On this day six years ago, Star Wars Battlefront II received one of its most memorable post-launch updates — the BB Update. It was the patch that added BB-8 and BB-9E as playable heroes, bringing some of the most unconventional — and surprisingly tactical — gameplay the game had seen up to that point. And yes, people absolutely underestimated the droids at first. The Day Support Heroes Stole the Spotlight BB-8 and BB-9E weren’t traditional blaster or lightsaber heroes. They were fast, low-profile support units built around: BB-8’s cable spin and support skills made him a chaos machine in tight objective modes, while BB-9E excelled at debuffing enemies and backing up frontline villains. They didn’t just “feel different” — they changed how teams approached choke points and close-quarters objectives. Sequel Era Supremacy Expands The update didn’t just add heroes. It also expanded Supremacy into the sequel trilogy era, letting players…
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The Ball Rolls Supreme: Battlefront II Player Hits Max Level with BB-9E
In a galaxy full of Jedi, Sith, and overpowered bounty hunters, one player has done the unthinkable—they rolled their way to the top with BB-9E. Yes, that BB-9E. The angry black ball droid that beeps, spins, and somehow survives blaster fire longer than a clone on Kamino. A Reddit user has officially maxed out BB-9E in Star Wars Battlefront II, proving once and for all that droids aren’t just sidekicks—they’re absolute units when played right. If you’ve ever wondered how far commitment and a shock prod can take you, the answer is: Level 1000. The Most Unexpected MVP Let’s be honest: BB-9E doesn’t exactly scream “hero.” He doesn’t have a lightsaber. He doesn’t wield a blaster. He’s a rolling Wi-Fi hotspot with attitude. But while most players chase high kill streaks with Vader or dash across maps with Rey, this one brave soul put in the work with the First…