How to avoid “mapathy” without paying!

Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:02 pm

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While the core of the dev team here at DICE as well as all the back-end teams at EA are 110% focused on stabilizing the game experience we do have some other, great news to reveal. Today we’re happy to announce the release date of the second VIP map package for Battlefield: Bad Company 2! It will be made available on the 30th of March on all platforms at no extra cost to all of you who’ve got your VIP codes entered in the game. VIP Map Pack 2 contains the following:

Arica Harbor Conquest mode - US Command launches a break through action directly at the Russian base. Collateral damage is of no consequence. Capture and secure tactical positions in Conquest Mode across the vast Arica Harbor map.

Laguna Presa Rush mode - The valley and surrounding mountains possess a strategic value in the battle for South America, and an infantry assault supported by light armor vehicles is likely by both armies as US forces defend the nearby Dam.

VIP members will be able to expand on the deep and ever changing sandbox experience, which in itself provides near endless hours of entertainment, by having new content to keep things fresh. It also plays a vital part in making sure you, the players get proper value for the money you’ve invested in Battlefield: Bad Company 2. This is why these map packs are available at no extra cost, contradicting the industry standard and what our direct competitors are doing. Of course, it also helps avoid segmenting the community, making sure everyone can play together having the same maps available. There will be future paid downloadable content as well but these packs will focus on expanding other parts of the game experience rather than the selection of maps available for the basic game modes. We’re dedicated to taking care of this product for a long time – helping you avoid “mapathy” without getting nickel-and-dimed.

Finally, a big shout-out to all the fans that are playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 at the moment. We can see from the logs that you’re spending some crazy hours on the Battlefield – in only the last 24 hours you all logged more than 2.5 million game hours. Impressive!

Best regards,
KM Troedsson

Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 82 Location: Newcastle

Ok, noob question but what's a VIP code and where does one get one? Embarassed

Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:36 pm

For console owners VIP codes are included in the box for all new purchases. Players that buy used versions and don't have a code can purchase one via the in-game store for $15. PC players will get the content as a game update.

Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 82 Location: Newcastle

Coolio, Cheers bud.

Joined: Aug 13, 2007 Posts: 571 Location: Birmingham

Go on EA, damn that felt weird!

Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:21 pm

Lol! go take a shower m8, your unclean Wink

Joined: Nov 21, 2007 Posts: 650

Why the 30th cant be the 28th wont be here on the 30th will be on big bird flying to the states Very Happy