Battlefield 3 Updates Before the Release

A screenshot of Grand Bazaar, one of the new maps in Battlefield 3

This is a proof that DICE is listening to your feedback. So in this article I'm going to summarize all of the enhancements, fixes, and other related updates for the much anticipated Battlefield 3.


I especially like this first one:

"Battlefield 3 for Xbox 360 ships on two disks with endless hours of spectacular high-definition gameplay; disk one features the stunning multiplayer, co-op levels and HD installation content, and disk two features the superb single-player campaign. 

"The PS3 version requires the same install but it's all on the one blu-ray disk."

- Source

A lot of people complained about the graphics of the game on consoles and although I'm not expecting it, I'm very glad that DICE is doing something about it to make the game more enjoyable on your HDTV. Way to go guys.

A screenshot of Operation Firestorm, one of the new maps in Battlefield 3

So how about the bugs and glitches that were found during the beta? Here is the statement from DICE:



1. Squad issues: Cannot play with friends within same squad, squads get split up onto opposite teams, etc.


There will be improved squad functionality in the retail game (including but not limited to): the ability to create squads prior to launching into a game, sticking with your squad when joining a game and continuing together through future games (If team balance on the server allows it), inviting friends to a squad and changing squads once in game.


2.Regarding additional Open Beta content and fixes/patches for consoles, including PlayStation 3 issues with chat and party systems.


While we would like to patch the Open Beta, DICE is currently focusing its available resources on polishing the retail game.


3. Will DICE have enough time to iron out everything by release?


Please see General Manager Karl Magnus Troedsson's blog post regarding this question.


4. Can we have ability to change settings/options before deployment into match on PC?


The ability to modify your settings via the deploy screen has been added into the retail game.


5. Issues with terrain stability and "falling into the map" on Operation Métro.


This has been fixed for the beta via a server side update.


6. Kill cam sometimes zooms out too far or outside the map.


This has been fixed for the launch of the retail game.


7. A bug that sometimes keeps some players from being able to sprint


This has been fixed for the launch of the retail game.


8. Screen flickering/stuttering. Blue screen remains after respawn. Game locks up after deploying C4 (360)


This has been fixed for the launch of the retail game.


9. Downed bodies appear to be dead, but are not.


The DICE team has been looking into this issue - which is caused by a combination of incidents in a confined area - and are working hard to address the issue for the launch of the retail game.


10. Why is the hit detection seemingly different from Battlefield: Bad Company 2?


The netcode is one of the many things that we are testing as part of the Open Beta and is not necessarily reflective of the final retail game. The DICE team appreciates and has heard the feedback you've provided and is further optimizing online play.


- Source


Another thing that some players got disappointed of during the beta was the the lack of maps - we're all forced to play on Operation Metro map which didn't include vehicles, something the Battlefield series is well known for. So DICE already solved this little problem - MORE MAPS!

Grand Bazaar - feels like Operation Metro but with tanks! Very cool map there and it got me itching to get my hands on this game fast.

Operation Firestorm - Another big map with tanks and jets.


Overall, I liked how they are improving the game before the release. If you still haven't done so, get this game now through my links below.


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