Battlefield 3
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Online co-op
- Yes, up to 2 players
- Split-screen
- Not listed
- Time to beat
- About 6 hours
- Languages
- 12 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz Dual Core (Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz) | Quad-core CPU |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Graphics card (AMD): DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB RAM (ATI Radeon 3000, 4000, 5000 or 6000 series, with ATI Radeon 3870 or higher performance) Graphics card (NVIDIA): DirectX 10.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce 8, 9, 200, 300, 400 or 500 series with NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher performance) | Graphics Card: DirectX 11 compatible with 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or ATI Radeon 6950) |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 20 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
Plays on PlayStation 3. Detailed requirements are not published.
Plays on Xbox 360. Detailed requirements are not published.
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $39.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Battlefield 3 alone?
Yes, Battlefield 3 has a single-player mode.
Is Battlefield 3 multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player.
Does Battlefield 3 have online co-op?
Yes, Battlefield 3 supports online co-op for up to 2 players.
Does Battlefield 3 have split-screen?
No local split-screen mode is listed for Battlefield 3.
How long is Battlefield 3?
Battlefield 3 takes about 6 hours at a normal pace, 5 hours if you rush, 56 hours to complete everything, based on 6 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Battlefield 3 support?
Audio: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Interface: Chinese (Traditional), Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: English, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run Battlefield 3?
The minimum is 2 GHz Dual Core (Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz), 2 GB RAM and Graphics card (AMD): DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB RAM (ATI Radeon 3000, 4000, 5000 or 6000 series, with ATI Radeon 3870 or higher performance) Graphics card (NVIDIA): DirectX 10.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce 8, 9, 200, 300, 400 or 500 series with NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher performance).
What platforms is Battlefield 3 on?
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360.
Where is Battlefield 3 cheapest?
In United States, at $39.99 on Steam, as last checked.