What to Expect? - Star Wars: Battlefront

Not long ago, there were rumors of a new Battlefront game being produced, there was even footage of it leaked on the internet. After all the commotion it turned out to be cancelled. But now it's finally here to return officially, Star Wars: Battlefront, the latest installment in the Battlefront series by DICE and EA. We've all been waiting for this for a long time.

Knowing that DICE and EA will be undertaking the responsibility for this series, we can expect gameplay features similar to the Battlefield series. We all know that since Battlefield 3, the singleplayer feature of battling against bots that Battlefield 2 had was removed. Instead, we were left with a couple of linear Co-Op missions instead. I've been hearing the same for Star Wars: Battlefront too. The game will mostly be multiplayer focused. I'm quite disappointed in this decision, but this was expected. I have no clue why they choose to remove this feature. Either its something to do with game engine limits or poor programming for the AI. Most of my greatest memories were in Battlefield 2 playing against bots with my father and friends, sometimes against each other along side bots.

Nonetheless, we will still have a fun and great game on our hands. I personally can't wait to see and experience combat in the latest Battlefront with the latest graphics and physics of the Frostbite engine.

Here's some information regarding the game along with multiplayer features and the release date. ~ TZ

Star Wars Battlefront Features 12 Multiplayer Maps

After launch, the free Battle of Jakku DLC will add two more.

By Evan CampbellStar Wars Battlefront will boast 12 multiplayer maps when the game launches this holiday season.


On the Star Wars Battlefront website, EA and DICE revealed the multiplayer map tally while discussing the creation of planet Sullust for Star Wars Battlefront. Sullust, which previously was only mentioned in Return of the Jedi, joins other confirmed locations Endor, Hoth and Tatooine as settings for arenas in the multiplayer-centric action game.

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In regard to Sullust, there are mentions (though not confirmed) that the lava planet may host four of the maps, based on various themes. "The overall look and feel for Sullust is very much Imperial and under construction, playing in locations within the planet such as a lava theme, sulfur theme, Death Star-inspired theme and lastly a mine theme," reads the EA and DICE blog post.

Previously, Star Wars Battlefront producer Jesper Nielsen had confirmed that there would be more than eight maps in the game. Now, it's confirmed there are 12 multiplayer maps at launch, with two more free maps on the way afterward with the Battle of Jakku DLC.

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EA and DICE also hinted at a close-quarters combat mode when talking about the 12 launch maps. While some maps are designed for larger-scale battles like the Walker Assault mode, there are others "tailored to more intimate, close-quarters combat," according to the companies.

With Star Wars Battlefront planned for a November release, EA and DICE will presumably pull back the curtain on much more of the action game at E3. EA is holding its hour-long press conference June 15.

Star Wars™ Battlefront™ – Immerse Yourself in the Ultimate Star Wars™ Experience

Star Wars Battlefront is the ultimate Star Wars battle experience, brought to life by DICE – creators of the award-winning Battlefield series.

Fight in epic Star Wars battles on iconic planets and rise through the ranks playing as the heroic Rebellion or the evil galactic Empire.

Whether fighting through blaster-wielding troops, or piloting your favorite Star Wars combat vehicles like snowspeeders, speeder bikes, and AT–ST’s – Star Wars Battlefront puts you at the center of the galactic conflict!

Release Date – TBD