To keep it brief: I launched the game and entered my serial and played a little bit of single player. Then the next time you launch the game you should be able to play from steam with no problem. Ive seen that a few others are having similar problems and was just wondering if there is a fix. Run that launch application through origin. Hello: I want to thank you for your post and explanation of how to claim the base game key, I followed all the steps and contacted EA and in less than an hour they solved the problem. Click add game, go to your BC2 steam file and select the launch application.
Its kinda sad that Steam sells this without the base game key which is causing all the trouble for everyone. Its not even letting me login to access the other stuff. The gear/menu for game options in steam>Manage>CD Keys. Press 'Play' on Steam - select the launch option to 'View support information' - copy the code to the clipboard - enter the serial key into Bad Company 2 There is only Specat upgrade and Vietnam keys. Originally posted by Harfalth:Hey Guys, here is the solution (After 48 hours of struggling)ĮA is aware of the issue so as long as your skip their help forums and go directly for their live chat support you will get a quick resolution. bought this game on steam and went to play multiplayer It said I needed a serial key, Cant find it anywhere. They will require proof of purchase: Ħ) EA support will add the game to your Origin Library.ħ) If you have DLC feel free to redeem that key via OriginĮA is aware of the issue so as long as your skip their help forums and go directly for their live chat support you will get a quick resolution. This is in preparation for the retirement of the online services for these titles which will happen on December 8 2023. If you bought the DLC as well you will get a key for that, but not for the base game.Ĥ) Go to and create a case, select chat option.ĥ) Tell them you bought game through steam and that you weren't provided with a base game key. Starting April 28 2023, Battlefield 1943 and Battlefield: Bad Company 1 & 2 will be removed from digital storefronts and you will no longer be able to purchase them. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 > General Discussions > Topic Details. All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews. Login Store Community Support Change language Get the Steam Mobile App. I log in to my EA account, that works, then I am prompted to enter a 'serial key'. i buy the game and i need serial key to play multiplayer. Note: On the area for entering the Username and Password prompt you will see a small button for Steam, use that.ģ) Buy the game via Steam (doing it via origin will save you a lot of trouble). Steam Library Right click on Bad company 2 Manage CD Keys Is the game working for you Because I get a prompt to log in to my EA account whenever I click on server browser or any multiplayer thing. Hey Guys, here is the solution (After 48 hours of struggling)ġ) Create an Origin account if you haven't alreadyĢ) Synchronize your Steam and Origin accounts (You must go to and press log in).