonitor notes        =
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 +
|ultrawidescreen notes     =  
 +
|4k ultra hd                = true
 +
|4k ultra hd notes          =
 +
|fov                        = hackable
 +
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 +
|windowed                  = true
 +
|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
 +
|borderless windowed        = false
 +
|borderless windowed notes  =
 +
|anisotropic                = true
 +
|anisotropic notes          =
 +
|antialiasing              = true
 +
|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            =
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|vsync                      = true
 +
|vsync notes                =
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|60 fps                    = true
 +
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = true
 +
|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                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = true
 +
|color blind notes          = Under '''Options''', '''Settings''', '''Gameplay'''.
 +
}}
 +
 
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 +
{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV.<ref name=fovmouse>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100313003557/http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/12984190-post37.html New FOV pics/Day 1 Fixes - Electronic Arts UK Community (retrieved)]</ref> See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=3rd party fixes|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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* 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].
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 +
'''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.
 +
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\settings.ini}}.
 +
# Change <code>Fov=55</code> to the desired FOV and save the changes.
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'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Applies to multiplayer only.
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{{ii}} On some systems, [[#Force DirectX Level|DirectX 9]] may have to be forced in order for the FOV to change.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Image|Battlefield Bad Company 2 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 +
|key remap notes          =
 +
|acceleration option      = hackable
 +
|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  =
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 +
|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = true
 +
|controller support notes  = Only support 4 axes and 12 buttons.
 +
|full controller          = true
 +
|full controller notes    =
 +
|controller remap          = true
 +
|controller remap notes    =
 +
|controller sensitivity    = true
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 +
|invert controller y-axis notes=
 +
|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Audio==
 +
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    =
 +
|surround sound          = true
 +
|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          =
 +
|closed captions          = false
 +
|closed captions notes    =
 +
|mute on focus lost      = true
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =
 +
|eax support              =
 +
|eax support notes        =
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{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
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = <code>en</code>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = <code>fr</code>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = <code>de</code>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/battlefield-bad-company-2/battlefield-bad-company-2/1251 Fan translation].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = <code>it</code>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = <code>jp</code>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = <code>pl</code>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1377_baixar-traducao-para-battlefield-bad-company-2-battlefield-bad-company-2.html download].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = <code>ru</code>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = <code>es</code>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://oyunceviri.net/battlefield-bad-company-2/ download].
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==System Requirements==
+
==Network==
−
{{SysReq
+
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|minOS = Windows XP
+
|local play          =
−
|recOS = Windows Vista/7
+
|local play players  =
−
|minproc = Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz
+
|local play modes    =
−
|recproc = Intel Core 2 Quad or higher
+
|local play notes    =
−
|minmem = 2 GB
+
|lan play            = false
−
|minHD = 15 GB free
+
|lan play players    =  
−
|minGPU1 = 256 MB Video Card (GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900)
+
|lan play modes      =  
−
|recGPU1 = 512 MB Video Card (GeForce GTX 260/ ATI Radeon 4870)
+
|lan play notes      = Planned for a future version of [https://community.veniceunleashed.net/c/project-rome/ Project Rome].{{cn|April 2023}}
 +
|online play          = hackable
 +
|online play players  = 32
 +
|online play modes    =  
 +
|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  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = true
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = false
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = true
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = hackable
 +
|self-hosting notes = Use [https://community.veniceunleashed.net/c/project-rome/ Project Rome].
 +
|direct ip          = false
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}
  
−
The location of the various engine files are located in C:\...\Documents\BFBC2, but easiest way is to use available third-party configurators.
+
{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  = 80, 13505, 18390, 18395
 +
|udp  = 10000, 18395
 +
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
  
−
==Issues and Fixes==
+
==VR support==
−
===Changing Fov===
+
{{VR support
−
To change fov locate BFBC2 folder in documents
+
|gg3d name                  = Battlefield: Bad Company 2
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = platinum
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        = platinum
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            = silver
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
 +
|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            =
 +
|iz3d                        = true
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =  
 +
|play area seated notes      =  
 +
|play area standing          =  
 +
|play area standing notes    =  
 +
|play area room-scale        =  
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 +
}}
  
−
'''C:\...\Documents\BFBC2 '''<br />
+
==Issues unresolved==
−
Find the settings file, then locate where it says fov, input what you want your fov to be and then save it. 85 is a good amount.
+
==="Some AA alternatives might not come up for some users"===
 +
{{ii}} 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.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 +
* 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==
 +
{{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 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 the password, such as <nowiki><</nowiki>|ref=<ref name=mirh>Verified by [[User:Mirh|Mirh]]</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
==="Unable to log in. Please try again."===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Remove special symbols from password, such as +|ref=<ref name=mirh/>}}
  
 
===Unable to update===
 
===Unable to update===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Manually [[#Patches|update]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 +
 +
===Hard crashing===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force [[#Force DirectX Level|DirectX 9]]|ref={{CN|date=August 2015}}}}
 +
 +
===Blinking black screen===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set HSAO to false|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\settings.ini}}.
 +
# Find the HSAO line in the file and change it to <code>HSAO=false</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===No servers===
 +
{{ii}} If not seeing any multiplayer servers, deselect all filters except for PunkBuster and click search.
 +
 +
===Communication Failure: PnkBstrA===
 +
{{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>}}
  
−
# Start the game and log-in to your account
+
{{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>}}
−
# Hit ctrl+alt+del to bring up task mgr
 
−
# Run the Updater program
 
−
# When you receive the error "can't replace bfbc2.exe because it's in use. Close the file and try again".
 
−
# There will be 2 buttons: retry and cancel.
 
−
# Go to Task Mgr and end the BFBC2.exe process
 
−
# Click on retry
 
−
# Success?  
 
  
−
===FPS Boosts===
+
==="Failed to connect to EA Online"===
−
If you need a few tweaks to boost your framerate, try changing these vars in your "settings.ini" file:
+
{{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>}}
  
−
<pre>
+
==Other information==
−
RenderAheadLimit=0
+
===API===
−
HSAO=false
+
{{API
−
Overgrowth="medium"
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10, 11
−
Undergrowth=”medium”
+
|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]].
−
Water=”medium”
+
|directdraw versions    =
−
MSAA=”2"
+
|directdraw notes      =
−
Shadows=”medium”
+
|opengl versions        =
−
Textures=”medium”
+
|opengl notes          =
−
Aniso=2
+
|glide versions        =
−
</pre>
+
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  = 3, 4, 5
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        =
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-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 =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          = Havok
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = DirectSound
 +
|audio notes      = <ref name=audio/>
 +
|interface        =  
 +
|interface notes  =  
 +
|input            = DirectInput
 +
|input notes      =  
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  = 1.9p
 +
|multiplayer      =  
 +
|multiplayer notes=  
 +
|anticheat        = PunkBuster
 +
|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.
 +
 
 +
==== 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===
 
===Force DirectX Level===
−
Go to the "settings.ini" file and change:
+
{{Fixbox|description=Modify the settings.ini file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
<pre>DxVersion=#</pre>
+
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
−
from auto (default) to 9 if you want to force DX9, to 10 to force DX10, and to 11 to force DX11
+
# Open {{file|settings.ini}}.
 +
# Change <code>DxVersion=</code> to the preferred DirectX version (9, 10, 11).
 +
}}
  
−
===Hit Registration and Lag===
+
===Greatly increase performance for low-end machines===
−
There is no 100% fix for hitreg atm, since that's servers/engine fault.
+
{{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 {{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.
  
−
Possible LAG Compensation:
+
{{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.
 +
}}
  
−
<pre>SettingsManager.floatSet GSDefaultLatencyCompensation 0.100000
+
==System requirements==
−
SettingsManager.U32Set GSInterpolationTime 100</pre>
+
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
Add these cvars to you ini files found in you BFBC2 folder in your my documents folder. You want the numbers to represent you average ping (i.e. 120ms would make the cvars 0.120 and 120). Again I will stress that there is still a chance that they will do nothing...try 'em out if you care.
+
|minOS    = XP
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 +
|minHD    = 15 GB
 +
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon X1900
 +
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT
 +
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
  
−
==Useful Tools==
+
|recOS    = Vista, 7
−
[http://www.evil-minds.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=2 BC2 Config creator]
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Quad
 +
|recGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 4870
 +
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
 +
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 +
}}
  
−
[[Category:Game]]
+
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 12:01, 9 March 2024

Battlefield: Bad Company 2
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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
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on IGDB
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⤏ 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

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
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
Requires online activation
Can only be used x times		 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.
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Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
Origin
 Includes DLC.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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 [3]
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
Origin
 Ultimate Digital Collection.
Windows
Origin (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation through Origin client (notes may include more details)
 Digital Deluxe Edition was also available. Singleplayer runs without the client running or even installed, while multiplayer required an in-game login.[4]
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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 No SecuROM DRM. Multiplayer requires an EA account.
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Windows
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
Windows
Vietnam
Windows
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]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Output\win32\movies\.
  2. Delete or rename ea_logo_hd.res and dolbydigital.res.
  3. 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]
  1. Sign up for a Venice Unleashed account (predominantly used for Battlefield 3 but has basic Bad Company 2 support).
  2. Download Project Rome Files and put them in <path-to-game>.
  3. Log in with a Venice Unleashed Account.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFBC2\settings.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-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) <SteamLibrary-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.
In-game options menu.

Graphics feature State 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]

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]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFBC2\settings.ini.
  2. 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.
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]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFBC2\settings.ini.
  2. 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]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open settings.ini.
  3. 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.
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BFBC2\settings.ini.
  2. Change DxVersion=auto to either 9 or 10.
  3. Reduce RenderAheadLimit=2 to either 1 or 0.
  4. 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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  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."
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Battlefield Legacy - Sunsetting Announcement - last accessed on 2023-03-21
  3. ↑ battlefield-bad-co-2 - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  4. ↑ Verified by User:tyl0413 on 2023-04-01
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Steam Community :: Guide :: How to play online (Post EA servers shutdown) *FIX* - last accessed on 2024-03-09
  6. ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 New FOV pics/Day 1 Fixes - Electronic Arts UK Community (retrieved)
  8. ↑ [MICHAEL BAY ON]Bad Company 2: Carl Gustav is king! - Penny Arcade Forums (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  9. ↑ How-to: Vehicle gun/turret turn sensitivity adjustment with client patch R8 - Electronic Arts UK Community (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 An Audiophile's Guide to BF:BC2 (Full) - Battlefield Blog (retrieved)
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1509267575
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Verified by Mirh
  13. ↑ Battlefield 2 - PunkBuster Technical Issues - last accessed on May 2023
  14. ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-11-09
  15. ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2021-11-09
  16. ↑ Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2023-03-23
  17. ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on May 2023
  18. ↑ Bad Company 2: Four tips to making this game run better on your PC - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)