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Multiplayer
Game Description
Armed with the new Frostbite 2 game engine and more than a decade of multiplayer expertise, the award-winning team at DICE is set to deliver their biggest and most accessible FPS ever this October with Battlefield 3.
Frostbite 2 advances the state of the art, and serves as the power center that allows Battlefield 3 to deliver superior performance in character animation, visual rendering, audio and physical destruction. Battlefield 3 is the only FPS in the marketplace using Frostbite 2, and the only shooter capable of making the gameplay experience feel alive with all the sights, sounds and action of real-world incursions.
The new engine allows for massive multiplayer maps that move seemlessly between tight infantry combat to the series signature open, sandbox vehicle warfare. Each map features a varieety of environments demanding players to constantly re-evaluate the best combat tactics to deploy in order to win.
Battlefield 3's multiplayer offering is set to dominate this fall with enhanced persistence, new modes including Team Deathmatch and co-op, accessible team play and powerful and free online social features found via the games unique social
network, Battlelog
Key Features
Play Your Way In The Biggest Battlefield Ever!
From city streets to open rural landscapes, Battlefield 3 offers unparalleled depth and gamplay variety. Classic 'Rush' and 'Conquest' modes are complemented by newly introduced 'Team Deathmatch" for an instant action fix.
Extensive Co-op Campaign
Unique maps and missions available for players to tackle online with a friend, using co-op specific gameplay features. Co-op missions tie into the single player story.
Power Social Features in Battlelog
Players will never go into battle alone thanks to the powerful new community features of Battlog. Players can build their platoom, communicate with other gamers, and compare their multiplayer prowess with friends and foes alike. Battlelog is
free on all platforms.
Frostbite 2-Enabled Destruction
Frostbite 2 creates a whole new level of life-like destruction. Enhanced large and small scale destruction now has a tactical purpose. Chip away at cover, blow holes in walls, deform the terrain, and bring down the entire building facades
on enemies.
Ultimate Vehicle Warfare
The signature Battlefield vehicle warfare experience is even richer and more rewarding. Damaged vehicles can now retreat or be defended until they automatically regain armor, while disabled vehicles become static gun platforms to cover players doing repairs.
Accessible Team-Play
Battfield 3 offers fine-tuned team-play possibilities and accessibility for newcomers. Team-play is key for players to reach dominance on the battlefield.
Personalized Dog Tags
Players can express their individuality with their own dog tags that gets displayed to defeated enemies. Players choose a design with a dynamically tracked in-game stat that expresses thier personality and play-style.
The Physical Battlefield
Use the environment to your advantage. Deploy your machine gun bigpond on any mountable surface for greater accuracy. Claim the dog tag of enemies via a skillful knife takedowns. Lay down suppressive fire to limit the combat capabilities of enemies.
Enchanced Persistance
There is always a new rank or reward to unlock in Battlefield 3. The depth and vast range of unlockable weapons, vehicles, upgrades, and tools will keep Battlefield 3 players occupied for years to come.
KEY MULTIPLAYER FEATURES
Epic scale vehicle and infantry warfare
Infantry only close quarters warfare
Destructible environment
Squad based team play
Huge persistent soldier carrier
Customizable soldier and kits
Customizable vehicles
Fully Customizable weapons
Soldier specializations
Supported shooting
Suppressive fire
Quick reloads
Mulitiple firing modes
Reviving team mates(with opt out option)
Vehicles with regenerating health
Infantry only game setting
Hardcore game setting
Assist scoring for successful teamplay
THE CLASSES
Assault
Recon
Support
Engineer
THE WEAPONS
Assault Rifles
M16A4
AK74M
M416
AN94
KH2002
AEK971
F2000
G3
Asval
Battle Rifles
M39
SKS
Carbines
M4A1
AKS74U
Scar H CQB
G36C
A-91
SG553LB
Submachineguns
P90
MP7
PDR
UMP-45
P90TR
PP2000
Shotguns
870MCS
M1014
USAS-12
DAO-12
Saiga 20k
Machineguns
M249
RPK-74M
M27 IAR
Pecheneg
M60
M240
Type88
Rocket and Grenade Launchers
SMAW
RPG-7
Javelin
FIM-92 Stinger
SA-18 IGLA
M136 AT4
Sniper Rifles
Mk11
SVD
SV98
M98B
M40A5
M82A3
Pistols
M9
PYa Mp443
G17
M1911
T44
MP412
G18
M93R
WEAPON ACCESSORIES
Optics
M145
RDS Reflex
Kobra
Holographic
PAK-S
ACOG
PSO-1
PK-A
IRNV
PKS-07
8x Rifle Scope
12x Ballistic
Ergonomics
Foregrip
Bipod
Underslung weaponry
M320
40mm grenades/Bucksot/Smoke grenade
M26 MASS
12 guage/Flechettes/Frag round/Solid slugs
Performance
Heavy barrel
Suppressor
Tactical light
Laser sight
Flash suppressor
Straight pull blot
SOLDIER EQUIPMENT
Knife
M67 hand grenades
M18 smoke grenades
Medkit
Defibrillators
M15 Anti-Tank mine
Welding tool
EOD Bot
60mm Mortar
Ammunition box
C4 ecplosives
M18 Claymore mines
UG sensors
Radio Beacon
SOFLAM
MAV Micro UAV
SOLDIER SPECIALIZATION
Sprint boost
Squad Sprint boost
Flak vest
Squad Flak vests
EOD EXPL vest
Squad EOD EXPL vests
Suppression reduction
Squad Suppression reduction
Marksman training
Squad Marksman training
Extra grenades
Squad Extra grenades
Extra Ammo
Squad Extra Ammo
THE VEHICLES
Fast transport
Growler ITV
VDV Buggy
Transport helicopters
UH-1Y Venom
KA-60 Kasatka
Armored transport
HMMWV
G3937 Vodnik
Attack helicopters
AH-1Z Super Corba
MI-28 Havoc
Fighter jets
F/A-18E Super Hornet
SU-35BM Flanker-E
Mobile Anti-Air
LAV-AD
9K22 Tunguska-M
Attack jets
A-10 Thunderbolt
SU-39
Main Battle Tanks
MA Abrams
T-90
Naval transport
RHIB
Scout helicopters
AH-6J Littlebird
Z-11W
Amphibious assault
AAV-7A1
VEHICLE SPECIALIZATIONS
Coaxial MG
Coaxial HMG
Canister shells
Guided Shells
Zoom optics
Thermal optics
IR Smoke
Reactive armor
Maintenance
Belt speed
Thermal Camo
Auto Loader
Proximity scan
CITV station
ATGM Launcher
APFSDS-T Shells
Guided rockets
Air Radar
Heatseekers
Laser painter
TV missile
IR Flares
Extinguisher
ECM jammer
Rocket guidance system
Below radar
Guided missile
Beam scanning
THE MULTIPLAYER MAPS
9 total including:
Caspian Border
Operation Metro
THE GAMES MODES
Conquest
Conquest 64(PC only)
Rush
Team Deathmatch
Squad Team Deathmatch
Squad Rush
THE RIBBONS AND MEDALS
There will be close to 100 ribbons and medals in BF3
THE DOG TAG CUSTOMIZATIONS
More than 350 personalized dogtags including:
Rush
Recon Service Star
40mm Master
BF2 Veteran
...and so much more
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