BFBC2 gets new kit upgrades and achievements

So I wandered onto BFBCS this morning and noticed 4 insignias and 8 pins I've never seen before. Each are for 100 kills with the different classes of SPECACT kits. Never heard of this before so I did some googling and came up with some info and reckon sharing is caring so here's the summary.

Currently only available for the 360, and only in Europe (purchasable) or US (redemption from codes on Dr Pepper bottles) but will eventually be available for everyone everywhere.

8 new pins:
In a round, kill 8 enemies with the M16 SPECACT - 100 points.
Reach a killstreak of 5 with the M16 SPECACT - 100 points.
In a round, kill 8 enemies with the UMP SPECACT - 100 points.
Reach a killstreak of 5 with the UMP SPECACT - 100 points.
In a round, kill 8 enemies with the MG3 SPECACT - 100 points.
Reach a killstreak of 5 with the MG3 SPECACT - 100 points.
In a round. kill 8 enemies with the M95 SPECACT - 100 points.
Reach a killstreak of 5 with the M95 SPECACT - 100 points.

4 new Insignias:
100 kills using the Assault SPECACT Kit - 5000 points.
100 kills using the Engineer SPECACT Kit - 5000 points.
100 kills using the Medic SPECACT Kit - 5000 points.
100 kills using the Recon SPECACT Kit - 5000 points.

Each upgrade will get you a new player skin for each class as well as a new gun camo for either the M16A2, UMP-45, MG3 or the M95 Sniper.

On a side note, these are a whole new set of pins that you'll need to get to get the "all pins" and "all combat pins" insignia, and those insignias may be broken or troublesome to get until this content is released etc etc.

Good luck getting these awards on PC anytime soon though
http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/04/20/give-your-soldier-some-style-with-the-kit-upgrade-dlc.aspx

Here's a bit more info. I tend to agree with post #58 by MrTasty
http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-bad-company-2-pc/1060373-bazajaytee-specact-release-3.html#post14589697

good stuff

I expect it in the next patch (hopefully with a hitbox fix for knives) and it will be free for PC users just like the "map pack". While the 360 and PC have systems already available for purchasing DLC it simply isn't viable for PC release.

drEmR wrote:

I expect it in the next patch (hopefully with a hitbox fix for knives) and it will be free for PC users just like the "map pack". While the 360 and PC have systems already available for purchasing DLC it simply isn't viable for PC release.

Amen to the knife hitbox. I came up behind a guy in the UAV console the other night. 4 times I slashed & saw blood, but he didn't flinch. I had to shoot him in the head.

DyrtyDyk wrote:

Here's a bit more info. I tend to agree with post #58 by MrTasty

Bit like anyone that gave them money for the guff that you get in BF Heroes

c44u2 wrote:

Bit like anyone that gave them money for the guff that you get in BF Heroes

Oh yeah - I tried Heroes and it was a bit 'o fun, but the whole "change your clothes" thing was a bit much like playing with Barbie dolls for me...
(and not in a good way)

latest patch news
http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-bad-company-2-pc/1172209-new-patch.html?referrerid=457532