05 Nov

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EA DICE has released a statement to let the world know that the public multiplayer beta to their upcoming game Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be available on Playstation Network by November 19th. The beta will include a single map, and a single game type. The eventual release will contain many more maps and a total of four gameplay types. For more information regarding the beta, its availability for other platforms and a new beta-trailer, please hit the jump.

It was also announced that PC gamers will gain access to the beta in December. Early 2010, a multiplayer demo will be made available to all systems; PS3, PC and Xbox 360. The game itself will be available at retailers on the second of March 2010 in the United States, and on March 5th in Europe.

Players will be able to obtain beta access by preordering the game at Best Buy and Gamestop in the United States. Users in Asia and Europe will have to wait until further details regarding local promotions are revealed.

Below is a trailer that was released to celebrate the impending beta.