Help Launching BF3
Can anyone help me get BF3 running? I bought the game on Steam. When I click play it opens a website: https://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3 Nothing happens when I click around on this website. Launch campaign, join server, etc. Nothing. BF1 and BF5 always launch their own game window. I don't know how to make this game run. Any help is much appreciated.
EA App / Battlefield 3 – "Invalid License" SOLUTION / FIX
Issue Description When trying to launch Battlefield 3 via the EA App, the game fails to start with an error related to licensing. Common error messages include: "License is not valid" Failed to get license data, contentId[DGR01609245], error[License file not found] Failed to request new license, error[Failed to request legacy license] Game launch error: [3] (RenewLicenseFailed) The EA App successfully authenticates the user, but the license activation request fails. This occurs despite the game being properly installed and owned on the account. Root Cause In many cases, the issue is caused by network traffic modification tools such as: zapret (a DPI bypass tool) VPN services Proxies Antivirus/firewall software with advanced filtering These tools can interfere with EA App's ability to communicate with the legacy OOA (Origin Online Activation) servers, which Battlefield 3 and other older EA titles rely on for license activation. The activation request may be blocked, redirected, or altered, causing the server to reject it. In particular, users have reported that zapret (commonly used to bypass censorship for services like Discord, Telegram, or YouTube) prevents the license file from being created in: text C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License Without a valid .dlf license file, the game cannot start. Solution Follow these steps to resolve the issue: 1. Disable or pause network modification tools Temporarily disable: zapret (or any DPI bypass software) VPN connections Proxies Any third-party firewall or antivirus with deep packet inspection 2. Delete existing license files Enable viewing of hidden folders in File Explorer (View → Show → Hidden items) Navigate to: text C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License Delete all files inside this folder (these are .dlf license files) 3. Clear EA App cache Open EA App Click the menu icon (three lines) in the top-left corner Select Help → App Recovery → Clear Cache 4. Run EA App as administrator Right-click the EA App shortcut Select Run as administrator 5. Verify and launch the game Open EA App and go to Library Click the three dots (···) on Battlefield 3 Select Repair (optional but recommended) Launch the game 6. Alternative launch method (Battlelog) If the EA App library launch still fails, try launching through Battlelog: Open a browser and go to: https://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/ Log in with your EA account Join any server or start a campaign The browser will prompt EA App to launch the game Additional Notes After disabling network tools and completing the steps above, the license file should be successfully created in the License folder Once the license is obtained, you can re-enable your VPN or other tools — the license will persist This issue has been confirmed to affect Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems running the latest EA App version (13.671.0+) Related Error Logs (for reference) text [WARN] Failed to get license data, contentId[DGR01609245], error[License file not found] [INFO] License not found or needs updating. Requesting new license. [ERROR] Failed to request new license, error[Failed to request legacy license] [ERROR] Game launch error: [3] (RenewLicenseFailed) Acknowledgments This resolution was identified through community troubleshooting. It highlights the importance of ensuring that the EA App has an unobstructed network path to legacy license activation servers, especially for older titles that rely on the OOA (Origin Online Activation) system.
You are already running another Battlelog game, please exit this game first
Every time I exit the server or get kicked out, I have to restart the entire EA App just to get back into the game. It’s really annoying, and sometimes it doesn’t even work on the first try. Restarting the EaBackground service doesn’t fix the issue at all. Here’s what I’ve already tried: Deleted the EA Desktop and Electronic Arts folders in ProgramData Cleared the cache Completely reinstalled the game (cleaned the registry + removed all leftover files and caches) Reinstalled Windows itself The problem is clearly not on my end — I asked several other players on the server and they have the exact same issue There were no problems like this back when we were using Origin. The issues started exactly when EA App replaced it — they basically broke Battlefield 3 completely. EA APP WINDOWS 10 22H2
Battlefield 3 issues - redirecting to battlelog
Hi guys, I have such a problem becouse my bf3 isn't launching but i got the game on EA app (from the code I've redeemed - I've installed it normally). It is constatly redirecting me to the battlelog website when lauching, I've tried to launch the game also from the website but it is like vicious circle - website is redirecting me to the EA app to lauch but it is not launching and EA app i redirecting me to the battlelog website. I HATE THIS, I just want to play the game to get nostalgia. What should I do?
