Difference between revisions of "Battlefield 3"
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# Hold the '''Windows button''' and press '''R'''. | # Hold the '''Windows button''' and press '''R'''. | ||
# Type <code>regedit</code> on the '''Run''' window and press '''OK'''. | # Type <code>regedit</code> on the '''Run''' window and press '''OK'''. | ||
− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Battlefield 3</code> |
# Modify the entry '''Install Dir''' with the new folder's location (e.g., <code>D:\Games\Battlefield 3\</code>). | # 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>). | # Modify the entry '''GFDBinary''' to its new location (e.g., <code>D:\Games\Battlefield 3\GDFBinary_en_US.dll</code>). | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Find PROF_SAVE_body}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Find PROF_SAVE_body}} | ||
− | # | + | # Go to the game's [[#Save game data location|save folder]]. |
# Find a file called <code>PROF_SAVE_body</code>. If its size is 0KB, it is corrupted. | # Find a file called <code>PROF_SAVE_body</code>. 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). | # Overwrite the file through re-installation or get a replacement from a verified source (friend, reputable website). | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit PROF_SAVE_profile}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit PROF_SAVE_profile}} | ||
− | # | + | # Go to the game's [[#Save game data location|save folder]]. |
# Edit the file <code>PROF_SAVE_profile</code> using Notepad. | # Edit the file <code>PROF_SAVE_profile</code> using Notepad. | ||
# Modify the entry <code>GstRender.FullscreenEnabled</code> to <code>0</code> | # Modify the entry <code>GstRender.FullscreenEnabled</code> to <code>0</code> | ||
# Modify the entry <code>GstRender.FullscreenScreen</code> to <code>1</code> | # Modify the entry <code>GstRender.FullscreenScreen</code> to <code>1</code> | ||
# Save the file, then change its properties to '''Read only'''. | # Save the file, then change its properties to '''Read only'''. | ||
− | # Launch the game. | + | # Launch the game. Go to the '''Video''' menu in the options menu. |
# Change the undefined monitor number to <code>1</code> | # Change the undefined monitor number to <code>1</code> | ||
# Modify the screen resolution option to a resolution lower than your normal/native resolution. | # Modify the screen resolution option to a resolution lower than your normal/native resolution. | ||
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− | ===Installation error: | + | ===Installation error: "Battlefield 3 (BF3) Install Fails, Cannot Install"=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Uninstall Visual C++}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Uninstall Visual C++}} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Close Steam}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Close Steam}} | ||
# Open Origin and enter its settings menu (click the gear symbol in the top right corner). | # Open Origin and enter its settings menu (click the gear symbol in the top right corner). | ||
− | # | + | # Go to the '''In-game''' tab. |
# Uncheck '''Enable Origin In Game'''. Select '''Done'''. | # Uncheck '''Enable Origin In Game'''. Select '''Done'''. | ||
# If you usually launch Battlefield through Steam, avoid doing so. | # If you usually launch Battlefield through Steam, avoid doing so. |
Revision as of 10:20, 2 November 2014
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Developers | |
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DICE | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Frostbite 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 25, 2011 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Battlefield 1942 | 2002 |
Battlefield Vietnam | 2004 |
Battlefield 2 | 2005 |
Battlefield 2142 | 2006 |
Battlefield Heroes | 2009 |
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | 2010 |
Battlefield Online | 2010 |
Battlefield Play4Free | 2011 |
Battlefield 3 | 2011 |
Battlefield 4 | 2013 |
Battlefield Hardline | 2015 |
Battlefield 1 | 2016 |
Battlefield V | 2018 |
Battlefield 2042 | 2021 |
Key points
- PC version features 64 player multiplayer, high resolution textures, high quality shadows and more PC-specific features.
- Most bugs have been resolved with patches, minor updates released many months after the official release.[1]
- ..although some still exists, like long loading times for non-DLC maps.[2]
General information
- BF3 on Battlelog - PC section.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Origin | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Amazon.com |
- All versions require Origin activation to play.
- Green Man Gaming frequently releases discount coupons up to 25% (which stack upon existing discounts unless otherwise mentioned).
Essential improvements
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
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.
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Console commands
- Launch console with ~.
Command | Description |
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Render.DrawFps 1 | Show FPS counter |
Render.PerfOverlayVisible 1 | Show performance graph |
GameTime.MaxVariableFPS # | Limit frame rate (where # is a positive number)
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RenderDevice.TripleBufferingEnable 1 | Enable Triple-Buffering (only recommended if Vsync is on) |
RenderDevice.RenderAheadLimit 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\ )
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- 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 a notepad and save as a .cfg file).
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.[3]
- 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.
Running the game on a separate partition/drive
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Alternatively you could just copy the battlefield 3 folder to somewhere else, uninstall it, change the default installation path in origin, move the copied folder to this new location and install it with Origin.
Play the game without Origin
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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-
meta.xml
,PROF_SAVE_body
,PROF_SAVE_header
andPROF_SAVE_profile
are the save files.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
- Some regions do not include all languages; see Change game language.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Update PunkBuster using the PBSetup utility to fix most issues.
- 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.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 64 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | May not be reliable. | |
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Servers must be rented from approved providers. | |
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 443, 9988, 17502, 20000-20100, 22990, 42127 |
UDP | 3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Game uses most of the computers memory
- 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. No real fix yet known.
Issues fixed
Character spins uncontrollably using an Acer or Packard Bell PC
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"Game disconnected: something went wrong" error
Instructions |
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Game launches with no window, bf3.exe shows in Task Manager
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"Battlefield 3 has stopped working" error
Instructions |
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Crash when launching the game
- There are various potential fixes for this issue, they are listed below.
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Game crashes with a sound loop using an ASUS Xonar sound-card
Instructions |
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Crashes on 32-bit Windows
Instructions |
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Generic graphics issue fix
Instructions |
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NVIDIA GTX 500-series freezing or displaying bad graphics
Instructions |
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Game crashes while using an ASUS-brand GPU
Instructions |
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Black screen (AMD/ATI)
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Low GPU usage and FPS (AMD Crossfire)
Instructions |
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Origin error - "Could not activate"
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Origin error - "Problem with your setup, please reinstall"
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Game files installed, Origin claims that they are not
Instructions |
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Installation error: "Battlefield 3 (BF3) Install Fails, Cannot Install"
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Mouse lag when using the Steam overlay
Instructions |
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Weak performance on Intel i3/i5/i7 CPUs (especially Laptops)
Instructions |
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Change game language
Instructions |
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Circled keys
Language | GDFBinary | Locale |
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English | GDFBinary_en_US.dll | en_US |
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 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
Quad-core Intel / AMD |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | 25.1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD3870 NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT | AMD Radeon HD6950 NVIDIA GeForce GTX560 |
References
- ↑ Mentioned by players interviewed
- ↑ The state of Warsaw - kiwidog's blog
- ↑ Battlefield 3 Tweak Guide | GeForce
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