GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links.

Next three Battlefield 3 expansions revealed

Infantry-focused Close Quarters hits in June with large-scale Armored Kill and End Game to follow; console versions to support customizable rental servers.

216 Comments

Electronic Arts announced details of the next three expansions for Battlefield 3 at an event in San Francisco last night.

Battlefield 3 is getting three new expansion packs.
Battlefield 3 is getting three new expansion packs.

The first of the newly announced content packs is titled Battlefield 3: Close Quarters and will be released in June. The expansion will feature infantry-focused "vertical" gameplay with four new indoor maps and 10 new weapons that can also be used in the original version of the game.

In line with Battlefield 3's timed exclusivity deal with Sony, Close Quarters will be exclusive to the PlayStation 3 for one week, before launching for other platforms.

The next expansion--Battlefield 3: Armored Kill--has no current release window, but EA said it would feature new vehicles and the biggest maps in the franchise's history.

Finally, EA announced a third new expansion titled Battlefield 3: End Game, but gave no further details.

The publisher also announced it would be introducing customizable available-for-rent servers for console versions of Battlefield 3. EA already offers servers for rent for PC copies of Battlefield 3.

Last month, EA revealed a major patch for the shooter, including general, vehicle, weapon, weapon accessory, and game type updates. According to the publisher, Battlefield 3 has sold through 10 million copies to customers as of February 2012.

Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com

Join the conversation
There are 216 comments about this story
216 Comments  RefreshSorted By 
GameSpot has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to toxic conduct in comments. Any abusive, racist, sexist, threatening, bullying, vulgar, and otherwise objectionable behavior will result in moderation and/or account termination. Please keep your discussion civil.

Avatar image for sochio
sochio

397

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

dlc until june what a hell is that

Upvote • 
Avatar image for GamerLegend10
GamerLegend10

3358

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 8

User Lists: 0

@suffering-evil Yeah i hate all of these timed exclusivity deals, they are so stupid.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for NightmareP3
NightmareP3

259

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 19

User Lists: 0

No thanks, Battlefield 3 became boring waaay to fast and the back to karkand DLC didn't extend the game's MP lifetime all that much for me. Untill they actully do something new and innovative i doubt I'll be picking up anymore BFs(I'd like to see something new and cool like Battlefield 2142)

Upvote • 
Avatar image for dRuGGeRnaUt
dRuGGeRnaUt

1637

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Rentable servers? How much do these cost? I would like to know the prices for the DLC. While I like the idea of having dedicated servers, having to 'rent' them is insane. Imagine if CoD did something like that, the internet would self destruct. - Its gonna be funny to see the pricing on these dlc's, my guess is DEFINATELY CHEAPER than Cod's.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Buzduganjr
Buzduganjr

411

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

Crazy good “Playing with friends has never been this easy” cant w8 to see this new patch out ;). 4.99$ ??

Upvote • 
Avatar image for MERGATROYDER
MERGATROYDER

1274

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

Activision should take note.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for kabuto1990
kabuto1990

25

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

I will gladly take this expansion since the summer of boring games is about to happen once more.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for 100proofsoco
100proofsoco

812

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

How about you fix the friggin missiles that dudes are firing from their USAS12

Upvote • 
Avatar image for LoganDaDestroya
LoganDaDestroya

118

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

Close Quarters looks boring as hell XD Can't wait for Amoured Kill though.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for billlabowski
billlabowski

91

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

Okay so "Close Quarters" means essentially it's a consolized map pack aimed at sn1pz0Rz so that Dice can redeem themselves because console online population is declining rapidly. Just about to lose all faith in Dice...it's pathetic. PC gamers keep the BF3 community alive, we're also the only ones still playing 1942, BF2, and BFBC2 consistently. No wonder people pirate games. I'm starting to seriously realize why.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for HyruleanLink
HyruleanLink

5221

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

sounds good!

Upvote • 
Avatar image for gigk9
gigk9

113

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

I hope they add some more sidearms in one of the DLC's

Upvote • 
Avatar image for bledsoe45sbc
bledsoe45sbc

65

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

close combat? ea stop trying to make BF into MW . large map with large groups and vehicles are the strengths of the brand , stick to doing that better !

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Gen007
Gen007

11006

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 4

User Lists: 0

well if my guns would reappear maybe i could start playing BF3 again. As of now though i am unable to play BF3 because of that bug. Def gonna sell my copy is this next update dosent fix it.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for suffering-evil
suffering-evil

940

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 15

User Lists: 0

Oh yeah, I wonder if DICE plans on adding at least 4-6 co-op missions.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for gut_eater
gut_eater

450

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

any AI bots for multiplayer in these releases? If not, no sale.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for kennythomas26
kennythomas26

1385

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 94

User Lists: 0

Ah man these expansion packs seem to be really good but I got rid of copy, ah well I'll get it again.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Richardthe3rd
Richardthe3rd

3844

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

Sounds good; give us some new guns to play with and I'll be happy. Looking forward to the patch also. My G3A3 needs some love.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for suffering-evil
suffering-evil

940

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 15

User Lists: 0

@ GamerLegend10 yes you have a slightly good point there but remember if your a xbox or pc owner, 1 week is a whole lot better than the one month wait that COD has with ps3 and pc users cause of there deal with xbox live

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Wahab_MinSeo
Wahab_MinSeo

35

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 5

User Lists: 0

Battlefield 3: Back to The History the Next Expansions Bf1942 maps New Vehicles : US AC130 bomber Stealth bomber CH‑53E Super Stallion helicopter sikorsky s-92 helicopter SR-71 Blackbird B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Piasecki x-49a speedhawk Q-1 predator RU Mil Mi-24 Kamov Ka-50 Mil Mi-8 Mil Mi-26 heavy helicopter Beriev A-50 bomber Mil Mi-6 heavy helicopter Tupolev Tu-160 Tupolev Tu-22M if you Like my suggest Thumbs up if you not i will delete it sorry for bad english! (any suggest about BF3) ?

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Legojake94
Legojake94

1269

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 21

User Lists: 0

dammit i still need to friggin buy this game!!!

Upvote • 
Avatar image for suffering-evil
suffering-evil

940

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 15

User Lists: 0

@ phillkillv2 what are you waiting for man, i guess you didn't preorder, trust me its worth the $15 you gotta spend to get 4 large remix maps. Out of the 4 my favorite is the self mentioned Back To Karkand

Upvote • 
Avatar image for phillkillv2
phillkillv2

696

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 8

User Lists: 0

This is a great game. I can't wait but I still have to get Back to Karkand.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for suffering-evil
suffering-evil

940

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 15

User Lists: 0

Oh yes will be getting this!!!! Now this is a map pack that is worth $15 or what ever its gonna cost. even at $20 I'll buy!!!!

Upvote • 
Avatar image for hella_epic
hella_epic

29

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 13

User Lists: 0

Battlefield 3: Armored Kill with the biggest maps in BF history?? now that i like but can we get a patch soon....freaking U-SAS with frag rounds are ruining it for me

Upvote • 
Avatar image for GamerLegend10
GamerLegend10

3358

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 8

User Lists: 0

"In line with Battlefield 3's timed exclusivity deal with Sony, Close Quarters will be exclusive to the PlayStation 3 for one week, before launching for other platform" *Sigh* now Sony is doing the same as MS...its completely pointless IMO, its a waste of their money and just annoys everyone who has to wait.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for ZoTrAcK
ZoTrAcK

310

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 7

User Lists: 0

I miss a good innovative war game like Battlefield 1942 and the feeling of being in a real battlefield. MMOs nowadays are all about cloning what is selling well... and creating an addictive milestone system... and creating a feeling of incompleteness with additional content... Instead of playing for the fun of it, we are now playing mechanicaly, without emotion, to complete the objectives... I don't wonder why sales sink

Upvote • 
Avatar image for shenron43
shenron43

486

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

Sounds good to me.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for GrilledCharlie
GrilledCharlie

754

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

It's too bad that the next patch is rendering the shotgun useless, and improving the kill power of the sniper rifles at close range. Doesn't make much sense for close quarter maps.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for johnners2981
johnners2981

243

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

Still waiting on a patch, think you should prioritise fixing the game before releasing more stuff that you'll have to fix. Haven't even patched b2k glitches yet

Upvote • 
Avatar image for TheIfym20
TheIfym20

247

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

Buying it on day one. Map packs in BF3 are actually worth the money. Best FPS since golden eye.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for twztid13
twztid13

2014

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

@dogman7 It was to anyone with a brain. I bought 360 version on release. I just bought the PC version over the weekend, and got it with B2K for $35 (and saw many copies that still offered it for the retail price).

Upvote • 
Avatar image for djpetitte
djpetitte

777

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 6

User Lists: 0

umm where my 2143.. otherwise looking good.. lots of content

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Ciphas
Ciphas

756

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

That's all great news and everything. But what about the patch DICE?

Upvote • 
Avatar image for lambalot
lambalot

1798

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 4

User Lists: 0

@Reuwsaat: The days of free content are gone my friend, why would they give something for free when they can get some more money out of people.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Reuwsaat
Reuwsaat

1088

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

I hope they are free of charge, the lack of maps in the original games made me stop for now (although the main reason I stopped was to craft a perfect Mass effect 2 save), and I'm not so sure about these "biggest maps", huge maps mostly means vehicle base-r4p3, and it's not so funny as usually there aren't more than 10 vehicles in the whole map, counting for both sides, and these maps feature 64 players. They really should make availble the co-pilot mode on the jets, it's a lottery to get one and it's just 2 at a time. I think they should focus on making it stable, another thing that was a pain was the DCs out of nowhere in the middle of the fun, that killed my desire for it real quick.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for surppo
surppo

356

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

y does it take so long to get more maps. they could at least release new area layouts for existing maps

Upvote • 
Avatar image for CY4N1D3_625
CY4N1D3_625

79

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 6

User Lists: 0

If there's someone I'd trust to give me additional content to a game, it would be DICE with Battlefield. Also, apparently Operation Firestorm/Caspian/Karkand aren't big enough to them. I'm ok with that.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Lox_Cropek
Lox_Cropek

3555

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 25

User Lists: 0

@dogman7 Back to Karkand was not free for everyone

Upvote • 
Avatar image for dogman7
dogman7

117

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

@Lox_Cropek Back to Karkand was free. Can't ask for much more.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for lowkey254
lowkey254

6031

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 15

User Lists: 0

One week exclusivity... hardly worth it.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for irishdude199210
irishdude199210

2517

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

I don't buy maps packs, ever.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Lox_Cropek
Lox_Cropek

3555

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 25

User Lists: 0

I hope at least one of them is free like in BC2

Upvote • 
Avatar image for AmonRA_CRO
AmonRA_CRO

38

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 6

User Lists: 0

Armored Kill sounds good... But guys game is still crashing, and iam sick of it, fix it already!!!

Upvote • 
Avatar image for holtrocks
holtrocks

1599

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 7

User Lists: 0

wow biggest maps in the games history?!?!?!? BF has had some GIGANTIC maps cannot wait to see what they have in store for this better have 3 jets for each team lol.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Albaficas
Albaficas

1051

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 5

User Lists: 0

sleepnsurf crap? its the best mutliplayer fps to date with more than 70 awards.... keep trying tho u might get there

Upvote • 
Avatar image for namdar
namdar

741

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

I would kill for a future mod like 2142... I would probably have this already if they'd open up the game to modders... sigh

Upvote • 
Avatar image for TERMINATOR-SSD
TERMINATOR-SSD

95

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

What about 2143 that was placed on to crates in wake island, i was hoping for an announcement for that. But new maps and guns is always good lol

Upvote • 
Avatar image for jer_1
jer_1

7451

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

Armored Kill? Yes please! This is the way to handle DLC, a while after release and these will greatly compliment the B2K maps well, I might be down for one or two of them.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Gruug
Gruug

735

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 38

User Lists: 0

Won't buy ANY of these (PC or console) until they fix what they broke on my PC version....continuous "Loading" screen between maps. Love the game but can't play it without frustration with that problem....a problem that did not exist until the Nov. 22 patch of last year.

Upvote •