BF2S Forums [Battlefield: Bad Company 2] Official Thread

liquidat0r wrote:

We need a BC2 section on here ... stat!

Ultrafunkula wrote:

Special_Op wrote:

liquidat0r wrote:

We need a BC2 section on here ... stat!

When's the Beta
First, let's start by making the official time and date of the Beta the start of this Blog in what will be and EPIC moment in DICE's PC History! The PC Beta begins this Thursday, January 28th at approximately 6pm CET, 12pm EST, and 9am PST time!!!!!!! :-D

Where to Get It
The Client will be downloadable from server partner websites and Steam starting at the above listed time at a file size of 1.5GB. Here's a hyper-link reminder http://bit.ly/4GJk2a on which retailers will provide PC Beta access through pre-ordering.

Why we're Having a Beta
The Beta is happening for many reasons, like testing the infrastructure, hosting stability, and gameplay tuning (FOV, Weapon Balance, etc...) that no amount of internal testing could provide better than real world exposure. This is means there will also be times of choppiness, lag, disconnects, CTDs or other issues a Beta version of any MP game would have. We'll have feedback methods similar to the PS3 Beta as well to ensure your input is gathered and heard.

Advanced warning: there will be things updated in the final game, like a Server browser with more functions, optimizations, performance tweaks, and learning's from the Beta.

This truly is a Beta, so remember that all feedback is appreciated and wanted! :-)

Hosting the Beta
Renting of Beta servers will not be possible, but we'll work closely with all our RSPs* to ensure there is always enough capacity for each individual regions.

Where to Download the Beta
We'll distribute with many partners as possible to ensure the fastest DLs no matter your location around the world. Current know locations and methods will be EADM, Steam, Torrents (only get this from legit sources, i.e. an RSP*), and all our RSP's.

Getting Started In the Beta
STEP 1: Make sure you have at least 5GB free on your HDD and then download and Install BFBC2! :-D
STEP 2: Once installation is completed (install size will be around 1.5GB) start the client and click the login button. You will then be prompted to sign in with your EA Account. If you don't have an EA Account you'll be able to create one in the same screen. (You may also create your EA Account in advance HERE)
STEP 3: Enter the unique PC Beta Code during the log in process to authenticate your participation in the Beta.
Step 4: Create your Soldier name (this will lock that name to your EA account for retail if you want to keep it).

Note: You will not be able to play or access any multiplayer menus without being authenticated. After the Beta Key is registered it will be tied to your EA Account and no longer valid for new registrations. Our game will use SecuROM for the Beta and Final games .exe, for more info on how SecuROM works in BFBC2 please read this Blog to learn about it in more detail.

* Ranked Server Provider (RSP)

//GvD

Last edited by GullyFoyle (2010-01-27 06:21:35)

Last edited by UK|Hooligan (2010-01-27 08:32:41)

liquidat0r wrote:

UK|Hooligan wrote:

My beta key arrived from play.com, they were not lying!

Was hoping to download it now ready for tomorrow, but links dont work yet so it will be madness tomorrow when everyone downloads it at the same time!

I think I read somewhere that they're gonna have torrents for it, so that'll be good.

GullyFoyle wrote:

liquidat0r wrote:

Thanks for the info, GullyFoyle.

Heh ... seems you have a rather large FAQ going on there.

I'll be happy to relocate it over here after the game is released.  Now where's that BC2 section?

Sounds good ... I'm working on it!

Mekstizzle wrote:

They might aswell turn it off for public, ranked servers. Creates more hassle than does good.

Doctor Strangelove wrote:

War Man wrote:

I registered on that german battlefield site strangelove posted and haven't gotten an email yet.

Yeah, a proper translation would reveal that you aren't ensured access by signing up there.

The only way to be sure you get in to the beta is to pre-order from Steam or the EA Store.