As promised earlier this month, the long-awaited Battlefield 3: Reality mod is now available for download. The total conversion mod has been seven years in the making, stemming from Battlefield: Project Reality, and aims to deliver a much more immersive, realistic, tactical, and in-depth experience compared to the vanilla game.

　　It achieves the goal thanks to Venice Unleashed, a required modding and improvement framework for Battlefield 3. Below you'll find a beginner's guide to help you install the Battlefield 3: Reality mod. Do note that this is just version 0.1, and the development team has plans to add plenty of extra features before version 1.0.

　　VERSION 0.1 - First public playable version. A starting point

　　Custom spawn system (FOBs & Rally Points)Adjusted game pace (movement / weapon-handling speed)Gunplay (suppression / recoil / damage)Adjusted gun / explosion soundsHealth and medic system (bleeding / bandaging / reviving)Custom UI (main-menu / spawn-menu / map / comm-rose / HUD)AAS game mode5 modified and expanded vanilla mapsTwo custom factions (USMC / Russian Army)9 pre-fixed kits per factionModified vanilla vehicles (transport only)Improved visuals (day-night cycle / weather)VERSION 0.1+ - Search for optimal values, pacing and balance

　　All above mentioned polishedResource mechanicsCustom mapsPlayable vehicles, armor, and air unitsMore game modesCommander roleMap EditorVERSION 1.0 - Grand release - finalized pacing, mechanics, etc.

　　TBAIf you wish to donate to the Battlefield 3: Reality mod makers, you'll find their Patreon page here.