Gamers who wanted to patchBattlefield 3using standalone files are in for a disappointment, with EA confirming that Origin will be the only way to update DICE’s shooter.

EA recently served a sizable 3.6GB patch for the game, and fans had requested direct access to the files for faster downloads and the ability to access them on ISP mirrors — very useful for those bound by download caps.

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Sadly, Electronic Arts isn’t interested. The company said there will be no standalone installer, and Origin is the only way to keepBattlefield 3up to date.

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