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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

Official forums

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.

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.

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]}

Open the console (~).
Input either WorldRender.DxDeferredCsPathEnable false or DxDeferredCsPathEnable 0

Notes

You can create a text file called user.cfg in the installation folder containing this command, so that it's permanently enabled.

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.^[4]

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^[5]
Look in the installation folder for a file with `.par` extension Upload it to NoFaTe's Origin Requirement Remover Replace the original file with the one returned from the procedure.

Game data

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
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
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 and PROF_SAVE_profile are the save files.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Origin
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
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.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed	Use `-noBorder` as a shortcut parameter or use BF3 Borderless.
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

In-game control settings.

In-game key/button map settings.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
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

XInput-compatible controllers

PlayStation controllers

Tracked motion controllers		Razer Hydra works with Sixense MotionCreator bundled profile.^[6]
Button/gesture prompts

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
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
English				`GDFBinary_en_US.dll`, `en_US`
Traditional Chinese
Czech				`GDFBinary_cs_CZ.dll`, `cs_CZ`
French				`GDFBinary_fr_FR.dll`, `fr_FR`
German				`GDFBinary_de_DE.dll`, `de_DE`
Hungarian				Fan translation, link #1, link #2.
Italian				`GDFBinary_it_IT.dll`, `it_IT`
Japanese				`GDFBinary_ja_JP.dll`, `ja_JP`
Korean
Polish				`GDFBinary_pl_PL.dll`, `pl_PL`
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation.
Russian
Spanish				`GDFBinary_es_ES.dll`, `es_ES`

Change game language

$HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 3$

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 3

$HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Origin Games\DGR01609244$

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Origin Games\DGR01609244

Instructions^{[citation needed]}

If you've purchased a foreign version of the game and would like to play it in English, you can either download a complete package:

Download the complete package here.

Or follow these steps:

Download the BF3 Language Pack and extract the files to <path-to-game>\Data\Win32\Loc\.
Download the second BF3 Language Pack for the 5 March 2013 patch and extract the files to <path-to-game>\.
Download the December patch archive and extract only the "en.toc" file from Update\Patch\Data\Win32\Loc\ in the archive to <path-to-game>\Data\Win32\Loc\
Update this registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 3
Update this registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Origin Games\DGR01609244
Replace the circled keys (to the right on this page) with those provided above.

Network

Update PunkBuster using the PBSetup utility to fix most issues.

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Players	Notes
LAN play
Online play		64

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
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)
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	GG3D	Notes
Native 3D		AMD HD3D
Nvidia 3D Vision
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
vorpX	G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Devices
Novint Falcon

Issues fixed

"Game disconnected: something went wrong" error

Replay Mission^{[citation needed]}

From the main menu, select Replay Missions.
Select the mission you would like to continue from.

Notes

This will overwrite your latest checkpoint.

"You are not allowed to login to Battlelog" error

See Games activation or login fail despite owning them

"Battlefield 3 has stopped working" error

Find PROF_SAVE_body^{[citation needed]}
Go to the save game data location. Find a file called `PROF_SAVE_body`. If its size is 0KB, it is corrupted. Overwrite the file through re-installation or get a replacement from a verified source (friend, reputable website). If prompted by Origin, opt to use your local data instead of the version stored on the cloud.

Game crashes when trying to open video settings

Avoid non-standard refresh rates
Download Custom Resolution Utility and run it. Open for edit the detailed resolution(s). Set a 60.000 Hz frequency to them. Save and restart your GPU drivers or PC.

Game crashes with a sound loop using an ASUS Xonar sound-card

Disable GX Mode^{[citation needed]}
Open the Xonar Audio Center. Disable GX Mode.

Crashes on 32-bit Windows

Increase user-mode virtual address space to 2500MB^[7]

Nvidia GeForce GTX 500-series freezing or displaying bad graphics

Turn off various options, etc^{[citation needed]}
Turn off Antialiasing Deferred, Vertical Sync and Motion Blur in the options menu. Close overclocking and/or monitoring software such as RivaTuner. In the Nvidia Control Panel, set Power management mode to Prefer maximum performance. Uninstall TeamViewer and any associated drivers and services. Uninstall or disable FFSplit.

Black screen (AMD/ATI)

Edit PROF_SAVE_profile^{[citation needed]}

Go to the save game data location.
Edit the file PROF_SAVE_profile using Notepad.
Modify the entry GstRender.FullscreenEnabled to 0
Modify the entry GstRender.FullscreenScreen to 1
Save the file, then change its properties to Read only.
Launch the game. Go to the Video menu in the options menu.
Change the undefined monitor number to 1
Modify the screen resolution option to a resolution lower than your normal/native resolution.
Modify Fullscreen to ON. Apply the changes.

Origin error - "Could not activate"

Delete License files^[8]
Close Origin (right click tray symbol > Exit) Go to `%PROGRAMDATA%\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License` Delete any files named `71067.dlf`, `70619` or `70169.dlf` Go to `%PROGRAMDATA%\Origin\DownloadCache` Delete all of the files in this folder Restart your computer and launch Origin Log into your Origin account and launch Battlefield 3 to force a license update

Weak performance on Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs (especially Laptops)

Deactivate Intel TurboBoost using this trick^{[citation needed]}

Open Control Panel-> Power Options → Change Plan Settings (on current plan) → Change advanced power settings
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.

PunkBuster kicked player 'xxx' (for 0 minutes) ... No Packet Flow

Update PunkBuster manually^{[citation needed]}
Close Battlefield 3, and ensure `PnkBstrA.exe` and `PnkBstrB.exe` aren't running in Task Manager. Download and run the 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.

Dual WAN router - use one WAN for both BF3 and PunkBuster^{[citation needed]}
Find the user manual for your router Route all connections to/from your PC through one WAN connection You may need to restart your router/ your PC

Cannot go FullScreen

Identify the cause below^[9]

This bug has three or more possible causes:

TeamViewer

If you have TeamViewer installed:

Uninstall TeamViewer, or
Disable its virtual graphics adapter when playing BF3, following step 4 below:

Virtual graphics adapters are commonly used for remote viewing apps, so check with your app provider or check the Device Manager in Windows:

Click Start and search for Device Manager, or
type Windows-key + R and then type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter
Look under Display adapters to verify that you have a virtual adapter installed
To disable the adapter, right click on it, and select Disable device

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:

Right click on desktop and run Graphics Properties
Click on the Power tab
Click on Switchable Graphics Method
Click on Select the graphics processor manually based on power source

nVidia Scaling

If you have an nVidia GPU and none of the other criteria are met, follow these instructions:

Right click on Desktop and click NVIDIA Control Panel
Click on Adjust Desktop Size and Position under the Display section
Click on the Scaling tab
Set the scaling mode to Full-screen

Mouse not working in game, even if it works in the menus

Disable the Origin in-game overlay^[10]
Open Origin Go to Application Settings Disable Origin In-Game

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
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
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Interface	Qt
Multiplayer	Origin	Blaze backend^[11]
Anti-cheat	PunkBuster	^[12]^[13]

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
Sign up for a Venice Unleashed account and download the client. Log in with your Venice Unleashed Account.

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
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
	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
↑ 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."

[Proton_path_note-6] 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.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (1238820) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] Visceral Games developed Battlefield 3: End Game DLC - Battlefield Hardline - last accessed on 2016-5-9

[2] ttps://www.tomshardware.com/news/DICE-Battlefield-3-Patrick-Bach-64-player-FPS,13132.html

[3] I really want to pla - Forums - Battlelog / Battlefield 3 - last accessed on May 2023

[4] Battlefield 3 Tweak Guide | GeForce

[5] NoFaTe's Awesome Blog » Playing Origin games without Origin - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[7] Razer Hydra Control Profile - Battlefield 3 | Sixense

[8] ***CRASH PROBLEM - Battlelog / Battlefield 3 Forums

[9] I need help now code - Forums - Battlelog / Battlefield 3 - last accessed on May 2023

[10] 't fullscreen / Battlefield 3 - last accessed on May 2023

[11] Battlefield 3 mouse not working ingame / Battlefield 3 - last accessed on May 2023

[12] Blaze powered games « NoFaTe's Awesome Blog - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[13] Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on May 2023

[14] 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."

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Developers

	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

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-{{Series|Battlefield}}
-'''Key points'''
+{{Introduction
-{{++}} Most bugs have been resolved with patches, minor updates released many months after the official release.<ref>Mentioned by players interviewed</ref>
+|introduction      =
-{{ii}} Unplayable on a standard definition television (below HD-ready display quality).
+|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'''
-{{mm}} [http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/view/2832654624694387440/ BF3 on Battlelog] - PC section.
+{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-3/bd-p/battlefield-3 Official forums]
 ==Availability==
-{{Availability Table|
+{{Availability|
-{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.225064100 Origin (US)] | {{ID|Origin}} | }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | 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 Table/row| [http://store.origin.com/store/eaemea/en_IE/html/pbPage.battlefield3_IE_LE/ Origin (EU)] | {{ID|Origin}} | }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00DU0BY6G | Origin | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/shooter/battlefield-3-na/ Green Man Gaming (US)] | {{ID|GMG}} {{ID|Origin}} | }}
+{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Premium Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/gb/en/pc/games/shooter/battlefield-3/ Green Man Gaming (UK)] | {{ID|GMG}} {{ID|Origin}} | Digital and retail available.}}
+{{Availability/row| Origin | battlefield/battlefield-3 | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Arts-40834ttlefield-32-Battlefield/dp/B005WWZUQ0/ Amazon] | {{ID|Amazon}} {{ID|Origin}}| }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 1238820 | Steam, Origin | Premium Edition. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B005WWZUQ0 | Origin | {{store link|Amazon.com|B0098QPPL6|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1229-1 | Origin | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1229-7|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| GMG | battlefield-3-pc | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | battlefield-3 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 }}
+{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}.
-{{ii}} All versions require [[Origin]] activation to play.
+==Monetization==
-{{++}} Green Man Gaming frequently releases discount coupons up to 25% (which stack upon existing discounts unless otherwise mentioned).
+{{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]].
+}}
-==Improvements==
+{{DLC|
-{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.geforce.com/Optimize/Guides/battlefield-3-tweak-guide#1 here].
+{{DLC/row| Aftermath | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Premier}}. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Air Vehicle Shortcut |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Armored Kill | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Premier}}. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Assault Kit Shortcut |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Back to Karkand | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Premier}}. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Close Quarters | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Premier}}. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Co-op Weapons Shortcut |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| End Game | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Premier}}. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Engineer Kit Shortcut |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Ground Vehicle Shortcut |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Kit Shortcut Bundle |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Promotional Items |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Recon Kit Shortcut |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| SPECACT Kit & Dog Tag Bundle |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Support Kit Shortcut |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| The Ultimate Shortcut Bundle |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Vehicle Shortcut Bundle |  | Windows }}
+}}
-===Displaying the FPS===
+==Essential improvements==
-if you want to see the FPS without using third-party software,you need to open the console by pressing the tilde button (~) and then type:
+{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [http://www.geforce.com/Optimize/Guides/battlefield-3-tweak-guide#1 comprehensive guide] for fixing issues in this game.
- render.drawfps true
+===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.'''
+{{Fixbox|description=WorldRender.DxDeferredCsPathEnable false or DxDeferredCsPathEnable 0|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Open the console ({{key|~}}).
+# Input either <code>WorldRender.DxDeferredCsPathEnable false</code> or <code>DxDeferredCsPathEnable 0</code>
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} You can create a text file called ''user.cfg'' in the installation folder containing this command, so that it's permanently enabled.
+}}
 ===Optimal video settings===
 {{ii}} 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''' will eliminate texture pop-in.
+{{ii}} 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.<ref>http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2011/11/10/battlefield-3-technical-analysis/1</ref>
+{{ii}} Setting effects to '''Low''' is recommended. Other levels show no particular improvement, it only adds a little bloom around fire sparkles.<ref>[http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/battlefield-3-tweak-guide#6 Battlefield 3 Tweak Guide | GeForce]</ref>
 {{++}} Settings mesh to '''Ultra''' is recommended as it allows you to spot enemies at a greater distance.
-{{++}} Setting terrain to '''Low''' is recommended. Other levels show no particular improvement.
+{{++}} 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.
-{{++}} Set anisotropic filtering to the maximum value your PC can handle. Better AF comes as a minimal performance cost and significantly improves graphical fidelity.
-===Running the game on a separate partition/drive===
+===Play the game without Origin===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{ii}} Warning: no official word from EA, proceed at your own risk.
-{{Fixbox/fix|Changing installation directory}}
-{{ii}} Warning: this fix is not intended for inexperienced users.
-) Install Battlefield and Origin to the default location.
-) Close Origin (right click tray icon > Exit).
+{{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
+# Upload it to [http://par.nofate.me/ NoFaTe's Origin Requirement Remover]
+# Replace the original file with the one returned from the procedure.
+}}
-) Copy the Battlefield 3 folder to the desired partition/drive (e.g., <code>D:\Games\Battlefield 3\</code>).
+==Game data==
+{{Image|Battlefield 3 General.png|In-game general settings.}}
-) Hold the '''Windows button''' and press '''R'''.
-) Type <code>regedit</code> on the '''Run''' window and press '''OK'''.
-) Navigate to the following registry entry: <pre>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Battlefield 3</pre>
-) Modify the entry '''Install Dir''' with the new folder's location (e.g., <code>D:\Games\Battlefield 3\</code>).
-) Modify the entry '''GFDBinary''' to its new location (e.g., <code>D:\Games\Battlefield 3\GDFBinary_en_US.dll</code>).
-) Close the registry editor.
-) Update [[#Punkbuster|Punkbuster]] and restart your computer.
+===Configuration file(s) location===
+{{Game data|
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 3\settings\}}
+{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 }}
-==Game data==
+===Save game data location===
-===Save game location===
+{{Game data|
-{{Game Location Table|
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 3\settings\}}
-{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\My 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}} The files <code>meta.xml</code>, <code>PROF_SAVE_body</code>, <code>PROF_SAVE_header</code> and <code>PROF_SAVE_profile</code> are the save files.
+===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
+{{Save game cloud syncing
-===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
+|discord                   =
-{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
+|discord notes             =
-|steam_cloud            =
+|epic games launcher       =
-|steam_cloud_notes      =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|origin                 =true
+|gog galaxy                =
-|origin_notes           =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|uplay                  =
+|origin                    = true
-|uplay_notes            =
+|origin notes              =
-|gamesave_manager       =true
+|steam cloud               = false
-|gamesave_manager_notes =
+|steam cloud notes         =
-|gamestow               =true
+|ubisoft connect           =
-|gamestow_notes         =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
-|synctocloud            =true
+|xbox cloud                = unknown
-|synctocloud_notes      =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
-|square_enix            =
-|square_enix_notes      =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
-[[File:BF3_settings.png|290px|thumb|right|In-game settings.]]
+{{Image|Battlefield 3 Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
-|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-3
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlefield-3
 |widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 |multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
@@ Line 114: / Line 173: @@
 |ultrawidescreen            = true
 |ultrawidescreen notes      =
-|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+|4k ultra hd                = true
-|4k ultra hd notes          =
+|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 notes                  =
+|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 notes             =
-|borderless windowed        = true
+|borderless windowed        = hackable
-|borderless windowed notes  = Use "-noBorder" as launch command. Use the [http://bf3.realmware.co.uk/borderless/downloads BF3 Borderless] tool.
+|borderless windowed notes  = Use <code>-noBorder</code> as a shortcut parameter or use [http://bf3.realmware.co.uk/borderless/downloads BF3 Borderless].
 |anisotropic                = true
-|anisotropic notes          =
+|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 |antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         =
+|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 notes                =
-|oculus rift                = unknown
+|60 fps                     = true
-|oculus rift notes          =
+|60 fps notes               =
-|120hz                      = true
+|120 fps                    = true
-|120hz notes                = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
+|120 fps notes              =
+|hdr                        = false
+|hdr notes                  =
 |color blind                = true
-|color blind notes          = Set in Options, Video; alters HUD colors and text/icon borders.
+|color blind notes          =
 }}
-==Input settings==
+==Input==
-{{Input Settings
+{{Image|Battlefield 3 Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
-|key_remap                  =true
+{{Image|Battlefield 3 Remapping.png|In-game key/button map settings.}}
-|key_remap_notes            =
+{{Input
-|acceleration_option        =true
+|key remap                 = true
-|acceleration_option_notes  =Shown as '''RAW MOUSE INPUT'''.
+|key remap notes           = Quick Time Events keys cannot be rebound from the default layout.
-|controller_support         =true
+|acceleration option       = true
-|controller_support_notes   =
+|acceleration option notes =
+|mouse sensitivity         = true
+|mouse sensitivity notes   =
+|mouse menu                = true
+|mouse menu notes          =
+|invert mouse y-axis       = true
+|invert mouse y-axis notes =
+|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen notes         =
+|controller support        = true
+|controller support notes  = In-game prompts refer to mouse and keyboard keys. Quick Time Events can only function using a keyboard and mouse.
+|full controller           = false
+|full controller notes     =
+|controller remap          = true
+|controller remap notes    =
+|controller sensitivity    = true
+|controller sensitivity notes=
+|invert controller y-axis  = true
+|invert controller y-axis notes=
+|xinput controllers        = unknown
+|xinput controllers notes  =
+|xbox prompts              = unknown
+|xbox prompts notes        =
+|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|dualshock 4               = unknown
+|dualshock 4 notes         =
+|dualshock prompts         = unknown
+|dualshock prompts notes   =
+|light bar support         = unknown
+|light bar support notes   =
+|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|tracked motion controllers= hackable
+|tracked motion controllers notes = [[Controller:Razer Hydra|Razer Hydra]] works with [http://sixense.com/motioncreator Sixense MotionCreator] bundled profile.<ref>[http://sixense.com/bf3 Razer Hydra Control Profile - Battlefield 3 | Sixense]</ref>
+|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
+|tracked motion prompts notes =
+|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers notes   =
+|other button prompts      = unknown
+|other button prompts notes=
+|button prompts            = false
+|button prompts notes      =
+|controller hotplug        = false
+|controller hotplug notes  =
+|haptic feedback           = true
+|haptic feedback notes     =
+|simultaneous input        = true
+|simultaneous input notes  =
+|steam input api           = unknown
+|steam input api notes     =
+|steam hook input          = unknown
+|steam hook input notes    =
+|steam input presets       = unknown
+|steam input presets notes =
+|steam controller prompts  = unknown
+|steam controller prompts notes =
+|steam cursor detection    = unknown
+|steam cursor detection notes =
 }}
-== Audio settings ==
+==Audio==
-{{Audio settings
+{{Image|Battlefield 3 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
-|separate volume             =true
+{{Audio
-|separate volume notes       =
+|separate volume          = true
-|surround sound              =true
+|separate volume notes    =
-|surround sound notes        =
+|surround sound           = true
-|subtitles                   =true
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 5.1
-|subtitles notes             =
+|subtitles                = true
-|closed captions             =unknown
+|subtitles notes          =
-|closed captions notes       =
+|closed captions          = false
-|mute on focus lost          =true
+|closed captions notes    =
-|mute on focus lost notes    =
+|mute on focus lost       = true
-|eax support                 =
+|mute on focus lost notes =
-|eax support notes           =
+|eax support              =
+|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.
-==Resolved Issues==
+{{L10n|content=
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{ii}} Some regions do not include all languages; see [[#Change game language|Change game language]].
-{{Fixbox/fix| Character spins uncontrollably using an Acer PC}}
+{{L10n/switch
-Uninstall Acer's '''Launch Manager'''.
+ |language  = English
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = <code>GDFBinary_en_US.dll</code>, <code>en_US</code>
+ |fan       =
 }}
+{{L10n/switch
-{{Fixbox|1=
+ |language  = Traditional Chinese
-{{Fixbox/fix| "Game disconnected: something went wrong" error}}
+ |interface = true
-) From the main menu, select '''Replay Missions'''.
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
-) Select the mission you would like to continue from.
+ |notes     =
-{{ii}}This will overwrite your latest checkpoint.
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Czech
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = <code>GDFBinary_cs_CZ.dll</code>, <code>cs_CZ</code>
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = French
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = <code>GDFBinary_fr_FR.dll</code>, <code>fr_FR</code>
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = German
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = <code>GDFBinary_de_DE.dll</code>, <code>de_DE</code>
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Hungarian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/battlefield-3/2871 link #1], [https://bakeronline.hu/download/battlefield-3-magyaritas/ link #2].
+ |fan       = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Italian
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = <code>GDFBinary_it_IT.dll</code>, <code>it_IT</code>
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Japanese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = <code>GDFBinary_ja_JP.dll</code>, <code>ja_JP</code>
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Korean
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Polish
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = <code>GDFBinary_pl_PL.dll</code>, <code>pl_PL</code>
+ |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
+ |language  = Russian
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       =
 }}
+{{L10n/switch
-{{Fixbox|1=
+ |language  = Spanish
-{{Fixbox/fix| Game uses most of the computers memory}}
+ |interface = true
-Some users with AMD cards are reporting a memory leak that makes the game unplayable. Even after closing the game, Task manager still reports nearly full physical memory. Restarting the computer clears the memory. Please edit with a fix.
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = <code>GDFBinary_es_ES.dll</code>, <code>es_ES</code>
+ |fan       =
 }}
-===Crashes===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix| Game launches with no window, bf3.exe shows in Task Manager}}
-) If [http://www.lucidlogix.com/index.html Lucidlogix Virtu] is installed on your PC, disable it.
-) Disable unnecessary background processes (such as media players, web browsers, VoIP etc.).
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Change game language===
-{{Fixbox/fix| Application crash ("Battlefield 3 has stopped working")}}
+{{Image|Bf3 1.jpg|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 3}}
-) Navigate to the game's [[#Save game location|save folder]].
+{{Image|Bf3 2.jpg|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Origin Games\DGR01609244}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{ii}} If you've purchased a foreign version of the game and would like to play it in English, you can either download a complete package:
-) Find a file called '''PROF_SAVE_body'''. If its size is 0KB, it is corrupted.
+* Download the complete package [https://mega.nz/#!76AEGSCY!VXdhcMrVqXg_SqODM2AliqqAooUIj8hcYJr1C3LU8Jo here].
-) Overwrite the file through re-installation or get a replacement from a verified source (friend, reputable website).
+Or follow these steps:
+# 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 [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\Origin Games\DGR01609244</code>
+# Replace the circled keys (to the right on this page) with those provided above.
+}}
-) If prompted by Origin, opt to use your local data instead of the version stored on the cloud.
+==Network==
+{{ii}} Update [[PunkBuster]] using the [http://www.evenbalance.com/pbsetup.php PBSetup] utility to fix most issues.
+{{Network/Multiplayer
+|local play           =
+|local play players   =
+|local play modes     =
+|local play notes     =
+|lan play             = false
+|lan play players     =
+|lan play modes       =
+|lan play notes       =
+|online play          = true
+|online play players  = 64
+|online play modes    =
+|online play notes    =
+|asynchronous         =
+|asynchronous notes   =
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Network/Connections
-{{Fixbox/fix| Crash when launching the game}}
+|matchmaking        = true
-{{ii}} Try all of these fixes individually to see if they work. Not every fix will be necessary for you.
+|matchmaking notes  = May not be reliable.
-) Open the Origin client, right-click '''Battlefield 3''' and select '''Repair Install'''.
+|p2p                = false
+|p2p notes          =
+|dedicated          = true
+|dedicated notes    =
+|self-hosting       = false
+|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 notes    =
+}}
-) Install the latest drivers for your GPU.
+{{Network/Ports
+|tcp  = 80, 443, 9988, 17502, 20000-20100, 22990, 42127
-) Disable SLI or Crossfire if you use multiple graphics cards.
+|udp  = 3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300
+|upnp = unknown
+}}
-) In the options menu, disable '''Antialiasing''', '''Vertical Sync''' and lower other video settings.
+==VR support==
+{{VR support
-) If you have an ASRock Mainboard, you may have Virtu MVP Software installed. Disable it for Battlefield 3.
+|gg3d name                   = Battlefield 3
+|native 3d gg3d award        = silver
-) Disable your anti-virus software and exit unnecessary background applications (web browsers, media players etc.).
+|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = gold
+|tridef 3d gg3d award        = silver
+|iz3d gg3d award             = uncertified
+|native 3d                   = true
+|native 3d notes             = AMD HD3D
+|nvidia 3d vision            = true
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
+|tridef 3d                   = true
+|tridef 3d notes             =
+|iz3d                        = false
+|iz3d notes                  =
+|vorpx                       = true
+|vorpx modes                 = G3D
+|vorpx notes                 = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
+|htc vive                    =
+|htc vive notes              =
+|oculus rift                 =
+|oculus rift notes           =
+|osvr                        =
+|osvr notes                  =
+|keyboard-mouse              =
+|keyboard-mouse notes        =
+|3rd space gaming vest       =
+|3rd space gaming vest notes =
+|novint falcon               = true
+|novint falcon notes         =
+|trackir                     =
+|trackir notes               =
+|tobii eye tracking          =
+|tobii eye tracking notes    =
+|play area seated            =
+|play area seated notes      =
+|play area standing          =
+|play area standing notes    =
+|play area room-scale        =
+|play area room-scale notes  =
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+==Issues fixed==
-{{Fixbox/fix| Game crashes with a sound loop using an ASUS Xonar sound-card}}
+==="Game disconnected: something went wrong" error===
-) Open the '''Xonar Audio Center'''.
+{{Fixbox|description=Replay Mission|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# From the main menu, select '''Replay Missions'''.
+# Select the mission you would like to continue from.
-) Disable '''GX Mode'''.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} This will overwrite your latest checkpoint.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+==="You are not allowed to login to Battlelog" error===
-{{Fixbox/fix| Crashes on 32bit Windows}}
+{{Fixbox|description=See [[Store:Origin#Games activation or login fail despite owning them|Games activation or login fail despite owning them]]
-{{ii}} PCGamingWiki is not responsible for any harm caused to your PC or Windows installation by this fix.
-{{ii}} PCGamingWiki is not affiliated with the author of the following article.
-Enabling applications to use 3GB of RAM on 32bit systems can solve problems with memory usage in the game. Follow [http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654489420350764/1/ this fix] to enable 3GB RAM usage on your system.
 }}
-===Audio issues===
+==="Battlefield 3 has stopped working" error===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Find PROF_SAVE_body|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix| Realtek audio bug}}
+# Go to the [[#Game data|save game data location]].
+# Find a file called <code>PROF_SAVE_body</code>. If its size is 0KB, it is corrupted.
-'''This does NOT work !!'''
+# Overwrite the file through re-installation or get a replacement from a verified source (friend, reputable website).
+# If prompted by Origin, opt to use your local data instead of the version stored on the cloud.
-) Open the control panel (Start > Control panel).
-) Select '''Sound''' and stay on the '''Playback''' tab.
-) Double-click your current audio device (usually marked with a [[File:Tick.png]]).
-) Navigate to the '''Advanced''' tab.
-) Uncheck '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device'''.
-) Confirm by pressing '''OK'''.
 }}
-===Graphics issues===
+===Game crashes when trying to open video settings===
-{{++}} Before attempting any of these fixes, install the latest graphics drivers for your GPU and see if the problem persists.
+<!-- I'm not 100% sure on the theory. Is the problem actually just wanting only 60Hz? Is the problem decimals (I had 59.996 originally) -->
+{{Fixbox|description=Avoid non-standard refresh rates|fix=
-{{Fixbox|1=
+# Download [https://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-Custom-Resolution-Utility-CRU Custom Resolution Utility] and run it.
-{{Fixbox/fix| NVIDIA GTX 500-series freezing or displaying bad graphics}}
+# Open for edit the detailed resolution(s).
-) Turn off '''Antialiasing Deferred''', '''Vertical Sync''' and '''Motion Blur''' in the options menu.
+# Set a 60.000 Hz frequency to them.
+# Save and restart your GPU drivers or PC.
-) Close overclocking and/or monitoring software such as '''RivaTuner'''.
-) In the [[NVIDIA Control Panel]], set '''Power management mode''' to '''Prefer maximum performance'''.
-) Uninstall TeamViewer and any associated drivers and services.
-) Uninstall or disable [http://www.ffsplit.com/ FFSplit].
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Game crashes with a sound loop using an ASUS Xonar sound-card===
-{{Fixbox/fix| Game crashes while using an ASUS-brand GPU}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable GX Mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-) Uninstall '''Smart Doctor''' software if it is installed on your PC.
+# Open the '''Xonar Audio Center'''.
+# Disable '''GX Mode'''.
-) Uninstall '''ASUS Gamer''' software if it is installed on your PC.
-) Restart your computer.
-) Install the latest drivers for your graphics card and restart if prompted by the driver setup utility.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Crashes on 32-bit Windows===
-{{Fixbox/fix| Black screen - AMD/ATI users}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Increase [[Microsoft Windows#4-Gigabyte Tuning|user-mode virtual address space]] to 2500MB|ref=<ref>[http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654489420350764/ ***CRASH PROBLEM - Battlelog / Battlefield 3 Forums]</ref>}}
-) Navigate to the game's [[#Save game location|save folder]].
-) Edit the file '''PROF_SAVE_profile''' using Notepad.
+===Nvidia GeForce GTX 500-series freezing or displaying bad graphics===
+{{Fixbox|description=Turn off various options, etc|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-) Modify the entry <code>GstRender.FullscreenEnabled</code> to <code>0</code>
+# Turn off '''Antialiasing Deferred''', '''Vertical Sync''' and '''Motion Blur''' in the options menu.
+# Close overclocking and/or monitoring software such as '''RivaTuner'''.
-) Modify the entry <code>GstRender.FullscreenScreen</code> to <code>1</code>
+# In the [[Nvidia Control Panel]], set '''Power management mode''' to '''Prefer maximum performance'''.
+# Uninstall TeamViewer and any associated drivers and services.
-) Save the file, then change its properties to '''Read only'''.
+# Uninstall or disable [http://www.ffsplit.com/ FFSplit].
-) Launch the game. Navigate to the '''Video''' menu in the options menu.
-) Change the undefined monitor number to <code>1</code>
-) Modify the screen resolution option to a resolution lower than your normal/native resolution.
-) Modify '''Fullscreen''' to '''ON'''. Apply the changes.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Black screen (AMD/ATI)===
-{{Fixbox/fix| Low GPU usage and FPS with AMD Crossfire}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit PROF_SAVE_profile|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-) Install the latest Catalyst Application Profiles (CAP). If it says they're already installed, click '''Modify'''. If successful it should notify you that it has overwritten some registry entries.
+# Go to the [[#Game data|save game data location]].
+# Edit the file <code>PROF_SAVE_profile</code> using Notepad.
-) Restart your computer.
+# Modify the entry <code>GstRender.FullscreenEnabled</code> to <code>0</code>
+# Modify the entry <code>GstRender.FullscreenScreen</code> to <code>1</code>
+# Save the file, then change its properties to '''Read only'''.
+# Launch the game. Go to the '''Video''' menu in the options menu.
+# Change the undefined monitor number to <code>1</code>
+# Modify the screen resolution option to a resolution lower than your normal/native resolution.
+# Modify '''Fullscreen''' to '''ON'''. Apply the changes.
 }}
-===Installation and activation===
+===Origin error - "Could not activate"===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{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=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Origin error - "Could not activate"|ref=<ref>http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654490052908367/</ref>}}
+# 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>%PROGRAMDATA%\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License</code>
 # Delete any files named <code>71067.dlf</code>, <code>70619</code> or <code>70169.dlf</code>
-# Go to <code>%PROGRAMDATA%\Origin\DownloadCache</code>
+# Go to <code>{{p|programdata}}\Origin\DownloadCache</code>
-# Delete all of the files in this folder.
+# Delete all of the files in this folder
-# Restart your computer and launch Origin.
+# Restart your computer and launch Origin
-# Log into your Origin account and launch Battlefield 3 to force a license update.
+# Log into your Origin account and launch Battlefield 3 to force a license update
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Weak performance on Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs (especially Laptops)===
-{{Fixbox/fix| Origin error - "Problem with your setup, please reinstall"}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Deactivate Intel TurboBoost using this trick|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-) Update your graphics drivers to the latest stable version.
+# Open Control Panel-> Power Options → Change Plan Settings (on current plan) → Change advanced power settings
+# 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.
-) If the problem persists, reinstall the game.
+# 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.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===PunkBuster kicked player 'xxx' (for 0 minutes) ... No Packet Flow===
-{{Fixbox/fix| Game files installed yet Origin claims that they are not}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Update PunkBuster manually|ref={{cn|date=March 2020}}|fix=
-) Make sure that your registry files are not modified (by another user of the computer, malware or other causes).
+# 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)
-) Make sure that you are running the game from the user that installed it originally.
+# 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.
-) Make sure your game files were not moved to a different directory.
-) Reinstall the game. If errors occur during installation, consult other fixes in this article.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Dual WAN router - use one WAN for both BF3 and PunkBuster|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix| Installation error: “Battlefield 3 (BF3) Install Fails, Cannot Install”}}
+# Find the user manual for your router
-) If '''Microsoft Visual C++''' is installed, document its version name(s) (e.g., '''Microsoft Visual C++ 2005''').
+# Route all connections to/from your PC through one WAN connection
+# You may need to restart your router/ your PC
-) Uninstall any instance of '''Microsoft Visual C++''' installed on your computer.
-) Install Battlefield 3.
-) Download and install the Visual C++ packages you uninstalled in step 2.
 }}
-===How to change the game language===
+===Cannot go FullScreen===
+{{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:
-If you've purchased a foreign version of the game and would like to play it in English, follow these steps.
+'''TeamViewer'''
+If you have '''TeamViewer''' installed:
+# Uninstall '''TeamViewer''', or
+# Disable its virtual graphics adapter when playing BF3, following step 4 below:
+Virtual graphics adapters are commonly used for remote viewing apps, so check with your app provider or check the Device Manager in Windows:
+# Click '''Start''' and search for '''Device Manager''', or
+# type '''Windows-key''' + '''R''' and then type <code>devmgmt.msc</code> and hit '''Enter'''
+# Look under '''Display adapters''' to verify that you have a virtual adapter installed
+# To disable the adapter, right click on it, and select '''Disable device'''
-) Download the [http://www.cjs-cdkeys.com/battlefield-3-origin/bf3lang.torrent BF3 Language Pack] and extract the files to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 3\Data\Win32\Loc (or similar).
+'''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:
+# Right click on desktop and run '''Graphics Properties'''
+# Click on the '''Power''' tab
+# Click on '''Switchable Graphics Method'''
+# Click on '''Select the graphics processor manually based on power source'''
-) 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 C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 3 (or similar).
+'''nVidia Scaling'''
+If you have an nVidia GPU and none of the other criteria are met, follow these instructions:
+# Right click on Desktop and click '''NVIDIA Control Panel'''
+# Click on '''Adjust Desktop Size and Position''' under the '''Display''' section
+# Click on the '''Scaling''' tab
+# Set the scaling mode to '''Full-screen'''
+}}
-) Update two registry keys:
+===Mouse not working in game, even if it works in the menus===
+{{Fixbox|
+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>|
-bit PC:
+fix=
-[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 3]
+# Open '''Origin'''
+# Go to '''Application Settings'''
-bit PC:
+# Disable '''Origin In-Game'''
-[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node \Electronic Arts\Battlefield 3]
+}}
-[[File:Bf3_1.jpg]]
-and
+==Other information==
+===API===
+{{API
+|direct3d versions      = 11
+|direct3d notes         = Can be run on DX10 hardware with limited features. For Windows Vista - the DX11 update (KB971512) must be installed
+|directdraw versions    =
+|directdraw notes       =
+|opengl versions        =
+|opengl notes           =
+|glide versions         =
+|glide notes            =
+|software mode          =
+|software mode notes    =
+|mantle support         =
+|mantle support notes   =
+|vulkan versions        =
+|vulkan notes           =
+|dos modes              =
+|dos modes notes        =
+|shader model versions  = 5
+|shader model notes     =
+|windows 32-bit exe     = true
+|windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = unknown
+|windows exe notes      =
+|macos intel 32-bit app =
+|macos intel 64-bit app =
+|macos arm app          = unknown
+|macos app notes        =
+|linux 32-bit executable=
+|linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          = unknown
+|linux executable notes =
+}}
-bit PC:
+===Middleware===
-"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Origin Games\DGR01609244"
+{{Middleware
+|physics          =
-bit PC:
+|physics notes    =
-"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Origin Games\DGR01609244"
+|audio            =
+|audio notes      =
-[[File:Bf3_2.jpg]]
+|interface        = Qt
+|interface notes  =
-Replace the circled keys with:
+|input            =
+|input notes      =
-{| class="wikitable"
+|cutscenes        =
-|-
+|cutscenes notes  =
-! Language !! GDFBinary !! Locale
+|multiplayer      = Origin
-|-
+|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>
-| English || GDFBinary_en_US.dll|| en_US
+|anticheat        = PunkBuster
-|-
+|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>
-| German ||  GDFBinary_de_DE.dll || de_DE
-|-
-| French || GDFBinary_fr_FR.dll || fr_FR
-|-
-| Italian || GDFBinary_it_IT.dll || it_IT
-|-
-| Spanish || GDFBinary_es_ES.dll|| es_ES
-|-
-| Polish || GDFBinary_pl_PL.dll || pl_PL
-|-
-| Japanese || GDFBinary_ja_JP.dll || ja_JP
-|-
-| Czech || GDFBinary_cs_CZ.dll || cs_CZ
-|}
-) If you receive an error message "Error: Game data is corrupt" when launching Battlefield 3, download [https://hotfile.com/dl/197329329/9e55fa5/en.toc.html this file] and put it in C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 3\Data\Win32\Loc (or similar).
-===Overlay issues===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix| Enabling Steam overlay}}
-) Open Origin and enter its settings menu (click the gear symbol in the top right corner).
-) Navigate to the '''In-game''' tab.
-) Uncheck '''Enable Origin In Game'''. Select '''Done'''.
-) Exit Origin (right click tray icon > Exit).
-) Open Steam and navigate to the '''Library''' window.
-) Select '''Add a game...''' > '''Add a Non-Steam Game'''.
-) Select '''Browse''' and locate Origin.exe (default location: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\Origin.exe</code>).
-) Make sure Origin is checked on the '''Add a Game''' window and select '''Add Selected Programs'''.
-) Launch Origin through the new shortcut in your Steam library and launch Battlefield through Origin.
 }}
+{{ii}} Uses the [https://www.siliconstudio.co.jp/middleware/enlighten/en/ Enlighten] middleware for Global Illumination.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+=== Playing on Venice Unleashed ===
-{{Fixbox/fix| Mouse lag when using overlay}}
+{{ii}} Venice Unleashed is an alternate launcher for Battlefield 3. It is separate from Battlelog and can be used alongside it.
-) Open Origin and enter its settings menu (click the gear symbol in the top right corner).
+{{Fixbox|description=Installing Venice Unleashed|fix=
+# Sign up for a [https://veniceunleashed.net/signup Venice Unleashed] account and download the client.
-) Navigate to the '''In-game''' tab.
+# Log in with your Venice Unleashed Account.}}
-) Uncheck '''Enable Origin In Game'''. Select '''Done'''.
-) If you usually launch Battlefield through Steam, avoid doing so.
+===Console commands===
+{{ii}} Launch console with {{key|~}}.
+{{ii}} You can have these commands run automatically, whenever you start the game, by entering them in <code>user.cfg</code> 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).
-) Close any chat windows on Steam before entering the game.
+{{Standard table|Command|Description|content=
+{{Standard table/row| Render.DrawFps 1 | Show FPS counter}}
+{{Standard table/row| Render.PerfOverlayVisible 1 | Show performance graph}}
+{{Standard table/row| GameTime.MaxVariableFPS # | Limit frame rate (where <code>#</code> is a positive number)}}
+{{Standard table/row| RenderDevice.TripleBufferingEnable 1 | Enable Triple-Buffering (only recommended if Vsync is on)}}
+{{Standard table/row| RenderDevice.ForceRenderAheadLimit 1 | Force rendering only 1 frame ahead (may remove stutter, default value is 3)}}
+{{Standard table/row| Screenshot.Render | Take a screenshot (into <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 3\Screenshots\</code>)}}
 }}
-==Network settings==
-===TCP Ports===
-{{ii}} Make sure the following ports are open for smooth gameplay:<ref>http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/news/view/2832654773849669037</ref>
-*80, 443, 9988, 20000-29999, 22990, 17502, 42127
-===UDP Ports===
-{{ii}} Make sure the following ports are open for smooth gameplay:
-*3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300
-===Punkbuster===
-{{ii}} Update Punkbuster using the [http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=pbsetup.php PBSetup] utility to fix most issues.
-===Further Issues===
-{{ii}} If you have the option in your router setup, put your IP in the DMZ. This fixes for example the issue where you cannot coop with a friend but otherwise the multiplayer works fine.
 ==System requirements==
@@ Line 460: / Line 705: @@
 |OSfamily = Windows
-|minOS   = Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) 32bit
+|minOS    = Vista SP2 32-bit with KB971512 update
-|minproc = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7GHz
+|minCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
-|minmem  = 2 GB
+|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
-|minHD   = 20 GB (Disc version)
+|minRAM   = 2 GB
-|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT / AMD Radeon HD3870
+|minHD    = 20 GB
+|minGPU   = ATI Radeon HD 3870
+|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
+|minDX    = 10.1
+|minVRAM  = 512 MB
+|minaudio = DirectX compatible
-|recOS   = Windows 7 64bit
+|recOS    = 7 64-bit
-|recproc = Quad-core Intel/AMD
+|recCPU   = Quad-core
-|recmem  = 4 GB
+|recRAM   = 4 GB
-|recHD   = 25.1 GB (Digital distribution)
+|recHD    =
-|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX560 / AMD Radeon HD6950 or superior
+|recGPU   = AMD Radeon HD 6950
+|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
+|recDX    = 11
+|recVRAM  = 1 GB
+|recaudio =
 }}
-{{references}}
+{{References}}
-[[Category:Windows]]