If you were playing Star Wars Battlefront II back in its glory days, you probably remember exactly where you were when this happened: The Darth Tyranus Update released 7 years ago today. And it wasn’t just another patch — it was one of those updates that instantly changed the feel of the game, mainly because it finally brought in one of the most requested prequel-era villains. Yes… Count Dooku arrived. Count Dooku (Serenno’s Sith) Entered the Battlefield The update was headlined by Serenno’s Count Dooku, aka Darth Tyranus — smooth, brutal, and absolutely built for people who enjoy deleting enemies with elegant lightsaber swings and zero mercy. Dooku didn’t just feel like “another hero.” He felt like a statement:Battlefront II was going all-in on the Clone Wars era. And honestly? That era is where the game truly started to shine. Geonosis Expanded Into More Modes The update also brought Geonosis…
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On This Day in Battlefront: The Celebration Edition Launched 6 Years Ago — And Clone Fans Ate Well
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: 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…
On This Day in Battlefront: The Last Jedi Season Began Eight Years Ago — Which Side Did You Choose?
Every Star Wars fan has that one Battlefront II memory that lives rent-free in their mind. Maybe it was the first time you Force-pushed an entire hallway of stormtroopers, or maybe it was the moment you realized Kylo Ren’s pull ability was both incredible and wildly annoying. But today, we’re rewinding the clock to a very specific milestone: Eight years ago, The Last Jedi Season launched in Star Wars Battlefront II.Yes — eight. Years. Ago.Take a moment to feel that one in your bones. The Season That Split the Galaxy (In a Fun Way) When The Last Jedi Season arrived, DICE didn’t just hand us new cosmetics and call it a day. Nope — they made us choose sides. You had to align with either: It wasn’t just a cosmetic choice. It changed your challenges, your community goals, and how the event storyline unfolded. For the first time, Battlefront II…
On This Day in Battlefront History: “Another Night on Endor” Update Turns Six
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…
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…