Added On 03/16/2010
Though they differ wildly in tone, art style, and price tag, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Battlefield Heroes now have a lot more in common than just their namesake. Developer DICE has announced a handful of premium unlocks for Battlefield Heroes that are styled after equipment from Bad Company 2.

The latest update to EA's free-to-play shooter includes six new weapons, a health boost item, and two outfits designed to look like characters from Bad Company 2. All this comes at a price, but anyone who bought a new copy of Bad Company 2 can tie the included VIP code to their accounts and get a free gift of 700 Battlefunds ($5) on the Battlefield Heroes Store.

Of course, why you'd spend your time with Battlefield Heroes after investing in Bad Company 2 is a total mystery. At least there's some incentive there should you ever choose to go back.