Yesterday,word got out of a boycottkickstarted byBattlefield 3fans who were furious over pre-order customers getting rewarded with extra multiplayer content that regular consumers wouldn’t be able to obtain. Hoping to stamp out this potential imbalance, over 3,000 gamers joined the cause.

Developer DICE has responded to the issue, defending the decision to reward pre-orders with extra content while assuring fans that it won’t create a gross advantage online.

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“We believe in rewarding our core fanbase with special offers — such as giving them the Back to Karkand expansion pack at no extra charge.” said the company in a Q&A. “… The three exclusive items in the Physical Warfare Pack were specifically chosen not to be overpowered or imbalance or break the game in any way.”

So there you are. I wouldn’t be too concerned though, it’s not like EA to not want to sell you that DLC later anyway, evenifit’s exclusive to pre-orders for now.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

[ViaBattlefield Blog]

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.