Battlefield 3

by EA Digital Illusions CE · published by Electronic Arts

Released October 25, 2011 on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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About Battlefield 3

In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. As the first boots on the ground, players will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York. As a U.S. Marine in the field, periods of tension and anticipation are punctuated by moments of complete chaos. As bullets whiz by, as walls crumble, as explosions force players to the ground, the battlefield feels more alive and interactive than ever before.

In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. They will experience heart-pounding single player missions and competitive multiplayer action ranging across diverse locations from around the globe.

Release dates by platform

Xbox 360October 25, 2011 · Out now

PlayStation 3October 25, 2011 · Out now

PCOctober 25, 2011 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score8510 reviews

Steam reviewsMostly Positive72% of 20K positive

Player score801072 ratings on IGDB

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OS *	Windows 7 64-bit
Processor	2 GHz Dual Core (Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz)
Memory	2 GB RAM
Graphics	Graphics card (AMD): DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB RAM (ATI Radeon 3000, 4000, 5000 or 6000 series, with ATI Radeon 3870 or higher performance) Graphics card (NVIDIA): DirectX 10.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce 8, 9, 200, 300, 400 or 500 series with NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher performance)
DirectX	Version 10
Storage	20 GB available space

Battlefield 3 FAQ

When did Battlefield 3 come out?

Battlefield 3 was released on October 25, 2011 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Battlefield 3 on PlayStation 5?

No. Battlefield 3 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Battlefield 3 on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Battlefield 3 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Battlefield 3 on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Battlefield 3 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Who is making Battlefield 3?

Battlefield 3 is developed by EA Digital Illusions CE and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Battlefield 3 multiplayer?

Yes. Battlefield 3 supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

How much does Battlefield 3 cost?

Battlefield 3 costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Battlefield 3 good?

Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 72% of 19,541 reviews are positive. Critics average 85/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Battlefield 3?

The minimum GPU is Graphics card (AMD): DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB RAM (ATI Radeon 3000, 4000, 5000 or 6000 series, with ATI…. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Battlefield 3 system requirements page.