

The single-player story introduces Versio, the leader of Inferno Squad, an elite special forces unit of the Galactic Empire, who are equally lethal on the ground and in space. This Battlefront will also have a story mode, unlike the first. The story takes place in the 30 years between the destruction of Death Star II and through the rise of the First Order. Star Wars: Battlefront II launches on November 17 on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It was a hit, and EA reported that it sold more than 14 million copies in its first six months. The content drop in the first season will include the characters from the new films, such as Stromtrooper-turned-resistance fighter Finn and The First Order’s chrome-clad Captain Phasma, as well as a new planet, Crait, a space map above D’Qar, and more.ĮA launched its first Star Wars: Battlefront in November 2015. Players can participate in regular live events and challenges that have their own rewards. The loot includes new locations, characters, vehicles, modes, weapons, and star cards. EA’s event is the first ahead of the Tuesday opening of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) gaming trade show. The idea is to “allow players to continue their Star Wars: Battlefront II hero’s journey in a world that is constantly growing.” EA made the announcement at its EA Play event at the Hollywood Palladium. The free drops (for those who buy the game first) include content with a mix of locations, characters, and rewards. It’s all part of EA’s strategy shift to providing “live operations” for fans, rather than just launching a game at a single point in time and then moving on to the next one. EA demoed the first look at multiplayer on stage during the live event. And Electronic Arts figured out how to the shooter even more special by announcing at a Hollywood event today that it will give free content to fans, even after the game launches. Star Wars: Battlefront II is one of the most anticipated games of the year.

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