EA reaches 25 Million active Play4Free accounts, gives away promo codes for Battlefield Heroes and Need for Speed World

EA continues to break new ground in the free-to-play gaming market with a community of active players that has reached 25 million worldwide. Two flagship titles, Battlefield Heroes and Need for Speed World, each reached 10 million registered players earlier this month. In addition, Battlefield Play4Free, Dragon Age Legends, Battleforge and Lord of Ultima bring the total community across the 25 million mark, with a combined 5 million players.

To celebrate this milestone, EA is thanking the community with the release of several special edition virtual items.

Battlefield Heroes players can redeem the following promo code, EQ9M-TYYT-TXR3-5GU3, for 300 Battlefunds from today until January 17th, 2012; which can be used to purchase powerful in-game weapons, vanity items, widgets, and more.

In Need for Speed World, from today until January 17th, 2012, players can redeem promo code, EWPD-3KGA-VBVF-9HYS, for 750 SpeedBoost that can be used towards the purchase of cool licensed cars, performance upgrades and a wide variety of aftermarket parts.