Star Wars: Battlefront Dev Tracker

Today, we’re giving you an updated view of the Roadmap for Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II. Kicking off with September, the Roadmap outlines planned content drops* for much of 2018. Also, we’re revealing what’s currently scoped for the winter season.

To learn more about what’s coming and has come in August, don’t miss our rundown of the Elite Corps Update.

September – The Improved Squad System Is Coming

September will mark the arrival of the new Squad System, bringing the ability for players to spawn on squad members, available first in Galactic Assault, Bl...

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Incoming Transmission

We’re back for another Community Transmission and this time around, we’re going to be talking about the Elite Corps Update, which is due to arrive on August 29^th.

Let’s dive straight into what’s coming.

The 41^st Elite Corps, or Elite Corps as they came to be known, were a division of the Republic Army that were involved in many iconic battles during the Clone Wars.

Toward the end of the Clone Wars, Elite Corps were present at the Battle of Kashyyyk. Alongside Jedi Master Yoda, they came to the aid of the Wookiees on their home world. Other notable appearances were on Geonosis, where the Elite Corps were sent to assist Anakin Skywalker in retaking the planet.

The 327^th Star Corps were known for their distinctive yellow markings on their armor. Led by Jedi General Aayla ...

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On August 29, two renowned divisions of clone troopers – the 41^st Elite Corps and the 327^th Star Corps* – are joining the action in Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II.

Along with the trooper Appearances, the Hangar on Naboo is being added to the list of available maps for Blast and Custom Arcade. Plus, the fan-favorite Ewok Hunt** mode is made available permanently in Operations, and players will also be able to purchase Emotes and Victory Poses with Credits or Crystals.

Get more in-depth about it all below, and for the complete breakdown of...

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This is the second part of our interview with Dennis Brännvall, Design Director for Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II. If you missed it, read the first part, where Dennis speaks to his journey on the franchise, what’s being considered when adding content and improving the game, and his background as a competitive and table top gamer. Below, we get more into his history, developing and expanding Star Wars Battlefront II, advice for aspiring Game Designers, and more.

How it All Began

“I was born in the 80s, so I’m not old enough to have seen...

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You might have been introduced to him on stage at EA PLAY this June, but Dennis Brännvall has been a core member of the EA DICE Star Wars™ Battlefront™ team for years. Today, Dennis is responsible for how all aspects of Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II are designed – from gameplay to user interface and player interactions – as the franchise’s Design Director.

To give you a peek behind the curtain at EA DICE, we’ve picked Dennis’ brain on his own journey, his thoughts on game design, and the ongoing work with Star Wars Battlefront II.

Dennis’ Star Wars™ Battlefron...

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Hello there, new player – or current player looking for a little refresher, or player who is thinking about joining the fun! Maybe you just got full access to the game through the recent release of Origin Access Premier? Whichever group you fall into (and everyone who might not fit into any of those), welcome to the galaxy of ...

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Recently, EA launched a new membership tier within Origin Access* on PC: Origin Access Premier. Origin Access Premier gives members full, unlimited access to EA’s PC games, including Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II. Plus, you’ll get to play releasing titles five days before non-members with no time-limits, enjoy a growing collection of over 100 PC games, and more.

By becoming a member, you’re also eligible to the following in-game bonuses for Star Wars Battlefront II:

• Lando’s Millennium Falcon (Scrap Value 35,000 Credits if already owned)
• 50,000 in-game Credits.

Become a member, and read more about what’s included, at the ...

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Today, we’re giving you some insider tips on how to become better in Hero Showdown. If you’ve already played this round-based elimination mode, you’ll know that it’s all about bringing your wits, tactics, and favorite heroes and villains out for two-on-two clashes.

To be on the winning side of your own drama in Hero Showdown, we’ve gathered five pieces of advice to better your chances.

Get to Know the Rules of Hero Showdown

The rules of Hero Showdown are simple. You play as a hero on either the dark or light side in teams of two. To win a round, you must defeat the two heroes on the enemy side. First team to win three rounds get all the glory. That’s the basic premise.

Keep in mind, though, that if a round is won, you’re not allowed to pick the hero that you’ve just played as for the next one. This is more important than it might seem at first glance, and we’ll get back to that in a minute.

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With the Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II Hero Starfighters update* (don’t miss our rundown of the Hero Starfighters mode) we’ve intro...

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Hero Starfighters, a new PvP mode focused on piloting hero ships, is available for free to all Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II players today as part of the Hero Starfighters update*. To make it even better, we’ve compiled a list of five things you need to know to get a head start. Learn how to become a better pilot, upgrade your hero starfighters faster, and much more!

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At EA Play, we announced that we’re bringing more Clone Wars era content* to Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II. We also said we would provide a Roadmap for Battlefront II after the end of the ...

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Brace yourselves – three of the Solo: A Star Wars Story™ crew have entered Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II!

We’re of course talking about young Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Lando Calrissian, all dressed up with fresh Solo: A Star Wars Story Appearances* as part of the Han Solo Season**. First, let’s have another look at this season’s trailer. Around the 33 second mark, you’ll see the new Appearances available today.

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A love for Star Wars™ and a passion for amazing games has always been at the heart of the DICE team behind Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II.

When the game launched, we had tripled the amount of content compared to its predecessor, spanning three Star Wars eras. We set out to unite the player base by removing season pass. We provided an original story campaign focused on Iden Versio and the Inferno Squad.

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He’s a gambler, a driver, a flyer – and an unexpected hero in the making. It’s time for young Han Solo to enter Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II: The Han Solo Season,* with content inspired by Solo™: A Star Wars Story™.

Previously this season, we took players back to Jabba’s Palace on Tatooine, introduced new ways to play the game, and explored the iconic friendships and rivalries of Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon crew. But there’s a whole lot more to it.

Here’s what’s coming your wa...

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Attention, aspiring pilots of the galaxy! Starfighter Custom Arcade is now operational as part of the Han Solo Season. “Sounds cool, but what exactly is it?” you might ask. It’s a grand opportunity for up-and-coming space aces in Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II to hone their skills against enemy starfighter AI.

Because if there’s one thing legendary pilots in the Star Wars™ universe have in common – whether it’s Luke Skywalker spinning the heads of enemy pilots while blasting their TIE fighters to bits, or Boba Fett making some of the most well-renowned heroes of the galaxy shatter with his alluring tactics – it’s that their mastery didn’t come without practice.

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Since the launch of Ewok Hunt in April, featuring the deceptively small and furry warriors, the mode has become a hit with fans of Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II. We’ve enjoyed the stories you’ve told – whether it’s been about soaring through the air and landing spear-down on an unsuspecting intruder as an Ewok, or barely making it to evac as a stormtrooper.

To shine some light on the creation of the mode, we sat down with Manuel Llanes, Game Design Director at DICE in Stockholm, to have a chat about inspirations, challenges, and how to embrace your inner Ewok.

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Han Solo, the Rebellion general? The smuggler? Wasn’t he a war hero? He’s played the scoundrel and the hero, and in Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II: The Han Solo Season,* you’ll get to experience a little of both.

You in?

The fun begins on May 16 with a trip back to the original trilogy before jumping into new content for June inspired by the forthcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story™ film – but more on that later. First, let’s talk about what you’ll be able to play this month.

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In a recent PC update we added support for NVIDIA Ansel to Arcade mode. What that means is anyone ...

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Beneath the evening skies of Endor, the might of the Empire means little to the Ewoks as they fight for control of their home world. In Ewok Hunt*, Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II’s exciting new mode, spears and blasters battle for dominance as a squad of stormtroopers are ambushed by a tribe of Ewoks descending from the trees to channel their hidden fury. Available only for a limited time, Ewok Hunt lets you stalk your Imperial enemy under the cover of night, or desperately fight to hold off the pint-sized throngs until you can escape.

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Since release, we've been hard at work making changes based on your feedback to create a better game for all our players. Today, we're happy to announce that the Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II Progression update, which includes a complete re-design of the in-game progression system, will begin rolling out on March 21st. There are also some additional changes coming to the cosmetics in the game, but we'll get to that in a bit... 

 

With this update, progression is now linear. Star Cards, or any other item impacting gameplay, will only be earned through gameplay and will not be available for purchase. Instead, you’ll earn experience points for the classes, hero characters, and ships that you choose to play in multiplayer. If you earn enough experience points to gain a level for that unit, you'll receive one Skill Point that can be used to unlock or upgrade the eligible ...

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