Six years ago today, Star Wars Battlefront II players ventured back into the dark forests of Endor — and the screams still echo. Released in October 2019, the “Another Night on Endor” update brought one of the game’s most memorable limited-time modes to new heights. The spooky, moonlit chaos of Ewok Hunt returned with fresh content, enhanced visuals, and new hero appearances — making it a standout moment in DICE’s post-launch roadmap for the beloved shooter. The Return of the Hunt The centerpiece of the update was a brand-new Ewok Hunt map, expanding on the terrifying nighttime survival mode that turned players into either predator or prey. In this asymmetric horror experience, stormtroopers tried to survive the night against the fuzzy, furious, and highly motivated Ewoks of Endor. Players stalked through pitch-black forests, guided only by the faint beam of a flashlight — and the haunting sound of Ewok horns…
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On This Day in Battlefront: The Star Wars Battlefront II Beta Began 8 Years Ago
Eight years ago, players across the galaxy jumped into early access for the Star Wars Battlefront II Beta — a moment that felt like the return of large-scale Star Wars warfare. Before the full release in November 2017, the beta gave fans their first hands-on experience with improved hero gameplay, revamped starfighters, and massive battles across Theed, Takodana, and Fondor. Whether you were blasting clones as a droid or soaring through space with Poe Dameron’s Black One X-wing, it was pure Star Wars magic. A Beta That Shaped a Controversial Launch Of course, Battlefront II’s launch story is one for the Holonet archives. The beta was praised for visuals, sound design, and sheer immersion — but also sparked heated debate about loot boxes, progression systems, and in-game economy. Still, for many fans, that early access weekend was pure nostalgia. It felt like Battlefront was finally becoming the modern spiritual successor…