Playing Battlefield Bad Company 2 Multiplayer in 2023 and Beyond

This page provides information on how to play Battlefield Bad Company 2 multiplayer, emphasizing the use of the Venice Unleashed project. The page includes a step-by-step installation guide for Project Rome.

Battlefield Bad Company 2 continues to thrive with its multiplayer experience, thanks to Venice Unleashed providing an alternative Master Server.

Venice Unleashed: A Multiplayer Lifeline

With EA's original servers offline, Venice Unleashed (veniceunleashed.net) emerges as a vital alternative for multiplayer access. This community-driven project breathes new life into the game.

For the Project Rome download page, visit Venice Unleashed.

Installation Guide

  1. Download the Project Rome files from the provided link.
  2. Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded zip file, typically found in your computer's "Downloads" folder.
  3. Right-click on the downloaded zip file.
  4. In the context menu that appears, select "Extract All...". This will open the "Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders" wizard.
  5. In the wizard, you can choose the destination where you want the files to be extracted. By default, it will suggest a location based on the zip file's name. You can keep this default location or choose a different one by clicking "Browse".
  6. After selecting the destination, click the "Extract" button.
  7. The wizard will begin extracting the contents of the zip file to the specified location. Once the extraction is complete, you will see a new folder containing the extracted files.
  8. Locate the file named "dinput8.dll" within the extracted folder.
  9. Copy the "dinput8.dll" file.
  10. Navigate to the main folder of your Battlefield Bad Company 2 game installation (usually found in "Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Battlefield Bad Company 2").
  11. Paste the copied "dinput8.dll" file into the main game folder.
  12. Now, to create a new account on Venice Unleashed for multiplayer access, follow these steps:
  13. Visit the Venice Unleashed website at veniceunleashed.net.
  14. Click on the "Register" or "Sign Up" button, typically located at the top right of the website.
  15. Fill in the required registration information, including a username, password, and a valid email address.
  16. After completing the registration form, click the "Register" or "Sign Up" button.
  17. You should receive a verification email in the provided email address. Check your email inbox and follow the instructions to verify your Venice Unleashed account.

Your installation and account creation are now complete, and you can enjoy the revived Battlefield Bad Company 2 multiplayer experience.

Disclaimer

This documentation is provided as is without any warranty and there is no affiliation with EA or VeniceUnleashed.net.