Even though we already received information about
its existence last week, this time it's official with both EA and DICE announcing that a
Battlefield: Bad Company multiplayer beta will be kicking off next Tuesday, March 25th on Xbox Live. Beta access is open to North American and UK residents with access keys being handed out via IGN's Founder's Club, Club IGN,
File Planet and other IGN owned websites including TeamXbox. Also, North Americans can obtain a
Bad Company beta code by being one of the first 5,000 to head to
GameStop and plop down a
Bad Company pre-order.
As far as multiplayer specifics go, the
Bad Company beta will feature two multiplayer maps (Ascension and Oasis) and the multiplayer mode "Gold Rush". And just like betas before it, DICE will use all the data they mine from their
Bad Company beta to further tweak and improve upon the game before its release. Remember, the multiplayer fun kicks off on March 25th and will run through April 25th with access being made available through various IGN websites as well as Gamestop pre-orders. Now go, run forth and obtain a beta code soldier!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
3-20-2008 @ 11:50AM
DaveC said...
Already downloading :)
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3-20-2008 @ 12:02PM
xenocidic said...
Is the Fileplanet beta page live yet? Can't find it...
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3-20-2008 @ 12:12PM
THE RPG NERD said...
I got my beta key.
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3-20-2008 @ 12:14PM
RudyHuxtable said...
The helmet that guy in the pic is wearing makes him look like a Spaceball.
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3-20-2008 @ 12:16PM
VINCE said...
i can has beta?
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3-20-2008 @ 12:19PM
Big Filth said...
where is the best site to go to to get a beta key for the 360 version??
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3-20-2008 @ 12:21PM
FuzzFace said...
http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/bfbc/na/
above is the url to sign up for the beta
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3-20-2008 @ 12:26PM
xenocidic said...
thankz fuzz.
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3-20-2008 @ 12:28PM
Sean said...
http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/bfbc/eu/ if you require the European client.
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3-20-2008 @ 12:28PM
xenocidic said...
got le key.
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3-20-2008 @ 12:34PM
Josh said...
I was an IGN insider and totally forgot about it until it said my E-mail address was used. I'm downloading it now, man I can't wait until next tuesday, all ready have it pre-ordered too.
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3-20-2008 @ 12:39PM
VINCE said...
got my code, dont have to be an ign insider, just sign up when you are entering information. yeah
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3-20-2008 @ 12:43PM
SadisticHam said...
Does it matter that i signed up on the NA one and stuff?
I'm from the UK and have it downloading now lol
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3-20-2008 @ 12:44PM
SadisticHam said...
Curse this no edit, no worries the website redirects me to the EU one automatically.
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3-20-2008 @ 12:49PM
Daniel Lopez said...
hope the game turns out well...
do you early beta testers expect to get a free download (ie maps, weapon packs, etc) in the future after the game is released?? or are you doing for the love of gaming??
seems like the guy's who beta tested the cod4 expect free downloads since they were early adopters.
just curious
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3-20-2008 @ 12:50PM
Big Filth said...
got it! thanks fuzzface
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3-20-2008 @ 12:52PM
Typhoon220 said...
This may be a noobish question but where do you go to get the key. I have an IGN account but can not find a link to get a key.
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3-20-2008 @ 12:52PM
Magic Whiskey said...
Unfamiliar with the game until today, but downloading the Beta now (I'm in.) I'll be playing Bad Company because my gaming 'clan' on Live have been absorbed into Vegas 2 and I won't be buying it anytime soon; I'm broke. Something new is something new, after all.
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3-20-2008 @ 12:52PM
IncredibleBulk92 said...
You don't need an insider account. Just sign up with any old IGN account. downloading now :)
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3-20-2008 @ 1:00PM
Merehorseplay said...
Do you have to pay to become a fileplanet member for the beta key? or can get by being a free member? can't find page.
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