All are important to look at and compare to your system especially if you want to get the most out of the game. Running games on PC hardware that is below the recommended minimum system requirements can cause a number of issues during gameplay. This can include graphics stuttering, inability to render all objects in a 3D environment, low frames per second, and much more.
To confirm that your PC gaming rig is up to the task of running Battlefield 3, a good option use the CanYouRunIt utility. This site will scan your PC hardware and match it up against the official, published Battlefield system requirements.
Battlefield 3 Minimum System Requirements
In addition to the single-player campaign, Battlefield 3 offers a competitive multiplayer component that includes multiple game modes and dozens of different maps players will fight on. There are a total of five different game modes that vary in the number of players. They include Conquest, Squad Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Rush and Squad Rush.
When released Battlefield 3 included nine multiplayer maps. That number has grown over the years with the release of expansion packs, DLCs, and patches. There are now thirty different multiplayer maps available.
Battlefield 3 Features
Battlefield 3 includes many of the popular features and gameplay mechanics that have helped make the Battlefield series a success. The game includes new features such as more destructible environments and mountable weaponry as well as some popular features from previous titles.
Fully destructible environmentFull single-player campaign - first for the Battlefield series. Modern day setting with open landscape and city environments including Paris & New York City. Full Vehicle warfare with players controlling land, sea and air vehicles. Multiplayer component features dedicated servers and support for up to 64 players
About the Battlefield Series
The Battlefield series got its start in the World War II multiplayer shooter, Battlefield: 1942 in 2002 and the gameplay and features introduced there have remained consistent and have improved throughout the series. The Battlefield series has also remained a staple on the PC platform with every release having a PC version either before or at the same time as the console release. Other popular titles in the series include Battlefield 4, Battlefield 2 and Battlefield Bad Company 2.
The latest title, Battlefield 1 was released in October 2016 and is the first game in the series set during World War I. It features both a full single player storyline and competitive multiplayer modes.
