User blog:N7/Battlefield 3 Beta is an older build of the game + Changes from Beta to Final game

Daniel Matros (aka zh1nt0) has posted on twitter:


 * A lot of what you are seeing in the BETA doesn't exist in the main game already. 1st Party submissions mean we couldn't give a version of the latest code in the BETA but the retail game is well ahead of what you are seeing now with a lot more bug fixes already in place.

However many new glitches have been found in the beta and have been fixed in the final game. So far these are:


 * Fixed occasional client crash when reviving.
 * Fixed killcam showing glitched area under map if your killer is dead.
 * Issue with spawning on dead squad mates fixed.
 * Fixed a bug where shooting at a moving enemy could cause more than the intended amount of damage.
 * Crosshairs for shotguns have been replaced with a new, thinner, art.
 * A subtle low health screen effect has been added.
 * Tweaked scores of Medals and Service Stars.
 * Tweaked the Rank progression.
 * Pushing prone on console will not play the animation twice.
 * Fixed loss of Squad Leader after EOR at some times.
 * Framerate stability fixes.
 * The 3D spotting icons has been tweaked to better match the target’s visibility. Icons will show frequently less on mostly obscured targets.
 * Fixed issue with crosshair disappearing after round transition.
 * Fixed issue with crosshair disappearing after trying to deploy while the countdown timer still active.
 * Squad list now shows specializations chosen, VOIP activity and dead squad mates.
 * Non working options in squad menu fixed: "Private" flag and "Switch Teams".