Free Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Event Now Live in Battlefront 2!
It’s very fair to say that when Star Wars: Battlefront II released a couple of years ago, not only with the whole microtransaction controversy, but it was also lacking of content, both for the singleplayer and multiplayer modes. However, from what I hear over the last year, is that the developers at DICE have worked tirelessly to fix their game and Battlefront II is a very different and ultimately, great experience (apparently).
I know games should always release in better states, but with all the fair criticism that No Man’s Sky had received, which later turned into goodwill of how the developers at Hello Games had fixed their game, I’ll be giving Battlefront II the second benefit of the doubt and right now, it perhaps couldn’t be a better time to jump back in, as well as being a great entry point for newcomers.
So with the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker arriving in cinemas this Thursday, DICE has launched the Rise of the Skywalker event for Battlefront II and its live right now! The free content update will bring a new planet, which is playable in a number of modes. We’ll also be getting new reinforcements to call-in and new hero appearances, all of which will be inspired by the big movie release. Added details and an accompanying trailer for The Rise of Skywalker event can be found below.
New Location
A brand-new jungle planet – that you might have caught a glimpse of in the last trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – is coming to Star Wars Battlefront II!
We’re bringing this planet to Co-Op in December, where you’ll be playing as either the Resistance or First Order as the conflict spreads to this tropical paradise. At the same time, the location will be available in Heroes vs. Villains, too. The sequel era locations Takodana, Jakku, and Starkiller Base will join the Co-Op rotation as well – with all mentioned planets featuring both attack and defend scenarios.
New Reinforcements
Four additional sequel era reinforcements deploy on the battlefront! Protected by a striking red armour, the Infiltrator class Sith trooper of the First Order excels in speed and advanced weaponry to hunt down and destroy anyone standing in the way.
An extremely nimble Aerial Reinforcement, the new and overhauled First Order Jet Trooper can fly, dodge, hover, and even tackle opponents with the powerful jets. Use them to your advantage to crush the Resistance from the skies with a grenade-attachment enhanced blaster rifle!
A new “Gunner” and “Spy” unit will be taking up arms for the Resistance. These are two new alien species from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.New Hero Appearances
In addition, new Hero Appearances for Finn, Rey, and Kylo Ren inspired by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker are being brought to the game. They’re included for owners of the Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition or can be purchased separately with Credits or Crystals.
The new Appearances, Reinforcements, and Co-Op experiences will arrive through an update on December 17th. However, you’ll have to wait a little longer to set foot on the new jungle planet – opening up for all players to explore on December 20th.
Additionally, those that are new to Star Wars: Battlefront II or perhaps are returning after getting rid of their game, you can now pick-up the Celebration Edition. This edition will automatically include all previously released content such as maps, modes, as well as loads of skins, heroes, emotes and much more. For those that already owns Battlefront II, you can upgrade to the Celebration Edition via your digital platform of choice. Details of the Celebration Edition can be found below.
The Celebration Edition contains:
- Base Game – Including all past and upcoming free game updates as they release
- More than 25 Hero Appearances – Including six Legendary Appearances, plus one Appearance each for Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren inspired by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,coming December 17th
- More than 125 Trooper and Reinforcement Appearances
- More than 100 Hero and Trooper Emotes and Voice Lines
- More than 70 Hero and Trooper Victory Poses
Are you going to be playing some Star Wars: Battlefront II over the festive period and will you be visiting the cinema to watch The Rise of Skywalker? Let us know across our social media channels.