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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, activation | ''Either'' disk check or online activation with [[SecuROM]]<br />DRM-free with latest [[# | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, activation | ''Either'' disk check or online activation with [[SecuROM]]<br />DRM-free with latest [[#Patches|patch]] | Origin | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B008TTPTOQ | Origin | Includes DLC | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B008TTPTOQ | Origin | Includes DLC | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1587-1 | Origin | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1587-1 | Origin | | | Windows }} | ||
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− | ===[http://static.cdn.ea.com/dice/u/f/bfbc2/Static/BFBC2_PC_Client_R11_795745_Patch.exe Patch R11] | + | ===Patches=== |
− | + | {{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. | |
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Revision as of 21:53, 28 July 2016
Developers | |
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DICE | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Frostbite 1.5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 2, 2010 |
⤏ 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 |
Key points
- Hard to mod for, however it is possible.
- Co-operative "Onslaught" mode DLC not available for PC version.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Either disk check or online activation with SecuROM DRM-free with latest patch |
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Amazon.com | Includes DLC | |||
Green Man Gaming | Includes DLC | |||
Origin | ||||
Steam | No SecuROM DRM. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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SPECACT Kit Upgrade | ||
Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
- Patch R11 updates the retail release to the latest version. Not required for digital editions.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
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 |
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English | en |
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French | fr |
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German | de |
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Italian | it |
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Japanese | jp |
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Polish | pl |
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Russian | ru |
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Spanish | es |
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Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | Planned for a future version of Project Rome. | |||
Online play | 32 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Use Project Rome. | |
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 13505, 18390, 18395 |
UDP | 10000, 18395 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod for better 3D support. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
"A connection error occurred. If this happen during account creation press cancel and then login with your new account"
Instructions |
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"Unable to log in. Please try again."
Instructions |
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"Some AA alternatives might not come up for some users"
CSAA and some MSAA alternatives might be hidden for some users, Might have something to do with compatibility with newer hardware.
"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.
Instructions |
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Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Unable to update
Instructions |
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Hard crashing
Instructions |
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Blinking black screen
Instructions |
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No Servers
- If you're not seeing any multiplayer servers deselect all filters except for PunkBuster and click search.
Communication Failure: PnkBstrA
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 10, 11 | Automatically set to the highest version the GPU can support. For details on how to manually set the DirectX version used, see Force DirectX Level. |
Shader Model support | 3, 4, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Input | DirectInput | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9p |
Multiplayer | PunkBuster |
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.
These are the main modding forums.
Force DirectX Level
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | 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 X1900 GeForce 7800 GT 256 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon 4870 GeForce GTX 260 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (24960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- Windows
- Games
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