EA revealed the pre-order bonuses for the US market, and Best Buy offered a set of 8 multiplayer skins for players — 4 on the US and Russian sides. The new skins resemble the SpecAct kit in Bad Company 2, however, this time only the player skins are included, not weapon skins. The above image shows the Russian skins.
DICE reveals that Battlefield 3 will feature “more than 10 times the hardware unlocks as Bad Company 2, spread over weapons, weapons attachments, gadgets, and a huge unlock tree for vehicles alone”. Unlocks will be given based on the class you play as and the weapon you use. So if you use a weapon a lot, you’ll get more unlocks for it, same goes for classes.
zh1nt0 via the official UK forums posted the following
Battlefield 3 Alpha Trial is set up only for testing purposes. Keys have been distributed to invited players through our veterans program and other key influencers.
Also posted was an FAQ regarding the alpha
Question: What is the Battlefield 3 Closed Alpha Trial?
Answer: It is a highly tech focused test period where the main purpose is to do a number of server related tests in preparation for game launch requiring a set amount of players online to ensure the final experience is as much fun and easy as possible.
Q: Is this the Beta promised to buyers of Medal of Honor: Limited Edition?
A: No, this is an Alpha Trial, meaning this software is still not at the "Beta" development milestone. The Open Beta will start in September. The exact date for when Medal of Honor: Limited Edition players can join the Beta will be announced at a later date.
Q: Can I join the Battlefield 3 Closed Alpha Trial?
A: The Alpha is a closed test and by invitation only. If you'd like to have a chance to be called upon make sure to register for our newsletter and ensure your Veteran status is up to date.
Q: What if I don't have an EA account?
A: If you need to create an EA account, please sign up via the EA Profile Page.
Q: Do I need to know anything about the Alpha Trial on the Windows PC before I start?
A: Yes, you'll need to download and install Origin so you can redeem your code, and download the client. Do this first! It'll save you time later, and you'll be able to experience the action that much faster! To learn more about Origin, visit About Origin.
