Confirmed details from DICE:
Game InfoBattlefield 3 leaps ahead of the competition with the power of Frostbite™ 2, the next instalment of DICE's cutting-edge game engine. This state-of-the-art technology is the foundation on which Battlefield 3 is built, delivering superior visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive destruction, dynamic audio and incredibly lifelike character animations. As bullets whiz by, walls crumble, and explosions throw you to the ground, the battlefield feels more alive and interactive than ever before. In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines where they will experience heart-pounding single player missions and competitive multiplayer actions ranging across diverse locations from around the globe including Paris, Tehran and New York.
KEY FEATURESFrostbite 2 – Battlefield 3 introduces Frostbite 2, the incredible technology that takes animation, destruction, lighting, scale and audio to new heights. Built upon this powerful game engine, Battlefield 3 immerses players physically and emotionally to the world around them like never before.
Feel the Battle — Feel the impact of bullets and explosions, drag your fallen comrades into safety, and mount your weapon on almost any part of the terrain. Battlefield 3's cutting edge animation, spectacular visuals and real as hell battle gameplay attack your senses and make you feel the visceral warriors experience like no other FPS.
Unparalleled Vehicle Warfare — The best online vehicle warfare experience gets even better with a fitting sonic boom as fighter jets headline impressive lineup of land, air and sea vehicles.
Urban Combat — Take the fight to iconic and unexpected places in the USA, Middle East, and Europe including claustrophobic streets, metropolitan downtowns, and open, vehicle-friendly landscapes as you fight your way through the war of tomorrow.
Confirmed details from
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* Jets
* 64 Players for PC
* 24 Players for consoles
* Modern/Urban combat across the globe including Tehran, Paris, and New York
* Vehicle warfare (including sea)
* Destruction
* Drag fallen teammates to safety
* Single player campaign
* USMC, EU, Russian, and MEC (or variant) factions
* No Windows XP support
* PC, Xbox 360, Playstation 3
* Battlefield 3 Limited edition copy announced at GDC '11
"if you pre-order the Battlefield 3 Limited Edition you will get access to the DLC pack, Battlefield 3: Return to Karkand. The pack is expected to include four maps from BF2"
f**k yeah Karkand! I would expect Wake Island as well.
I can't wait for this, even though I have not seen any footage yet, judging by the quality of BFBC2 and that its a direct sequel to BF2, this game is going to be sick!