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Battlefield 3

A landmark modern Battlefield with cinematic campaign missions and enormous multiplayer maps.

Battlefield 3 HEVN-themed cinematic artwork
Debut / releaseOctober 25, 2011
Peak concurrent playersNot reliably available across platforms
Lifespan / serviceLegacy; service status depends on platform
SettingModern fictional conflict

Population note: Steam-only statistics do not represent its original Origin, Battlelog or console audiences. Player counts are not invented or treated as comparable across platforms. Historical release dates are representative initial launches, with regional variations possible.

Game overview

2011 archive
Gameplay basics

What makes it Battlefield?

Conquest, Rush, jets, tanks, infantry classes, Battlelog and weapon progression.

Development

Who made it?

Developer: DICE
Technology: Frostbite 2
Platforms: Windows; PlayStation 3; Xbox 360

Maps & locations

Places worth remembering

Operation Métro; Caspian Border; Seine Crossing

Signature moment

Why fans remember it

Operation Métro became a notorious infantry bottleneck; Caspian Border showcased open vehicle warfare.

Classified files // Play guides

Secrets, rare details & special unlocks

Easter egg / lesser-known activity

What to look for

The campaign includes collectible dog tags? No: multiplayer dog tags are earned through melee takedowns and progression, not a secret campaign collectible.

Unlock guide

How to obtain special equipment

Earn weapon attachments by using each weapon; unlocks and availability depend on the platform and active services.

Behind the scenes

Developer insight

DICE built Frostbite 2 for improved animation, lighting, sound and large-scale destruction.

Rare fact

Did you know?

Battlelog was a browser-centric hub for friends, servers and stats.

Archive accuracy: Some legacy online services have closed. Historical Easter eggs, progression and missions may no longer be accessible on official servers. This guide does not claim that every title has a secret mission.

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