On This Day in Battlefront: Celebration Edition & Update Released 6 Years Ago

Some anniversaries sneak up on you. Others hit you like a fully-charged ARC Trooper pulse rifle.
Today is the latter.

Six years ago, Star Wars Battlefront II launched its Celebration Edition alongside the massive Celebration Update — a moment that instantly became legendary in the game’s history and still sparks nostalgia across the community.

This was the update that said:
“You like clones? Fine. Have ALL the clones.”

Let’s rewind.

The Celebration Edition — When Battlefront II Said “Take Everything”

Released six years ago today, the Celebration Edition bundled:

Every past appearance, skin, and customization item
Instantly unlocked heroes and cosmetics
And a huge visual/content expansion

It was essentially DICE saying:
“You know what? Give the people what they want.”

Battlefront II went from “controversial launch” to “fan-favorite Star Wars game” thanks to updates like this — and the Celebration Edition was a major turning point.

But the real highlight?

That glorious batch of new clone and droid appearances.

The Celebration Update: A Gift for Clone Wars Fans

The update didn’t just polish the UI and pack in cosmetics — it added brand-new appearances that instantly became some of the most iconic in the game:

🔵 ARC Trooper Appearances

Battle-hardened elite clones with attitude, personality, and enough pauldron swagger to intimidate a battalion of battle droids.

💥 Clone Commando Variants

One of the most beloved units in all of Star Wars gaming finally got the cosmetic love they deserved.
Yes, Republic Commando fans celebrated loudly.

🛞 Droideka Appearances

Everyone’s favorite rolling death machines received new visual flair — which is impressive, considering Droidekas are already terrifying.

⚫ Commando Droid Appearances

Sleek. Deadly. Stylish.
The Commando Droid quickly became a community favorite, and the Celebration Update only strengthened their place as the CIS’ most fashionable killers.

This was peak “Clone Wars energy,” and players absolutely devoured it.

Why This Update Still Matters

The Celebration Update arrived during a golden era for Battlefront II — when the game was evolving faster than a frustrated Wookiee in a maintenance room.

Players still remember it for three big reasons:

It revitalized customization
Battlefront II became the place for clone trooper fans to live out their aesthetic dreams.
It boosted the game’s longevity
The update helped keep the player base strong and excited heading into the final waves of content.
It showed the devs were listening
Fans wanted more Clone Wars content. DICE delivered — not halfway, but with a full drop pod of quality.

Even today, many in the Star Wars gaming community point to this moment as one of the best examples of a live-service game turning its reputation around.

Final Thoughts

Six years later, the Celebration Edition and its accompanying update remain a high watermark in Star Wars Battlefront II history. It was a love letter to Clone Wars fans, to customization addicts, and to players who just wanted their troopers to look as cool as they felt.

So here’s to the anniversary — and to one of the best content updates Battlefront II ever received.

Which appearance was your go-to?
ARC Trooper? Commando? Droideka?
No wrong answers here… unless you picked default skins. Then we need to talk.

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