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Release Dates
North America: November 17th
Europe: November 19th
Pre-Orders
http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/buy (http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/buy)
PS4
PC (via Origin)
XB1 pre-orders coming soon
Special Editions:
Deluxe Edition ($69.99) announced
Available in North America and Europe,
Instant access to future in-game items:
.Han Solo's Blaster
.Ion Detonator
.MPL Ion Torpedo
.Exclusive emotes (Ion Shock and Victory)
Ultra-Limited Edition PS4 bundle announced
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"Battle of Jakku" DLC
.It's Free!
.Pre-Order to get access on December 1st
.Available to all on December 8th
Era:
Galactic Civil War
Maps:
.4 Planets at launch being Hoth, Endor, Tatooine, and Sullust
.More than 8 launch maps are confirmed with at least 2 maps per planet
Modes:
.There is no campaign
.MP is up to 40 players
.One confirmed MP mode is 'Walker Assault', which is a bit like Payload from TF2, except the payload is an AT-AT and shoots deadly lasers.
.There is a new Co-Op mode called "Missions" featuring bots (Spec-Ops style mode playable online, solo offline, and 2-player splitscreen)
Gameplay:
.60 fps (30 fps in split-screen)
.Swap between 1st-person and 3rd-person at any time
.Heroes are playable (Darth Vader and Boba Fett are in the trailer)
.There are no space maps
.Pick-ups will be placed on the maps
.Blasters will feature a cool-down mechanic instead of the ammo system
.The class system has been replaced by character and loadout customisation
.A progression/rank system will unlock new customisation options (skins/weapons etc)
.Players can team up via a partner system to spawn near each other and share unlocks
.HUD is minimal with mini-map in lower-left corner and health/grenades/weapons in lower-right
.Players can customise their race, gender and cosmetics (but that doesn't mean lime green capes)
Thanks to JDHarbs for gathering much of the information
Bit of a typo here:
Quote from: Unit 33 on April 18, 2015, 03:52:54 PM
Maps:
.4 Planets at launch being Hoth, Endor, Jakku, and Sullust
.The planet Jakku (as seen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens) will be released as free DLC
I assume you mean Tatooine.
Also:
Weapons and Technology:
Confirmed to be usable by players:
.E-11 Blaster Rifle
.DH-17 Pistol
.A280C Blaster Rifle
.DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle
.DL-44 Blaster Pistol
.EE-3 Blaster Rifle
.T-21 light repeating blaster
.Bowcaster
.SE-14 Blaster Pistol
.RT-97C Heavy Blaster Rifle
Star Card Weapons:
.Tusken Cycler Rifle
.Barrage (Grenade Launcher)
.Thermal Detonator
.Ion Grenade
.Mortar Launcher
.Ion Torpedo
.Ion Shot
.Smoke Grenade
.Focus Fire
.Pulse Cannon
.Flash Grenade
.Personal Shield
.Jump Pack
Power-Up Weapons:
.Orbital Strike
.Squad Shield
.Blaster Cannon
.Anti-Infantry Autoturret
.Anti-Vehicle Autoturret
.Smart Rocket
.Thermal Imploder
.Proximity Detonator
Used by NPCs and heroes:
.Sniper Rifle (Which resembles the DLT-20A)
.Jetpack
.Lightsaber
Vehicles:
Pilotable:
.AT-ST
.AT-AT (Guns only)
.Rebel Airspeeder
.Speeder Bike
.X-Wing
.TIE Fighter
.TIE Interceptor
.A-Wing
Hero Ships:
.
Millennium Falcon.
Slave 1NPC Ships:
.Y-Wing
.Imperial Star Destroyer
.Nebulon-B Frigate
.Mon Calamari Cruiser
.Corellian Corvette
.Imperial Shuttle
Playable Species:.Human
.Sullustan
.Ishi Tib
.Quarren
.Rodian
.Twi'lek
.Zabrak
.Duros
Locals:.Ewoks
.Tusken Raiders
NPC Enemies (from missions mode):Imperial:
.Stormtrooper (E-11)
.Stormtrooper (EE-3)
.Shock Trooper (DLT-19, Sheild)
.Jet Trooper (DLT-19, Jetpack)
.Scout Trooper (Sniper Rifle)
.Shadow Trooper (T-21, Stealth)
Woops, thanks!
One more thing of note: The Battle of Jakku DLC will explain how the star destroyer crashed in the Episode VII trailer. (Possible space battle?)
I assume so, but the space battle probably won't actually feature in the game in any shape or form.
Well there won't be "space" battles, but from what I saw in the trailer, there was a scene with TIE's flying out of a Star Destroyer hanger into the fight. So we could probably expect a Elite Squadron-type map layout with it all being played on the same map (No separate space and ground maps to fly in and out of).
That would be cooler IMO anyway.
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But I love SWBF! What to do???
Quote from: {Alpha}Drunken_Master on April 28, 2015, 06:40:38 PM
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But I love SWBF! What to do???
Actually, DICE said it won't have that.
The game will launch with
12 MP maps.
http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/creating-the-planet-sullust-for-star-wars-battlefront
QuoteOf the 12 multiplayer maps in Star Wars Battlefront (there are even more locations when you include the Star Wars Battlefront Missions), some feel immediately familiar — such as the lush forests of Endor or the tundra of Hoth that allow you to re-live your favorite moments from the films. Some of the maps support our epic modes like Walker Assault, while others are tailored to more intimate, close quarters combat. Our goal is to bring a variety of battle fantasies to life, with map design catering to the modes that will play out on those maps. Above all, we want you to create new memories of your own in new places you've never seen before.
DICE also says that there are other maps that are exclusive to missions. And that some areas of Sullust are similar to the Death Star interior.
DICE have confirmed there will be no ironsights, though some rifles will have scopes, and that the AT-STs are freely pilotable.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/no-ironsights-in-star-wars-battlefront-playable-at/1100-6427156/
Quote from: Gistech on May 07, 2015, 03:04:37 PM
the AT-STs are freely pilotable.
what a revelation
Vehicle list updated. DICE has confirmed that there will be battles with capital ships.
Quote from: Commander Awesome on April 28, 2015, 03:06:42 PM
One more thing of note: The Battle of Jakku DLC will explain how the star destroyer crashed in the Episode VII trailer. (Possible space battle?)
I'm going to guess something more along the lines of a battle inside the Star Destroyer, but I could be wrong... Although, it would be cool to have that kind of battle, then after each battle on the map, we see a background cutscene of the ship going down. Almost like Nuketown in CoD. Lol
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Edit:
Also, I'd like to recommend you add that there will NOT be iron sights in Battlefront. Iron Sights were a big thing in the Battlefield series, but DICE recently stated about not finding any of the guns they are adding to the game to ever be without a scope. It is unconfirmed what the exact zoom measurements of the scope will be, however I'm going to guess we'll be seeing anything from 1x zoom to the Battlefield standard 2x, 3.4x, and 4x zooms, as well as Sniper zooms probably anywhere from 8x, 10x, 20x, and 40x. Maybe even further... Lasers can really travel.
That isn't much of a problem. For one thing, the only weapon we know of so far without a scope is the DLT-19, and, from the images I've seen of it, it doesn't look like the kind of gun that NEEDS sights.
I forgot to mention in my post that Hip-Fire will also be standard. :P
Being the way I am, I've got this mindset that Hip-Fire is ineffective unless you have a shotgun.
Quote from: Ultimo on May 07, 2015, 08:17:16 PM
Being the way I am, I've got this mindset that Hip-Fire is ineffective unless you have a shotgun.
Stormtroopers are notoriously bad shots ;)
b-but it was intended!
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That's brilliant Syyy! I have never thought of it like that!
Edit: I have also heard that in at least one gamemode, the ATATs will be on "rails".
Quote from: Norwood on May 08, 2015, 08:08:02 AM
That's brilliant Syyy! I have never thought of it like that!
Edit: I have also heard that in at least one gamemode, the ATATs will be on "rails".
Rails?
Sorry, is that another way of saying they are on a pre-destined path?
Quote from: Ultimo on May 08, 2015, 08:33:29 AM
Rails?
Sorry, is that another way of saying they are on a pre-destined path?
Yes
Edit: I know this isn't exactly proof, but this give a general idea of what I have heard: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/331jt8/early_gameplay_impressions_show_that_atat/
Quote from: Ultimo on May 07, 2015, 08:17:16 PM
I forgot to mention in my post that Hip-Fire will also be standard. :P
Being the way I am, I've got this mindset that Hip-Fire is ineffective unless you have a shotgun.
In real life? Hip-firing is totally ineffective. I mean, it's good for iconic images of Marines storming sandy beaches with a .30cal mg, but totally unrealistic for actually use.
I for one, kinda down about the iron-on sights but it's not a killer.
As I mentioned, the ATAT seems to be unique to the 'Walker Assault' game mode, which functions like TF2's payload but with lasers.
And yes, they are on a predetermined path, like in the SWBF PSP titles.
GamesRadar just dropped a bombshell on experienced Battlefield players who might've been expecting a re-skinned Battlefield.
http://www.gamesradar.com/no-squads-or-classes-star-wars-battlefield/
No Classes or Squads! I can't remember if it was already said there would be a lack of classes (I faintly recall something), but that's the part that's kinda slapping me in the face. Squad system? No biggie. No Classes?... I'm being tickled by Halo memories at the moment.
This just in: Snowspeeders and the Millennium Falcon are confirmed to be pilotable. (Not the confirmation was really needed)
And that air vehicles will have much easier controls than Battlefield.
Quote from: Commander Awesome on May 12, 2015, 10:44:06 AM
This just in: Snowspeeders and the Millennium Falcon are confirmed to be pilotable. (Not the confirmation was really needed)
And that air vehicles will have much easier controls than Battlefield.
FINALLY! I can't count how many times I crashed planes in BF1942!
New info:
- Actual gameplay will be shown at E3 2015.
- There is a mode called 'Fighter Squadron', which obviously focuses on dogfighting.
- Starfighers can be flown in both 1st and 3rd-person.
- AT-ATs have weak-spots which can be reached by infantry via a jetpack.
- The singleplayer/co-op 'Missions' are "where players can, for example, take on armies of AI or test their piloting skills" and are "instant skirmish(s) alone or with a friend"
- All missions can be played in singleplayer or co-op.
Read all about it here: http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/dear-galaxy
(To me it sounds like "Battlefront Missions" is pretty much instant action under a different name)
Well, we'll be getting our first look at gameplay next Monday. The hype is back!
Quote from: Unit 33 on June 09, 2015, 02:40:47 AM
Well, we'll be getting our first look at gameplay next Monday. The hype is back!
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I look forward to it!
I don't know where you found that hype train but that's the best one I've seen yet. :rofl:
The anticipation is killing me. Also the fact that they kept the gameplay ground oriented (much like BF1) just makes me all the moar giddy.
More new info:
- The new gameplay at E3 will be of Hoth.
- Hoth's locations will include Snow Plains, Ice Cave and Inside Echo Base.
- Quarrens are a playable race.
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Quote from: Commander Awesome on June 10, 2015, 07:03:22 PM
- Quarrens are a playable race.
Finally, something more to play with than Wookiees! :P
Quote from: Commander Awesome on June 10, 2015, 07:03:22 PM
More new info:
- Hoth's locations will include Snow Plains, Ice Cave and Inside Echo Base.
Good... that will dispel rumours that each of the maps on the planets are just reshuffled assets. They seem pretty distinctive to me.
My first post has been updated with new info from the gameplay trailer.
IIRC, they also said there will be NO Galactic Conquest, AT-AT will be on a rail, and no Clone Wars. :dry:
Quote from: {Alpha}Drunken_Master on April 28, 2015, 06:40:38 PM
UUUHG! I HATE HATE HATE Origin and their malfunctioning DRM's! They are terrible! I want nothing to do with them ever again! If you are in doubt check thousands of chat boards with fed up people refusing to play Origin's games after buying games they are not able to play. I am one of them of course.
But I love SWBF! What to do???
When in doubt, torrent it like 90% of people do on the internet :XD:
I updated my post. DICE Recently confirmed that Twi'leks and Zabraks are playable. I've also added a list of the mission mode NPCs we know of so far.
Quote from: Ascertes on July 31, 2015, 09:03:14 PM
IIRC, they also said there will be NO Galactic Conquest, AT-AT will be on a rail, and no Clone Wars. :dry:
We already covered that in the thread. None of those are really game-breaking for me. I prefer quality over quantity. And keep in mind, there's always sequels and DLC ;).
Zabraks? Interesting choice given Zabraks were only officially introduced in the Prequels.
A-Wings confirmed:
https://www.facebook.com/EAStarWars/videos/889562867797024/
Han Solo, Leia Organa and Emperor Palpatine have been confirmed as heroes. http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/features/characters
Fudging hell. Dat Emperor.