New BF 2142 and BF 2 Map and Patch Out

EA and DICE have released a 1.40 patch for Battlefield 2142 and Battlefield 2, which will contain a beta version of their new map – Highway Tampa. The good news here is that you don’t have to shell out any dough to buy this map, since it’s completely free (unlike the map-packs on XBLA) to download (courtesy of Intel). Here’s a little about the changes the patch will bring about, along with some stuff about the map from the Battlefield website:

"The future Highway Tampa is here! Download the 2142 version of the newest Battlefield map brought to you by Intel and EA DICE then jump into the 1.4 beta. Featuring Titan and Dual Assault Lines this map focuses on classic Battlefield vehicle warfare with a futuristic twist. In Dual Assault lines each team can capture the enemies’ home base by controlling all of the neutral points. Whether you choose to skillfully coordinate your mechanized assault or dominate through overwhelming force Highway Tampa is the newest home of all out warfare.

The Battlefield 2142 1.4 beta update includes the following changes:

• Fixed an exploit that would allow commanders to call Orbital and EMP strikes before it had fully recharged.
• The Clark RDX Shotgun can now detonate other nearby explosives.
• EU Assault Rifle recoil and deviation have been slightly reduced.
• Bianchi and Shuko LMGs recoil reduced.
• Clark Shotgun rate of fire increased.
• Added an autosave to kit customisations. After you customise a kit and spawn in with that kit, the customisation will be automatically saved until you change it and spawn in again. Note that you must spawn in with a particular kit for it to be saved."

Click here to download the patch.