We already knew about lots of the pre-order stuff that would be shipping with Battlefield 3. Over on the Battlefield Blog they have listed what you can expect to receive, and where it’ll be available from.
Here is that list in full:
Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand
- What it is: An entire themed expansion pack the size of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam.
- Where to get: You will be eligible to download this expansion pack (once it is released) if you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition at Origin or at any retailer all over the world.
- Available: The release date of Back to Karkand is not yet announced. This expansion pack is not on the disc and is not available on the launch date of the base game. Everyone (pre-orderers and those who buy it separately) will be able to start playing Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand at the same date.
- Cost: At no extra charge with every pre-order of Battlefield 3: Limited Edition. You will be able to buy it separately for $14,99 if you don’t pre-order (release date not yet announced).
Physical Warfare Pack
- What it is: A set of three time-based exclusive items and one early weapon unlock for Battlefield 3.
- Where to get: By pre-ordering Battlefield 3: Limited Edition on Origin or at select retailers all over the world.
- Available: Day 1 if you pre-order. You will get access to this content at no extra charge at a later date if you don’t pre-order (date to be announced)
- Cost: At no extra charge with your pre-order at Origin and select retailers.
SPECACT Kit Upgrade
- What it is: A set of 8 multiplayer skins, one for each class and side in Battlefield 3.
- Where to get: At select retailers all over the world when you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition.
- Available: Day 1.
- Cost: At no extra charge with your pre-order at select retailers.
Dog Tag Pack
- What it is: A set of 10 unique in-game dog tags to choose from. Dog tags in Battlefield 3 serve as your in-game signature, displayed on screen every time you defeat an enemy. You can also claim the dog tag of your enemies via skillful stealth knife takedowns. This pre-order exclusive pack gives you 10 unique dog tag designs to complement the standard range in the game.
- Where to get: At select retailers all over the world when you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition.
- Available: Day 1.
- Cost: At no extra charge with your pre-order at select retailers.
Avatar Battlefield 3 Gear
- What it is: Battlefield 3 gear for your console avatar.
- Where to get: At select retailers all over the world when you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition.
- Available: Day 1.
- Cost: At no extra charge with your pre-order at select retailers.
Shotgun and Beret for Battlefield Play4Free
- What it is: An 870S shotgun and a beret for in-game use in our play-for-free title Battlefield Play4Free.
- Where to get: By pre-ordering Battlefield 3: Limited Edition on Origin.
- Available: Day 1.
- Cost: At no extra charge with your pre-order on Origin.
48 Hour Early Access to the Open Beta
- What it is: A 2 day (48 hours) early access to the Battlefield 3 Open Beta starting in September 2011.
- Where to get: By pre-ordering the digital download PC version of Battlefield 3: Limited Edition on Origin or by being a first-hand Medal of Honor: Limited Edition or Medal of Honor: Tier 1 Edition player.
- Available: 48 hours before the Open Beta goes public for everyone.
Source: Battlefield Blog
nofi
It is possible to just actually buy the game? That would be nice.
rht992
wait. there’s a game?
SYY2127
I just pre-ordered without thinking about the extras. Whatever comes for free is all fine with me.
DR-DAVROS
Already pre-ordered at Shopto limited edition. Same as bc2 maps on disk already.
Where to get it? Selected retailers, who’s origin is that US only?
Kreisash
Origin is EA’s download service.
DuffyBox
A list of selected retailers would be nice.
CNWLshadow
Think I’ll stick with my shopto order with the chance of getting it 2-3 days early :)
Smallville2106
I agree. Shopto is always a safe bet and they always deliver early
Origami Killer
Better get pre-ordering then, it’s not really limited edition
R4U Eldave0
So to summarise: Pre-order the limited edition to get stuff :) Bought a used copy of MOH last night for £10 and was pleasently suprised to find the online pass code and BF3 beta codes un-used :D
Bilbo_bobbins
I have pre-ordered because I can’t wait for this game, but I don’t like the drip feed of extra maps like they did with BFBC2. I didn’t like that. If I pay for extra maps, I want them straight away.
aphex187
DLC Maps won’t be available at launch i’m afraid.
I bought the LTD edition version from CJS Keys for £29, don’t know if that was the right move tbh with all these goodies flying about.
R4U Eldave0
Each to their own but I quite liked the idea of being given extra maps over time. It seemed like everytime I started to get bored of the maps I had a new set would come out to keep everything fresh :)
Bilbo_bobbins
I guess it makes sense to keep it fresh, I just find it annoying that they are already on the disc but wont let us play them. I want moooore lol
david24
i quite liked it. it wasn’t like there wasn’t enough maps to start with and a new couple of maps each month kept it fresh.
carson321
read this last night, quite a lot included in it actually. Wonder will these ‘pre-order’ bonuses be with a code inlcuded with the first batch of games sent to retailers or actually sent to you for properly pre-ordering?
m61726b
I’ll have to preorder otherwise I’ll be playing on my own because everyone else will different maps. Plus they’ll have better loadouts.
Preorder bonuses are getting a bit silly now.
cnutard
Better load outs, really? I hardly think having 1 extra gun unlocked (which will probably unlock at level 5 anyway), some timed items, skins, and some aesthetic items are really going to make a hugeee difference.
m61726b
Still a difference. And it’s unlikely to be unlockable unless I buy the inevatable shortcut pack.
cnutard
Not quite sure which way to take your last sentence. Either you think the weapon won’t be unlockable without an LE edition purchased from a specific retailer or (as you say) the inevitable shortcut pack or you’re trying to point out that you probably won’t play enough to be able to rank up and unlock it.
If it’s the former, it’s stated as an ‘early’ unlock which I’m fairly certain means they will do like they have done with previous games making the weapon available just by levelling up.
If it’s the latter then as I say in my previous comment I reckon it won’t take too many levels to get it.
Severn2j
This was the case with Medal of Honours “Tier 1” edition.. Apart from a different skin all the extra guns, were unlocked later anyway, I expect this will be the same, otherwise they risk unbalancing the game.
m61726b
Was the M60 unlockable in Medal of Honour? Got mine in LE.
TROPtastic
Actually you won’t be playing on different maps on release. If you don’t pre-order, you just won’t get the Back to Karkand expansion pack for free when it comes out. On release, everyone will have access to the same maps.
As to your loadout comment, I assume you’re referring to the Physical Warfare Pack, which will be given out for free to everyone a month or two after release.
m61726b
Different map packs mean different playlists. As for weapons, I stand by my comment, handing out differing weapons does initially punish non preorder players.
I feel the point has been lost. Why should I have to preorder just to keep up with the rest?
aerobes
This has kind of lessened my tentative interest. What happened to the days when you bought a product off the shelf safe in the knowledge is was the same as what everyone else is buying? *Sigh* No thanks.
Forrest_01
Agreed – I am perfectly ok with not being able to play certain things with certain people because i have been cheap & haven’t purchased the DLC. If i choose not to spend the money on it, that’s my choice.
I am also ok with not getting early access to unlocks & skins – Those sorts of things really don’t bother me.
However, i have to admit that i am not over the moon that not pre-ordering could mean that i am excluded from some maps!
TROPtastic
Well you will only be excluded from some maps if you decide to not pre-order *and* not buy the DLC when it comes out.
Severn2j
Im the same, it almost feels like, unless you preorder you’re getting an incomplete product.. This is even more so when they announce DLC when the game hasnt even released yet.
MuggleMind
Checked Amazon, where I preordered a while ago. They have the SPECACT kit shown with the limited edition now. I can live with getting that as a bonus. :)