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| + | '''SPECACT''' are downloadable character skins featured in the [[Battlefield Series]]. |
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==Battlefield: Bad Company 2== |
==Battlefield: Bad Company 2== |
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| − | [[File:specact skins.jpg|thumb|300px|The SPECACT American (left) and Russian (right) Kits. From front to back: Medic, Assault, Engineer, Recon.]] |
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| − | '''SPECACT''' is a series of downloadable content packs for ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]'', first released for the Xbox 360 on April 21, 2010, then for the PlayStation 3 in Europe on May 12, 2010, May 18, 2010 in North America,<ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/05/12/specact-kits-emerge-on-playstation-3.aspx SPECACT kits emerge on PlayStation 3 - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog], retrieved May 14, 2010</ref> and finally for PC on December 1, 2010.<ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/12/01/get-your-specact-together.aspx Get you SPECACT together - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved December 2, 2010</ref> The SPECACT series consists of 4 packs, one for each class, featuring two alternate uniforms for that kit (one Russian uniform, one American) and a weapon customized with either Desert, Woodland or Arctic camouflage, depending on the map that the player is on, except for the M95 which comes with a black matte finish. The American SPECACT uniform has a general black and tan color while the Russian SPECACT uniform has a general olive drab color, much like some Russians in the singleplayer campaign and [[Onslaught]]. |
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| + | |developer = [[DICE]] |
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| + | |publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] |
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| + | |engine = [[Frostbite#Frostbite 2|Frostbite 2]] |
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| + | |released = *Xbox 360 - April 21st, 2010 |
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| + | *PS3 Europe - May 12th, 2010 |
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| + | *PS3 North America - May 18th, 2010 |
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| + | *PC - December 1st, 2010 |
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| + | |genre = First-person shooter |
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| + | |platform = PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC |
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| + | |media = PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace, Origin}} |
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| + | '''SPECACT''' is a series of separate downloadable content packs for ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]''. It consists of 4 packs in total, one for each class, featuring two alternate uniforms for that kit (one Russian uniform, one American) and a weapon customized with camouflage based on the environment, except for the M95 which comes with a black matte finish. |
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| − | The packs can be bought in two ways - a bundle containing all four packs, or single packs for induvidual kits. It costs 480 MS points/$5.49/£3.99/€4.99 for the bundle, or 160 MS points/$1.99/£1.19/€1.49 for each individual kit. For PC players, it can be purchased off the [http://store.origin.com/DRHM/store?Action=DisplayProductDetailsPage&SiteID=ea&Locale=en_US&ThemeID=718200&Env=BASE&productID=192365600 EA Origin store] and [http://store.steampowered.com/app/24963/ Steam], sold only as the complete bundle. For a time, retail copies of the PC version came with codes allowing one to receive the complete bundle for free. |
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=== Classes, Weapons & Uniforms === |
=== Classes, Weapons & Uniforms === |
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| − | ====Assault==== |
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*Weapon: [[M16#M16A2 SA|M16A2 SA]] |
*Weapon: [[M16#M16A2 SA|M16A2 SA]] |
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*US Uniform: Black helmet, orange visor, black combat vest, black webbing, tan BDU and black balaclava. |
*US Uniform: Black helmet, orange visor, black combat vest, black webbing, tan BDU and black balaclava. |
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*RU Uniform: Dark green helmet, light blue visor, dark brown combat vest, light brown webbing, olive drab BDU and black balaclava. |
*RU Uniform: Dark green helmet, light blue visor, dark brown combat vest, light brown webbing, olive drab BDU and black balaclava. |
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| − | ====Engineer==== |
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*Weapon[[M16#M16A2_SA|:]] [[UMP#UMP-45 SA|UMP-45 SA]] |
*Weapon[[M16#M16A2_SA|:]] [[UMP#UMP-45 SA|UMP-45 SA]] |
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| − | *US Uniform: Black helmet with explosives visor |
+ | *US Uniform: Black helmet with explosives visor, black combat vest, black webbing and tan BDU. |
*RU Uniform: Dark green balaclava, dark brown combat vest, light brown webbing and olive drab BDU |
*RU Uniform: Dark green balaclava, dark brown combat vest, light brown webbing and olive drab BDU |
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| − | ====Medic==== |
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*Weapon[[M16#M16A2_SA|:]] [[MG3#MG3 SA|MG3 SA]] |
*Weapon[[M16#M16A2_SA|:]] [[MG3#MG3 SA|MG3 SA]] |
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*US Uniform: Black cap, black combat vest, black backpack, black webbing and tan BDU. |
*US Uniform: Black cap, black combat vest, black backpack, black webbing and tan BDU. |
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*RU Uniform: Green beret, dark brown combat vest, light brown webbing and olive drab BDU. |
*RU Uniform: Green beret, dark brown combat vest, light brown webbing and olive drab BDU. |
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| − | ====Recon==== |
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*Weapon: [[M95#M95 SA|M95 SA]] |
*Weapon: [[M95#M95 SA|M95 SA]] |
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*US Uniform: Tan ghillie suit. |
*US Uniform: Tan ghillie suit. |
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NOTE: SA weapons have stats identical to their non-SA counterparts. The difference is purely aesthetic. |
NOTE: SA weapons have stats identical to their non-SA counterparts. The difference is purely aesthetic. |
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| − | ===Tactics=== |
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| − | *It's generally a good idea to compare the SPECACT uniform against the current map's terrain before spawning, to avoid having contrasting camouflage to the map's terrain. |
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| − | *The US SPECACT uniform is very useful on maps such as [[Panama Canal]] and [[Arica Harbor]] due to the nature of the terrain (urban/desert colours) matching the uniform's colour scheme. In contrast, the US uniform is very bad on maps such as [[Port Valdez]] and [[White Pass]], where the uniform stands out from the surroundings. |
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| − | *The Russian SPECACT uniform is very useful on maps such as [[Laguna Alta]], Valparaiso, and [[Laguna Presa]], as the maps promote the use of green camouflages, while darker areas mean that the Russian uniform can blend into the surroundings and hide a player effectively. It is less useful on maps such as [[Panama Canal]] and [[Atacama Desert]], as the dark camouflage stands out against the desert sands. |
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| − | *Many players wear the SPECACT uniforms regardless of the terrain that a particular map has, as they see the uniforms as a status of skill in a particular class. |
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| − | *At the time of the packs' release, many players thought that the decision was rather controversial, as it allowed players to unlock the final weapons of a Kit without investing hours of game time. |
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{{DLC/BFBC2}} |
{{DLC/BFBC2}} |
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==Battlefield 3== |
==Battlefield 3== |
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| + | |developer = [[DICE]] |
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| + | |publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] |
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| + | |engine = [[Frostbite#Frostbite 2|Frostbite 2]] |
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| + | |released = <br> |
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| + | *PS3 - January 16th, 2012 |
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| + | *Xbox 360 and PC - January 23rd, 2012 |
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| + | |genre = First-person shooter |
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| + | |platform = PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC |
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| + | |media = PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace, Origin |
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| ⚫ | '''SPECACT''' skins were a pre-order bonus for ''[[Battlefield 3]]'' available from select retailers such as Amazon in the [[United Kingdom]], JB HI FI in Australia and Best Buy in the [[United States]]. It is exclusively awarded to owners of the '' Limited Edition'' in [[Russia]], Ukraine and Poland. The pack includes 8 different multiplayer character skins for their respected factions (''[[USMC]], [[Spetsnaz]])''. These were later released both separately and in a bundle for a price. |
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| + | ===Battlefield: Bad Company 2=== |
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| + | *SPECACT is a reference to the [[Special Activities Division|'''Spec'''ial '''Act'''ivities Division]], a playable faction in the single player campaign. |
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| + | *For a time, retail copies of the PC version came with codes for the bundle. |
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| + | *Separate packs were made free through Dr. Pepper promotional codes. |
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| + | ===Battlefield 3=== |
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| − | It is unknown if they are a pre-order exclusive or if they will be made available for download at a later date. |
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| + | *The pack does not include any unique weapons. |
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| + | *The SPECACT in [[BF3]] is a combination of camouflages while the ones in [[BC2]] had one solid camouflage that was used in real life. |
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| + | *The in-game skins appear much different from the ones advertised, being much lighter and less camouflaged than the latter. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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Latest revision as of 03:48, 6 June 2019
SPECACT are downloadable character skins featured in the Battlefield Series.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2[]
SPECACT is a series of separate downloadable content packs for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. It consists of 4 packs in total, one for each class, featuring two alternate uniforms for that kit (one Russian uniform, one American) and a weapon customized with camouflage based on the environment, except for the M95 which comes with a black matte finish.
Classes, Weapons & Uniforms[]
Assault[]
- Weapon: M16A2 SA
- US Uniform: Black helmet, orange visor, black combat vest, black webbing, tan BDU and black balaclava.
- RU Uniform: Dark green helmet, light blue visor, dark brown combat vest, light brown webbing, olive drab BDU and black balaclava.
Engineer[]
- Weapon: UMP-45 SA
- US Uniform: Black helmet with explosives visor, black combat vest, black webbing and tan BDU.
- RU Uniform: Dark green balaclava, dark brown combat vest, light brown webbing and olive drab BDU
Medic[]
- Weapon: MG3 SA
- US Uniform: Black cap, black combat vest, black backpack, black webbing and tan BDU.
- RU Uniform: Green beret, dark brown combat vest, light brown webbing and olive drab BDU.
Recon[]
- Weapon: M95 SA
- US Uniform: Tan ghillie suit.
- RU Uniform: Olive drab ghille suit and black balaclava.
NOTE: SA weapons have stats identical to their non-SA counterparts. The difference is purely aesthetic.
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Battlefield 3[]
SPECACT skins were a pre-order bonus for Battlefield 3 available from select retailers such as Amazon in the United Kingdom, JB HI FI in Australia and Best Buy in the United States. It is exclusively awarded to owners of the Limited Edition in Russia, Ukraine and Poland. The pack includes 8 different multiplayer character skins for their respected factions (USMC, Spetsnaz). These were later released both separately and in a bundle for a price.
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Trivia[]
Battlefield: Bad Company 2[]
- SPECACT is a reference to the Special Activities Division, a playable faction in the single player campaign.
- It is possible to use the SPECACT uniforms without using an SA weapon, and vice-versa.
- In the downloadable content info page, it mentions that these new skins are the uniforms of elite units, specifically Delta Force and Spetsnaz.
- For a time, retail copies of the PC version came with codes for the bundle.
- Separate packs were made free through Dr. Pepper promotional codes.
Battlefield 3[]
- The pack does not include any unique weapons.
- The SPECACT in BF3 is a combination of camouflages while the ones in BC2 had one solid camouflage that was used in real life.
- The in-game skins appear much different from the ones advertised, being much lighter and less camouflaged than the latter.