While not the newest game by any means, we still have a special place reserved for Battlefield 2 in our hearts.

That’s why we were surprised to learn that the game is now free-to-play, according to this post on the PC Gaming subreddit.

Consider this a public service announcement to get back into some fine multiplayer gaming, if only to compare it to the upcoming Battlefield 1.

You can download the client here.

Alternatively, if you are looking for a more cerebral experience, we suggest you check out the excellent Project Reality Mod here.

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