PlayStation 3 gamersare gettingthe oft-talked-about “Back to Karkand” expansion forBattlefield 3on December 6, a week before everyone else. As you’ve likely heard countless times before, this is a free download for early purchasers; otherwise, you’re looking at $15. Here’s a brief overview:

More than anything, I’m glad we can stop being told about the expansion and people can finally play it for themselves. Yeah, I’m being a grump.

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

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.