Can Battlefield 3 run on the current version of Ubuntu?

Solution 1:

The short answer is no. Ubuntu cannot run windows games that use 3D extensively unless there is a specific version for Linux. Wine doesn't cut it as most games will not work if they use 3D extensivley. Some 3D games work, but they tend to be 5-10 year old games,

I forked out for the extra money for Windows and use it for Games only. A linux only gaming rig will limit the games you play. The only game I play on Linux is Minecraft but that is a cross platform game. All my first person shooters are on Windows.

Solution 2:

Update on Linux gaming:

The best way to play games on Linux these days is with Lutris.

For anyone still wishing to play BF3 on Ubuntu, you can follow this guide below: https://lutris.net/games/battlefield-3/

Also make sure that your hardware meets the recommended requirements for this game. (Ideally you want a more powerful PC to compensate for any lagging).