It seems that those having issues accessing their “Back to Karkand” content simply need to re-download the map pack to get the updated fixes and content for those maps. As far as those complaining about how the game has changed, well…we live in a world where games are fluid and updates happen. I don’t play Battlefield 3 myself, but I am willing to give EA a bit of praise (this is the first time in a long time I’ve done that) for attempting to refine their game’s experience and respond to player concerns. One very interesting addition is server rental: players are now able to rent servers that allow them to customize the settings of the game like PC users have treasured for quite some time in their first-person shooters.

Though there may be some grief on the comment boards about the changes, if EA’s told us anything, it’s that they’re going to do what they want regardless. Just like Facebook every time they change their layout, there’s tons of verbal outcries of grief when it happens…but it seems that everyone gets used to it after a while. I predict the same thing will happen here.

Have you played the update and enjoyed it, or maybe you’ve tried it and hate it? What are your feelings?