Keys to be given away on IGN network.
EA DICE has today announced a multiplayer beta test for Battlefield: Bad Company on Xbox 360. IGN Founders' Club and IGN Insider will offer keys to members in North America and the UK to participate in the beta test stating March 25, provided by IGN's FilePlanet.com.
Additionally, keys will also be available through IGN Entertainment's gaming web sties including IGN.com, GameSpy, TeamXbox, Planet Battlefield and Voodoo Extreme.
Advertisement"We're really excited about this beta since it gives us a chance to let a wider audience play our new multiplayer game, 'Gold Rush'. The feedback coming back from something like this is crucial for us as developers and will help us with the final changes and polish in the game," stated Karl-Magnus Troedsson, Senior Producer for Battlefield: Bad Company. "Battlefield and FPS fans get their first glimpse into how tactical destruction can be applied in multiplayer gameplay."
Two maps will be available, with gamers able to access new infantry kits and vehicles. The beta will also feature an unlimited upgrade tree and rewards.
"Xbox Live has a tradition of hosting some of the greatest demo and beta events gamers can play," said Marc Whitten, General Manager of Xbox Live. "We continue this practice of awesome online gameplay with the new beta of Battlefield Bad Company."
Battlefield: Bad Company is scheduled to launch for Xbox 360 and PS3 in June 2008.
NinetiesKid wrote at 17:22 on 13 March 2008
So they haven't released instructions on how we actually get the keys yet then?
NinetiesKid wrote at 23:52 on 20 March 2008
Whey I'm in! Already got it downloaded too, so roll on Tuesday :)
ed wrote at 16:27 on 21 March 2008
do u have to pay for it ?
NinetiesKid wrote at 16:51 on 21 March 2008
Yesterday free public keys were given out, but today it seems that the only way to get hold of a code is if you're an IGN Insider - which means having to pay.
Rogue Soul wrote at 17:15 on 21 March 2008
All the free non-subscriber keys have gone.
To get a key now, you have to have a paid-for subscription with the IGN network.
Anonymous wrote at 16:45 on 23 March 2008
thanks, ive got it now, looks gd, should be fun, wen does it end ?
Ginger_Jesus wrote at 18:17 on 24 March 2008
Knowing me I would properly wait till it comes out officially.