Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand expansion release dates confirmed

Dice has today confirmed that Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand, the first digital expansion pack for Battlefield 3, will be available December 6th for download on the PlayStation Network and December 13th on Xbox Live Marketplace and the PC.

Utilizing the power of Frostbite 2, the Back to Karkand expansion pack remasters four of the most popular Battlefield multiplayer maps in the franchise’s history all with enhanced levels of destruction, including Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Gulf of Oman and Sharqi Peninsula.

In addition to these four new maps , Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand marks the return of the classic Conquest Assault mode from Battlefield 2. A twist on the beloved Conquest mode, Conquest Assault starts one team in command of all control points on the map while the opposing team must assault and take the flags over in order to stop their tickets from bleeding down to zero.

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand also features three new vehicles, ten new weapons, five new dog tags, five new achievements/trophies and an added layer of persistence where players complete assignments to unlock items and earn rewards.

Available exclusively for one week on the PlayStation Network, Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand will be available December 6th at no extra charge for those that pre-ordered or purchased the Limited Edition version of the game or for £11.99. The expansion pack will be available on December 13th for £11.99 on PC at Origin.com or for 1200 MS points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.