The Star Wars Battlefront series has been a staple in the gaming community since its first release in 2004. The franchise, which began under LucasArts—now Lucasfilm Games—captured the hearts of Star Wars enthusiasts with its immersive battles and faithful representation of the Star Wars universe. The series saw a revival with EA DICE’s reboot in 2015 and a sequel in 2017, but the future of Star Wars Battlefront 3 remains shrouded in mystery and speculation. A New Hope for Battlefront 3? Rumors have been circulating about the potential development of Star Wars Battlefront 3, with fans eagerly anticipating a late 2023 release. Expectations are high for the game to take a fresh direction, building on the success of its predecessors while carving out a unique identity within the franchise. Conflicting Reports on Development However, the development status of Battlefront 3 is far from clear. Jeff Grubb of GamesBeat has indicated…
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Star Wars: Battlefront II – Celebrating 18 Years of Galactic Warfare
Eighteen years ago, the gaming world was introduced to a title that would go on to define Star Wars gaming for a generation: “Star Wars: Battlefront II” by Pandemic Studios and LucasArts. As we celebrate its 18th anniversary, let’s take a moment to reflect on its legacy, its impact, and its enduring appeal. A Stellar Reception Upon its release, “Star Wars: Battlefront II” was met with widespread acclaim. Critics praised its expansive battlefields, diverse character classes, and the ability to play as iconic heroes and villains from the Star Wars universe. The game’s single-player campaign, which followed the story of the 501st Legion, also known as “Vader’s Fist,” provided a unique perspective on the events of the Star Wars saga, bridging the gap between the prequel and original trilogies. Commercial Success The game’s positive reception was mirrored in its sales figures. Star Wars: Battlefront II” quickly became one of the…
Battlefront 2015’s PC Community Pleads for Action Against Persistent Server Issues and Hackers
The dedicated community of “Star Wars: Battlefront 2015″ on PC has been facing a series of challenges that threaten the game’s longevity and playability. From server crashes to rampant hacking, players are calling on Electronic Arts (EA) and its developers to address these pressing issues and breathe new life into the beloved title. Persistent Server Crashes For over three months, players have reported frequent server crashes, making the game virtually unplayable. These crashes aren’t random technical glitches but are believed to be the result of deliberate actions by hackers. The community has identified a specific hack, facilitated by the Frosty Mod Manager, that allows malicious players to crash servers. The hack operates in the spawn menu, where hackers rapidly switch between two decks of star cards, causing the server to fail. This method of crashing is particularly insidious because it’s not a visible hack. Players in the lobby have no…
Star Wars Battlefront 3: A Cancelled Dream That Has Fans in Mourning
The recent revelation of the almost-completed Star Wars Battlefront 3 has sent fans into mourning, as they learn how close they were to enjoying the game. The heartbreak began with a tweet from Michael Barclay, a former Star Wars Battlefront 3 developer and current Naughty Dog designer, who decided to share a “one that got away” project. Barclay’s tweet stated, “I feel like it’s been long enough now to come out and say Star Wars Battlefront 3 was [gonna] be legit incredible and the fact it got cancelled 2 yards from the finish line is an absolute crime.” This simple sentence sent Star Wars Battlefront fans into a frenzy as they shared their heartbreak for the Star Wars game that could have been. The story was quickly picked up by IGN, causing the news to spread further and devastating even more Star Wars fans. Several fans shared their disappointment on…
Star Wars books you should read if you like VIDEO GAMES: Battlefront: Twilight Company
front, then the book is an essential companion. It provides a rich backstory to the events of the game and expands on the world that the game takes place in. The book also explores the theme of soldiering in the Star Wars universe, giving readers a deeper understanding of the conflict that the game is centered around. Alexander Freed is a master storyteller, and Battlefront: Twilight Company is a testament to his skill. The book is not just a straightforward action-adventure novel; it is a deeply philosophical work that explores the nature of war, the cost of freedom, and the morality of rebellion. Freed weaves complex themes and ideas into his storytelling, creating a book that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Freed’s work on Star Wars: The Old Republic is also evident in the book. Battlefront: Twilight Company is full of references and Easter eggs that tie it back to…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Expanded Mod: A Whole New Galaxy to Explore
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is a third-person shooter video game developed by EA DICE and published by Electronic Arts. The game was released in 2017 and is the fourth major installment in the Star Wars: Battlefront series. It is set in the Star Wars universe and allows players to participate in multiplayer battles across various locations from the franchise, as well as play through a single-player campaign. Since its release, Star Wars Battlefront 2 has garnered a loyal following of fans who continue to play the game to this day. One of the reasons for the game’s enduring popularity is its modding community. Fans have created numerous mods for the game, adding new content and features that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting. One of the most popular mods for Star Wars Battlefront 2 is the Expanded Mod. Created by a team of modders, this mod adds over 23 new…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Is Pretty Amazing…
Star Wars Battlefront 2, the reboot of the 2005 game of the same name, was released in 2017 to mixed reactions. Many players were disappointed with the heavy monetization of the game, which included loot boxes and pay-to-win mechanics that gave players who were willing to spend extra money an unfair advantage over those who were not. These mechanics were so controversial that Disney, the owner of the Star Wars franchise, stepped in and told the developer, EA DICE, that the monetization was unbecoming of a Star Wars game. Despite the initial negative reception, EA DICE eventually stripped out all of the loot boxes and pay-to-win mechanics from the game, and many players now consider it to be “good.” I decided to try it for myself and see what the game had to offer modern audiences. First and foremost, the graphics in Battlefront 2 are absolutely stunning. The attention to…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Developer Insights: Iden Versio
The guys over at Capital Games has posted a new developer insight. This time they are talking with the designers of Iden Versio. After the attack on the Death Star, the Empire responded by assembling Inferno Squad – an Imperial Special Forces commando unit – and appointed Iden Versio as its leader. Now, Iden’s intelligence and relentlessness will be put to use as the newest Imperial Trooper leader to hit the holotables. UNIT NAME: Iden VersioALIGNMENT: Dark SideCATEGORIES: Dark Side, Attacker, Leader, Empire, Imperial TrooperTenacious Empire Attacker who expertly takes out foes while supporting her squad. ABILITIES: Basic: TAKE THEM DOWN FINAL TEXT: Deal Physical damage to target enemy. If no other allies have the Leader tag, Iden deals damage two more times. For each critical hit, Iden recovers 5% Health and Protection. Special 1: PUSH FORWARD (Cooldown 2) FINAL TEXT: Deal Physical damage to all enemies and inflict Vulnerable for 2 turns. Dispel all buffs on target enemy…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Gets New Mandalorian-inspired Mods
Fans of The Mandalorian season two who also play Star Wars Battlefront 2 have a merging of the two worlds in some new mods. Season 2 of the popular Disney show have brought a couple of new fan favorites who have made their way into the game via fun new mods. Some spoilers follow for the Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian Modder Dunno123 has made a Master Skywalker skin for 2017’s Battlefront II which is a nod to his latest look from The Mandalorian. In addition, Modder SiRME24 has developed two skins for the bounty hunter who stole the show, Boba Fett. There’s one skin for the armor that’s been burned and another for when it has been all cleaned up. Two very nice additions to the game thanks to these modders. Go ahead and download and check it out for yourself and remember to support community members who go above and…
Fans are Taking Star Wars Battlefront 2 into their Own Hands!
We haven’t written about Star Wars Battlefront 2 in a bit, as the game seems to be dying out a bit. The developed just dropped all new work or content for Battlefront 2 so that they could put their efforts into Battlefield 6 instead. And the fans and everyone involved were very upset with this controversial decision for Dice to drop the game. But Star Wars gamer fans have seen this before and we’ve become resilient and innovative. Dice would be fine with letting the game die. However, the fans have now taken it upon themselves to bring the game back to life! Modders have stepped up to do new content, cosmetics, and other great things to add to the game and keep it going. We’ve seen this in the Star Wars community before and it warms my heart every time. TheOzzyJedi tells us more here: So, what do you…
The Fall & Rise Of Battlefront 2
We talk a lot about Star Wars games here and Battlefront 2 has been at the top of the list of things we chat about here. From the first reveal, to the release, through all the updates and to today, we’ve tried to bring you all the news and info about Battlefront 2. And we’ve heard what you had to say about it, too. The ups and downs, the fall and rise. In the end, Battlefront 2 turned out to be a pretty decent game but this was not without a very rocky start. The Act Man has another interesting video on this topic. See it here: Of course, this is just one fan’s opinions but personally, I find his thoughts spot-on with most of how I feel about things, too. It’s an interesting watch, even if you don’t agree and we’re always open to hearing your rebuttals in the…
Star Wars Battlefront 2: Every Game Mode Explained
If you’ve been playing Star Wars Battlefront 2, you may have noticed it now has a lot of game modes. Some of these new game modes include a new Campaign, a PvE Horde Mode, and the return of Supremacy. So, what do they all mean and what do you need to know about them? Let’s take a look. Supremacy – This is a multiplayer mode, previously known as Capital Supremacy. It’s a 20v20 game mode that has multiple phases and 24 additional teammates (AI controlled). It’s a largescale, epic fight for control points around the map. There are Two Phases to conquer. Galactic Assault – This is also a multiplayer mode, and also a 20v20 large scale battle. This one is a linear objective-based game mode that requires you to fight through multiple stages. Objectives can vary from map to map. You can learn more about these and the other…
Sign the Petition to Keep Paid Support for Star Wars Battlefront II
There’s a petition out to EA Games by fans of Star Wars Battlefront II who want them to continue offering paid support for the game. It was started by Christen Adler and anyone can sign to make their voice heard to EA about the game. The petition reads: “Star Wars: Battlefront II is one of the greatest video game redemption stories of all time. From a disastrous launch to a complete success, the transformation of the game is inspiring to all Star Wars fans and gamers alike. Unfortunately, the game was cut short while still having so much potential for wonderful new content. New maps, heroes, skins, private matches, private servers, etc. are a must for this game. All those who sign this petition would be willing to pay for new DLC to keep this awesome game alive. Save Battlefront II!” Almost 80,000 people have signed at the time of…
Star Wars Battlefront II – May 28th Patch – Release Notes
The guys over at DICE have a small patch releasing on May 28 which aims to address a selection of issues that they have found, but also makes changes to the current milestone requirements for some of the appearances, including Darth Maul’s Old master. The Devs are making changes to the appearance milestone requirements, and instead of requiring you to defeat 5,000 enemies with a specific hero, this can now be done for any hero on their respective side. This means that for Darth Maul’s Old Master appearance, you will no longer need to defeat 5,000 enemies as Darth Maul, but as any hero on the Dark Side. Defeating enemies as a Light Side hero will be required to unlock the Luke Farmboy and Princess Leia appearances. As a team, they would like to give a shout out to those who have already unlocked the Old Master Appearance, the Force…
New Darth Maul and Palpatine Skins for Battlefront II
New skins are here for Star Wars Battlefront II in the new update and this includes skins for Darth Maul and Palpatine. It’s the Battle on Scarif Update and it brings with it some new skins, namely for Darth Maul and Palpatine. Additionally, Rey will be getting her yellow lightsaber and her hooded look while Kylo Ren will also get his own hooded look from the same film. They are also adding in -game messaging for Damage Increase and this is explained here: Damage Increase is messaged in-game in the same three elements as Damage Decrease: Above Head: When looking at a friend or enemy, left of their health bar, an icon denoting damage increase will be shown for the duration of the effect This icon is always red when looking at an enemy You will only ever see the increase OR the decrease icon in this placement Hit Indicator:…
A BIG Update from the Star Wars Battlefront II Team
After more than two years of free content, the vision for Star Wars Battlefront II is now complete, according to the Creative Director Dennis Brännvall. Also: The Battle on Scarif is coming! The game had a rocky start but has since deployed 25 free content updates that have shaped and expanded Star Wars Battlefront II into almost a completely new game. Most fans will say they redeemed themselves from those early launch days with great content updates, immersive content, battles you can play solo or with friends, and so much more. They are now completing their vision as they return to the Age of Rebellion, which was started in February. See what Brännvall and the team have to say about this. Here’s what the official update says: Looking beyond April, we’re transitioning to a phase where the servers, in-game challenges, recurring events such as Double XP and more, and game support will carry this broad and…
Is This the End for Star Wars Battlefront 2?
Things in the video game industry can move pretty quickly sometimes. And other times they can crawl like a snail. Due to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe right now, we’re seeing unpredictable behaviors in our games, especially multi-player games. Star Wars Battlefront 2 is not immune to this. We already reported that the Battle of Scarif update has been postponed. Given the state of things in the world, this is understandable and that alone is not reason to suspect the game could be on the decline. There are some other concerns being discussed such as the favorite community manager stepping down from the role because he got a promotion and there’s been no mention of who the replacement for Ben will be. In this video, TheOzzyJedi talks about why he’s a bit worried about Star Wars Battlefront 2. Again, we’re taking longevity of the game. Of course, we know…
Star Wars Battlefront II Update Delayed by Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe is impacting every industry, and the gaming industry is no exception. The popular Star Wars Battlefront II was set to receive a pretty big update this past week. The anticipated Battle of Scarif Update (free) would be adding a lot of new content for players to consume. It was expected to add the planet Scarif to Supremacy and other game modes. It also brought Original Trilogy content to Supremacy. However, this major update has since been delayed. To prevent the spread of the virus and keep people safe, employees from industries all over the globe are laid off or transitioned to working from home. DICE is included in this, which is why the update has been postponed, but not canceled. “The Star Wars team have now moved away from our office setup and into our homes,” an official statement from the game’s community manager, Ben Walke…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Baby Yoda Mod
The baby Yoda craze is real! And yes, we know “The Child” from the Mandalorian has not been confirmed to be Yoda, but you’re not going to get people to stop calling it that. But here’s some adorable news for you: The Star Wars Battlefront II community now gets to play as Baby Yoda, with the help of a mod you can install in your game. The mod was created by the user Nanobuds and turns the existing BB-8 hero into Baby Yoda from the Disney+ show The Mandalorian. It started out as a joke and originally only changed the BB-8 model to Baby Yoda. “I started this as a joke mod but it ended up being pretty cool,” Nanobuds said about the creation. “He looks wacky on the frontend- There is nothing I can do about this. I can’t change the animations to make BB8’s arm or wire go…
Star Wars Battlefront II – The Age of Rebellion Update
DICE has detailed the next major update coming to Star Wars: Battlefront II. The Age of Rebellion update, which launches on February 26 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, includes new co-op locations, the Ewok Hunter and ISB Agent 4 characters, four new weapons, improvements for Hero characters, and two new Heroes vs. Villains maps, among other notable changes The Age of Rebellion update arrives tomorrow, February 26 and with it, a great selection of new content.We’ve got Age of Rebellion Co-Op locations (7 in total!), two new Reinforcements in the form of the Ewok Hunter and ISB Agent, 4 new Blasters, 4 Capital Ships for Co-Op, Hero improvements, AI upgrades and two new Heroes Vs. Villains maps. It’s a packed month for Star Wars™ Battlefront II, let’s dive straight in. February begins our focus on the Age of Rebellion. We know this has been a greatly requested update for our community…
Star Wars Battlefront II – The BB Update & Age of Rebellion on the way
Here are the latest patch notes for Star Wars: Battlefront 2 INCOMING TRANSMISSIONWe’re back with more news and information on the next update for Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II. Back in December, we mentioned that both BB-8 and BB-9E would be coming to the game, and you also got a sneak-peek at them in the trailer we released. Known for his courage, BB-8 will play his part as an offensive hero. This will help balance out the light side, which currently has a support-oriented roster. With an Astromech joining the light side, it seems only fitting that the dark side should also get one. That’s where BB-9E comes into play. While BB-8’s bravery helps him charge into the battlefront, BB-9E is cold, calculating, and will play more of a support role, fitting in nicely with the dark side Hero roster. As January comes to a close, our attention turns to February and,…
You Can Now Play as LEGO Yoda in Star Wars Battlefront 2 (With Mods)
Tired of looking at an overly CGI-generated version of Yoda in Star Wars: Battlefront 2? Well, with the help of a mod by user Dulana57 on NexusMods you can change the character model for everyone’s favorite, green Jedi into a LEGO-style master of the Force. While the mod is purely cosmetic and only for Yoda, it’s still a nifty creation for your mod collection. The character model is well-made, semi-naturally fits in with the SWBF2 world, and is fully animated as well. On NexusMods this particular mod is titled “LEGO Yoda Mod. It’s available for download and use now. Mods can be a great way to breath new life into an aging game. There are a few decent ones available for Star Wars: Battlefront 2. It has been noted, however, that, due to developer restrictions, that it has been somewhat challenging for even the most dedicated modding champions to create…
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Leia Full Nude Mod
It’s been 2 years since the launch of Star Wars: Battlefront 2 and we’re still seeing interesting mods pop up every now and then. One that is sure to grab the attention of long-time Princess Leia fanboys is a recently released full nude mod for Leia’s character in SWBF2. Yup, you read that correctly – with the use of a mod that just became available for download on NexusMods, players have the ability to traverse the sprawling landscapes of the game dawning nothing more than Leia’s birthday suit. It’s worth noting that the mod goes into quite a bit of detail as well. Due to the adult nature of the mod, we won’t be including any graphic images or a direct link. All you have to do, though, is head over to NexusMods, log into your account, make sure that adult content is activated within your account setting, go to…
Star Wars: Battlefront 2’s The Rise of Skywalker Drops Next Month
Getting a little bored with Star Wars: Battlefront 2 and need a reason to keep playing or take another look at it? Well, December may very well be your best chance to do so. The entire month has been dubbed a “celebration month” by EA DICE and it all kicks off with the addition of The Rise of Skywalker content for SWBF2. The developers have been tight-lipped when it comes to what to actually expect from the Skywalker update, unfortunately. It’s probably safe to assume, however, that we will see the addition of some new maps and possibly a new character or two. This new content update is, of course, due out just before the theatrical release of the new movie – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The movie will hit theaters on December 20th and is a continuation of the latest series of Star Wars films beginning with…