Pre-order DLC forBattlefield 3like that of the “Physical Warfare” pack caused mass outrage among fans andprompted a boycottof DICE’s military shooter due to the fact that customers had to choose between either getting theBack to Karkandmap pack or several exclusive weapons and attachments. The only way to have both was to have pre-orderedBattlefield 3twice, basically meaning that whichever way you look at it, everyone would be missing out on something.

About two days after the boycott gained mass attention and support,DICE announcedthat the Physical Warfare pack would be given out for free to everyone sometime later in the year. That time has now come. Confirmed onthe Battlefield Blog, the Physical Warfare pack is now available to download on both Xbox 360 and PC and includes the Type 88 LMG, a Flash Suppressor for SKS sniper, immediate access to the DAO-12 Shotgun and Flechette Ammo for said shotgun.

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PS3 players are probably smirking away due to the fact that it’s been free on the PSN for some time. So yeah, have fun with that Type 88.

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The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.