Battlefield: Bad Company 2

[PeteJ]

I'd rather have new maps!

[Spatial]

I'm not gonna sniff at a new co-op mode, but bloody hell DICE...NEW MAPS PLEASE!!!!

[Uli]

i just hope that you can level up and gain upgrades here too, unlike the Nazi Zombies and Spec Ops modes. please Dice, don't mess this up!

[Family Fry]

I dunno, possibility of ranking exploits may mean you don't unlock new kit/rank for multiplayer in this mode.
I can live with that if it has a separate ranking system.

[Jebus]

If they allow me to gain XP whilst playing onslaught then this game may well just have snuck into the game of the year category, certainly for online anyway.

[Uli]

I dunno, possibility of ranking exploits may mean you don't unlock new kit/rank for multiplayer in this mode.
I can live with that if it has a separate ranking system.

i barely could as i am still private 1

[Family Fry]

Well Map Pack 3 is (still) showing on the store with a VIP tage next to it on UPCOMING, below it is 2 To Be Announced with VIP's next to them. The SPECACT upgrades did not have VIP next to them when they were listed in upcoming.
That means 2 more pieces of content will be made free after Map Pack 3, maybe Onslaught? We can all hope. Most likely it will be Map Pack 4 and 5 with gametype unlocks.
Reckon a proper NEW maps pack will be announced at E3.
Oh and EA/DICE announced 5 million sales for Bad Company 2, very good numbers.

[Family Fry]

June 9th we shall get Map Pack 3 VIP for xbox 360 and PS3.
Nelson Bay is enhanced with Squad Deathmatch mode.
Laguna Alta is enhanced with Squad Rush mode.


Last week saw the PS3 version update to V1.03 this week it will match the current US version of V1.04 as it's released today in (7th japan) and tomorrow (8th europe).

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/06/07/battlefield-bad-company-2-playstation-3-and-xbox-360-updates.aspx

V1.04
o Vehicles can now be damaged by friendly fire when playing Hardcore.
o The MG36 now properly has its red dot sight in Hardcore.
o Damaged vehicles no longer blink on the minimap for soldiers without a powertool.
o SPECACT kits can be used on all SDM and SR levels.
o 40mm Shotgun is now properly rewarded platinum at 500 kills not 1000.
o G3 and Mk14 can now use the AR Marksman specialization.
o Fixed a graphical issue when equipping the GOL with a 4x or Red Dot sight.
o Scoring is now awarded after a player?s death.
o Increased Tickets in Conquest mode and significantly increased Ticket Bleed when holding a majority or more of flags.
o The Conquest Horn now only plays for a short time when running low on Tickets.
o Updated the weapon stats in the Menu to reflect previous weapon balance changes (no additional weapon balance changes were made).
o Increased the power of the UH-60 miniguns at long range.
o Armored Vehicles are now more effective at running over soldiers.
o Fixed an issue on Isla Inocentes where destroying a fence would also destroy the building containing an MCom.
o Fixed various hangs and exploits.

"An optional content update for the Xbox 360 will also be available tomorrow (8th June). Though it is optional the update contains numerous gameplay tweaks. As such we highly recommend all players apply the update as soon as it is available. The update will be required to access future VIP Map Pack content. Players will be automatically prompted to download this update when they access the Multiplayer menu. You will need to restart Battlefield: Bad Company 2 for the update to take effect."

[Rossco]

Fed up of these **** map packs. I want NEW maps.

[Charlie]

I hear ya, brand new maps would be nice but least these VIP packs are free.

As someone who only ever plays Rush (played Conquest for an hour total at most) these VIP packs do, to all intent and purpose, provide me with a 'new' map.

[Matt]

Good, but yes, need new maps. I've not played in a few weeks because the same 6 Rush maps can only keep you going so long. I also only play Rush.

DLC is a mystery. Companies should be getting new maps out every week or two. Say 2 new maps a fortnight, for say £2. It would keep the online vibrant.

[Jebus]

They can't do that, they specifically said they'd never charge for maps.

[PeteJ]

I don't understand why it is taking them so long to release proper new maps, DICE have previously been excellent with post-release Battlefield. By that I mean Battlefield 2 and titles before that

All they need to do is rerelease a few classics and everyone will be happy!

[MisterBubbles]

The Black Gold in HD yes please.

[Matt]

They can't do that, they specifically said they'd never charge for maps.

I don't mean BC2, I mean in general. Strikes me that DLC comes out too far after the "event" (launch) and in these days of pretty much weekly Big Releases, people move on very fast.

As you know, I'm against paying for maps given my PC background, but I do recognise that we're not going to go back to those days So given that, I'd like to be able to get more longevity out of the titles I do buy. And the trouble is, many friends move on to a new game very quickly. I think regular DLC would actually be a good thing.