Nine years ago today, Star Wars Battlefront took a stylish detour to the skies. The Bespin Launch Trailer for the 2015 reboot released on June 21, 2016, and it wasn’t just another expansion pack teaser—it was a swagger-filled love letter to one of the most iconic Star Wars locations of all time: Cloud City.
Lando’s cape? Flowing. Dengar’s gruff voice? Growling. Lightsabers, TIE Fighters, carbon freezing chambers, and industrial corridors dripping in nostalgia and polish. This trailer didn’t just tease content. It reintroduced a map and mood that changed the way players approached Battlefront’s multiplayer chaos.
Let’s revisit what made this launch trailer—and the Bespin DLC—a high-altitude highlight in the saga of Star Wars Battlefront.
Welcome to Cloud City – No Sabacc Tables, But Plenty of Mayhem
The Bespin DLC expanded Battlefront’s multiplayer with new maps, weapons, star cards, and two new heroes: Lando Calrissian and Dengar. And while the expansion itself was solid, it was the trailer that stuck the landing like a veteran snowspeeder pilot.
From the moment Lando coolly stepped into frame, the tone was clear—this wasn’t just a combat zone, it was a stylish battleground above the clouds. The trailer showcased duels in the carbonite chamber, firefights along floating catwalks, and aerial chaos set against a pastel-orange Bespin sunset. This wasn’t just eye candy—it was a visual cocktail with enough kick to make you reload your Origin wallet.
Dengar and Lando – The Odd Couple of the Outer Rim
One of the trailer’s best surprises was its juxtaposition of two very different additions: the charming rogue and the grizzled bounty hunter.
Lando Calrissian brought trickery, blaster finesse, and a smile smoother than a Corellian whiskey. His in-game abilities leaned into crowd control and deception—perfect for players who prefer to gamble their way through engagements rather than brute-force them.
Dengar, on the other hand, was all about brute-force chaos. A walking buzzsaw of close-range carnage, his presence in the trailer felt like the equivalent of placing a thermal detonator in a tuxedo party.
The trailer captured this energy perfectly, framing both characters in sharp contrast—proof that Battlefront didn’t just add content, it curated experiences.
Esports Vibes and High-Roller Chaos
While Battlefront wasn’t built for esports in the traditional sense, the Bespin trailer had the production flair of a championship montage. Quick cuts, tense duels, squad tactics, and dynamic camera sweeps across chokepoints and control zones—it felt like you were watching a high-stakes event.
And speaking of stakes, the trailer’s tone fit neatly into the rhythm of gambling culture. You had Lando—a literal high roller—leading charges with the swagger of a professional card shark. Pair that with sudden ambushes and high-risk flanks on floating platforms, and the whole thing played like a fast-paced sabacc tournament… with blasters.
The Map Design That Actually Elevated Gameplay
The Bespin trailer wasn’t just cinematic fluff. It gave a glimpse of maps that delivered tight, layered gameplay with verticality and danger around every corner.
Players got:
- Administrator’s Palace – elegant and deadly.
- Carbonite Freezing Chambers – tight, tense corridors with flanking opportunities galore.
- Cloud City Platforms – where long-range dominance met jetpack roulette.
Each shot in the trailer highlighted these arenas as not just visual treats, but PvP playgrounds that upped the skill ceiling.
Why It Still Holds Up 9 Years Later
Let’s be honest—Battlefront 2015 had its ups and downs. But the Bespin DLC, and especially its trailer, marked a high point. It wasn’t just about adding new content; it was about reimagining a location that Star Wars fans already loved, and making it feel different in the hands of gamers.
Even in a post-Battlefront II world, the trailer remains one of the most stylish promotional pieces DICE and EA ever dropped. The tone, pacing, and detail sold the dream of fighting in Cloud City better than any roadmap or blog post ever could.
Conclusion: The Sky Was the Limit—and Battlefront Reached It
Nine years later, the Bespin trailer still hits like a well-timed headshot from across the promenade. It captured what makes Star Wars Battlefront special: cinematic spectacle, chaotic multiplayer, and just enough charm to keep you coming back for one more match.
In a galaxy of trailers, this one soared above the clouds—and reminded us why Lando’s cape isn’t just for show.
