Science & Technology
Mon, December 5, 2011 
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that Battlefield 3a": Back to Karkand, the first digital expansion pack for the critically acclaimed Battlefield 3, will be available December 6th for download on the PlayStationNetwork and December 13th on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PC. Building on the biggest launch in EA history, Battlefield 3: Back to Karkandis a full-feature digital expansion pack giving gamers more of the explosive multiplayer that Joystiq.com called amesmerizing,a and gameplay that has won over 60 industry awards and continues to delight gamers across the globe in what Seth Schiesel of The New York Times declares, athe most visually realistic shooter on the market.a
"Free for those that pre-ordered or purchased the Limited Edition of Battlefield 3, Back to Karkand is another way for us to say thanks to our fans and show our continued support for the game"
Utilizing the power of Frostbitea" 2, the Back to Karkand expansion pack remasters four of the most popular Battlefield multiplayer maps in the franchiseas history all with enhanced levels of destruction, including Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Gulf of Oman and Sharqi Peninsula. In addition to these four new maps, Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand marks the return of the classic Conquest Assault mode from Battlefield 2a". A twist on the beloved Conquest mode, Conquest Assault starts one team in command of all control points on the map while the opposing team must assault and take the flags over in order to stop their tickets from bleeding down to zero. Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand also features three new vehicles, ten newweapons, five new dog tags, five new achievements/trophies and an added layer of persistence where players complete assignments to unlock items and earn rewards.
aFree for those that pre-ordered or purchased the Limited Edition of Battlefield 3, Back to Karkand is another way for us to say thanks to our fans and show our continued support for the game,a said Patrick Soderlund, Executive Vice President of the EA Games Label. aThe launch of Battlefield 3 was only the beginning as we vow to keep the game alive with additional content and gameplay improvements in the months ahead. Weare excited to recreate and share some new Battlefield moments on these beloved maps that only Battlefield games can provide.a
Available exclusively for one week on the PlayStation Network, Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand will be available December 6th at no extra charge* or for $14.99. The expansion pack will be available on December 13th for $14.99 on PC at [ Origin.com ] or for 1200 MS points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Battlefield fans can purchase merchandise online at the all-new DICE store at [ www.store.dice.se ]. 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 ].
* For those that pre-ordered or purchased the Limited Edition version of the game
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Companyas game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The Simsa", Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speeda", Battlefield, and Mass Effecta". More information about EA is available at [ http://info.ea.com ].
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