

The idea of this mode is to tie into the theme of Rogue One, which involves infiltrating an Imperial base and absconding with intelligence to bring back to the Rebels. The biggest addition to Scarif is a whole new game mode called Infiltration. Shacknews recently had an opportunity to try out what's coming down the pipe, including the Rogue One: X-Wing VR mission. The theatrical release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story arrives two weeks from today and the final Battlefront expansion will tie in thematically with the new film, putting the Rebel and Imperial teams in the heart of the tropical planet Scarif. And for those that have followed the grand plan for the Star Wars saga, it's going to look quite familiar. However, fans have expressed concern at how this content will be financed - specifically, the issue of EA selling gameplay-affecting items in paid-for Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot crates.Star Wars: Battlefront has one more expansion set to release before it fades away into the Force. Personally, I'm hoping for Brian Blessed's Boss Nass.ĮA has already said Battlefront 2 will receive a schedule of extra characters, maps and weapons for free after the game launches. Perhaps he'll team up with Jar Jar for a prequel-era DLC? You would think Qui-Gon and Mace Windu might get a look in, too. Regardless, there are other notable omissions, such as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Both are set to be added to the game at the same time, so why is only one listed here? Was Phasma pushed from the main game to arrive after launch or are the alpha files simply incomplete? One indication the above list is still incomplete is its inclusion of Phasma but not Finn. Here's the full list of characters with data found in the alpha's files: New for DICE's sequel are Yoda, prequel-era characters Darth Maul and General Grievous, plus the sequel era's Rey, Kylo Ren, Phasma and original character Iden Versio.īattlefront 1 characters from the main game and DLC not included in Battlefront 2's starting line-up include Nien Nunb, Greedo, Dengar, Jyn Erso and Orson Krennic.ĮA has previously confirmed a few of the above - as well as Finn, who will arrive with Phasma late this year as free DLC. Returning are Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Lando, the Emperor and Bossk.



References to new and returning hero characters were found within its files by reddit user uninspired_zebra. A list of heroes has been uncovered in Star Wars Battlefront 2's ongoing closed alpha.
