Battlefield DLC, adding the maps of ol’ Battlefield: Vietnam

and oh!

Was looking around for hints on whether additional map packs are planned, and stumbled across this one:

Port Valdez and Conquest? Holy choke points Batman… will certainly make for some hellacious firefights. It’s a big map though… could be fun with vehicles…

• Increased the base range of all Automatic and Semiautomatic weapons for more consistent close range combat.
• Slightly increased the damage of Semiautomatic rifles over long range for more consistent damage output.
• Increased the zoomed burst accuracy of LMGs and decreased LMG accuracy when moving to reduce LMG run and gun
• Decreased the base damage of the M60 and XM8 LMGs to bring them in line with the other LMG damage values.
• Decreased the damage of the PKM over long range to balance it with other LMGs.
• Increased the base damage of the Type88 LMG to balance it with other LMGs.
• Slightly reduced the base damage of the M16 and G3 to balance the increased range.
• Slightly increased the damage of the AEK971, F2000, AN94, and AUG over long range to balance them with other Assault Rifles.
• Reduced the lethal blast range of the 40mm grenade and M2CG to highlight their role as a secondary weapon against infantry.
• Slightly Reduced the max range of the 40mm shotgun to balance it with other shotguns.
• Slightly increased the base damage of shotgun rounds and reduced their range to clarify ideal shotgun combat distance.
• Reduced the base damage of the PP2000 to balance the increased range.
• Increased the damage of the 9A91 over long range to balance its lower magazine size.
• Increased the damage and range of the M9, M93 pistols to make them more desirable as a secondary weapon.
• Increased the range of the MP443 pistol to make it more desirable as a secondary weapon.
• Increased the damage of the MP412 over long range to balance its low rate of fire.
• Slightly reduced the rate of fire of the M1911 pistol to balance it with other pistols.
• Increased the repair and overheat speeds of the Power Tool. Now overheats sooner but repairs the same amount before overheating.
• Increased the maximum number of Motion Sensors that can be carried from 2 to 3 and increased the speed which new sensors are acquired from ammo boxes.
• Significantly increased the speed of the Tracer Dart projectile to make it more effective against airborne targets.
• Increased the reload time of the Mortar Strike and reduced the damage it does to heavily armored vehicles.
• Decreased the range of Bolt Action Sniper and Pump Shotgun Slug rounds when using Magnum Ammo for better Kit Balance, especially in Hardcore.
• Slightly increased the Health of soldiers in Hardcore for better Kit Balance.
• Increased the benefit from the Medkit Heal+ specialization to make it more desirable as a Specialization.
• Decreased the benefit from Vehicle Reload Speed to balance it against other Vehicle Specializations.
• Slightly decreased the benefit from accuracy specializations to balance the changes to range and accuracy tweaks.
• Fixed a bug where the BMD3 would take extra damage to the front armor.
• Reduced the explosive damage from Attack Helicopter cannons.
• Increased the damage of AA guns against all targets. The AA gun should be much more effective against infantry on Port Valdez.

Looks like it will be just new modes on maps we already have, as the previous expansions:

Tuesday, 20 April, 2010 at 19:36 PST |

The in-game store for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has been updated with details of Map Pack 3, which will be free for people who have entered in a VIP code. Map Pack 3 will contain Laguna Alta (Squad Rush), and Nelson Bay (Squad Death Match).

Both look hella fun with the new modes…

Future map pack?

Not a huge deal, but seems they are bringing us a little more map expansions soon:

Today (March 11th) we’re happy to announce the release date of the second VIP map package for Battlefield: Bad Company 2! It will be made available on the 30th of March on all platforms at no extra cost to all of you who’ve got your VIP codes entered in the game. VIP Map Pack 2 contains the following:

Arica Harbor Conquest Mode - US Command launches a break through action directly at the Russian base. Collateral damage is of no consequence. Capture and secure tactical positions in Conquest Mode across the vast Arica Harbor map.

Laguna Presa Rush Mode - The valley and surrounding mountains possess a strategic value in the battle for South America, and an infantry assault supported by light armor vehicles is likely by both armies as US forces defend the nearby Dam.

VIP members will be able to expand on the deep and ever changing sandbox experience, which in itself provides near endless hours of entertainment, by having new content to keep things fresh. It also plays a vital part in making sure you, the players get proper value for the money you’ve invested in Battlefield: Bad Company 2. This is why these map packs are available at no extra cost, contradicting the industry standard and what our direct competitors are doing. Of course, it also helps avoid segmenting the community, making sure everyone can play together having the same maps available. There will be future paid downloadable content as well but these packs will focus on expanding other parts of the game experience rather than the selection of maps available for the basic game modes. We’re dedicated to taking care of this product for a long time – helping you avoid “mapathy” without getting nickel-and-dimed.

Full article [ HERE ]