In Battlefield 2, players take control of one of three military superpowers—the United States, China, or the Middle East Coalition—in massive online battles with over 100 players. The game features destructible environments that adjust in scale based on the number of players in each match and enhanced team play features like Commander Mode. Players increase their rank from recruit to General by achieving success in-game and unlock awards including new weapons, vehicle decals, medals, etc. The game engine and physics system make it feel more realistic than ever before; for example, the material penetration feature measures a weapon's ability to fire through barriers depending on what they are made out of.

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat is a first-person shooter video game for the PlayStation 2 console. Players can choose to fight for one of three military superpowers - The United States, China or the Middle East Coalition - in large and detailed environments from city streets to remote forests. Featuring over 30 vehicles such as tanks, helicopters and fast attack vehicles, players use modern weaponry including heat-seeking missiles and laser designated bombs with up to 24 other players in some of the largest online battles on the PS2. Voiceover communication is supported via USB headset. With in-game success, players increase their rank and garner promotions in a persistent online world.