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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Battlefield 3 | + | |cover = Battlefield 3 cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|DICE}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlefield-3|85}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlefield-3|85}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Boost }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} |
− | |||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
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|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-3 | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-3 | ||
|hltb = 941 | |hltb = 941 | ||
+ | |lutris = battlefield-3 | ||
|strategywiki = Battlefield 3 | |strategywiki = Battlefield 3 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 53433 |
|wikipedia = Battlefield 3 | |wikipedia = Battlefield 3 | ||
|winehq = 13626 | |winehq = 13626 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The PC version features 64 player multiplayer, unlike the console versions which support up to a maximum of 24 players only.<ref>https://www.tomshardware.com/news/DICE-Battlefield-3-Patrick-Bach-64-player-FPS,13132.html</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | + | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-3/bd-p/battlefield-3 Official forums] | |
− | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield- | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | Executable on disk contains {{Removed DRM|SecuROM}} Release Control<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin, online | Executable on disk contains {{Removed DRM|SecuROM}} Release Control<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654489421009609/|title=I really want to pla - Forums - Battlelog / Battlefield 3|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00DU0BY6G | Origin | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00DU0BY6G | Origin, online | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | battlefield/battlefield-3 | Origin | Included with {{Store feature| | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9N8D2CG0K9LL | Microsoft Store, Origin, online | Premium Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1238820 | Steam, Origin | Premium Edition. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | battlefield/battlefield-3 | Origin, online | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B005WWZUQ0 | Origin | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1238820 | Steam, Origin, online | Premium Edition. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1229-1 | Origin | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1229-7|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B005WWZUQ0 | Origin, online | {{store link|Amazon.com|B0098QPPL6|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | battlefield-3-pc | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1229-1 | Origin, online | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1229-7|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | battlefield-3 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | battlefield-3-pc | Origin, online | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | battlefield-3 | Origin, online | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin||offline=no}}. | ||
+ | {{--}} When the game released on Origin, launch in offline mode directly enter campaign. But the new EA App breaks this and always launch Battlelog in browser even when offline, makes it unplayable offline. To play it offline now, see [[#Play Campaign Offline|play campaign offline]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = Additional content. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [http://www.geforce.com/Optimize/Guides/battlefield-3-tweak-guide#1 comprehensive guide] for fixing issues in this game. | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [http://www.geforce.com/Optimize/Guides/battlefield-3-tweak-guide#1 comprehensive guide] for fixing issues in this game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Play Campaign Offline=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use any browser F12 console|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Qinlili|date=2024-06-15|comment=Tested on Steam ver.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Launch EA App first, if your game is Steam version, also launch Steam, ensure both launched in offline mode | ||
+ | # Open any browser, active developer console (usually by {{Key|F12}}) | ||
+ | # Paste code below and execute by {{Key|Enter}}, the game should start | ||
+ | <code>fetch("http://127.0.0.1:3215/game/launch?offerIds=DR%3A224766400&cmdParams=singleplayer", {"method": "POST","mode": "cors","credentials": "omit"});</code> | ||
+ | {{ii}} This code is for Steam version, other version may have different <code>offerIds</code>, you may need to use browser developer console's network capture function to record your version's <code>offerIds</code> when launching normally on Battlelog. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the code return with 409 Conflict, restart EA App and execute the code again it should work. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Performance boost=== | ===Performance boost=== | ||
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{{ii}} Warning: no official word from EA, proceed at your own risk. | {{ii}} Warning: no official word from EA, proceed at your own risk. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Patch your parameter file|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Patch your parameter file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.nofate.me/?p=35|title=NoFaTe's Awesome Blog » Playing Origin games without Origin|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Look in the installation folder for a file with <code>.par</code> extension | # Look in the installation folder for a file with <code>.par</code> extension | ||
# Upload it to [http://par.nofate.me/ NoFaTe's Origin Requirement Remover] | # Upload it to [http://par.nofate.me/ NoFaTe's Origin Requirement Remover] | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 3\settings\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 3\settings\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 3\settings\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 3\settings\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} <code>meta.xml</code>, <code>PROF_SAVE_body</code>, <code>PROF_SAVE_header</code> and <code>PROF_SAVE_profile</code> are the save files. | {{ii}} <code>meta.xml</code>, <code>PROF_SAVE_body</code>, <code>PROF_SAVE_header</code> and <code>PROF_SAVE_profile</code> are the save files. | ||
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|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = In-game UI elements | + | |4k ultra hd notes = In-game UI elements scales poorly with resolutions larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolutions. |
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = Between 60° and 90°; for higher settings use [http://battlefield.realmware.co.uk/settings-editor/downloads BF3 Settings Editor] or [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. | + | |fov notes = Between 60° and 90°; for higher settings use [http://battlefield.realmware.co.uk/settings-editor/downloads BF3 Settings Editor] or [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. Can also be edited directly in the <code>PROF_SAVE_profile</code> file in the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|config folder]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Low to High Post AA and 2x or 4x [[MSAA]] options. MSAA can be enhanced with [[SGSSAA|TrSSAA]] on Nvidia systems; requires setting ''Antialiasing - Behavior Flags'' to none with [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] and value must equal MSAA value (thus 8x is not available). | |antialiasing notes = Low to High Post AA and 2x or 4x [[MSAA]] options. MSAA can be enhanced with [[SGSSAA|TrSSAA]] on Nvidia systems; requires setting ''Antialiasing - Behavior Flags'' to none with [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] and value must equal MSAA value (thus 8x is not available). | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} [http://www.indirectsound.com/ IndirectSound] copied to the game directory can be used to enhance audio quality and spatialization. Consider also enabling enhanced stereo mode in game options. | {{ii}} [http://www.indirectsound.com/ IndirectSound] copied to the game directory can be used to enhance audio quality and spatialization. Consider also enabling enhanced stereo mode in game options. | ||
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|notes = <code>GDFBinary_pl_PL.dll</code>, <code>pl_PL</code> | |notes = <code>GDFBinary_pl_PL.dll</code>, <code>pl_PL</code> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.centraldetraducoes.net.br/2014/03/traducao-do-battlefield-3-premium-edition-pc.html Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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# Download the [http://www.cjs-cdkeys.com/battlefield-3-origin/bf3lang.torrent BF3 Language Pack] and extract the files to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Win32\Loc\</code>. | # Download the [http://www.cjs-cdkeys.com/battlefield-3-origin/bf3lang.torrent BF3 Language Pack] and extract the files to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Win32\Loc\</code>. | ||
# Download the [http://www.cjs-cdkeys.com/battlefield-3-origin/march5.torrent second BF3 Language Pack] for the 5 March 2013 patch and extract the files to <code>{{p|game}}\</code>. | # Download the [http://www.cjs-cdkeys.com/battlefield-3-origin/march5.torrent second BF3 Language Pack] for the 5 March 2013 patch and extract the files to <code>{{p|game}}\</code>. | ||
− | # Download the [ | + | # Download the [https://www.mediafire.com/file/9z0b0hhawhtvxth/BF3_December3_EliteKeys.rar December patch archive] and extract '''only the "en.toc" file''' from <code>Update\Patch\Data\Win32\Loc\</code> in the archive to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Win32\Loc\</code> |
# Update this registry key: <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 3</code> | # Update this registry key: <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 3</code> | ||
# Update this registry key: <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Origin Games\DGR01609244</code> | # Update this registry key: <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Origin Games\DGR01609244</code> | ||
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|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = false | |self-hosting = false | ||
− | |self-hosting notes = Servers must be rented from [http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/rent-a-server approved providers]. | + | |self-hosting notes = Servers must be rented from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160427030116/http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/rent-a-server# approved providers (archive.org)]. |
|direct ip = false | |direct ip = false | ||
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
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|iz3d gg3d award = uncertified | |iz3d gg3d award = uncertified | ||
|native 3d = true | |native 3d = true | ||
− | |native 3d notes = | + | |native 3d notes = AMD HD3D |
|nvidia 3d vision = true | |nvidia 3d vision = true | ||
|nvidia 3d vision notes = | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
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# Open for edit the detailed resolution(s). | # Open for edit the detailed resolution(s). | ||
# Set a 60.000 Hz frequency to them. | # Set a 60.000 Hz frequency to them. | ||
− | # Save and restart your | + | # Save and restart your GPU drivers or PC. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Origin error - "Could not activate"=== | ===Origin error - "Could not activate"=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete License files|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete License files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654490052908367/|title=I need help now code - Forums - Battlelog / Battlefield 3|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Close Origin (right click tray symbol > Exit) | # Close Origin (right click tray symbol > Exit) | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|programdata}}\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|programdata}}\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License</code> | ||
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===Weak performance on Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs (especially Laptops)=== | ===Weak performance on Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs (especially Laptops)=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Deactivate Intel TurboBoost using this trick|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Deactivate Intel TurboBoost using this trick|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Open Control Panel-> Power Options | + | # Open Control Panel-> Power Options → Change Plan Settings (on current plan) → Change advanced power settings |
− | # On Processor power management change the maximum | + | # On Processor power management change the maximum CPU usage to 99% instead of 100%. This will disable TurboBoost, which is the reason for weird performance issues in connection with Battlefield 3. |
# ATTENTION: You might also have to turn down minimum CPU usage if it is set to 100% (eg Max performance mode often has this). Also your performance will get steadier with both minimum and maximum settings set to 99%, but at the cost of battery life. | # ATTENTION: You might also have to turn down minimum CPU usage if it is set to 100% (eg Max performance mode often has this). Also your performance will get steadier with both minimum and maximum settings set to 99%, but at the cost of battery life. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===PunkBuster kicked player 'xxx' (for 0 minutes) ... No Packet Flow=== | ===PunkBuster kicked player 'xxx' (for 0 minutes) ... No Packet Flow=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|ref={{cn|date=March 2020}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Close Battlefield 3, and ensure <code>PnkBstrA.exe</code> and <code>PnkBstrB.exe</code> aren't running in Task Manager. | ||
+ | # Download and run the [https://evenbalance.com/pbsetup.php PunkBuster Setup utility] (PBsetup.exe) | ||
+ | # Once you see the main PBSetup window, click "Add a Game" and select and add Battlefield 3. It's install path should be automatically determined through the Windows registry. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Dual WAN router - use one WAN for both BF3 and PunkBuster|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Dual WAN router - use one WAN for both BF3 and PunkBuster|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Find the user manual for your router | # Find the user manual for your router | ||
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===Cannot go FullScreen=== | ===Cannot go FullScreen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Identify the cause below|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Identify the cause below|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654624725121393/|title=can't fullscreen / Battlefield 3|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
This bug has three or more possible causes: | This bug has three or more possible causes: | ||
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===Mouse not working in game, even if it works in the menus=== | ===Mouse not working in game, even if it works in the menus=== | ||
{{Fixbox| | {{Fixbox| | ||
− | description=Disable the Origin in-game overlay|ref=<ref> | + | description=Disable the Origin in-game overlay|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-3/Battlefield-3-mouse-not-working-ingame/td-p/7856524/|title=Battlefield 3 mouse not working ingame / Battlefield 3|date=May 2023}}</ref>| |
fix= | fix= | ||
# Open '''Origin''' | # Open '''Origin''' | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Can be run on DX10 hardware with limited features. For Windows Vista - the DX11 update (KB971512) must be installed |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = Origin | |multiplayer = Origin | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= Blaze backend<ref> | + | |multiplayer notes= Blaze backend<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.nofate.me/?p=28|title=Blaze powered games « NoFaTe's Awesome Blog|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
|anticheat = PunkBuster | |anticheat = PunkBuster | ||
− | |anticheat notes = <ref> | + | |anticheat notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.evenbalance.com/games.php|title=Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.evenbalance.com/|title=Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures|date=2018-09-04|snippet=Tue Aug 23 2011 12:00<br>Ubisoft has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the online game known as Ghost Recon Online.}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Uses the [https://www.siliconstudio.co.jp/middleware/enlighten/en/ Enlighten] middleware for Global Illumination. | {{ii}} Uses the [https://www.siliconstudio.co.jp/middleware/enlighten/en/ Enlighten] middleware for Global Illumination. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Playing on Venice Unleashed === | ||
+ | {{ii}} Venice Unleashed is an alternate launcher for Battlefield 3. It is separate from Battlelog and can be used alongside it. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Installing Venice Unleashed|fix= | ||
+ | # Sign up for a [https://veniceunleashed.net/signup Venice Unleashed] account and download the client. | ||
+ | # Log in with your Venice Unleashed Account.}} | ||
===Console commands=== | ===Console commands=== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = Vista SP2 32-bit | + | |minOS = Vista SP2 32-bit with KB971512 update |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz |
Latest revision as of 13:12, 17 June 2024
Developers | |
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DICE | |
End Game | Visceral Games[1] |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Frostbite 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 25, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | Boost |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Tank, Transport, Truck |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Battlefield |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Battlefield 1942 | 2002 |
Battlefield Vietnam | 2004 |
Battlefield 2 | 2005 |
Battlefield 2142 | 2006 |
Battlefield Heroes | 2009 |
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | 2010 |
Battlefield Online | 2010 |
Battlefield Play4Free | 2011 |
Battlefield 3 | 2011 |
Battlefield 4 | 2013 |
Battlefield Hardline | 2015 |
Battlefield 1 | 2016 |
Battlefield V | 2018 |
Battlefield 2042 | 2021 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Battlefield 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Battlefield series.
The PC version features 64 player multiplayer, unlike the console versions which support up to a maximum of 24 players only.[2]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Executable on disk contains SecuROM DRM Release Control[3] | |||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
Microsoft Store | Premium Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. | |||
Steam | Premium Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam). | |||
Amazon.com | Premium Edition also available. | |||
(unavailable) | Premium Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
- All versions require Origin DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
- When the game released on Origin, launch in offline mode directly enter campaign. But the new EA App breaks this and always launch Battlelog in browser even when offline, makes it unplayable offline. To play it offline now, see play campaign offline
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | Additional content. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Aftermath | Included with EA Play Pro. | |
Air Vehicle Shortcut | ||
Armored Kill | Included with EA Play Pro. | |
Assault Kit Shortcut | ||
Back to Karkand | Included with EA Play Pro. | |
Close Quarters | Included with EA Play Pro. | |
Co-op Weapons Shortcut | ||
End Game | Included with EA Play Pro. | |
Engineer Kit Shortcut | ||
Ground Vehicle Shortcut | ||
Kit Shortcut Bundle | ||
Promotional Items | ||
Recon Kit Shortcut | ||
SPECACT Kit & Dog Tag Bundle | ||
Support Kit Shortcut | ||
The Ultimate Shortcut Bundle | ||
Vehicle Shortcut Bundle |
Essential improvements
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Play Campaign Offline
Use any browser F12 console[4] |
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Performance boost
- This command disables the engine's deferred compute shader lighting path. This may give a large FPS boost in open, outdoor areas, but possibly may reduce performance in heavily lit scenes. Most users report only the performance boost, including inside closed areas.
- This command provides no graphical change.
WorldRender.DxDeferredCsPathEnable false or DxDeferredCsPathEnable 0[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Optimal video settings
- You may use any configuration with-which you are satisfied. The following tips serve to balance graphical fidelity, function and performance.
- Setting textures to High may eliminate texture pop-in, if it is happening to you.
- Setting effects to Low is recommended. Other levels show no particular improvement, it only adds a little bloom around fire sparkles.[5]
- Settings mesh to Ultra is recommended as it allows you to spot enemies at a greater distance.
- Set anisotropic filtering to the maximum value your PC can handle. Better AF comes as a minimal (or none) performance cost and significantly improves graphical fidelity.
Play the game without Origin
- Warning: no official word from EA, proceed at your own risk.
Patch your parameter file[6] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 3\settings\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1238820/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 3\settings\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1238820/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
meta.xml
,PROF_SAVE_body
,PROF_SAVE_header
andPROF_SAVE_profile
are the save files.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | In-game UI elements scales poorly with resolutions larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolutions. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Between 60° and 90°; for higher settings use BF3 Settings Editor or Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer. Can also be edited directly in the PROF_SAVE_profile file in the config folder. |
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Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use -noBorder as a shortcut parameter or use BF3 Borderless. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Low to High Post AA and 2x or 4x MSAA options. MSAA can be enhanced with TrSSAA on Nvidia systems; requires setting Antialiasing - Behavior Flags to none with Nvidia Profile Inspector and value must equal MSAA value (thus 8x is not available). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Quick Time Events keys cannot be rebound from the default layout. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | In-game prompts refer to mouse and keyboard keys. Quick Time Events can only function using a keyboard and mouse. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Tracked motion controllers | Razer Hydra works with Sixense MotionCreator bundled profile.[7] | |
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Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 5.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
- IndirectSound copied to the game directory can be used to enhance audio quality and spatialization. Consider also enabling enhanced stereo mode in game options.
Localizations
- Some regions do not include all languages; see Change game language.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | GDFBinary_en_US.dll , en_US |
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Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | GDFBinary_cs_CZ.dll , cs_CZ |
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French | GDFBinary_fr_FR.dll , fr_FR |
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German | GDFBinary_de_DE.dll , de_DE |
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Hungarian | Fan translation, link #1, link #2. | |||
Italian | GDFBinary_it_IT.dll , it_IT |
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Japanese | GDFBinary_ja_JP.dll , ja_JP |
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Korean | ||||
Polish | GDFBinary_pl_PL.dll , pl_PL |
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Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | GDFBinary_es_ES.dll , es_ES |
Change game language
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Or follow these steps:
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Network
- Update PunkBuster using the PBSetup utility to fix most issues.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 64 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | May not be reliable. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Servers must be rented from approved providers (archive.org). | |
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 443, 9988, 17502, 20000-20100, 22990, 42127 |
UDP | 3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Native 3D | AMD HD3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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Novint Falcon |
Issues fixed
"Game disconnected: something went wrong" error
Replay Mission[citation needed] |
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Notes
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"You are not allowed to login to Battlelog" error
See Games activation or login fail despite owning them |
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"Battlefield 3 has stopped working" error
Find PROF_SAVE_body[citation needed] |
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Game crashes when trying to open video settings
Avoid non-standard refresh rates |
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Game crashes with a sound loop using an ASUS Xonar sound-card
Disable GX Mode[citation needed] |
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Crashes on 32-bit Windows
Increase user-mode virtual address space to 2500MB[8] |
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 500-series freezing or displaying bad graphics
Turn off various options, etc[citation needed] |
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Black screen (AMD/ATI)
Edit PROF_SAVE_profile[citation needed] |
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Origin error - "Could not activate"
Delete License files[9] |
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Weak performance on Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs (especially Laptops)
Deactivate Intel TurboBoost using this trick[citation needed] |
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PunkBuster kicked player 'xxx' (for 0 minutes) ... No Packet Flow
Update PunkBuster manually[citation needed] |
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Dual WAN router - use one WAN for both BF3 and PunkBuster[citation needed] |
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Cannot go FullScreen
Identify the cause below[10] |
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This bug has three or more possible causes: TeamViewer If you have TeamViewer installed:
Virtual graphics adapters are commonly used for remote viewing apps, so check with your app provider or check the Device Manager in Windows:
Hybrid Graphics If you have a laptop with hybrid graphics (integrated graphics + discrete graphics) that are programmed to switch on and off depending on when a game is running, do these steps:
nVidia Scaling If you have an nVidia GPU and none of the other criteria are met, follow these instructions:
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Disable the Origin in-game overlay[11] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | Can be run on DX10 hardware with limited features. For Windows Vista - the DX11 update (KB971512) must be installed |
Shader Model support | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Interface | Qt | |
Multiplayer | Origin | Blaze backend[12] |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [13][14] |
- Uses the Enlighten middleware for Global Illumination.
Playing on Venice Unleashed
- Venice Unleashed is an alternate launcher for Battlefield 3. It is separate from Battlelog and can be used alongside it.
Installing Venice Unleashed |
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Console commands
- Launch console with ~.
- You can have these commands run automatically, whenever you start the game, by entering them in
user.cfg
in the Battlefield 3 installation folder (the file won't exist by default, you can create it through Notepad and save as a .cfg file).
Command | Description |
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Render.DrawFps 1 | Show FPS counter |
Render.PerfOverlayVisible 1 | Show performance graph |
GameTime.MaxVariableFPS # | Limit frame rate (where # is a positive number) |
RenderDevice.TripleBufferingEnable 1 | Enable Triple-Buffering (only recommended if Vsync is on) |
RenderDevice.ForceRenderAheadLimit 1 | Force rendering only 1 frame ahead (may remove stutter, default value is 3) |
Screenshot.Render | Take a screenshot (into %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 3\Screenshots\ ) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 32-bit with KB971512 update | 7 64-bit |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz |
Quad-core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 3870 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10.1 compatible | AMD Radeon HD 6950 Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1238820) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Visceral Games developed Battlefield 3: End Game DLC - Battlefield Hardline - last accessed on 2016-5-9
- ↑ https://www.tomshardware.com/news/DICE-Battlefield-3-Patrick-Bach-64-player-FPS,13132.html
- ↑ I really want to pla - Forums - Battlelog / Battlefield 3 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Qinlili on 2024-06-15
- Tested on Steam ver.
- ↑ Battlefield 3 Tweak Guide | GeForce
- ↑ NoFaTe's Awesome Blog » Playing Origin games without Origin - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Razer Hydra Control Profile - Battlefield 3 | Sixense
- ↑ ***CRASH PROBLEM - Battlelog / Battlefield 3 Forums
- ↑ I need help now code - Forums - Battlelog / Battlefield 3 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ can't fullscreen / Battlefield 3 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Battlefield 3 mouse not working ingame / Battlefield 3 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Blaze powered games « NoFaTe's Awesome Blog - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- "Tue Aug 23 2011 12:00
Ubisoft has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the online game known as Ghost Recon Online."
- "Tue Aug 23 2011 12:00