Beginning back in 2002,theBattlefieldfranchise has come a long way over the years, transforming into one of the modern era’s most notable multiplayer franchises. Although some of its entries have been more divisive than others, it’s generally regarded for birthing some truly spectacular shooters, including its tongue-in-cheek take on the military FPS inBattlefield: Bad Companyand its rendition of the first World War inBattlefield 1.
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From there, they’ll have to scroll down until they seeBattlefield 3under the “Games with Prime” section. The deal will be available until December 30, and for those who do manage to redeem their code, they’ll also need to ensure they input it into Origin before January 29 as the key will expire. Unfortunately, the pack doesn’t include any DLC, so those looking to bag the wholeBattlefield 3experience will seemingly have to make some additional purchases.
That being said, it seems unlikely players will be encountering packed lobbies when they jump intoBattlefield 3’sonline modes, with the game originally releasing all the way back in 2011. The title does have a campaign, however, so those wanting to get their fix ofBattlefield’sexplosive military actioncan still do soin spite of the servers likely being a ghost town. The story itself centers around a fictional war in 2014, with the US battling against an Iranian paramilitary group known as the PLR. It spans various locations and sees players fill the boots of several protagonists.
As forBattlefield 3itself, the game is easily one of the most popular releases in the franchise to date, with a strong fanbase behind it and some notable sales figures. The franchise will continue next year, with EA announcing that DICE is working on a follow-up that will allegedly be on a"never-before-seen scale.“Considering 2021 will likely welcome an influx of major titles that take full advantage of the power of the next-generation consoles, it seemsBattlefieldwill be using that to make its biggest game yet. Until then,Battlefield 3is a pretty solid reminder of why the franchise is one of the biggest in the modern FPS scene.
Battlefield 3is out now on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
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