Electronic Arts announced that Battlefield 2: Special Forces, the expansion pack developed by Digital Illusions, is now shipping to retail outlets and available via download at www.downloader.ea.com. Players will choose to fight as one of 6 different Special Forces soldiers: Navy SEALs, British SAS, Russian Spetznas, MEC Special Forces, Rebel groups and insurgents. Players can also take control of any of the game's 10 new vehicles to engage in major conflicts with up to 64 players. Additionally, persistent character growth allows players to continue to rise through the ranks. Battlefield 2: Special Forces requires Battlefield 2 in order to play.