Star Wars Battlefront 2 (all eras)

[Choze]

https://youtu.be/_KLAbdQafOw

 

Enjoy. Hope that really is a Tie Fighter inspired single player.

[Hero-of-Time]

 

Enjoy. Hope that really is a Tie Fighter inspired single player.

 

Awesome.

 

Loved the first game and will be there on Day 1 for the sequel.

[Julius]

So, uh...that's pretty wizard.

 

Already pre-ordered, but I think it's absolutely justified now: multiple eras, a vast array of planets, and what seems to be multiple single player campaigns (in the ilk of Battlefield 1's campaign). Also, I'm a big fan of the character designs, and that TIE/Star Destroyer mash-up of a fighter (the Imperial Raider from the FFG, perhaps?) looks pretty cool too! Extremely overwhelmed that EA listened to the fans on this one.

 

We should be finding out a lot more - and getting a longer trailer - come this Saturday during DICE's hour long Battlefront II panel this Saturday

Edited April 12, 2017 by Julius Caesar

[Tales]

I loved the original and still play it occasionally. 240 hours and counting. Will buy this day 1.

 

Couldn't care less for the single player though.

[Julius]

I loved the original and still play it occasionally. 240 hours and counting. Will buy this day 1.

 

Couldn't care less for the single player though.

 

240 hours on the EA one? Nice! I've "only" managed to log 130 hours myself, and I too find myself playing it from time-to-time.

 

Why no love for the single player campaign, though?

[Tales]

As far as I see it, this game/series is primarily an online multiplayer game and that's why I bought and play it for. No other reason really. Although I didn't find the survival modes and the couple of missions I played particulary fun or interesting anyway.

[somme]

Day 1 for me! The last one was the first time I'd ever bought a season pass, and I thought the new content every three months was great.

[Julius]

[Tales]

Great trailer. I'm actually interested in the single player now.

[Babooo]

That is indeed a great trailer. Personally the multiplayer only approach never appealed to me but a single player campaign? Sign me up please. Looks amazing. Genuinely felt sexual after watching that trailer ha!

[Hero-of-Time]

Brilliant trailer that got me hyped for the story mode. Roll on November!

 

I see that they've also announced that there will be no season pass. They don't want to split the user base. I wonder if they are taking the Titanfall 2 approach where the maps are free and the cosmetics are where the money will be made.

[Julius]

 

I found the trailer and panel very...interesting, for one particular reason. The only real look we had at the Clone Wars era, besides heroes and villains, was some concept art for Kamino, and Phase I clone troopers and B1 Battle Droids. It was an infinitely small focus in the trailer and panel, and makes me think that we will be seeing a lot more of this era in the build-up to release (and makes me wonder as to whether or not they're keeping some cards up their sleeves, such as potential customisation options?).

 

Here's some more information from the panel that may - or may not - have been alluded to in the trailer:

 

• The single player campaign will put you in the shoes of the Imperial Special Forces commander of Inferno Swuad, Iden Versio. As alluded to in the trailer, the story will take place between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. During the story, Iden will cross paths with many famous characters from the Star Wars universe, and characters such as Darth Maul, Kylo Ren, Yoda, Rey and Luke will be playable during the campaign. There will be many possibilities in story mode.

 

• There will be a tie-in book titled Battlefront II: Inferno Squad; written by Christie Golden, this novel is set to focus on the events surrounding Inferno Squad before the events of the game, and is due for release July 25th 2017.

 

• There will be new worlds, such as the Empire-supportive Vardos (above), introduced in the game (this planet is the homeworld of Iden Versio). These locations - new and old - will feel as if they are alive, each offering diverse options during gameplay.

 

• All Star Wars eras will be playable in multiplayer.

 

• There will be more weapons, vehicles and characters.

 

• EA introduces classes; you will be able to unlock new abilities as well as improving and upgrading your characters and vehicles/ships (including hero and villain characters)

 

• Space battles will be a significant part of the game.

 

• Maps officially announced so far include Yavin 4, Mos Eisley and Starkiller Base. Others seen in the trailer include Hoth, Naboo, Vardos, Takodana, Jakku and Scarif.

 

• The game will be available to EA subscribers (Origin, EA Access) November 9th. Anyone who pre-orders the game will receive special skins and skills for Rey and Kylo Ren based on The Last Jedi.

 

• The Star Wars Battlefront II: Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition has been announced. Those who pre-order the deluxe edition will have access to the game 3 days early, on November 14th. Other exclusive contents detailed includes:

 

• Upgraded versions of all 4 trooper classes (Officer, Assault, Heavy, and Specialist)

• 4 epic ability upgrades—one for each trooper class

• Instant weapon unlocks and weapon modifications for each trooper class

• Exclusive Kylo Ren- and Rey-themed looks, inspired by Star Wars™ : The Last Jedi™

• Epic ability modifiers for Kylo Ren and Rey

• An epic ability modifier for the Millennium Falcon

 

• The standard edition for the game is due for a worldwide release of November 17th 2017.

 

Edited April 16, 2017 by Julius Caesar

[gaggle64]

I don't know if I'm down for a new Battlefront but I would watch the heck out of that Star Wars movie. Maybe it's time to make a new Tie Fighter game.

[Choze]

The single player! Hope its good, It is by Jade Raymond's new studio apparently.

 

edit: lol at the stupid earlier release date if you buy a crappy pack.

[Naar]

Elite trooper looks like Ant Man.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Will most likely get this, probably the digital version so that @Eenuh and I can play it together.

 

Not that bothered about single player stuff, tbh. The multiplayer was fantastic and grabbed me instantly. It's what I'll be going back for mainly.

[bob]

I still haven't played the DLC for the last one, but goodness me this looks tempting.

 

I like the sound of the single player though, sometimes you just want to mess about on your own and not feel like you're impinging some professional who can headshot the enemy from the other side of the map.

[Choze]

Hopefully the multiplayer has some depth this time. Didn't like how shallow the last one was

[somme]

Hopefully the multiplayer has some depth this time. Didn't like how shallow the last one was

 

I want to shoot Stormtroopers, how much deeper do we need it?

[Fierce_LiNk]

I want to shoot Stormtroopers, how much deeper do we need it?

 

Yeah, agreed. I think the risk with making this something it isn't is that you put off a big part of that userbase who just boot up the game with the intention of just wanting to kill some rebel scum.

 

More vehicles, modes, weapons, power-ups, skins and characters, definitely! But, keep the core of the game the same. I felt that the game was pretty well balanced and quite simple, yet fun. I'd hate for the next one to change that.

 

Basically, more of the same. It's not necessarily a bad thing.

[Tales]

I have seen people saying Battlefront is basic and simple, and I don't play enough mp games like this to know if it's true, but if it is, I don't mind. More power ups, vehicles and new maps and modes is all I need.

[Choze]

The shooting was not that fun due to lack of depth. Let's see what they do.

[somme]

The shooting was not that fun due to lack of depth.

 

I still don't understand what you mean by lack of depth?

 

This is Star Wars, not Star Wars meets Mullholland Drive.

[Choze]

I still don't understand what you mean by lack of depth?

 

This is Star Wars, not Star Wars meets Mullholland Drive.

 

They may as well go full Battlefield. I want to like the game.

[Hero-of-Time]

Live Gameplay to be shown on the 10th June.

 

 

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?