Build 24989: Frostbite2

Do not confuse 24989 with the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) build of Battlefield 3 , which was 25605 . Build 24989 is approximately two weeks older. In software terms, two weeks is a lifetime. It represents a snapshot before EA legal mandated the intrusive Origin DRM hooks and before the "day one" performance patches that broke SLI support.

In retail Battlefield 3 , SSR runs at half-resolution to save memory. Build 24989 forces full-resolution SSR on Ultra settings. The difference is stark: no pixelated "grain" on wet roads or car hoods. The performance cost was around 5 FPS, but enthusiasts argue it was worth it. Frostbite2 Build 24989

24989 Branch: Release / Stabilization Build Date: [Insert Date] Status: Release Candidate Do not confuse 24989 with the RTM (Release