Battlefield 3 reality mod launches this week

A new Reality Mod for Battlefield 3 is due out this week

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This mod is been in development for seven years by over 80 contributors

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The new realistic overhaul mod will now be finally released on 17th July

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The mod aims to "create an immersive gameplay and a more realistic experience", with a focus on team play, communication and combined arms

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That means reworked gameplay and a new UI for more tactical team play

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The mod includes tweaked player movement speed, artillery strikes, a new spawn system, and altered weapon handling

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There are also new visual features, battles of over one hundred players and in-game VOIP

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Players will need a legit copy of Battlefield 3 with all DLCs to use the mod

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