Two additional maps available for Bad Company 2 on launch day

by: Chad - posted: 2/25/2010 9:49:00 PM

DICE and EA announced today that gamers who purchase Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will have a present when they get home from the store.  What's the present?  Two brand spanking new multiplayer maps unlocked and available for download.  That brings the total number of multiplayer maps to 10.

There will also be another map pack released later in the month at no charge.  Both content (map) packs will be unlocked by using a VIP code that comes with a new game.  If you get Battlefield: Bad Company 2 used and want the maps you'll have to shell out $15.  This is becoming more common with EA so expect more incentives to purchase games new as time passes.

EA EXPANDS Battlefield: Bad Company 2
WITH extra MULTIPLAYER CONTENT

Stockholm, Sweden – February 25, 2010 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that two massive, all-new multiplayer maps for Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 will be unlocked on March 2nd when the game launches in North America. This map pack features the Laguna Alta map playable in Conquest mode and Nelson Bay map playable in Rush mode, bringing the total number of multiplayer maps up to 10. Later in March, DICE will release yet another map pack at no extra charge*, giving players a chance to experience the Arica Harbor map in Conquest mode and Laguna Presa map in Rush mode. Available in the box, the content packs are unlocked by simply inputting a VIP code**.

“Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will redefine online modern warfare on March 2. We are deeply committed to the FPS community and Battlefield fans worldwide,” said Patrick Bach, Senior Producer for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. “These first two map packs are just the beginning. We’re planning ongoing support for the community by always keeping the experience fresh and ensuring the best possible gameplay experience.”

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is setting a new standard for action games with the quality of its highly detailed, war-torn landscapes and massive, destructible environments. The game’s tactical destruction shakes up the gameplay delivering epic battles never before seen in a modern warfare game.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be in stores on March 2, 2010 in North America and March 4, 2010 in Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PC. The Limited Edition of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 can be pre-ordered now on all platforms at no extra cost, with participating retailers worldwide (while supplies last).

For more information on DICE, please visit www.dice.se. For more information on Battlefield: Bad Company 2 please visit: www.badcompany2.ea.com. Or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2.

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* Included with purchase of new game. Internet connection required.
** VIP codes included in the shrink-wrapped box. Those players that do not have a code can purchase one via the in-game store for $15. PC players will get the content as a game update. Internet connection required.

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