Battlefield 3 Updates! | All you need to know!

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Topic Updated when I get more Info!


Release Date: October 25th, 2011 (10-25-11)

Beta: Sometime in September



Newest video will go here! (When a new video comes out, I will put it here, and the old one goes into the spoilers!)




Videos

Campaign Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zw8SmsovJc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UwOrl036_A
Multiplayer Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPu7-...el_video_title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS_dS...mbedded#at=111

Teasers/Trailers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgj-v...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXzK-Cf0yVg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw2ciCopdR0



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As mentioned, the four classes available in Battlefield 3 are Assault, Engineer, Support and Recon. All classes include familiar elements, but this time around, we’re tweaking things a bit, bringing something new to our online multiplayer. Our Assault class is still the frontline run and gun class, and considering the havoc and fallen team members someone will see while on the frontlines, the Assault soldier now has medic abilities. That’s right, all the abilities such as medkits and defibrillators typically found on the Medic class are now incorporated into Assault. It makes sense that the class on the frontline will be able to revive fallen team mates, right? Right! Remember, you can play it your way, so if you want to customize your Assault soldier more towards medic abilities or towards serious gunplay, it’s totally up to you.

Engineers are returning in Battlefield 3, bringing back the class in charge of making repairs to the various vehicles on the battlefield. On the other hand, the Engineer is very adept at taking down vehicles as well – this class includes RPGs that can take down armored targets that can’t be destroyed by bullets alone, or even building facades that enemy combatants may be using to take cover. Add the fact that an Engineer’s arsenal includes Carbine weapons, you get an extremely versatile multiplayer class that can truly move like a butterfly and sting like a bee.

The Support class makes its return in Battlefield 3, incorporating the ability to use light machine guns and can lay down heavy fire, allowing him to become a serious mobile weapons platform. “Support has always been about heavy infantry firepower from his LMG,” says Alan Kertz, Senior Multiplayer Designer at DICE. “It’s a role that we’ve wanted to feel different than Assault’s running and gunning.”

This brings us to two new features in Battlefield 3: Bipods and Suppressive Fire. Bipods have a very practical use, especially for LMGs, as they provide a substantial increase in stability while laying down a base of fire. Bipods can be deployed anywhere by zooming in with your LMG when prone, or when standing/kneeling in front of suitable supports, such as a window sill. The stability created by deploying a Bipod gives players a massive boost in accuracy and recoil reduction. You’ll be able to unload an entire clip of 200 bullets from your LMG with great accuracy without even letting go of the trigger, all thanks to the Bipod.

Suppressive Fire is a new in-game mechanic that changes how you can play the game. When you lay down fire in close vicinity to an enemy, the incoming barrage will show up as a graphical blur effect on his screen to stress him and let him know it’s not safe to pop out from behind cover. Just as importantly, this mechanic also affects his character’s in-game firing accuracy, making him less of a threat by using real world tactics. Better yet? You get team play experience points for doing so!


List of weapons that will be in Battlefield 3:
M4A1, P90, M240 Bravo

And here's a list of the four classes in Battlefield 3.

Assault/Medic
Expected to include an assault rifle with grenade launcher attachment. You may revive your downed teammates as well.
The kit is also expected to include a knife, pistol, and grenades.

Support
Sporting an LMG than can be mounted for better accuracy.

Engineer
A shotgun or sub machine gun. Carries a rocket launcher to take out enemy strongholds and armor. Can repair friendly vehicles that are damaged.

Sniper
Carrying the basic sniper kit plus C4.

Vehicles

Vehicles -- (These vehicles were spotted in the Trailers, these may not be all the vehicles. Not all may be usable, maybe just scenery.)
Ground Vehicles
AAV-7A1
HMMWV
LAV-25
M1 Abrams
T-72
T-90

Helicopters
AH-1Z Viper
AH-6 Little Bird
AH-64 Apache
Kamrov KA-60
Mil MI24
Mil MI28
UH60 Blackhawk
UH-1Y Super Huey

Jets
A-10 Thunderbolt II
B-1 Lancer
F-16
F-18
Su-33 Flanker-D

Weapons (Pictures will be uploaded soon.)

Battlefield 3 Assault Rifles


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The assault rifles in Battlefield 3 are widely expected to include most of the weapons from previous Battlefield games, with few new additions. The main assault rifles in Battlefield 3 are:
M16A2


The M16A2 has been featured in all Battlefield games since Battlefield 2, where it was the default assault rifle for the Assault class on the USMC side. It has been confirmed that the rifle will return in Battlefield 3.
HK 416


The HK 416 is expected to replace the US M4 and M16 as the main assault rifle for the US forces. The rifle is already being used throughout the world as a replacement for the M16/M4. The HK 416 appeared in Bad Company 1 and 2, and is expected to be included in Battlefield 3 as well.
FN2000


The FN2000 was featured as an unlock in Battlefield 2, and is a Belgian-made assault rifle used in many nations in Europe. It’s expected to be one of the unlockable rifles in Battlefield 3.
Steyr Aug


The Steyr Aug is an Austrian-made assault rifle used around the world. I was featured in Bad Company 2 and Bad Company 2, it is rumored to be one of the main assault rifles in Battlefield 3, or at the least, an unlockable rifle.
AEK-971


The modern variety of the AK-47, the AEK-971 is the main rifle of the Russian army and was featured in both BF2, Bad Company 1 and 2. It is expected to be the main battle rifle of the opposing side in Battlefield 3 (Russian and/or Middle Eastern).
G3


The G3 is a popular assault rifle first made by Heckler & Koch in 1959, and is still in use today around the world, especially in third world countries. The G3 is used in many different variations, and is known for its stopping power and accuracy. The G3 was previously featured in many Battlefield games, and will return in Battlefield 3.
M27


The M27 is the newest infantry rifle, scheduled for service in the US Marine Corp. The M27 is based on the HK416 and features a gas-operated short-stroke piston action with a heavy barrel for improved long range accuracy. The M27 will make its first appearance in the Battlefield series in Battlefield 3.
G36C


The G36 and G36C were first featured in Battlefield 2, and now the G36C will return as an unlockable carbine rifle in Battlefield 3. The G36 was first introduced in the 1990s, and is today used around the world among special forces and counter terrorism units.
AK-74M


The AK-74 was a modernization of the famous AK-47, and in 1991, the AK-74 got modernized once again, this time carrying the name AK-74M. The modernized version featured a new synthetic stock, and a lot of minor changes and updates. The AK-74M has since become the standard rifle of the Russian forces, and it will be the primary weapon of the Russian forces in Battlefield 3.









The sniper rifles in Battlefield 3 will be comprised of real world rifles that are in service in various armies around the world.
M24


The M24 is the main sniper rifle for the US Army and has been for almost 20 years. It has been featured in Battlefield 2, Bad Company 1 & 2, and is expected to be the main sniper rifle of the US side in Battlefield 3.
M95


The Barret M95 is a large caliber sniper rifle used for long range and armor penetration. It was featured in many Battlefield games as an unlock, and will be included in Battlefield 3 as an unlockable sniper rifle as well.
Type 88


Type 88 is a Chinese made semi automatic sniper rifle introduced in China in 1988, and has been used ever since. It appeared in the previous few Battlefield games, and is set to reappear in Battlefield 3.
SV 98


Russian made bolt action rifle SV 88 — Snaiperskaya Vintovka Model 1998 — is the main marksman rifle for the Russian army. It was featured in Bad Company 1 and 2, and is expected to make its return in Battlefield 3.
MK11


The MK11 is based on the SR-25 assault rifle and provides great accuracy with the benefits of an assault rifle’s larger magazine and mobility. The MK11 is one of the brand new rifles in Battlefield 3, and makes its first appearance in the series.
SVD Dragunov


The SVD Dragunov, or Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova, is a semi automatic Russian-made sniper rifle that was first introduced in 1963, and is still in use today all over the world. It was first featured in Battlefield 2, and later in Bad Company. The SVD will return as the standard sniper rifle of the Russian forces in Battlefield 3.



Battlefield 3 will feature many of the popular machine guns used in previous Battlefield games.
M249


The M249 light machine gun, also called the SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon), has been the main light machine gun of the US Army since its introduction in 1984. It’s still the main light machine gun in the US army and will return in Battlefield 3.
PKM


The Russian made PKM was introduced in the 1960s and has been widely used around the world, and is still in service in the Russian army, among others. The PKM is widely expected to be the standard LMG of the Russian and/or Middle East forces in Battlefield 3.
Type 88 LMG


The Type 88 LMG, also known as the QJY 88, is a Chinese made general purpose machine gun introduced in 1988 and in use today. The Type 88 LMG has been in several Battlefield games, and is set to reappear in Battlefield 3.
MG36


The MG36 light machine gun is based on the popular and reliable G36 assault rifle, but it uses a heavy barrel for increased heat resistance and accuracy. It was featured in Bad Company 1 and 2 and is expected to return in Battlefield 3 as an unlock.
PKP Pecheneg


The PKP Pecheneg is a relatively new Russian light machine gun, and is a modernized version of the popular PKM machine gun. The Pecheneg uses many of the same components, including the same type of ammunition, but uses a new barrel that improves accuracy over the PKM. The Pecheneg was confirmed or Battlefield 3 in a gameplay trailer.
M240


The M240 is a Belgian designed light machine gun that has been used in the United States armed forces from the 1980s. The M240 is not only used as an LMG for infantry, but is used extensively as a mounted LMG on helicopters, cars, boats, and other vehicles as well. The M240 is used widely among US forces, including the Army, the Marines, Coast Guard, and Navy. The M240 will make its first appearance in Battlefield 3.
RPK 74


The RPK 74 is a modernized version of the famous Russian RPK light machine gun, and is used to this day in many countries around the world. The RPK 74 was first featured in Battlefield 2, and will return in Battlefield 3 as the starter LMG for the Russian forces.




For the support classes in Battlefield 3, a variety of popular sub-machine guns (SMGs) and carbines will be available, and it’s expected to be based on popular guns in previous Battlefield games.
UMP-45


The German made UMP-45, short for “Universal Machine Pistol”, is a widely used sub-machine gun in the world, and is popular among police and anti-terror forces. It’s been a popular SMG in various Battlefield games and will return in Battlefield 3.
AKS 74U


The AKS 74U, based on the AK-47 with a shorter barrel and lighter construction, is the main carbine for the Russian special forces. It was featured in BF2 and two Bad Company games, and will reappear in Battlefield 3 as the main carbine of the Russian/Middle East forces.
FN SCAR-L


The FN SCAR-L is a silenced, fully automatic carbine rifle first introduced in the Special Forces expansion for Battlefield 2, and has since appeared in two bad Company games. The gun is expected to make a return in Battlefield 3 as an unlock.
UZI


The Israeli made, popular SMG is used around the world, both among law enforcement and criminals. It was introduced in 1950 and has been in use ever since. It has been featured as an unlock in several Battlefield games, a role it’s set to reprise in Battlefield 3.
FN P90


The FN P90 was introduced in 1990 and is a popular submachine gun among special forces and anit-terrorism groups. It is used throughout the world in armies, police and SWAT forces. The FN P90 was previously featured in Battlefield 3, and will return in Battlefield 3.
MP7


The Heckler & Koch MP7 is a personal defense weapon with a new and more powerful 4.6x30mm cartridge designed to penetrate body armor. The MP7 was developed by HK and officially entered service in 2001. It has entered service in limited use among a few countries in the world, including Norway and England. The MP7 was first featured in Battlefield 2 and will return in Battlefield 3.
M4 Carbine


The M4 carbine was introduced in 1997 and is a smaller, lighter version of the M16A2. The M4 is widely used among armies in the Western World, including the US, UK, Canada, and others. The M4 was first featured in Battlefield 2, and will return as an unlock in Battlefield 3.



Battlefield 3 will naturally include plenty of close combat weapons, chief of which are shotguns.
Remington 870


The Remington 870 is the main shotgun used by the US forces. It was introduced back on 1950 and is still in use today, both by armies and by private owners as well. The shotgun has been featured as the main shotgun of the US forces in numerous Battlefield 3, and is set to reappear in Battlefield 3.
Saiga 12


The Siaga 12 is a Russian-made semi automatic 12 gauge shotgun based on a modified AK-47 loading mechanism. It was first featured in Battlefield 3 and has since appeared in Bad Company 1 and 2. The Saiga 12 is expected to be back in Battlefield 3.
SPAS-12


Italian-made SPAS-12 is a pump action combat shotgun used mainly by the US Army. It was featured as an unlock in the last few Battlefield games, and will reappear in Battlefield 3.
USAS 12


The USAS 12 is an Korean-made fully automatic shotgun which uses 12 or 20 round magazines. It was introduced in the 1980s for the South Korean army, and has since been adopted in several armies around the world. The USAS 12 is set to be back in Battlefield 3, most likely as an unlock.
DAO 12


The DAO 12 is a South African-made semi automatic, drum fed 12-gauge shotgun which appeared in Battlefield 2 and is set to return in Battlefield 3, as part of the Back to Karkand DLC expansion.



Battlefield 3 is set to receive a wide array of pistols and sidearms in Battlefield 3. While its predecessor, Battlefield 2, had a limited selection of handguns, Battlefield 3 is expected to have a wide variety of guns, most of which are expected to be unlockable items. Here are the guns we expect in Battlefiled 3:
Beretta M9


The Beretta M9 is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol that is the standard issued sidearm in the US Army. The gun was introduced in 1990 and has been featured in all modern-day Battlefiled games. It’s expected to be the main pistol of the US forces in Battlefield 3.
MP-443 Grach


The Yarygin MP-443 Grach is a new Russian handgun introduced in 2003 and has since become the main sidearm of the Russian forces, including police departments. It’s a 9mm design that holds 10 or 18 bullets. It appeared in Bad Company 1 and 2 and is expected to be one of the unlockable pistols in Battlefield 3.
Beretta 93R


The Beretta Model 93R is a burst fire version of the M9. Using the same 9mm ammunition, it can fire 3 round bursts and has been in use since the 1970s. It was featured in Bad Company 2 and is likely to reappear in Battlefield 3 as an unlockable pistol.
M1911


The M1911 is the longest serving weapon in modern history, being in use for over 100 years since its introduction in 1911. It fires powerful .45 APC rounds and is one of the most popular handguns in the US military, despite not being a standard issued sidearm. The M1911 is expected to appear in Battlefield 3 as an unlock.
Glock 17


The Glock 17, introduced in 1982, is one of the most popular pistols in the world, both among armies, special forces, police units and sports shooters. The Glock 17 will appear in Battlefield 3 as an unlock.



Battlefield 3 will feature a variety of rocket launchers for multiple purposes, including anti vehicle and anti infantry-based rockets. Battlefield 3 will feature two standard rocket launchers as starter weapons for both faction, with several more unlockable. So far, the confirmed rocket launchers are:
RPG-7


The RPG-7 was first introduced in 1961 and has been in service for more than 50 years, and has seen several conflicts, ranging from Vietnam to the gulf war. It’s still a widely used rocket launcher all over the world, and supports different rockets and warheads. The RPG-7 will be the main rocket launcher of the Russian side in Battlefield 3.
SMAW


The SMAW, or Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon, is a mainly intended as an assault weapon designed to destroy enemy targets and cover. It can also be equipped with anti-vehicle rockets. The SMAW makes its first appearance in the Battlefield series with Battlefield 3.
AT4


The Swedish-made AT4, first introduced in the early 1980s, and is today one of the most widely used light anti tank rocket launchers in the world. It’s used by the US Army as its main rocket launcher/anti tank weapon, and has been used in Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Over 500,000 units have been produced to date. The AT4 appeared in Battlefield 2 and Bad Company 2, and is set to return in Battlefield 3.

Map Packs/ Pre-order Info

Map Pack Info


Limited Edition:

There will be a Limited edition for BF3 although not many details have been given.
The Limited Edition gives you the DLC pack Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand
This DLC pack will give you the following 4 maps:
Wake Island, Strike at Karkand, Gulf of Sharqi, Peninsula.
They're all from Battlefield 2.

Physical Warfare Pack:

This is a pack contain 2 guns,the DAO-12 shotgun (Unlockable) and TYPE 88 LMG.(Exclusive)
Also included is Flechette ammo (DAO-12) and a Flash Suppressor (SKS Sniper)[Both Exclusive]
Available via pre-order of limited edition from either Game or Gamestation ,pre-ordering anywhere else will not yield you the pack


Battlefield 3 is in stores this Fall. Pre-order now and get classic Back to Karkand maps from Battlefield 2 for free.

Pre order Here

And More to come!

[VerbotenDonkey]

Engineers also get underslings, like a flashlight that blinds enemies in lowlight situations. Vehicles can also be incapacitated, meaning that turrets still work, the vehicle just can't move until the Engineer fixes it. Also, rockets are now location oriented, meaning if a rocket hits the back of a tank, but not enough to destroy it completely, only the player sitting in the rear will die immediately.

[Lightning]

^^ Great to know

[SuRroundeD By 1]

As far as I know there will be no SCAR L, and it would not come silenced if there was one. The CQC SCAR H variant has been confirmed for engineers, but no SCAR L.

[Choca Cola]

Sucks for me, I got the Limted Edition of MOH but I'm 13 so I can't participate

(If you got it you got the beta early so FAIL FOR ME.)

[SuRroundeD By 1]

Sucks for me, I got the Limted Edition of MOH but I'm 13 so I can't participate

(If you got it you got the beta early so FAIL FOR ME.)

Well buddy if you play on Xbox and you have an adult account than there shouldn't be any problems right? It's not like they are going to check you age, just present yourself in a well mannered way, and play the game. Beta access to MoH users comes soon, two days after comes the open beta for everyone else. So lets say the closed beta comes the sixth, than the open beta will arrive on the 8th. So even if you don't play the MoH closed beta early, you can still get ahold of the open beta.

Oh, and if you come back to this post, please rename the sniper class "Recon". You don't have to use a sniper on this class, your will also get carbines and all kit weapons such as SMG's to use. It is the recon class, not Sniper.