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Aftermath is the fourth Battlefield 3 expansion, released in December 2012 with four maps set in Tehran after an earthquake (Azadi Palace, Epicenter, Markaz Monolith, Talah Market), the Scavenger mode and a crossbow. The collapsed buildings and tilted towers gave it the most distinctive look of the five expansions.
Last verified: November 2026 · Game: Battlefield 3 · Type: expansion
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Game | Battlefield 3 | EA |
| Released | Dec 2012 | EA |
| Maps | Azadi Palace, Epicenter, Markaz Monolith, Talah Market | EA |
| Modes added | Scavenger | EA |
| Also added | Crossbow; modified vehicles; earthquake-damaged Tehran | EA |
| Availability | Included in Battlefield 3 Premium; sold separately | EA |
Link to section: What it isWhat it is
Aftermath is Tehran broken: an earthquake has tilted towers, cracked streets and dropped buildings into each other, and the four maps are built from the rubble. Scavenger starts everyone with a pistol and makes weapons pick-ups on the map. The crossbow, with explosive and scan bolts, was the gadget. Modified civilian vehicles with weapons bolted on replaced some of the military roster.
It sits between the vehicle extremes of Armored Kill and the finale of End Game.
Link to section: How it playsHow it plays
Epicenter is the map people remember, a cratered city square with aftershocks that shake the screen. Azadi Palace is the combined-arms map; Markaz Monolith’s tilted tower is a vertical infantry fight; Talah Market is the close-quarters one. Scavenger rewards knowing where the weapons spawn. The crossbow’s scan bolt is a quiet way to spot a room.
The expansion’s assignments required the crossbow, which made it the most-used gadget for a month after release, and the archived threads on this site trace the arguments about whether its scan bolt, which marked enemies through walls, was fair.
Link to section: Changes by patchChanges by patch
| Date | Update | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Release | Expansion released | EA |
Link to section: SourcesSources
- Battlefield 3 forum on this site
- Battlelog and Origin help on this site, 2011 to 2016
- Battlefield 4 Second Assault page (remakes)
Link to section: FAQFAQ
Which maps are in Aftermath?
Azadi Palace, Epicenter, Markaz Monolith and Talah Market.
What is Scavenger?
A mode where players start with a pistol and pick up weapons found on the map.
What weapon did Aftermath add?
The crossbow, with explosive and scan bolts.
Where is Aftermath set?
Tehran after an earthquake.
When did Aftermath come out?
December 2012.
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