Extra items, early access to DLC, and enhanced battlelog features for $49.99
EA’s new service ‘Battlefield 3 Premium’ (available today) will offer players early access to upcoming digital content, exclusive in-game items, and enhanced battle log features. The package is priced at $49.99, a $25 savings over purchasing each expansion pack individually. The offer becomes live today to players who opt for the early access package of Battlefield 3: Close Quarters on the Playstation 3.
Even though Battlefield 3 will be offering a slew of new features with their premium service, all existing battlelog features will still remain intact free of charge.
Here’s a list of all the features offered to Battlefield 3 Premium Members:
Battlefield Expansion Packs
Back To Karkand: 4 Battlefield 2 maps reworked using Forstbite 2 engine. (Available now)
Close Quarters: Intense, infantry only map pack (Available Today for PS 3 users, June 12 for everyone else)
Armored Kill: All-out vehicle warfare pack (September 2012)
Aftermath: (December 2012)
End Game (March 2013)
Exclusive in Game Items
Players will be able to stand out with unique in-game items such as the ACB-90 knife and a cornucopia of Battlefied 3 Premium dog tags. Additionally players can further customize their experience with weapon camos, solider camos, and unique assignments.
Unique Events
Rank up faster with double XP weekends and partake in unique events.
Strategy Guides & Videos
Receive tip videos straight from DICE, get access to a set of detailed strategy guides, and get exclusive sneak peeks of upcoming expansion packs.
Battlefield 3 Premium accounts will be available for purchase for $49.99 on the PlayStation Network (PS3), Origin (PC), and Xbox Live (Xbox 360) for 4000 Microsoft Points.
Press Release
DICE Announces Battlefield 3 Premium
15 Million Battlefield 3 Players Ready to Enlist For Early Access To All Battlefield 3 Digital Expansion Packs, Exclusive In-Game Items And Enhanced Battlelog Features For $49.99
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) studio, is going above and beyond the call by expanding the Battlefield 3™ experience and enhancing the free Battlelog™ social network with the addition of a companion "Premium" membership. The studio today unveiled Battlefield 3 Premium, an innovative new offering that includes five digital expansion packs including Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand, Battlefield 3: Close Quarters, Battlefield 3: Armored Kill, Battlefield 3: End Game and the newly announced Battlefield 3: Aftermath. These themed digital expansion packs introduce a massive amount of content including 20 new maps and weapons, four game modes, new soldier and weapon camos and much more. By upgrading to Battlefield 3 Premium gamers receive all five digital expansion packs for $49.99, a $25 savings over purchasing each expansion pack separately, and will also receive exclusive in-game items, deeper personalization options, and advanced features making for the ultimate Battlefield 3 experience. Topping off the opportunity, Battlefield 3 Premium members will benefit from exclusive early access to all Battlefield 3 digital expansion packs starting today with Battlefield 3: Close Quarters on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
"Battlefield 3 is the most physical, dynamic and progressive shooter experience on the market. At DICE, we are dedicated to connecting our fans around the world, nurturing their competitive spirit and delivering new content that exceeds their every expectation. That is what Battlefield 3 Premium is designed to do," said Patrick Bach, Executive Producer, Battlefield 3. "Battlefield 3 Premium gives our fans a massive amount of gameplay, early access and exclusive offerings at an incredible price. The sheer amount of brand new themed content available in Battlefield 3 Premium is staggering. We're rolling out the red carpet and giving Battlefield 3 gamers the VIP treatment they deserve."
ALL EXISTING BATTLEFIELD 3 BATTLELOG FEATURES REMAIN FREE INCLUDING:
Live stats tracker
Ability to form and customize Platoons
Browse leaderboards
Access to the Com Center and Battle Feed
BATTLEFIELD 3 PREMIUM EXPANDS THE EXPERIENCE BY ADDING:
TWO WEEKS EARLY ACCESS TO ALL DIGITAL EXPANSION PACKS
Battlefield 3: Back To Karkand — Four of the most beloved Battlefield 2™ maps all fully re-imagined utilizing the power of the Frostbite™ 2 engine. Available now.
Battlefield 3: Close Quarters — Intense, infantry-only theatre of war. Available today.
Battlefield 3: Armored Kill — All-out vehicle warfare coming September 2012.
Battlefield 3: Aftermath — Coming December 2012.
Battlefield 3: End Game — Coming March 2013.
Battlefield 3: Close Quarters Release Schedule:
PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 and PC
Battlefield 3 Premium members June 4 June 12
Battlefield 3 players June 19 June 26
STAND OUT WITH EXCLUSIVE IN-GAME ITEMS
Get recognition and stand out with unique in-game items including the one-of-a-kind ACB-90 knife and a set of Battlefield 3 Premium dog tags. Players can further customize their experience with new exclusive soldier camos, weapon camos and unique Assignments.
ACCESS POWERFUL FEATURES
With Battlefield 3 Premium players have the unique chance to reset their Score/Minute, Kills/Deaths, Win/Losses and stats if they want a fresh start with their multiplayer soldier. To further recognize their status, players will receive queue priority, more decals for their Platoon emblems, and the ability to save their favorite Battle Reports.
JOIN UNIQUE EVENTS
Rank up faster with exclusive Double XP weekends and take part in unique events.
GET STRATEGY GUIDES & VIDEOS
Watch videos with playing tips straight from DICE, access a set of deep strategy guides, and get exclusive sneak peeks from upcoming expansion packs.
Battlefield 3 Premium is available on the PlayStation® Network and for PC at Origin.com for $49.99, as well as for 4000 MS points on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace. Gamers eager to jump into the Battlefield action can own Battlefield 3 Premium today, available at www.battlefield.com/premium.
All Battlefield 3 digital expansion packs will be available individually for $14.99 on the PlayStation Network and on PC at Origin.com, or for 1200 MS Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Battlefield 3 is among the fastest selling titles in EA's history, selling more than 15M units since release. Lauded by game critics worldwide for its compelling single player campaign, intense co-op missions and its addictive and world-class multiplayer, Battlefield 3 has won more than 130 awards globally.
Battlefield 3 is available now in North America and Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation 3 and PC. For the latest news on Battlefield please visit http://www.facebook.com/battlefield, follow us on Twitter™ at www.twitter.com/battlefield or sign up for the official Battlefield newsletter at www.battlefield.com. Press assets for Battlefield 3 are available at info.ea.com.
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