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For the follow-up to both Battlefield 2 and Battlefield 2142, DICE once again changed gears. To the dismay of the PC community, Battlefield Bad Company did not launch on the platform, as DICE instead opted for a console only release.

It's also the first game in the franchise to offer a fully-fledged single-player campaign, which was mostly a worthwhile outing for 2008. Players take control of Private Preston Marlowe of the titular B company, a unit often sent in as cannon fodder.

Throughout the campaign, levels are more wide open and explorable, often designed to take advantage of the game's proprietary Frostbite Engine. DICE believed the next step in the franchise was to implement destructible environments and it went on to become a major selling point, not to mention a crucial component of later entries.

Apart from the Red Faction and Far Cry franchises, very few shooters had fully realised collapsible scenery and it was Bad Company that laid this groundwork.

Of course, the multiplayer also continued the franchise's pedigree, giving players a taste of affecting the map in their team's fa. In short, Battlefield Bad Company was very much a bridge title; one that proved the series could work well on console while also setting the stage for the future of the franchise.