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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		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)	<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.

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
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (24960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ Joakim Bodin (developer at DICE) on Twitter - last accessed on 2020-09-06
"Game dev fun fact: Coldwood, the studio behind the just unveiled Unraveled game, helped DICE ship Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on PC."
↑ ^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 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.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (24960) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[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

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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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+|reception    =
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+{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlefield-bad-company-2|90}}
+|taxonomy     =
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+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
+{{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/art styles        | Realistic }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Eastern Europe, North America, South America }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Battlefield }}
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+|license      = commercial
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-{{Series|Battlefield}}
-'''Key points'''
+{{Introduction
-{{++}} Active community
+|introduction      =
-{{--}} Hard to mod for, however [[#Mods|it is possible]].
+|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/Battlefield_Wiki Battlefield Wiki]
+{{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/battlefield-bad-company-2/index10bf.html?game=12 Battlefield: Bad Company 2] hub on Planet Battlefield
-{{mm}} [http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/ Planet Battlefield]
+{{mm}} [https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/categories/battlefield-legacy-all-other-bf The Battlefield series on Battlelog] - PC section.
-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/24960/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-Bad-Company-2/bd-p/battlefield-bad-company-2 EA Answers HQ]
-{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=733 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/24960/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | [[Digital rights management (DRM)|DRM]]: [[SecuROM]]; use the latest [[#Patches|patch]] to remove DRM.}}
+{{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| Origin | battlefield-bad-company-2 | Origin | No SecuROM DRM.}}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B008TTPTOQ | Origin | Includes DLC. | | Windows | unavailable }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 24960 | Steam | No SecuROM DRM.}}
+{{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==
 ===Patches===
-Although the game features an auto-update tool, sometimes it doesn't work or fail to resume download. <br />
+{{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.
-Manual update (which includes all previously released maps and fixes) is available [http://static.cdn.ea.com/dice/u/f/bfbc2/Static/BFBC2_PC_Client_R11_795745_Patch.exe here] ([http://ftp.wage.co.za/wage/Patches/Battlefiled%20Bad%20Company%202/BFBC2_PC_Client_R11_795745_Patch.exe mirror])
-===Mods===
+===Skip intro videos===
-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.
+{{Fixbox|description=Delete the Intro video|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{mm}} [http://forums.emulatornexus.com/ Emulator Nexus]
+# Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Output\win32\movies\}}.
-{{mm}} [http://www.mordorhq.com/forumdisplay.php?14-Battlefield-Bad-Company-1-amp-2 MordorHQ]
+# Delete or rename {{file|ea_logo_hd.res}} and {{file|dolbydigital.res}}.
-{{mm}} [http://www.bfeditor.org/forums/index.php?showforum=55 BFEditor.org]
+# Press ESC to enter in game at the black screen.
-These are the main modding forums.
+}}
+===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>}}
-===Force DirectX Level===
+{{Fixbox|description=Alternative solutions|ref=<ref name="SteamGuide1"/>|fix=
-{{Fixbox|1=
+# Sign up for a [https://veniceunleashed.net/signup Venice Unleashed] account (predominantly used for [[Battlefield 3]] but has basic Bad Company 2 support).
-{{Fixbox/fix|settings.ini}}
+# Download [https://veniceunleashed.net/files/rome.zip Project Rome Files] and put them in {{folder|{{P|game}}}}.
-# Navigate to your [[#Game data|Game data]] location on your computer
+# Log in with a Venice Unleashed Account.
-# Open <code>settings.ini</code> in a text editor
-# Find the line <code>DxVersion=#</code> and edit <code>#</code> to your preferred DX version (9, 10, 11)
 }}
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 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\BFBC2}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\settings.ini}}
 }}
-{{ii}} [http://www.evil-minds.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=2 BF:BC2 Config creator]
+{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/498-bad-company-2-configurator/ BF:BC2 Configurator].
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\BFBC2\GameSettings.bin}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\GameSettings.bin}}
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|origin                =
+|discord                   =
-|origin notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|steam cloud           = false
+|epic games launcher       =
-|steam cloud notes     =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|uplay                 =
+|gog galaxy                =
-|uplay notes           =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|gamesave manager      = true
+|origin                    = true
-|gamesave manager notes=
+|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 settings==
+==Video==
-[[File:Battlefield Bad Company 2 Options.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game options menu.]]
+{{Image|Battlefield Bad Company 2 Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
-|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-bad-company-2
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-bad-company-2
 |widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 |multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
@@ Line 93: / Line 147: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes=
+|widescreen resolution notes= Menus are always 16:9 and rendered at 720p.
 |multimonitor               = true
 |multimonitor notes         =
 |ultrawidescreen            = true
 |ultrawidescreen notes      =
-|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+|4k ultra hd                = true
 |4k ultra hd notes          =
-|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = Silver
 |fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]
+|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 |windowed                   = true
 |windowed notes             = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
-|borderless windowed        = hackable
+|borderless windowed        = false
-|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming].
+|borderless windowed notes  =
 |anisotropic                = true
-|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
+|anisotropic notes          =
 |antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         = Up to 32x [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Coverage Sampling Antialiasing (CSAA)|CSAA]] or 8x [[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                =
-|oculus rift                = unknown
+|60 fps                     = true
-|oculus rift notes          =
+|60 fps notes               =
-|high frame rate            = true
+|120 fps                    = true
-|high frame rate notes      = No frame rate or 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                        = false
+|hdr notes                  =
 |color blind                = true
-|color blind notes          = Set in Options, Settings, Gameplay.
+|color blind notes          = Under '''Options''', '''Settings''', '''Gameplay'''.
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{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/fix|Change FOV setting}}
-# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\BFBC2\settings.ini</code>
+{{Fixbox|description=3rd party fixes|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
-# Change <code>Fov=55</code> to the FOV you want and save your changes.
+* 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}} This game is using vertical field of view with 55 as default. Use [http://www.rjdown.co.uk/projects/bfbc2/fovcalculator.php FOV Calculator] to calculate your desired horizontal field of view.
+{{ii}} May apply to single-player only.
-{{ii}} This only works for multiplayer.
+{{--}} Widescreen Fixer only works in the Steam version of the game, and adjusting FOV will also break ADS and scope zooming in the campaign.
 }}
-==Input settings==
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-[[File:Battlefield Bad Company 2 Remapping.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game key map settings.]]
+# Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BFBC2\settings.ini}}.
-{{Input settings
+# Change <code>Fov=55</code> to the desired FOV and save the changes.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Applies to multiplayer only.
+{{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       = true
+|acceleration option       = hackable
-|acceleration option notes =
+|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          =
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
-|controller support        = false
+|touchscreen               = false
-|controller support notes  = Although game has a dedicated joysticks column, actual support is really bad
+|touchscreen notes         =
-|full controller           = false
+|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    = Not all controller buttons can be used
+|controller remap notes    =
-|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+|controller sensitivity    = true
+|controller sensitivity notes=
+|invert controller y-axis  = true
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|xinput controllers        = unknown
-|touchscreen notes         =
+|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 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          =
 |closed captions          = false
 |closed captions notes    =
 |mute on focus lost       = true
 |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 {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield Bad Company 2\}} to the relative code
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = English
@@ Line 177: / Line 289: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = <code>en</code>
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = French
   |interface = true
-  |audio     =
+  |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = <code>fr</code>
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = German
   |interface = true
-  |audio     =
+  |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = <code>de</code>
   |fan       =
-  |fan notes =
+}}
+{{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
@@ Line 204: / Line 321: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = <code>it</code>
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Japanese
   |interface = true
-  |audio     =
+  |audio     = unknown
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = <code>jp</code>
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 222: / Line 337: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |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       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Spanish
   |interface = true
-  |audio     =
+  |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = <code>es</code>
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Turkish
-  |interface = true
+  |interface = hackable
   |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = true
+  |subtitles = hackable
- |notes     =
+  |fan       = true
-  |fan       = yes
+  |notes     = Fan translation, [https://oyunceviri.net/battlefield-bad-company-2/ download].
-  |fan notes = Use [http://forum.oyunceviri.com/showthread.php?t=265 Battlefield Bad Company 2 - %100 Türkçe Yama].
 }}
 }}
@@ Line 250: / Line 378: @@
 |local play           =
 |local play players   =
+|local play modes     =
 |local play notes     =
 |lan play             = false
 |lan play players     =
-|lan play notes       = Planned for a future version of [http://forums.emulatornexus.com/bf/ Project Rome].
+|lan play modes       =
-|online play          = true
+|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 notes    =
+|online play modes    =
-|local co-op          =
+|online play notes    = Online servers were shut down in December 8, 2023. Use [https://community.veniceunleashed.net/c/project-rome/ Project Rome].
-|local co-op players  =
-|local co-op notes    =
-|lan co-op            =
-|lan co-op players    =
-|lan co-op notes      =
-|online co-op         =
-|online co-op players =
-|online co-op notes   =
-|hot-seat             =
-|hot-seat players     =
-|hot-seat notes       =
 |asynchronous         =
 |asynchronous notes   =
@@ Line 276: / Line 395: @@
 |matchmaking        = true
 |matchmaking notes  =
-|p2p                = unknown
+|p2p                = false
 |p2p notes          =
 |dedicated          = true
 |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 289: / Line 408: @@
 |tcp  = 80, 13505, 18390, 18395
 |udp  = 10000, 18395
-|upnp =
+|upnp = unknown
+}}
+==VR support==
+{{VR support
+|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  =
+}}
+==Issues unresolved==
+==="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 [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 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===
+{{Fixbox|description=Manually [[#Patches|update]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 ===Hard crashing===
-{{ii}} After an undetermined amount of playtime, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 may crash your entire computer (Screen freezes, hard drives stop and speakers will freeze on a sound.
+{{Fixbox|description=Force [[#Force DirectX Level|DirectX 9]]|ref={{CN|date=August 2015}}}}
-{{ii}} There is no guaranteed fix for this problem, however there are multiple possible fixes, listed below.
+===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>.
+}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===No servers===
-{{Fixbox/fix|sfc /scannow}}
+{{ii}} If not seeing any multiplayer servers, deselect all filters except for PunkBuster and click search.
-# Run a System Repair through the command prompt with the command <code>sfc /scannow</code>
-{{Fixbox/fix|Set the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 .exe to Compatibility Settings for Windows XP}}
+===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>}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Lower the sampling rate of your speakers}}
+===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/fix|Update Audio Driver}}
+{{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>}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Re-install PunkBuster}}
+==="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>}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Stop your audio manager process}}
+==Other information==
+===API===
+{{API
+|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    =
+|directdraw notes       =
+|opengl versions        =
+|opengl notes           =
+|glide versions         =
+|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 =
+}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Disable your audio driver (Realtek users)}}
+===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>
+}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|[[#Force DirectX Level|Set DirectX version to 9 (DxVersion=9)]]}}
+===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.
-{{Fixbox/fix|[http://www.overclock.net/t/996785/solution-workaround-battlefield-bad-company-2-locking-up-freezing-crashing%20More%20info GPU monitoring software (e.g. MSI Afterburner) can cause this issue.] Try closing them.}}
+==== 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.
-===Unable to update===
+===Force DirectX Level===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify the settings.ini file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|End the process BFBC2.exe}}
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
-# Start the game and log-in to your account
+# Open {{file|settings.ini}}.
-# Hit CTRL+ALT+Del to bring up task mgr
+# Change <code>DxVersion=</code> to the preferred DirectX version (9, 10, 11).
-# 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 Manager and end the process titled <code>BFBC2.exe</code>
-# Click retry
-# Success?
 }}
-===No Servers===
+===Greatly increase performance for low-end machines===
-{{ii}} If you're not seeing any multiplayer servers deselect all filters except for PunkBuster and click search.
+{{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.
-===Blinking black screen===
+{{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.
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Set HSAO to false}}
-# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\BFBC2\settings.ini</code>
-# Find the HSAO line in the file and change it to <code>HSAO=false</code>
 }}
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 |minOS    = XP
-|minCPU   = Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 GHz
+|minCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
 |minRAM   = 2 GB
 |minHD    = 15 GB
-|minGPU   = GeForce 7800 GT
+|minGPU   = ATI Radeon X1900
-|minGPU2  = ATI X1900
+|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT
 |minVRAM  = 256 MB
-|recCPU   = Intel Core 2 Quad or higher
+|recOS    = Vista, 7
-|recOS    = 7
+|recCPU   = Intel Core 2 Quad
-|recGPU   = GeForce GTX 260
+|recGPU   = ATI Radeon HD 4870
-|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 4870
+|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
 |recVRAM  = 512 MB
 }}
 {{References}}