If you were looking for a reason to pre-order Battlefield 3 on EA’s Origin, here it is: anyone who forks over $59.99 right now will receive ‘early’ access to the upcoming Battlefield 3 beta test.

There’s still not a firm date on when the beta will begin, though it’s expected to kick off sometime in September.

Additionally, as previously revealed, those who pre-order will receive the Back to Karkand expansion pack at no extra charge, which includes four fan-favorite Battlefield 2 re-imaged in DICE’s Frostbite 2 engine.

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