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Back to Karkand is the first Battlefield 3 expansion. Released on 13 December 2011 on PC and Xbox 360, a week after PS3, it remakes four Battlefield 2 maps: Strike at Karkand, Gulf of Oman, Wake Island and Sharqi Peninsula.
Last verified: November 2026 · Game: Battlefield 3 · Type: expansion
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Game | Battlefield 3 | Wikipedia |
| Released | 13 Dec 2011 (PC, Xbox 360); PlayStation 3 a week earlier | Wikipedia |
| Maps | Strike at Karkand, Gulf of Oman, Wake Island, Sharqi Peninsula | Wikipedia |
| Added | Three vehicles and ten weapons | Wikipedia |
| Availability | Free with Limited Edition pre-orders; otherwise $15 | Wikipedia |
Link to section: What it isWhat it is
Back to Karkand brought four Battlefield 2 maps to Battlefield 3: Strike at Karkand, Gulf of Oman, Wake Island and Sharqi Peninsula. It added three vehicles and ten weapons.
It shipped free with Limited Edition pre-orders and sold for $15 otherwise. PC and Xbox 360 players received it on 13 December 2011, and PlayStation 3 players a week earlier.
Link to section: How it playsHow it plays
This page records release facts that the cited sources confirm. Gameplay detail for these maps has not been verified and is left out until it is sourced.
Link to section: SourcesSources
- Wikipedia: Battlefield 3
- Battlefield 3 forum on this site
Link to section: FAQFAQ
Which maps are in Back to Karkand?
Strike at Karkand, Gulf of Oman, Wake Island and Sharqi Peninsula.
Was Back to Karkand free?
It was free with Limited Edition pre-orders and cost $15 otherwise.
When was Back to Karkand released?
13 December 2011 on PC and Xbox 360, a week earlier on PlayStation 3.
Are the maps from Battlefield 2?
Yes. Wikipedia describes them as four remade Battlefield 2 maps.
Discuss Battlefield 3 in the Battlefield 3 forum. This page is part of the Battlefield Wiki; see also Battlefield 3 (game) and every Battlefield game in order.