Written by Paul | 11 November 2010

Somehow, incredibly, DICE have found the time to support Battlefield: Bad Company 2 despite playing roles in Medal of Honor's online development, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit's revitalisation, and the upcoming Vietnam expansion for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. DICE have decided it's time to bring some entirely new flavor to the Bad Company 2 experience, and what way to do it than by having some fan favorites from the original Bad Company return? The pack will contain the following maps:

• Oasis (Battlefield: Bad Company)
• Harvest Day (Battlefield: Bad Company)
• Cold War (Battlefield: Bad Company 2 campaign)
• Heavy Metal (Battlefield: Bad Company 2 campaign)

 

Oasis and Harvest Day were, undoubtedly, the two most popular maps from the original Bad Company, when it released over two years ago. Even now, they are the maps with the most dedicated community remaining around them. DICE have confirmed that the maps will be upgraded to take advantage of the newer Frostbite 2.0 engine, as well as other adjustments. According to DICE's Cristian Pavel, Oasis has been tweaked in some areas, with the urban landscape being raised a few feet. It is apparently more similar to the urban area in Arica Harbor, and feels less 'flat'.

 

Heavy Metal is one of, if not, the largest maps available in Battlefield: Bad Company 2. The map is taken directly from the mission of the same name, and is restricted to the area where players combat Russian T90 tanks aboard American M1 Abrams. Regretfully however, the map is Conquest exclusive, so Rush players may need to try out the mode to experience the new surroundings.

 

Should you seek official confirmation of the new features, then check out the two Battlefield Blog articles below!

• Interview with DICE's Cristian Pavel
• Heavy Metal overview