Retail Maps & Info Uncovered

battlefield3online.com Forum Adminitrator, Morgan, has uncovered a nice workaround in the new Battlelog website which uncovers some images of the full retail version of the maps!

Note: Battlefield 3 is currently in Beta status, the data files represent the Beta version of the game and do not represent the retail version. The lists replicated here are likely subject to change and do not represent the full version of Battlefield 3.

Battlefield 3 MP Maps

(As displayed within Battlelog storage)
1. MP_001 - No information (http://battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com...x79/MP_001.jpg)
2. MP_002 - No information (http://battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com...x79/MP_002.jpg)
3. MP_003 - Tehran (http://battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com...x79/MP_003.jpg)
- aka MP_Bazaar?

1. MP_004 - No information (No Image)
2. MP_005 - Rome (No Image)
3. MP_006 - No information (No Image)
3. MP_007 - Caspian Border (http://battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com...x79/MP_007.jpg)
- aka MP_Forest (http://battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com.../MP_Forest.jpg)

1. MP_008 - No information (No Image)
2. MP_009 - No information (No Image)
3. MP_010 - No information (No Image)
4. MP_011 - Paris (http://battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com...x79/MP_011.jpg)
- aka MP_Paris

1. MP_012 - ??? (http://battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com...x79/MP_012.jpg)
- aka MP_Oilfields

1. MP_013 - No information (http://battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com...x79/MP_013.jpg)
2. MP_014 - No information
3. MP_015 - Subway (No Image)
- aka MP_Subway (http://battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com.../MP_Subway.jpg)

1. MP_016 - No information (No Image)
2. MP_017 - No information (No Image)
3. MP_018 - No information (http://battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com...x79/MP_018.jpg)
4. MP_019 - No information (http://battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com...x79/MP_019.jpg)

MP_020 - No information (No Image)

Battlefield 3 MP Maps

(As displayed within the Battlefield 3 Open Beta game files)
MP_BAZAAR
MP_HIGHWAY
MP_FOREST
MP_PARIS
MP_OILFIELDS
MP_BASEJUMP
MP_SUBWAY
MP_CANALS
MP_KHARG (Possibly Kharg Island? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kharg_Island)
MP_OMAHA (WOOOOO??? Surprise returning map from Battlefield 1942???)
MP_TUTORIAL (The tutorial everyone voted for... but will this make retail release???)
Battlefield 3 Expansion Pack MP Maps (As displayed within the Battlefield 3 Open Beta game files)
XP1_Wake
XP1_Karkand
XP1_Sharqi
XP1_Oman

The exclusive Back to Karkand expansion pack weapons are listed as:

XP1_FAMAS
XP1_HK53
XP1_PP19
XP1_QBZ95B
XP1_L85A2
XP1_QBB95
XP1_MG36
XP1_JACKHAMMER
XP1_TYPE88 (seems to be the sniper variant)
XP1_L96
(Thanks to LoudGunZ for those)

Battlefield 3 SP Maps

(As displayed within the Battlefield 3 Open Beta game files)
SP_BANK
SP_EARTHQUAKE - aka Fault Line
SP_FINALE (2 Part)
SP_JET (2 Part)
SP_NEW_YORK (2 Part)
SP_PARIS
SP_SNIPER
SP_TANK (2 Part) - aka Thunder Run
SP_VALLEY - aka Operation Guillotine (starts in a valley on the video)
SP_VILLA
It's also indicated that there are two maps SP_EARTHQUAKE2 and SP_TANK2 that exist in some form, possibly test versions or alternative versions for development.

Battlefield 3 COOP Maps

(As displayed within the Battlefield 3 Open Beta game files)
COOP_A10
COOP_BREACHED
COOP_HOSTAGE
COOP_ROLLINGTHUNDER
COOP_BEHINDENEMYLINES
COOP_SUPERCOBRA
COOP_EXTRACTION
COOP_ASSASSINATION
COOP_EXFILTRATION
COOP_SUBWAY

According to the date each SP and COOP map will feature an Easy, Medium, Hard and Hardcore mode, whilst Multiplayer will feature a General (normal) and Hardcore mode. So Battlefield 3 will feature 10 Multiplayer Maps along with 4 Expansion Maps, 10 Single player Maps and 10 Co-operative maps, I think that's more than anyone could of wished for!

Unlocks And Rewards

In this weeks Battleblog Breakdown, we will sum up what EA/DICE has planned for Battlefield 3's ranking and reward system! The Battlefield community has always been loyal and thrive to be the best at what they do, clearly shown by the number of players still playing Battlefield 2 since its release in 2005. BF3 will feature more than 10 times the unlocks over weapons, attachments, gadgets, and vehicles in the game compared to Battlefield: Bad Company 2.

Players will be rewarded with various ribbons, medals, and service stars to showcase their skill, dedication, and teamwork. The design philosophy for the Battlefield 3 unlocks is to give you more for doing what you love. If you use a certain gun consistently, you will be given specific upgrades for that gun. The same goes for playing with certain kits or vehicles. And to make things even better, you will gain XP that will go towards your overall rank which unlocks new weapons, specializations and camouflages!

Tactical unlocks will help mesh to your personal style of playing. Using a heavy barrel for your assault rifle can help increase single shot accuracy, but are you willing to sacrifice weapon recoil? You can modify your weapons to be equipped for long range or close quarters combat. Jets will be able to use either Anti-Air Missiles or Maverick ATG Missiles to take out tanks, Engineers can equip anti tank or anti air rockets. Customization is a huge factor which makes gameplay in Battlefield 3 both suprising and fun.

To read the Official Battlefield 3 Battleblog #5, visit the Official Site.

Battlelog Sneak Peek

Courtesy of Battlefieldo, we get a quick sneek peek of Battlefield's Battlelog! Shown in this weeks German Battleblog (#3) we are once again surprised at the amount of work and thought being put into Battlefield 3. Expect a full set of cliff-notes for Battleblog #3 later this week!