You can find mods (a.k.a addons) that add some assets, features and experiences that don't exist in vanilla (addon-free) Arma 3, or user-made scenarios providing another game experience.

If possible, try to play on multiple servers with friends or an Arma 3 Unit!Īrma 3 does support Steam Workshop.

Getting different experiences no training can bring (situational awareness, reflexes, specific cases).

Find the kind of game you like, among the various Multiplayer game types.

If you own Arma 3 Apex, play its Multiplayer campaign 'Apex Protocol' with experienced friends.

Whereas an experienced human being will keep you on your toes and make you change tactics… under the threat of imminent death! Playing in Multiplayer is way different from Single Player an AI can be predicted, its skill altered, its behaviour planned,

You can purchase Arma 3 DLC Essentials ( Steam page) to collect the entire DLC sets (except the Expansions, Arma 3 Apex and Arma 3 Contact).

If you wonder if the DLC is worth your money, it is possible to try it for free.

Every asset such as weapons and vehicles provided by Bohemia Interactive are free to test in Arsenal (TUTORIALS > VIRTUAL ARSENAL).

The cooperation campaign is good to play through too.

For a Multiplayer experience, it is recommended to at least own Arma 3 Apex to be able to play with its assets and have access to the Tanoa terrain.

If you can afford it too, see also the Arma 3 Tac-Ops Mission Pack for a combat experience from multiple points of view.

For a Singleplayer experience, the base campaign, Arma 3 Laws of War and in an other style Arma 3 Contact singleplayer campaigns are considered among the best singleplayer moments.

You do not need anything to enjoy playing Arma 3 (but the base game), but depending on which experience you are after the common recommendations change:

Arma 3 Ultimate Edition ( Steam page) has the base game and every DLCs and expansions by Bohemia Interactive.

Arma 3 Contact Edition ( Steam page) has the base game and “spin-off” expansion Arma 3 Contact.

Note that Arma 3 Apex: Old Man comes with Apex.

Arma 3 Apex Edition ( Steam page) has the base game, 3 DLCs and the 'crown jewel', Arma 3 Apex.

It comes with Arma 3 Zeus and Arma 3 Malden.

Arma 3 ( Steam page) is the base game.

Bundles are always cheaper than purchasing products separately. Buying Arma 3 Starting with the game Playing in Single Player Playing in Multiplayer Finding players Buying Arma 3Īrma 3 is a Steam platform exclusive game and can be bought on the Arma 3 Steam page.Īrma 3 has some Editions and bundles to purchase.

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