A correct threeround burst mode was added in a patch around the time of release for. Battlefield 3 internet movie firearms database guns in. Dice rebuilding battlefield 3 with massive upcoming patch. The close quarters dlc, which adds the spas12, still has the usas12 displaying a. Take a sec to ratefav this video to support my channel. Battlefield 3 was confirmed to be in development by eas chief operating officer, john pleasants, at a stock meeting in june, 2009. Stockholmbased developer, dice, of battlefield fame has announced an extensive list of upcoming changes, tweaks, and fixes for its latest installment battlefield 3. The usas12 in battlefield 3 with frag rounds is a handheld light tank. Forum start battlefield 3 battlefield 3 ps3, xbox 360 usas12 buckshot, op or not. Our battlefield 3 walkthrough gets you ready for the fight with info about online multiplayer. Usas 12 frag rounds forums battlelog battlefield 3. This will feature the usas12 shotgun complete with all the american combat optics i.
Battlefield 3 patch coming to ps3 next week game informer. According to the games official blog, it will roll out between 9. I have had the luxury of looking at battlefield 3 over at dice in sweden and was highly impressed by the way the team is working on the product. Xbox 360 gamers finally get the massive new battlefield 3 patch on 3rd april. The next client update goes live to coincide with battlefield 3.
Also please remember that the content in this list might be changed but of course, we will also keep you in the loop about this. The usas 12 has a higher rof than other shotguns, this recoil change better. Todays patch addressed voip concerns only, other fixes coming in later patch. This page documents official patches issued for battlefield 3. The most overpowered gun in battlefield 3usas12 frag. The explosions generated on impact increase potential suppression, but also sacrifices accuracy and stopping power the frag rounds explode on impact, causing an explosion on target. Community manager, daniel matros, recently spoke of clanbases nations cup which is beginning today. I would have to know because im going to buy battlefield 3 on pc and i dont know if someone is still there. Prior to the patch, this pairing was infamous for killing players far beyond the shotguns range within seconds.
On 27 march 2012, dice released a patch for the ps3 version of battlefield 3 that reduced the rate of fire of the weapon when equipped with frag rounds, reduced their damage potential, reduced splash damage and reduces the range. The update will automatically download and apply upon signing on to the psn and starting battlefield 3. Download available via ingameupdate list of changes in this patch. Battlefield 3 also known as bf3 is the twelfth installment of the battlefield series. The following weapons appear in the video game battlefield 3. As ususal, it contains a lot of balancing tweaks and fixes. Battlefield 3 patch arriving today, list of fixes by gary johnson february 6, 2012, 10. Usas12 buckshot, op forums battlelog battlefield 3. We look at the usas 12 nerf, mav, apc plus tow, and a bonus item. Of course, thats not coming out in the fiscal year, but that is a. Battlefield 3 walkthrough americans and russians collide.
Usas frag rounds terrible weapon challenge battlefield. Dice recently stated that they will be correcting an issue in which the usas12 is more effective compared to other fragequipped shotguns in an upcoming update. The bf3 patch sort of works part 2 feature gamespot. This not only suppresses the enemy, but also leaves the opposing player in disarray as it is difficult for them to ascertain. Todays challenge im using the usas 12 with frag rounds to get kills in battlefield 3. Today is the day that beefers have been waiting for. Fire rate, recoil, spread, splash damage, direct impact damage will. Battlefield 3 game update for playstation 3 to drop on the. The usas 12 has a higher rof than other shotguns, this recoil change better balances that advantage and the pellets balance its damage output. The episode references the prepatch usas12 and 12 gauge frag combo in bf3.
Theres also some other things, like mav riding and flashlights that harness the power of the sun. Battlefield 3 game update for playstation 3 to drop on the 27th march. Is the usas12 frag nerf in the last patch noticeable. It basically turns your automatic shotgun into a handheld ifv cannon, with all the power and accuracy of one. Dice shares battlefield 3 patch notes ahead of release eurogamer. Usas12 and mk3a1 frag before and after the march patch.
Comparing the usas12 and mk3a1 frag before and after the patch. M1014 has 10 pellets, saiga has 9 and i so believes the dao12, usas12 has 7 and mk3a1 has 8. The usas12s proficiency dog tag has a picture of a spas12 with the stock folded on it instead of the usas12. Dice shares battlefield 3 patch notes ahead of release. Battlefield 3 is simply another bland, subpar first person shooter with an awful story, twitchfinger triggerplay, and multiplayer thats so broken you could cut yourself on it. The most overpowered gun in battlefield 3usas12 frag youtube. Battlefield 3 patch on ps3 arrives with long awaited fixes. Posted in rbattlefield3 by ukuracpicka 281 points and 38 comments. Gun damage and player health battlefield 3 wiki guide ign. Like ghost said, usas12 and frag rounds are basically overpowered. The massive 1 gb patch that features over 227 fixes is now live and available for download. I took the m870cs 12 pellets as it was also a pump action and thought spas 12 should be the same.
Each shotgun shell has 12 pellets, with the exception of the full auto shotguns which have 9 pellets. Its a good game, but ea and dice really just need to patch it for the xbox. We would like to share some of the confirmed fixes and tweaks that we have been working on to the community. Ea has detailed its huge patch for battlefield 3, due across all formats on june 4th. On 27 march 2012, dice released a patch for the ps3 version of battlefield 3 that. When exactly this update will be released has yet to be announced. The inside dice posts on the battlefield blog have been fairly telling so far. Dice later made a patch to allow extra damage to the torso when using bolt action sniper rifles up close. The usas12 with frag rounds has definitely become this before the most recent patch.
Perhaps in answer to the blackout threat, dice has shared battlefield 3 patch notes way ahead of time release for this pc list of fixes is eta. Forum start battlefield 3 battlefield 3 ps3, xbox 360 usas 12 buckshot, op or not. And so it seemed that all was well again, at least for a time. Ea dice is practically tearing apart battlefield 3 as we know it, and rebuilding it with a huge list of updates, including tweaks in the gameplay mechanics, and its background application itself. Dice updates battlefield 3 fans on the state of the usas12 shotgun equipped with frag rounds and announces an incoming fix. According to the battlefield blog, xbox 360 patch will be available to download on the april 3rd. This is exaggerated in the episode by the engineer killing an entire squad offscreen and without aiming, shooting down an enemy jet, and turning the map. Battlefield 3 patches incoming for ps3, xbox and pc today. Battlefield 3 patch fixes voice chat, not much else. If youre a big battlefield 3 fan, youll definitely want to take a look at this list. Battlefield 3 xbox 360,playstation 3,playstation network.
The usas 12 in battlefield 3 with frag rounds is a handheld light tank. It is rumored that dice will reveal an upcoming dlc pack for battlefield 3 this week at an electronic arts in event in new york update. The most overpowered gun in battlefield 3 usas12 frag duration. Battlefield 3 internet movie firearms database guns in movies. The mk3a1 has a lower rof than the usas12, giving it slightly more ammo makes this an edge vs the usas. All shotguns in battlefield 3 use the 12 gauge 00 buckshot cartridge by default, effective at close and medium ranges. Battlefield 3 developer explains usas12 frag rounds. There is also a server side patch that will also be going up this afternoon. Dice gameplay designer and community manager update battlefield 3 fans on the situation regarding the infamous usas12 shotgun equipped with fragmentation rounds and teases the possibility of a spectator mode. The first one went in depth to explain the reasoning for the usas12 and. Semiautos definitely doesnt have 9 pellets for all of them after the patch. I had a concrete sensation that every weapon is less effective than it was before the patch. The full june update change list is featured below.
So since the patch for the xbox 360 is tomorrow, april 3, 2012, thought id record some gameplay of the infamous opd shotgun usas12 with. If you use this weapon, you are guaranteed to piss a lot of people off. I was aware of the fact that usas12 was due to be nerfed and indeed it has been, especially if you consider fragmentation ammo. Let me know if you have a terrible weapon setup that you would like me to try next. Usas12 and mk3a1 frag before and after the march patch duration. Firing rapidly produces heavy recoil for a shotgun. Huge ps3 bf3 update targets mav, usas12 users product. Weve been hard at work collecting and working on your feedback and suggestions, and are now happy to report that the next patch for battlefield 3 will be released for playstation 3 on the 27th of march. Usas frag rounds terrible weapon challenge battlefield 3 gameplaycommentary matimi0. It basically turns your automatic shotgun into a handheld ifv cannon, with. They are nerfing the fire rate with frags in the next patch. Among the changes include a rebalance of the m26, reduced reload. Whenever i see it, i see flashes and then the ground. Battlefield 3 developer explains wake island changes.
The list covers weapon mechanics changes, vehicle mechanics changes, and changes to the way damage is me. Ea dice rebuilding battlefield 3 with huge patch techpowerup. The shotgun fires in semiautomatic mode and fully auto and has a rate of fire of 300 rounds per minute and fires at a lower rounds per minute if firing 12 gauge frag rounds. Huge ps3 bf3 update targets mav, usas12 users by alan ng march 26, 2012, 04. Rest assured, this wont be the last update for balance issues in battlefield 3.
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