
This new map displays a superb balance of vehicle and infantry combat, as the American assault unit attacks the Russian army base with full force, advancing further through a beautiful desert town and towards the industrial area in a desperate attempt to overtake the Arica Harbour. The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta will feature the Arica Harbour map, where up to 24 players can compete in one of the game's four intense multiplayer modes called Rush. "From the graphics to the vehicles, weapons and destruction, we are delivering the best online multiplayer game next year, and we want gamers to experience it themselves by playing the beta and demo." "With Battlefield: Bad Company 2 we're looking to raise the bar across all aspects of our multiplayer experience, setting a new standard for online play," says Patrick Bach, Senior Producer on Battlefield: Bad Company 2. "We're happy to help DICE achieve their superior level of multiplayer excellence in the game." For beta key distribution details go to "This is an outstanding opportunity for PlayStation gamers to get early access to one of the most action-packed and polished shooters in the marketplace with Battlefield: Bad Company 2," says Rob Dyer, SVP, Publisher Relations, SCEA. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 provides a true all-out war experience like no other modern warfare game. Starting November 19, PlayStation 3 gamers will be able to experience the unprecedented action, destruction, vehicular warfare, squad play and open sandbox environments that only Battlefield can deliver. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced the upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta exclusively on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. NovemStockholm, Sweden - DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. More details can be found in the presser below. Heavy vehicle warfare on the first bases gradually turns into an intense infantry fight as the level progresses…” “The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta will feature the Arica Harbour map, where up to 24 players can compete in one of the game's four intense multiplayer modes called Rush. Xbox 360 players won’t be able to join in until January when the full-fledged demo will hit all platforms.

The Sony console will maintain this exclusivity until December 2009 when PC gamers will be brought into the fold.

PS3 owners are getting exclusive access to the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta starting on November 19th.
