While the game is delisted, EA still holds the copyright. Community projects usually require you to own a copy, though enforcement is rare for delisted titles.

Use an archived installer or your original disc.

As of December 2023, EA officially retired the online services for Bad Company 2. This means:

This is the most popular way to play. It provides a custom backend that replaces the defunct EA servers. Access a list of community-hosted servers.

To get the "Full Version" running with multiplayer today, follow this general path:

Open the game, go to Multiplayer, and log in with your new credentials. ⚠️ A Note on Safety