What do I need to play the BF3 Beta?
by Smoerble on Sep.28, 2011, under Battlefield 3
This is a list of things you need to do to play the Battlefield 3 Open Beta or to play the full Battlefield 3 :
Want to see the new battlelog functions? click here)
Download Origin:
- This is the download manager from Electronic Arts. It’s NOT the same as the old EA download manager.
- Origin works similar to Steam, you have to have it running if you want to play the game
- Download URL: http://www.origin.com/download
- On console, the Beta will appear on the PlayStation Network Store and Xbox Live Marketplace.
- Origin FAQ: (link)
Get an Origin Account
- This is done when using Origin
Get the Beta:
- For the early Access you need a key
- Starting from the 29. September, you simply open Origin, go “Store” -> “Demo Section” -> install BF 3 Beta
Setup your Battlelog Account
- I will write an own section for this
Download newest NVidia drivers
- There is a new GeForce driver (beta) for the BF3 Beta. It works for me, not sure if there are any known issues with it, I also don’t know, if it has really a batter performance… but you better try it
- Download: http://www.geforce.com/News/articles/nvidia-geforce-r285-beta-driver-for-bf3-released
That’s all, have fun!
