STOCKHOLM, Feb 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that
two massive, all-new multiplayer maps for Battlefield: Bad Company(TM) 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(R) videogame
and entertainment system, PlayStation(R)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.
* 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.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless
devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM
and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of
$4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies.
EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com.
More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can
be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.
Battlefield: Bad Company is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of
companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
EA Games Label
Jino Talens, 650-628-9111
Publicist
jtalens@ea.com
or
Kelly Ekins, 514-664-8143
PR Manager
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or
Peter Nguyen, 650-628-3607
PR Director
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