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Star Wars Battlefront II’s Open Beta Begins October 6th

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Open beta begins 6th October, but you can start playing two days earlier by pre-ordering the game.

By now we’re hoping you’ve heard quite a bit about what we have planned for you in Star Wars Battlefront II: an original single-player story, multiplayer battles across all three cinematic eras, completely revamped flight controls and space combat, and a roster of your favourite heroes and villains.

We have some good news: Star Wars Battlefront II’s open beta is coming this October. We know you’re eager to find out what’s headed your way in the beta. Here’s what’s inside:

Galactic Assault on Naboo

Join the Separatist droid army or the Republic Clones on the streets of Theed in massive 40 player multiplayer melees
Choose from four distinct trooper classes:
Assault troopers are classic flankers, pushing the line forward and advancing the front
Heavy troopers use their high-powered weapons and personal body shields to take ground and hold it
Officers power up their teammates with buffs and deploy remote weapons to support their allies
Specialists lay traps and snipe from a distance
Control beloved Star Wars heroes, pilot prequel-era vehicles, and more

Multiplayer Starfighter Assault

We’re not sharing all the details around this yet, but we can tell you that you’ll be able to take part in an epic starfighter assault set during the original trilogy era, piloting an assortment of Star Wars’ greatest ships in an objective-based, multi-stage battle. You’ll be learning much more about starfighters in Star Wars Battlefront II at Gamescom.

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Battlefront II – Playing As Rey

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REY, MYSTERIOUS SCAVENGER

An escapee from the wastes of Jakku, Rey wields a signature blue lightsaber and uses mind powers to control the battlefield.

PLAYING AS REY

Rey uses her lightsaber to defeat enemies in close combat and harnesses the power of the Force.

REY’S ABILITIES

Rey uses the power of the Force to confuse and defeat enemies.. Her three unique character abilities are:

Dash Strike: Rey charges forward with her lightsaber held high, dealing damage to enemies who dare stand in the way.
Mind Trick: Rey causes nearby enemies to be dazed and confused for a brief period of time.
Insight: Rey takes a moment to deeply sense her surroundings, revealing and highlighting all nearby enemies.

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Star Wars Battlefront 2’s Shift From Paid DLC To Loot Boxes Is The Future

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Via Forbes.com:

Alpha codes have gone out for Star Wars Battlefront 2, and everyone getting their hands on the game for the first time in a less-controlled setting than E3 has led many to focus on one aspect that wasn’t highlighted at the show, Star Cards.

Star Cards mainly modify existing abilities for heroes, adding bonus damage, length, distance, resistance to various skills in common, uncommon, rare, epic and legendary rarity. The more rare the card, the bigger the boost. They are found in loot boxes.

You may see where this is going.

The original Star Wars Battlefront (not the original original, but you know what I mean) was heavily criticized for relying on a pricey season pass that locked away most of the game’s best content as DLC. This time around, the central message rolled out at E3 was “we heard you,” and it seemed like the DICE was adopting a Titanfall 2-like mentality. All future hero and map DLC would be free, for everyone. Cue the Ewok celebration on Endor.

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Battlefront II – What We Know

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Via Businessinsider.com:

It’s no surprise that the big gameplay reveal for “Star Wars Battlefront 2” has been watched nearly 10 million times in just over a week.

Nothing quite gets people going like the whoosh-whoosh of a lightsaber — except for maybe wielding that lightsaber themselves, of course.

And that’s exactly what you’ll get to do in the upcoming game, scheduled to launched on November 17 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

Here’s everything we know about the game so far!

“Battlefront 2” takes place in the aftermath of “Return of the Jedi” (the final film in the original “Star Wars” trilogy). The second Death Star has just exploded, and you’re an Imperial soldier with revenge on the brain.

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Battlefront II – What to Know about The Last Jedi Season and Post-Launch

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You’ve already seen first glimpses of what’s in-store for Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II, but what else is to come after the November 17 release?

We’re going to be hosting in-game events, quests, and challenges to keep things fresh. There are also going to be Seasons, the first of which releases in December inspired by Star Wars™: The Last Jedi™ . And, strap yourselves in: this content will be free* for everyone who plays Star Wars Battlefront II.

Every player who owns Star Wars Battlefront II will have access to the same iconic characters, planetary conflicts, sleek starfighters, and epic space battles throughout the entirety of the post-release support period. This starts with the Star Wars™: The Last Jedi™ Season coming this December, where all Star Wars Battlefront II players will get access to Finn, Captain Phasma, the new planet Crait, and more.

These new heroes will come with new Star Cards as well. Star Wars Battlefront II players will also be able to customize their favorite heroes and classes using Star Cards, which come in four rarities: Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Epic – all of which can be earned through play. Completing the in-game quests and challenges, taking part in events, and opening Crates can all grant Star Cards, which allow you to further customize your trooper, hero, and starfighter abilities.

Star Wars Battlefront II lands November 17 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Origin for PC, and be sure to follow EA Star Wars on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay up to date on the latest announcements.

*Requires Star Wars Battlefront II on applicable platform (sold separately), all game updates, internet connection, EA account, and, for console players, Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus membership (each sold separately).

E3 2017: Star Wars Battlefront 2’s DLC Is Free

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Via Gamespot.com:

Following the big Star Wars: Battlefront II multiplayer reveal earlier, GameSpot spoke with design director Niklas Fegraeus about the sci-fi shooter’s free DLC plans and more.

A number of high-profile games are offering their DLC maps and modes for free, including Halo 5 and Titanfall 2, and the Battlefront sequel joins them for some of the same reasons. Fegraeus told us that giving away DLC maps ensures that everyone can play together. In 2015’s Battlefront, EA added numerous maps as paid DLC, and as time rolled out, the community became more and more splintered, leading to player figures falling.

“I think the main thing here is to keep the community together,” Fegraeus said about Battlefront II’s free DLC model. “In terms of the brand, to me, when it comes to Star Wars, that’s a family feeling. If you’re a fan, you’re a part of the family. And splitting that up and saying, ‘If you have this content you can play here, but if you have this content you can play here.’ And if you don’t share, you will be split up. What we wanted to do was have a journey that starts at the launch of the game. So when the game launches, this journey starts with different seasons [of DLC].”

Battlefront II’s first season of themed DLC launches in December, themed around this year’s new Star Wars film, The Last Jedi.

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Star Wars Battlefront II – The Assault on Theed Begins – First Gameplay Livestream Is Coming June 10

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Sleek N-1 Starfighters and Vulture Droids scream overhead spewing light and fire. Nimble AT-RT Walkers race around corners, pursued by roaring AATs. Agile Clone Jet Troopers hop from rooftop to rooftop, while rampaging B2 Super Battle Droids level everything in their path. Armies of Clones and Droids sprint across cover, their blazing weapons shattering the tranquility of the once-peaceful capital of Naboo. And at the center of the swirling melee the lightsabers and Darth Maul and Rey cut swaths through the ranks of the battling troopers.

Prepare for the Assault on Theed! On June 10 at 12:30 PM PT, Darth Maul and other cross-era heroes enter the battlefield in a massive multiplayer livestream gameplay event you won’t want to miss. You might even become part of creating it.

At EA Play, you’ll be able to watch the first-ever live gameplay reveal of Star Wars ™ Battlefront ™ II, featuring livestream of 40-player gameplay set during the Assault on Theed – one of the new multiplayer battles from the prequel trilogy. Clone Troopers will mount a desperate defense against the invading forces of the Separatist Battle Droids. Can the Republic forces stop the relentless crawl of the massive Multi-Troop Transport as it lumbers toward the palace doors?

Going hands-on before the EA PLAY doors open will be a mix of your favorite Star Wars Battlefront II Game Changers, YouTube stars, Twitch streamers, and more. From JackFrags to Darkness429, we’re bringing some of the biggest names in gaming together to fight it out on the streets of Theed.

They’ll be forming two teams of 20, led by StoneMountain64 and Neebs Gaming, to play the game in front of the world for the first time. No pressure, right?

Oh, and we’re saving you a seat, too. Jump on Twitter and tell @EAStarWars why you love to play Star Wars ™ games and you might win a chance to fly out to EA PLAY and join the Assault on Theed Livestream. Make sure to include the #EAStarWarsSweepstakes #AssaultonTheed hashtag in your tweet. Seriously. See the official rules below.

Keep an eye on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook feeds to see the roster reveals as they happen, and put a big circle around June 10 on your calendar.