To warm up before the launch of Battlefield 4, you will now get double XP playing Battlefield 3. Starting 3PM UTC and runing for 120 hours, the XP boost will enable you to rank up faster in Battlefield 3. The double XP period is available for all players on all platforms, on all ranked servers, and on all maps and modes in Battlefield 3.

Prepare 4 Showdown. Soon, you will find out which team emerges victorious as 32 of the best European Battlefield 4 players clash with 32 of the most skilled US players. Airing on Xbox Live November 1, Battlefield 4: Showdown Live lets the two teams loose on Battlefield 4: Second Assault on Xbox One. The Commanders of the two forces, AceyBongos and Major Nelson, introduce their teams below.

The Showdown will give you the first close look at the expansion pack Battlefield 4: Second Assault running on Xbox One. Find out more about the Battlefield 4: Showdown Live and how to pledge support to your favorite team at the Battlefield Blog.

The Battle Begins October 29! Prepare 4 Battle by watching the Official Battlefield 4 Single Player Story Trailer.

Learn more about Battlefield 4 at the Boot Camp.

Curious about what we have in store for you in Battlefield 4 as it relates to Ribbons, Medals, Assignments, and other rewards? Just jump to The Battlefield Blog to find out how you can start earning more than 900 pieces of awards in Battlefield 4 when it launches October 29.

Head to the latest “Road to Battlefield 4″ blog post for all the details.

Thanks to everyone who played the Battlefield 4 Beta! If you haven’t already, head to The Battlefield Blog where we list some of the changes we are making to the game based on your feedback.

Also: You can check out some of the amazing player-made videos coming out of the Beta on our new “Only in Battlefield 4″ page.

Thanks for playing!