Star Wars: Battlefront is a bit of light, almost fun – and it certainly can be fun; especially if you’re cycling through its modes. It’s not particularly deep, it’s not especially complex, and its lacking a few modes and maps that would elevate its longevity. And it’s getting more of both, soon.
Next week, those who pre-ordered the game will be given access to a brand new map, and a brand new mode.
“The Battle of Jakku”, says EA “was the pivotal moment when the New Republic confronted key Imperial holdouts on a remote desert planet.
Taking place in the aftermath of the Rebel victory in the Battle of Endor, players will experience the events that created the massive, battle-scarred landscape of Jakku shown in Star Wars: The Force Awakens™.”
It’s a sort of prequel map that ties in to the impending, eagerly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens. For a week, it’ll be exclusively available to those who pre-purchased Battlefront – and will roll out to everyone else afterwards. Yes, for free.
More interestingly, I think, is the inclusion of a brand new mode to play in, for those who’re already starting to tire of the ones already available. Called Turning Point, the 40-player mode has Rebels trying to capture 3 control points, unlocking bits of the map and moving in to Imperial lines – with the ultimate goal of infiltrating the Empire’s make-shift base for a final stand. You’ll be able to do so using AT-STs and Airspeeders.
“We wanted to portray a battle completely surrounding you, in every direction,” says Dice artist David Grandert. “Debris is falling from the sky, telling the story of battles above. On the surface of the planet you can see ground troops as well as X-wings, all taking part of the fight.”
For those entrenched Star Wars funs, this is likely exciting stuff – giving them a look at Jakku 29 years before its canonical appearance in the upcoming film.
Last Updated: November 25, 2015
Fugly'sCrypt
November 25, 2015 at 08:11
Kudos’s to EA for having a great marketing strategy as always ,otherwise they wouldn’t have sold so many copies of there games
Hammersteyn
November 25, 2015 at 08:21
This game is nothing but fan service. They locked half away with a season pass and dropped the SP entirely. Essentially you have one third of a game.
Admiral Chief - World on Fire
November 25, 2015 at 08:21
So the second third of the game will be a soppy love story?
Hammersteyn
November 25, 2015 at 08:24
Tantamount to kissing ones sister.
Admiral Chief - World on Fire
November 25, 2015 at 08:25
Depends how the sister looks eh?
Ottokie
November 25, 2015 at 08:26
O.o
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 25, 2015 at 08:26
And people wonder why I prefer the civilised society on this side of the mountains.
VampyreSquirrel
November 25, 2015 at 08:59
I prefer the civilized society on this side of the boerewors curtain.
Admiral Chief - World on Fire
November 25, 2015 at 09:05
Well I was referring to HIS sister, I don’t have one
Admiral Chief - World on Fire
November 25, 2015 at 09:05
Have you SEEN his sister?
Sean Carbutt
November 25, 2015 at 08:55
LOL. Well maybe they will have a team bonking Princess Amidala mission? Just saying
Hammersteyn
November 25, 2015 at 08:17
https://49.media.tumblr.com/7ed4f5d9f93edb5c9fc41259d0ca7406/tumblr_n4mc13t9RL1rrx588o1_500.gif
Admiral Chief - World on Fire
November 25, 2015 at 08:20
Hehehe
Charl van der Merwe
November 25, 2015 at 08:31
wait, did you say for free ??
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 25, 2015 at 08:33
Now we know why the season pass costs $50 instead of $30/40.
Hammersteyn
November 25, 2015 at 08:37
You’d think it would be obvious
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 25, 2015 at 08:38
lol EA!
Hammersteyn
November 25, 2015 at 08:40
https://45.media.tumblr.com/995f94fcd6c8c3f05bafdba3a9d3de76/tumblr_n8knlmJTY61spy7ono1_400.gif
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 25, 2015 at 08:41
You can’t spell breadcrumbs without EA. 😉
Hammersteyn
November 25, 2015 at 08:42
I lolled. But I’m stiff from action cricket so it hurt while laughing. I didn’t even mind
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 25, 2015 at 08:51
Physical exercise? But why?
Hammersteyn
November 25, 2015 at 09:06
Drinking afterwards
Admiral Chief - World on Fire
November 25, 2015 at 09:16
SCIENCE!
Admiral Chief - World on Fire
November 25, 2015 at 09:05
Action cricket, you probably tackled all the opposition and used the stumps as toothpicks
Hammersteyn
November 25, 2015 at 09:33
Played wicket keeper, chirping like a baws
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 25, 2015 at 08:41
Damn, I wish I could have that reaction to breadcrumbs…. :’D
Hammersteyn
November 25, 2015 at 08:42
Lots of people do if I look at Metacritic user scores
James Anderton
November 25, 2015 at 10:41
I’ll give EA a taste of my Jakku.