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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Interview Sheds Light on Game’s Dark Origins

November 3, 2019December 23, 2021 Editor

In an interview with STACK, Respawn Entertainment’s narrative lead, Aaron Contreras provided further details about the backstory behind Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, gameplay info, and more. Why Fallen Order is Set Shortly After Revenge of the Sith When asked about the timeline of the game, Contreras stated that the Respawn team decided to roll with a period just a few years past Revenge of the Sith because they found it to be one of the most intriguing ages in the Star Wars franchise. Aaron went on to say that due to the Empire having immense power throughout the galaxy during this time and Order 66 being in place, this period paved the way for a story based on an emerging hero – one that has to stay off the Empire’s radar and fighting to flee persecution. Why Force Players to Utilize a Specific Character? Aaron also shed a little…

Star Wars Battlefront II – Oct 30th Patch – Release Notes

October 31, 2019December 23, 2021 Soeren Kamper

DICE have a small patch arriving this week which aims to address several issues that appeared after last week’s Another Night on Endor Update. The primary fix focuses around an issue that was causing consoles to run out of memory and subsequently result in a game crash. They also have a fix for an issue that was causing servers to crash while playing Co-Op. The guys over at DICE understand that both of these crashes were frustrating and They thank us for our patience while they worked to get a patch released. Within the patch the DICE team also have a number of issues that have been fixed, mostly relating to Co-Op. Check it out: Release Notes: Fixed various issues that were causing memory crashes across all platforms. Fixed an issue that was causing a server crash when playing Co-Op. Fixed an issue where the timer would not correctly show…

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Community Transmission – Appearances & Co-Op

October 16, 2019December 16, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here is the latest community transmission from the DICE crew. This time about new CO-Ops, Quests and hero appearances. Check it out: INCOMING TRANSMISSION There have been many battles throughout the Star Wars™ saga and the Battle of Yavin ranks up there as one of the most iconic. It was a one in a million shot that ultimately led to the destruction of the Death Star. Those involved in this epic battle, and therefore a major blow to the Empire, were rewarded via a Celebration Ceremony within the Great Temple on Yavin 4. This is the scene of the first two appearances we’ll be talking about today. The Battle of Yavin Appearances THE BATTLE OF YAVIN APPEARANCES We’ve talked a bit recently about appearances for Luke Skywalker and we currently have a special Timed Quest underway where you could unlock his Farmboy appearance from Star Wars: A New Hope. Coming…

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 – October Patch 2019 Release Notes

October 14, 2019December 16, 2021 Soeren Kamper

The Star Wars: Battlefront 2 October patch is going live tomorrow morning (Stockholm time). Deployment is expected to start at approximately 10am CEST. This means that the challenges for Farmboy Luke and the Kenobi! emote will be enabled during the afternoon. For the full release notes, please check below: RELEASE NOTES CO-OP Made various balancing changes on various CO-OP maps (Kamino, Felucia, Geonosis). Changes include tweaking AI and human player spawn points, adding props for coverage, adjusting number of Command Posts per phase, adjusting the areas of effect around Command Posts etc. Adjusted the spawning rate of enemy Hero AI on CO-OP, by increasing the cooldown in-between spawning. Added scoring when completing a phase on CO-OP. Fixed an issue that would remove the timer when the player would go in an Out-Of-Bounds area, when playing a CO-OP map. Fixed an issue where the intro camera on Naboo and Kamino would…

Star Wars: Battlefront – Cooperation Update & Release Notes

September 24, 2019November 22, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the latest updates and release notes for Star Wars: Bettlefront 2. Coming this month are two brand new ways to play, Co-Op and Instant Action. A brand new planet, Felucia and the Clone Commando also joins the conflict as a new reinforcement. It all arrives on September 25, let’s take a look. EXPANDING AIWith the release of Capital Supremacy earlier this year we brought with it our brand new AI system. If you’ve played Capital Supremacy then you will have noticed these AI running around, on your side and as opponents. With this new AI system we’ve always had one eye on the future and how they could be further integrated into various areas of Star Wars Battlefront II. The inclusion of our two new ways to play, Co-Op and Instant Action has given us a perfect opportunity to not only bring the new AI system to additional…

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 – A look ahead at what’s coming in 2019

August 13, 2019November 21, 2021 Soeren Kamper

The guys over at Dice is keeping them self bussy. Here is a look of what is comming in Star Wars: Battelfront 2 the rest of the year. Let’s dive in, but before that… AUGUST August kicks off with both the Separatist Dreadnought and Republic Venator becoming playable in Heroes vs Villains. Since the release of Capital Supremacy this addition has been highly requested, and we’re incredibly happy to be adding them to our rotation. We’ve taken areas within both capital ships and turned them into playable locations that we believe will be great for the small-scale Hero gameplay. After watching discussions around Capital Supremacy and, in particular, the Capital Ship phase. We’ve made some changes to the interiors of both Capital Ships. The assault on the Capital Ship will continue to have two sub-phases, but both are evolving. Once you’re breached the enemy ship, you have five minutes to…

Star Wars: Battelfront 2 patch notes june 26

June 25, 2019November 20, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the patch notes for tomorrows Game update in Star Wars: Battlefront. DROIDEKAS Arriving this week will be one of the most requested additions to Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II, the Droideka. One of the most feared droids finally joins the Separatist army, wielding twin blasters and personal deflector shield generators, making them a formidable foe for anyone that faces off against them in combat. Destructive weaponry and a powerful shield aren’t their only characteristics, as the ability to transform and swiftly relocate has become synonymous with the Droideka. TX-130 The TX-130 will provide the Galactic Republic with an armored fighting vehicle that is both quick and defensive. The speed allows the TX-130 to enter into battle, deal damage, and then make its escape; a great balance between agility and power. NABOO JOINS CAPITAL SUPREMACY This month we’re bringing Capital Supremacy to Naboo. The conflict has spread to the capital…

Star Wars Battlefront 2 - aummer and Fall roadmap

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 – Summer and Fall roadmap

June 8, 2019November 14, 2021 Soeren Kamper

On June 26, more Star Wars: The Clone Wars content is coming to the game as part of the “Where are those Droidekas? Update.” You’ll be to experience new modes, maps, and more. Here’s the full Star Wars Battlefront 2 fall 2019 roadmap: June: Capital Supremacy: Naboo The conflict has spread to the streets of Theed, as this month we’re bringing Capital Supremacy to Naboo. The capital city of Theed is one of the most iconic locations within the Clone Wars and we’re excited to be bringing Capital Supremacy to this fan-favourite map. When you deploy onto Naboo, you will notice that it’s set at dusk. The embered sky adds a greater layer of atmosphere to the city. Alongside the dusk setting, you’ll notice that the city streets are showing signs of previously fought battle and skirmishes; romantic ambience meets war-torn streets. The entirety of the battle takes place within…

Star Wars Battlefront II May patch Notes

May 22, 2019November 8, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the latest patchnotes for Star Wars: Battelfront 2: NEW CONTENT FEATURES Kamino – Cloning Facility is now available to play on Capital Supremacy Added an in-game Voice Lines Wheel usable by heroes Raised the level cap for all units to 1000 QUALITY OF LIFE Adjusted the core mechanics of the Heroes vs. Villains game to accommodate the removal of the target system. Appearance bundles are now moved to the Collection screen. Crystal prices have been reduced and Credit prices have been removed. HERO CHANGES Community Request: Any changes to the Victory Poses for Iden Versio, Rey and Count Dooku have been reverted. New Victory Poses for Iden Versio (LOYALTY) and Rey (DETERMINED) have been added and are free to unlock for all players. Community Request: Increased the limit for Heroes using Voice Lines at once. Fixed an issue where lightsaber heroes were not able to deal damage to…

Star Wars: Battlefront: Clone Army Updates Coming to today

February 27, 2019November 7, 2021 Soeren Kamper

As we told you yesterday, Players can start playing Anakin Skywalker with todays game update. But that is not all. we’re not only getting a new hero in Anakin Skywalker, but also an update to how the clone troopers of the Galactic Republic are represented in Star Wars Battlefront II. In this new blog update from DICE, Game Designer Christian Johannesén talks armored clone officers, updated legions, and more. Check it out: Along with an overarching re-implementation of how trooper classes are visually identified, the different clone trooper legions have also undergone a touch-up in the way they look. And with this update, we’re introducing the option to play as an armored clone officer, too! These changes and improvements to the clone army tie into each other, so to learn about how it comes together, we’ve talked to Game Designer Christian “CJ” Johannesén. Phase I and Phase II Clone Troopers With…

Star Wars – Know the Unknown Facts

November 14, 2018November 5, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Hollywood’s excellent Star Wars movie series is the most iconic space epic genre for more than two decades. Winning the hearts of millions of fans all over the world, Star Wars has set many records not only in the box office collections but also in the retail merchandise products as well. Right from a Star War character toys to your favourite star war characters T-shirts or stationeries, they yield profitable revenue from these consumer products as well. According to statista.com, the global box office revenue of the Star Wars movies as on July 2018 is 340 million U.S dollars. This article is for the Star Wars hard-core fans that are regularly following up with the Star-War movie series. The ghostly version of Obi-Wan played by Alec initially refused the movie offer. Sir Alec initially had some frictions with the Star Wars production team because he did not want to get…

15 Details Making the Locations in Star Wars Battlefront II Feel Alive

October 29, 2018November 5, 2021 Soeren Kamper

DICE released a new blogpost about the world-building details in making up Star Wars Battlefront II. Check it out below: With the intense player vs. player action going on in Galactic Assault, Heroes vs. Villains, or, really, any other mode in Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II, it’s easy to miss some of the subtler details in the game’s legendary Star Wars™ locations (read more about some of the locations in our ongoing Exploring series, with articles covering Kessel and Mos Eisley out now.) But we wanted to remedy that – so, we’ve listed 15 such minutiae implemented throughout the levels of Star WarsBattlefront II below! But first – to offer some context – a quick overview of two visual design concepts that we’re applying to the game. Missioned to invigorate the locations of Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II, our artists work with the ideas of the Living World and the Battle Beyond. The Living World and the Battle Beyond of Star Wars Battlefront II In short, the…

Star Wars Battlefront 2 – Event Calendar – OCTOBER

October 8, 2018November 4, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here is a list of some of the upcoming events for October in Star Wars: Star Wars Battlefront II Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have 16 Star Wars™ heroes and villains fighting on the same battlefront, at the same time? Well, either way, you’ll find out soon! A few weeks back, we piloted the initiative of in-game special events with the Vehicle Weekend, temporarily reducing the Battle Points needed for vehicles. Moving into October, we’ve done some additional back-end fiddling and twiddling, opening up even more possibilities and Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II extravaganza! Let’s dig in to the special events you can look forward to in October. October 5-7: Battle Point Event – Heroes Unleashed In Galactic Assault, the amount of heroes is normally locked at two per team in the first phase, and four per team for the following phases. In the Heroes Unleashed event, we’re removing…

SWTOR: Game Update 5.9.2: Galactic Legend Patch notes

August 6, 2018November 3, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the patch notes for SWTOR Game update 5.9.2 Galactic Legend Highlights New Stronghold: The Rishi Hideout – Escape the daily grind of galactic life by traveling to your own personal slice of paradise! This Stronghold features multiple customizable structures, a flying Patrol Carrier, a cliffside apartment, and its own private beach. Plus, for the first time, Player versus Player gameplay is fully supported inside the Stronghold, allowing for 1-on-1, Team Deathmatch, and even Huttball scenarios! New Arena: The Mandalorian Battle Ring – Conquer your foes with the ferocity and skill of the infamous Mandalorian warriors in this new arena! Warzone and Matchmaking Changes – Numerous improvements have been made to increase the frequency of Warzone matches and ensure that all matches are more fun and engaging. Double XP Event from 8/7 through 8/19 – The popular Double XP event is back, earn double XP, CXP, and more! Cartel Market A new slot…

KOTOR Apeiron Gameplay

May 2, 2018October 22, 2021 Lisa Clark

Remember when we told you about KOTOR Apeiron? It’s the fanmade remake of KOTOR that allows you to enjoy the game still today, like you did back in its heydey. Well, the gang from Apeiron have a Twitch account here where you can see some videos of their gameplay. The game really looks like it’s come along nicely and whether you were a fan of the original KOTOR, or a younger Star Wars game fan just getting in on the action now, this is one you may want to check out. If you’re not sure if the game is for you, take a look at the gameplay videos below to see it for yourself. This will give you a better idea of whether or not this is something you want to try out. You can also follow them on Twitch and then you’ll be alerted each time they stream so you…

Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Night on Endor Update

April 13, 2018October 13, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here is the patch notes for the “Night on Endor” Update. This update finally brings playable Ewoks to the game! In Ewok Hunt players will take on the role of both Stormtroopers and Ewoks as the former try to survive the night on the forest moon. This update also bring more Appearances into the game so you can start to customize your Troopers and Heroes. This is just the beginning when it comes to ways to customize your look in-game, and we’ll continue to add more options as time goes on. This update also brings fixes to bugs and balance tweaking by making a variety of updates. Read on below to see what is changed: The Star Wars Battlefront II Team HEROES AND VILLAINS IDEN VERSIO Iden’s STUN DROID ability was shocking twice for 0.5 seconds with a 1.3 seconds delay in between. The intent was to give a chance to…

Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Update 2.0

March 23, 2018September 14, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the patchnotes for the Star Wars: Battelfront 2 update, that was released a few days ago. This update brings about large changes to the Multiplayer Progression system, and unlocks all currently available Heroes and Hero Ships for everyone. With all characters now having a Unit Level, DICE don’t want to limit anyone’s chance to progress as they change the way you interact with these characters. On top of that, Bespin makes its return from the first Star Wars Battlefront as a new location for Blast, Heroes vs. Villains, Arcade, and for a limited time as Jetpack Cargo. We hope you enjoy this blast from the past. Lastly, DICE is unlocking all Star Cards and Weapons in Arcade at Epic card level so that Arcade can be more freely used as a sandbox to try out new combinations. This change also provides more gameplay options for players who aren’t interested…

Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Patch 1.2

February 19, 2018May 24, 2024 Soeren Kamper

Sledgehammer70 took on the official Star Wars: Battlefront forums, to bring you the next patch for Star Wars Battlefront II! In this update DICE added a mix of requested features and fixes, as well as some brand new items. First off, DICE added additional locations to Custom Arcade: Kashyyyk, Hoth, Endor, Crait, Jakku, and Death Star II. They also launching a new game mode – Jetpack Cargo! This fast-paced mode sees players jumping around in jetpacks wielding rocket launches for the entire round. This mode will only be available for a limited time so check for availability and make sure to jump in and give it a try. Also for a limited time, they have added three new Hero Appearances to the game! Specifically, the Hoth Appearances for Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo. You can preview them in their respective Character Customization screens under “Appearances”. They will be unlockable…

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 – Known Issues

February 2, 2018September 7, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Star Wars: Battlefront community manager Mat Everett (aka Sledgehammer) took on the official BF2 forums today, and posted a list of bugs that the devs currently are aware of. There are no timeframe on when they will be fixed, but they are on the todo list and the team is looking into them The list will be updated as items are resolved. February 2, 2018 1:08AM Our team is working hard to bring adjustments and balance to many aspects of the game. We’re aware of some critical bugs and much smaller issues and want to get these resolved as soon as possible. The list below is not a full bug list, but primary issues that have been reported that our team is working to resolve. I am not able to promise or provide specific details on when they will be addressed, but the team is looking into these reports and many…

Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Patch 1.1

January 16, 2018September 6, 2021 Soeren Kamper

DICE released a new patch for Star Wars: Battlefront today. The patch is 2.51 GB, and I expect we will find some interesting files in there just waiting to be datamined in near future. The patch introduce many bug fixes and balance issues, but also new content such as new hero starships and Mos Eisley at night as a new map. Check out the full patch notes below: New Content: Blast on Crait We’re expanding the ways you can play on Crait by bringing this map to the Blast Game Mode! Battle in the mines among the machinery and crystals leftover from the previous occupants. Iden Versio’s TIE/In fighter Now available as a new Hero Starfighter in multiplayer matches! Iden Versio leads by example from her personal TIE/ln fighter. Custom-built for Inferno Squad, this modified TIE has seen heroic service in the name of the Emperor. Iden Versio’s TIE/In fighter…

Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Patch 1.0

December 13, 2017September 6, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the latest patch noes for Star Wars: Battlefront. This time its a major update with content inspired by Star Wars: The last Jedi and a major balance coming for heroes. The game update also comes with some much awaited improvements to game stability as well as improved logic to detect idling players. Check it out: NEW HEROES: FINN AND PHASMA Introducing two new heroes! – Finn joins the Resistance. A skilled soldier, Finn now uses his training to protect his allies at any cost. Finn charges into battle and deals precise damage blazingly fast to any enemies who dare stand in the way. – And then we have the imposing commanding officer of the First Order: Captain Phasma. Few are more feared than Captain Phasma as she uses every tool at her disposal to ensure victory. NEW CAMPAIGN DLC: RESURRECTION Iden Versio is back in the Resurrection DLC!…

Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Patch 1.03

December 1, 2017September 5, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Star Wars Battlefront II update 1.0 is now available to download on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It adds a lots of gameplay tweaks, and bug fixes. Check it out below: Reduced the amount of Score and Battle points gained by using the Disruptor Shot mod for the NT-242 when used against vehicles. Reduced the amount of Score and Battle points gained by using the LAAT Gunship against vehicles. Reduced the amount of damage the Stinger Pistol ability does against Heroes & Villains. Boba Fett can no longer capture objectives while hovering high above the objective. Blocked of some areas on Kamino and Naboo where players could use aerial units to gain an unfair advantage over other players. Tweaked the spawning positions when playing Strike on Kamino. Tweaked the combat area on Tatooine when playing Strike. Tweaked the combat area on Endor when playing Blast. Tweaked the combat area on…

Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Game update July 2017

July 16, 2017August 22, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the patch notes for the latest game update for Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes BEYOND THE FOREST- EWOK FLASH EVENTS Blink and you’ll miss it- Flash events have returned! If you’re new to Flash events, here’s a quick primer: Flash events last for 1-2 hours and repeat several times over a few days. This time around, your Ewoks answer the call of battle in this multi-tiered event. Power up your Squad and earn gear as you contend with Imperial enemies, Bounty Hunters, and Droids. The true might of your small Squad is tested in the final (and difficult!) BONUS tier, so be sure to be ready! First Flash Event fires off July 22nd ENDOR ESCALATION I & II MARQUEE EVENTS Strange invaders have leveled a nearby village and encroached on Ewok territories! Join forces with the newest Ewoks to join Galaxy of Heroes: PAPLOO and LOGRAY. Earn their respective…

Star Wars Battlefront 2: Official Gameplay Trailer

June 10, 2017August 9, 2021 Soeren Kamper

So the new Star Wars Battlefront 2: Official Gameplay Trailer just hit the internet… Kashyyyk, Kamino, starkiller base, Yavin, holy shit. Did y’all see that wookiee. First shown at E3 in Los Angeles, the new trailer demonstrates just how expansive it will be, pulling in characters, locations, and vehicles that cover the entire 40-year history of the saga. It even has those Phantom Menace battle droids ( they look pretty dope eh? ) That beginning shot of the The First Order switching to Stormtroppers switching to Clones with the lightning flashes is so awesome. We’re still early in the hype cycle for the game, but this might be good guys. Story mode seems interesting to. What do you thing guys? Did EA just redeem itself? Holy shit. If they can deliver on what this trailer promises…. this will be one of the greatest games. And I’m just so happy prequels aren’t ignored…