Welcome to the Battlefield: Bad Company Forum! FAQ!

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Introduction
Welcome to the Battlefield: Bad Compoany Forum. Here you will find information and plenty of discussion about Battlefield: Bad Company. Please feel free to join in and ask any questions you may have (but be sure to read the forum rules first!).

Built from the ground-up for next-generation consoles using Digital Illusions' Frostbite game engine, Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. Featuring a deep, cinematic single-player experience loaded with adventure and dark humor, the game delivers the series' trademark sandbox gameplay in a universe where nearly everything is destructible. Battlefield: Bad Company also features a full suite of the franchise's trademark multiplayer options with deep gameplay modes designed to take full advantage of the game's massively destructible environments.

For more information about Battlefield: Bad Company you can visit the official website: Battlefield: Bad Company

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I view another Soldiers profile?
What is the difference between the 'Standard Edition' (regular version) and the 'Gold Edition' (collectors version)?
What are the 'Find All Five' weapons and how do I unlock them?
I'm having problems linking my Gamertag/PSN ID with my EA Account, what can I do?

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How do I view another Soldiers profile?

1. Login at the official web site (link)
2. In the address bar, type the following;
a) To view an Xbox 360 profile:
http://badcompany.ea.com/myprofile/xbox/PLAYERNAME/
b) To view a PlayStation 3 profile:
http://badcompany.ea.com/myprofile/ps3/PLAYERNAME/

Simply replace PLAYERNAME with the name of the profile you wish to view.
If a player has a space in their name, replace the space with %20 i.e.
http://badcompany.ea.com/myprofile/xbox/PLAYER%20NAME/

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What is the difference between the 'Standard Edition' (regular version) and the 'Gold Edition' (collectors version)?

The 'Gold Edition' of Battlefield Bad Company is packaged in a gold, metallic case and includes:

• 5 in-game weapons for rank 25, immediately unlocked (for use during online play only) - these are not the 'Find All Five' weapons!
• Exclusive behind the scenes documentary.
• 8 multiplayer strategy videos.
• "Bad Company/Smiling Hand Grenade" poster.

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What are the 'Find All Five' Exclusive Weapons and how do I unlock them?

There are five exclusive weapons (one for each class) which can be unlocked for both versions of the game.
Here you can see all the weapons to unlock, and how to get them, so get out there and build up your arsenal!

1. Recon - QBU-88 Sniper Rifle - Pre-order the game from a participating retailer.*
   You will be sent an email with an Unlock Code.¤
2. Support - M60 LMG - Sign up for the Battlefield newsletter.*
   You will be sent an email with an Unlock Code.¤
3. Specialist - Silenced Uzi SMG - Play the demo and reach rank 4 in the multiplayer game mode.
   The gun will then be automatically be unlocked in the full game.
4. Assault - F2000 Assault Rifle - Become a Veteran by registering your other Battlefield games.*
   The gun will then be automatically be unlocked in the full game.
5. Demolition - USAS-12 Semi-automatic Shotgun - Check your player stats online.*
   The gun will then be automatically be unlocked in the full game.

* Find out more about how to get the 'Find All Five' Exclusive Weapons by clicking here!

¤ Enter the Unlock Code from the Main Menu > Multiplayer > Unlocks > Redeem Code screen to unlock the weapon.
Please allow 24-48 hours for your email to come through (and be sure to check your Spam/Junk folder)!
If you do not receive an email, please contact the Support Centre.

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Your Gamertag/PSN ID and EA Account should be correctly linked when you first access an EA game online. However, incase you are experiencing difficulties, here is an alternative method to link your Gamertag/PSN ID with your EA Account.

1. Go to www.ea.com and login using the same e-mail address that is associated with your Gamertag/PSN ID.
2. Click on the e-mail address which is now displayed in the upper right-hand portion of your screen.
3. Select the My Account option from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the Personas link located on the left hand side of the screen.
5. Select the Link an Existing Persona option.
6. Use the drop-down menu to select Xbox gamer tag and enter the name of the Gamertag/PSN ID you'd like to link. This should generate an e-mail to your registered e-mail address. If you receive a message at this point telling you 'That Gamertag/PSN ID is already linked to an EA Classic account. To claim this Gamertag/PSN ID for your current EA Account, select 'EA Classic Screen Name' below, and provide the appropriate screen name and password' then please see the instructions on how to link an EA Classic Screen Name (click here).
7. Locate that e-mail within your inbox and click the link contained within the message. Once that is done, your Gamertag/PSN ID will be successfully linked up with this account.

If you continue to have difficulty or do not receive an e-mail after completing step 6 then please send an e-mail to Customer Support by clicking here and using the Contact Us link.

To ensure that your incident is resolved quickly, when creating an incident, please My Account/Billing, then Account Merging. Please include your Gamertag/PSN ID and the email address for your EA account.