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Hey everyone,

Just wanted to drop a quick note about the update that was due to release on January 30. During our testing we found a critical issue that means we will be pushing the update to early next week. We already have a new build going through its regular pre-release checks and things are looking positive.

Unfortunately, this is sometimes the reality in game development where testing continues right up until an update is deployed onto our live servers. Although disappointing, we feel that it is much better that we found the issue now, rather than have it slip through and make it to our live servers.

We’ll bring you a more concrete release window as soon as our pre-release work is complete and everything is in the green.

This update brings with it two new heroes, the offensive based BB-8 and the support orientated BB-9E. Both heroes come with 3 abilities as well as 3 passives, and yes BB-8 will be able to do the thumbs up emote.

The Age of Resistance will be joining Capital Supremacy, with two new Capital Ships; the MC85 Star Cruiser and Resurgent-class Star Destroyer. We’re also bringing Ajan Kloss to Hero Showdown.

We also have a variety of balance changes as well as fixes and improvements on the way. Darth Vader will now be able to block while choking, Auto Players will be able to carry out melee attacks, Droidekas receive an increase to their shield health and VO announcers will now mention the era-appropriate heroes that spawn. Finn and Kylo Ren both have new emotes, which you can unlock via new milestones.

As soon as we have more news on the release of the BB Update we’ll be sure to let you know. As always, we thank you for your continued dedication and patience.

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In the meantime we'll also be enabling x3 experience for this weekend.

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Originally posted by GreedoughShotFirst

Any chance for a x1.5 or x2 credits payout too?

No, we will not be doing this.

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Originally posted by [deleted]

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We did, that's how bugs like this get found.

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Originally posted by red_hawkx21

Any explanation why the november update was delayed? Or is that another thing to be swept under the rug?

November update was moved to coincide with the Celebration Edition release. We didn't want to release new appearances and then two weeks later players potentially find themselves able to get them for 'free' if they purchased the Celebration edition.

This was not swept under the rug and was communicated back at the time, once the Celebration Edition was released.

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Originally posted by WhoopingKing

Plz /u/F8RGE, don't let them forget about our beloved repitilian

We've timed the UI elements of Bossk's Proximity Mines to reflect the moment when they actually become armed, i.e. the moment when they can start to detect enemies in its vicinity.

Now, when you see the yellow radius circles appear around the mines, you know that they have become armed. This will also make it easier to experience the improvement to their arming speed that the Star Card Trap Arming Speed brings.

We have also fixed an issue where Bossk would throw only three functional proximity mines, while having the Multi-Traps Star Card equipped, and an issue where the Active Time of Bossk´s ability Predator Instincts was ending before intended.

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Originally posted by NexusPatriot

u/F8RGE

I don’t really play Battlefront that much as I just overall don’t enjoy the game, but as a lurker on this sub I just wanted to throw some love your way.

You honestly might be the most engaging and verbally direct community representative for any AAA studio.

You’re just such a fun dude.

Genuinely, keep up the great work you do. I’m obviously far from the only one who appreciates you.

May the Force be with you, Ben.

Thank you, appreciate it greatly.

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Originally posted by CrystalEyes13

u/F8RGE

I know this is thinking a bit ahead, but what does the delay mean for the February update discussed in December?

No changes

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Originally posted by StarSpangldBastard

Will the new heroes cost credits? If so now much?

Nope, unlocked from the start, for everyone.