Battlefield 3 PC gets server browser ‘super-charge’

DICE has decided to “super-charge” the PC Battlefield 3 server browser with new updates and features ahead of the PC (and Xbox 360) launch of the Back to Karkand DLC on December 13.

As posted on the Battlefield blog, new features include reintroduction of the server queue, a country filter, and better support for parties.

Launching the PC version of Battlefield 3 is done entirely from within the web-based Battlelog platform.

Here’s the full list of changes:

• Server Queue: Last week we silently enabled the server queue again. Joining the server your friends are at is easy! If the server is full, you will simply be put in the queue and automatically joined when a slot becomes available.
• Improved Server Browser: The server browser has been equipped with more search options. Such as kill cam, friendly fire and 3D spotting to name a few. We aim to continuously improve it and we’re determined to bring you the most powerful server browser ever seen.
• Easier server joining with party: Joining servers with your party has been improved. Instead of setting up your party prior to doing a party join you can now connect asynchronously, without waiting for your friends to ready up.
• Country filter: The server browser has also been equipped with the capability of searching for servers by country. This is incredibly useful for those eager to play with perhaps other countrymen or just want to enjoy playing on a server from your favourite country.
• Share Battle Reports: You can now share your favourite Battle Reports with your friends on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Use the share tab at top right of your report. Shared Battle Reports previously required a Battlelog account to be viewed but this limitation is no more.
• New icons for navigation: If you look at the new top header you’ll see a new set of icons, providing quick links to various popular sections on the site. Having easy access to your dog tags and stats is always a good thing!