It’s one side or the other, light vs dark. Align with the First Order or choose to fight for the resistance!
Star Wars Battlefront II will be delivering a new way to continue your hero’s journey in the game for free with fresh new content and live events, in a world that constantly grows and evolves with the community. In the first season starting on December 5, Star Wars Battlefront II The Last Jedi will bring all new content and challenges themed around the upcoming movie to all players that own the game.
Players will first decide if they want to join the dark or light side, allowing them to take part in special faction challenges throughout the course of the season. Then, on December 13, Finn and Captain Phasma will join the battle as playable heroes, and epic battles will expand to new locations in Crait, a new Galactic Assault map, and D’Qar a new Starfighter Assault map. In addition, Iden Versio will return in Star Wars Battlefront II Resurrection, an all-new chapter in the single player campaign.
Battles rage across eras. Lightsaber-wielding Jedi masters duel mighty Sith Lords. Ace pilots face off in thrilling space battles. Inferno Squad navigates the chaos following the fall of the Empire.
If you want to start playing today, join Origin Access or EA Access and take an early leap into the Star Wars galaxy with the Star Wars Battlefront II Play First Trial*. Enjoy gut-wrenching starfighter battles above five planets, lead spectacular ground assaults on eleven gorgeous worlds, and join Inferno Squad for the first section of the new single player campaign. Using the Play First Trial, play Star Wars Battlefront II for up to ten hours prior to the game’s worldwide release November 17. And remember, you can also pick up the Deluxe Edition and start playing to your heart’s content November 14.
But this is just the beginning. Free** content is coming in December with Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II The Last Jedi Season, bringing with it new heroes, maps, vehicles, and more.
It all starts with choosing a side. On December 5, you’ll have an opportunity to align with the First Order or choose to fight for the Resistance. Your choice is important, as it will allow you to take part in special challenges that will grant your faction specific rewards.
Things kick into high gear on December 13. Your favorite stormtrooper-turned-hero Finn joins the fight for the Resistance and Captain Phasma steps on to the Battlefront for the First Order. They can be purchased with in-game Credits that week. Whichever faction is victorious in completing the most challenges that week will net a reward as well: a special Crate of high-power upgrades for Finn or Captain Phasma.
New locations and vehicles will also arrive. On December 13, the cinematic content from Star Wars™: The Last Jedi continues with a new planetary map: Crait. The Starfighter Assault map of D’qar will join as well, plus a new hero ship – Tallie Lintra’s RZ-2 A-wing. Poe Dameron’s T-70 X-wing is also upgraded with a new ability inspired by Star Wars™: The Last Jedi .
Iden Versio returns. In Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II Resurrection, you’ll join Commander Iden Versio during the days of the First Order’s rise to power. This all new chapter of Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II’s single-player story mode will be available December 13.
Your choice of faction will continue to matter. Throughout December, you’ll see your chosen faction’s progress reflected in-game, as you fight alongside allies from around the world to swing the tide of battle.
