: If you have an EA Play subscription or Xbox Game Pass for PC , the full version of Battlefield 3 is included in the library at no extra cost. History of "Free" Offers
There have been specific instances where Electronic Arts (EA) gave the game away for free: battlefield-3-free-download-pc-game-full-version
: At various times, specific promotional codes (like those once offered via Prime Gaming) allowed users to redeem the game for free. Technical Requirements : If you have an EA Play subscription