# Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition > video game edition **Wikidata**: [Q66788965](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66788965) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/battlefield-bad-company-2-ultimate-edition ## Summary Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition is a special version of the 2010 first-person shooter *Battlefield: Bad Company 2*, packaged with additional bonus content and enhancements not found in the standard retail release. It is classified as a "video game edition," a distinct subclass of video game that includes special or enhanced releases. ## Key Facts - **Entity Name**: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition - **Classification**: A video game edition (subclass of video game). - **Base Game**: It is an edition of *Battlefield: Bad Company 2*. - **Release Year**: The base game was released in 2010. - **Platforms (from VGChartz)**: Available for PlayStation 3 (ID: 48543) and Xbox 360 (ID: 48542). - **Database Identifiers**: - Lutris Game ID: `battlefield-bad-company-2-ultimate-edition` - Gamespot Game ID: `battlefield-bad-company-2-ultimate-edition` - GOG Dreamlist ID: `battlefield-bad-company-2-ultimate-edition-2010` - Internet Game Database (IGDB) Game ID: `battlefield-bad-company-2-ultimate-edition` (IGDB ID: 41892) - **Wikidata Description**: The Wikidata entry describes it as a "video game edition." - **Distinction**: It is a different product from the standard *Battlefield: Bad Company 2* retail package. ## FAQs **Q: What makes the Ultimate Edition different from the standard Battlefield: Bad Company 2?** A: As a video game edition, the Ultimate Edition includes bonus materials or enhancements unavailable in the standard 2010 release. This typically encompasses extra in-game content like maps, weapons, or cosmetic items, and may also include technical improvements. **Q: On which platforms can I play Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition?** A: According to database records, the Ultimate Edition was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. **Q: Is Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition a physical or digital release?** A: The source material does not specify the release format. Video game editions can be either physical or digital; "Ultimate Edition" branding often indicates a bundled package that could be either, commonly including all prior downloadable content. **Q: How is this edition categorized in knowledge bases?** A: It is formally classified as an instance of a "video game edition," which is a recognized subclass of a general video game. This distinguishes it from the base game's standard retail version. ## Why It Matters Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition exemplifies the commercial and cultural practice of re-releasing games as enhanced or complete editions. For publishers, it extends a title's revenue lifecycle and market reach, often bundling post-launch content to attract new or lapsed players. For consumers, it provides a consolidated, definitive version of a game, solving the fragmentation issue of piecemeal DLC purchases. This edition, as a specific instance of the "video game edition" class, demonstrates how developers remaster and repackage successful titles for existing or new hardware generations, preserving their legacy and improving accessibility. It caters to dedicated fans and collectors by offering a premium, all-in-one package, while also serving as a strategic tool for market segmentation. ## Notable For - **Edition Type**: It is a specific "Ultimate Edition," a common naming convention for bundles that compile all major add-ons and enhancements. - **Platform Specificity**: Its database records are tied to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 generations, marking it as a product of that console era. - **Database Recognition**: It has distinct, persistent identifiers across multiple major video game databases (Lutris, Gamespot, GOG, IGDB, VGChartz), confirming its status as a recognized separate product entry. - **Temporal Context**: It is associated with the 2010 release window of its base game, placing it within a specific period of the *Battlefield* series and the broader gaming industry's shift toward robust DLC and "Game of the Year" style re-releases. ## Body ### Classification and Definition Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition is formally defined as an instance of a **video game edition**. This class is defined as a version of a video game packaged with bonus materials and enhancements not available in the standard release. It is a distinct subclass of "video game" and is considered different from a standard video game retail package. The "Ultimate Edition" suffix is a common alias for this type of release, alongside terms like "Special Edition," "Enhanced Edition," or "Director's Cut." ### Relationship to Base Game The Ultimate Edition is directly and exclusively related to the base title **Battlefield: Bad Company 2**. In knowledge base terms, it is an *edition or translation of* that core game. This relationship means it shares the fundamental gameplay, narrative, and core assets but augments them with additional content. The base game, *Battlefield: Bad Company 2*, is a first-person shooter developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts, released in 2010. ### Platform and Release Data Database records specify the Ultimate Edition's availability for two seventh-generation consoles: * **PlayStation 3**: Identified by VGChartz ID `48543`. * **Xbox 360**: Identified by VGChartz ID `48542`. These identifiers confirm it was a release for the console versions of the game, not for PC or later-generation ports. The GOG Dreamlist ID (`battlefield-bad-company-2-ultimate-edition-2010`) also anchors it to the 2010 release year. ### Persistent Digital Identity The entity has been catalogued with unique, persistent identifiers across several major video game databases and platforms, which is a key characteristic of a formally recognized product edition: * **Lutris**: `battlefield-bad-company-2-ultimate-edition` * **Gamespot**: `battlefield-bad-company-2-ultimate-edition` * **GOG (Dreamlist)**: `battlefield-bad-company-2-ultimate-edition-2010` * **Internet Game Database (IGDB)**: `battlefield-bad-company-2-ultimate-edition` (Internal IGDB ID: 41892) * **VGChartz**: Separate IDs for PS3 (`48543`) and Xbox 360 (`48542`). * **Wikidata**: The entry's description is simply "video game edition," and it is linked as an edition of the base game. ### Context within Video Game Editions As an "Ultimate Edition," this product fits into the broader **content-focused** and **technically-focused** categories of video game editions. Its purpose is to provide the "definitive" version of *Battlefield: Bad Company 2* by likely including all major map packs, weapon unlocks, and possibly technical patches or graphical improvements that were released as separate DLC for the standard edition. This aligns with the industry practice where such editions serve as a remastering and re-releasing vehicle, bundling post-launch content to create a complete package for new audiences or collectors. It is not a "Platform-Specific Edition" (like a port to a new console) or a "Legacy Edition" (which typically refers to sports games with updated rosters but unchanged engines), but rather a comprehensive content bundle for its original platforms. ## References 1. GameSpot 2. [Source](https://www.igromania.ru/game/10259/-) 3. GOG Dreamlist 4. VGChartz