Thread: Beta Countdown Clock

Battlefield 3 Countdown - BF3 Open Beta and Final Release!

Early Access Beta
Time Zones for Early Access:
NZ 1:00 am 28th
Aus 10:00 pm 27th
Sweden 2:00pm 27th
GMT 12:00 noon 27th
US Eastern Standard Time 8:00 am 27th
CST 7:00 am 27th
PST 5:00 am 27th

Open Beta
NZ 1:00 am 30th
Aus 10:00 pm 29th
Sweden 2:00pm 29th
GMT 12:00 noon 29th
US Eastern Standard Time 8:00 am 29th
CST 7:00 am 29th
PST 5:00 am 29th

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Still no word on early download like they promised.

No early d/l for most. Only for those that got codes off of Twitter and Facebook.

BATTLEFIELD 3 BETA FAQ
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What are the dates for the Battlefield 3 Beta?
The Open Beta starts September 29. Those that have pre-ordered Battlefield 3 PC digital download through Origin, or own Medal of Honor Limited/Tier 1 Edition, will gain early access to the Open Beta starting on September 27. The Open Beta will end on October 10.

Do I have access to the BF3 Beta? Am I invited?
Everyone can play the Battlefield 3 Open Beta beginning September 29, no invitation is required! However, note that early access to the Beta is limited to those that qualify.

Are there any restrictions to play time in the BF3 Beta?
No, you can play for as long as you want. There will be no cap on how far you can rank up or what you can unlock. Servers will be up 24/7, barring maintenance needs.

Where do I get the BF3 Beta?
On console, the Beta will appear on the PlayStation Network Store and Xbox Live Marketplace. On PC, it will appear in the Origin application's demo section.

How do I install the BF3 Beta?
On console, simply download the Beta from the PlayStation Network Store or Xbox Live Marketplace and play. On PC, you must have Origin running and then download the Beta from within the Origin application's demo section. To install the free Origin client, visit www.origin.com/download.

Is Origin required to play the BF3 Beta?
On PC, yes. Origin is used to distribute the Beta installation and run the game on Windows PC. Origin is not required to play on PS3 or Xbox 360.

I bought Medal of Honor Limited Edition/Tier 1 Edition on Steam. How do I get early access to the Beta?
If you purchased Medal of Honor through Steam prior to July 26, 2011 cut-off, you are eligible for early access to the BF3 Beta. To view your key, go to Medal of Honor in your Steam library, and click the "CD KEY" link. Find the "Battlefield 3 Open Beta Early Access" code.
Battlefield 3 is delivered through EA's Origin application, which you can download from www.origin/com/download. Once you have Origin installed, launch it and log in with your Origin ID (this will be the same as your EA Account used in Medal of Honor). In Origin, click the "gear" icon in the top menu bar and then select "Redeem Product Code". After entering the code, the Beta will be ready to download in the "My Games" tab.

I pre-ordered Battlefield 3 PC (digital download version) on Origin. How do I get early access to the Beta?
You will receive an email with instructions on your early access. The cutoff date for qualifying for early access by pre-ordering on Origin is September 25.




Did anybody get their email for the digital download version yet?