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We've heard you loud and clear: you want to try your hand at epic encounters with iconic heroes, massive battles across detailed landscapes, and thrilling dogfights in space. You want to play Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II. Well, we have good news for you: the Star Wars Battlefront II multiplayer beta is on the way, available for PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, and Origin for PC in October.

Fans who pre-order Star Wars Battlefront II will be able to play the beta early, starting October 4**. The beta opens to the public two days later on October 6, and there's a lot to explore.

What's in the multiplayer beta? You'll be able to experience some of the best of Star Wars Battlefront II across iconic planets and into the far reaches of space. Get set to dive into Naboo: Theed in Galactic Assault. Join Republic clone troopers and Separatist battle droids in a wild melee on the streets surrounding the royal palace, where you'll take control of some of your favorite heroes.

 But that's only part of the story. Also included is a multiplayer Starfighter Assault battle (with more details to be revealed at Gamescom), giving you the ability to pilot a variety of the most memorable starfighters from Star Wars™. Keep your eyes open for even more surprises as the beta approaches.

 The beta runs through October 9, and if you want to be among the first to play, pre-order Star Wars Battlefront II now. In addition to early beta access, you'll get bonus content including Yoda's Epic Lightsaber Mastery Star Card, which is only available while supplies last until October 9, 2017**.

 To see more of what's coming to Star Wars Battlefront II follow EA Star Wars on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

 *REQUIRES PERSISTENT INTERNET CONNECTION, EA ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF (I) BETA AGREEMENT, (II) PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY, AND (III) ORIGIN END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (FOR PC USERS), INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGIN CLIENT SOFTWARE (WWW.ORIGIN.COM/ABOUT) (FOR PC USERS), AND, FOR CONSOLE USERS, A XBOX LIVE GOLD OR PLAYSTATION PLUS MEMBERSHIP (BOTH SOLD SEPARATELY). MUST BE 18+. GAMEPLAY PROGRESS, ACHIEVEMENTS, CHARACTERS, CHARACTER DATA AND/OR ANY OTHER VALUE OR STATUS INDICATORS ACHIEVED IN THE BETA WILL NOT TRANSFER TO STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II MAIN GAME. BETA IS PRE-RELEASE SOFTWARE, MAY CONTAIN ERRORS/DEFECTS AND IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.

 ** BETA OFFER EXPIRES 3 DAYS PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF EARLY ACCESS PERIOD. YODA EPIC LIGHTSABER MASTERY STAR CARD OFFER VALID WHILE SUPPLIES LAST UNTIL OCTOBER 9, 2017. Offers valid only at participating retailers. Other conditions and restrictions apply. See www.ea.com/games/starwars/battlefront/battlefront-2/disclaimers for details.