Optional Install on Battlefield 3 for Xbox 360 Adds High Resolution Textures

360 users will be able to take advantage of an optional install in their version of Battlefield 3, giving higher resolution textures in return for some space on the hard drive. Speaking with Gamerzines, producer Patrick Liu explained the advantage this option will give to partakers.

“I think Rage did it as well, where you can install content to stream higher res textures,” he said, “We’re pushing that technology to the limit, and compared to our competitors, I would argue that we’re the best looking game.”

Take that Modern Warfare 3!

Liu also confirmed that the single player, the multiplayer and the co-op sections of the game will be split over two disks, although wasn’t specific as to how that would be organised.

No word on whether the PS3 install includes the high res textures, but it’s probably fair to presume so. Given Call Of Duty’s history on the Sony consoles, EA could gain a real advantage by catering a perfect product to that market.