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DICE has confirmed that Battlefield 3 is to get a "significant" update for the PC later this week.

Once it has gone live, and after certification requirements have been met, it will then be made available to console users.

According to a DICE statement, the update includes: "Improved polish, stability, weapons balancing, squad control functionality, user interface enhancements, and several feature enhancements that address feedback the community has provided to date."

In addition to this, the "negative mouse acceleration" that some gamers have experienced will also be removed, which is hoped will tone down tactical lighting.

Battlefield 3 was released for XBox 360, PS3 and PC in October, and has already sold over 2 million units in the US alone.

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