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[spectre51]

Limited edition Darth Vader inspired PS4 | Exclusive

The Limited Edition Star Wars Battlefront PS4 Bundle will include a custom 1TB limited edition PS4 system and DualShock 4 wireless controller inspired by Darth Vader. The fully customized PS4 features an image of Darth Vader, as well as a repeated Star Wars logo etching across the top of the system. The Darth Vader edition DualShock 4 is inspired by Darth Vader’s suit and features the repeated Star Wars logo on the DualShock 4’s touchpad.


The bundle also includes a physical copy of Star Wars Battlefront, as well as a digital voucher to download four classic Star Wars titles – Super Star Wars, Star Wars: Racer Revenge, Jedi Starfighter and Star Wars Bounty Hunter – playable for the first time on PS4, and sporting enhanced graphics and trophy support. I’ll give you a minute to take that all in…

To celebrate the launch of Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition, we’re also releasing a Limited Edition Disney Infinity 3.0: Star Wars PS4 Bundle on November 17 (available in limited countries).

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Source: PlayStation Blog

[GasClown]

This is me sighing for the last 10 hours after reading that...

https://www.youtube....h?v=un8FAjXWOBY

[Saintsy]

"And trophy support"
Clearly targeting star wars fans wasn't enough, now they target trophy whores haha.

[spectre51]

You wanted a Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Beta? As You Wish.
The Star Wars Battlefront Beta is Coming Early October.
        

Ever since we revealed Star Wars™ Battlefront™ in April at Star Wars™ Celebration, you've been asking us if there would be a Beta. Today, we are thrilled to finally be able to answer that question, and the answer is yes!

Coming early October to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and on Origin for PC, the Star Wars Battlefront Beta* is a technical test and will feature Walker Assault on Hoth, a 40-player multiplayer battle featuring Rebels and the Empire. Walker Assault will also give you the chance to play as two of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars™ universe: Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. The Beta will also feature our Survival Mission on Tatooine, where you and a Rebel friend must fight back waves of Imperial forces.   
  
In addition to those two modes, we are excited to reveal a brand-new mode that will be available in the Beta, Drop Zone. We’ll be sharing more details on Drop Zone in the weeks ahead.

As part of the Star Wars Battlefront Beta we are also happy to reveal the Star Wars Battlefront Companion experience. Available during the Beta at www.StarWarsBattlefront.com, the Star Wars Battlefront Companion experience features the strategic card game Base Command, and lets you earn in-game Credits that unlock Star Cards, weapons, and more in Star Wars Battlefront. In addition to Base Command, the Companion also lets Rebels and Imperials alike check game stats and progression, customize load-outs and appearance, connect with friends, and get notified when they’re playing Star Wars Battlefront – as well as gather intel on their stats and progression so you can see how you match up! The Star Wars Battlefront Companion will be available on web and in the Apple App Store™ and Google Play™ store prior to the release of Star Wars Battlefront on November 17.

We'll have a lot more info regarding the Star Wars Battlefront Beta in the weeks ahead, so be sure to stay tuned to this page, follow us on social, and sign-up for our newsletter to get all the latest news.

BETA PARTICIPATION REQUIRES AN INTERNET CONNECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE BETA AGREEMENT. GAMEPLAY PROGRESS, ACHIEVEMENTS, CHARACTERS, CHARACTER DATA AND/OR ANY OTHER VALUE OR STATUS INDICATORS ACHIEVED THROUGH GAMEPLAY IN THE BETA WILL NOT TRANSFER TO STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT MAIN GAME OR STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT COMPANION. BETA IS PRE-RELEASE SOFTWARE, MAY CONTAIN ERRORS/DEFECTS AND IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.

Source: starwars.ea

[Axe99]

Cheers Spec .  As long as they've got the code in a good state, this looks to be a decent move.  Will be interesting to see how it goes down .

[spectre51]

The Star Wars Battlefront Beta is Coming October 8th

Get ready to be taken to a galaxy far, far away! Today, we are happy to reveal that the Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Beta will be available for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and on PC via Origin players between October 8 and October 12. The Star Wars Battlefront Beta is a technical test and will give Rebels and Imperials alike just a small taste of the Star Wars™ battle fantasies you can expect to live out when the game launches on November 17.

The Beta will let you experience three modes spread across three iconic planets including:

• Walker Assault on Hoth: Fight in epic 40-player battles as a Rebel to destroy the Empire’s onslaught of AT-AT’s by calling in Y-wing bombers. Or, side with the Empire and protect your walkers while utilizing their mighty weaponry to crush the Rebel objective.
  
• Drop Zone on Sullust: Escape pods are crashing down and you and your team must fight to control them. With its frantic 8v8 matches, Drop Zone is sure to put your combat and strategy skills to the test.
  
• Survival Mission on Tatooine: Play alone or with a friend via co-op or split-screen as you battle to hold off waves of Imperial forces including AT-ST’s, TIE fighters, elite stormtroopers and more.

In addition to the Star Wars Battlefront Beta on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and on Origin for PC, you will also get a chance to try out the Star WarsBattlefront Companion experience. Available during the Beta only at www.StarWarsBattlefront.com, the Star Wars Battlefront Companion experience features the strategic card game Base Command, and lets you earn in-game Credits that unlock Star Cards, weapons, and more in Star Wars Battlefront. In addition to Base Command, the Companion also lets players check out game stats and progression, customize load-outs and appearance, connect with friends, and more.

Whether you look forward to crushing the Rebel scum or feel like you can take on the whole Empire by yourself, we look forward to seeing all you in theStar Wars Battlefront Beta on October 8th.
Be sure to sign up for the EA newsletter to get all the latest information on the Star Wars Battlefront Beta and other EA games.

STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT F.A.Q.
What is the Star Wars Battlefront Beta?

• The Beta is an opportunity for the team at DICE to test various aspects of the game and its online infrastructure. Because of this players may experience interruptions to their gameplay during the Beta period.

Do I need to register for the Beta?

• The Star Wars Battlefront Beta is open to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Origin for PC players. There is no need to register. The Star Wars Battlefront Companion is available during the beta to all players with an EA Account at www.StarWarsBattlefront.com.

When is the Star Wars Battlefront Beta?

• The Star Wars Battlefront Beta and Companion will be available on October 8 and will end on October 12. The Beta and Companion is open to players around the world, so everyone will get a chance to live out their Star Wars battle fantasies.

What time will the Beta and Companion be available on October 8?

• Time will vary by platform and region. Please come back and visit the Star Wars Battlefront Beta hub or follow us on Twitter for all the latest information.

When will the Beta and Companion end?

• The Beta will end on October 12. Exact times vary by platform and region.

Where can I find the Beta?

• For PlayStation 4, the Beta will be available in the PSN Store. For Xbox One, players can find it in the Xbox Live Marketplace. On Origin for PC, it will be under the Demo & Betas section of the Origin store.

How big will the Beta download be?

• On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the download will be around 7GB. On Origin for PC, the download will be close to 11GB.

Can I pre-load the Beta?

• You can pre-load the Beta on Origin for PC beginning at 1am PT/10am CET on Wednesday, October 7th. Check https://www.origin.c...mes/demos-betas on October 7th at 1am PT to start your pre-load.

Is there a level cap?

• The Beta level cap with allow you to advance to level five. Once you hit the level cap you will no longer be able to progress to higher levels, though you will still be able to unlock items in the Beta.

Do my stats and progression carry over to the main game?

• Stats and progression will not carry over to the final game or the final companion experience.

How many players does each mode support?

• Walker Assault supports up to 40 players, 20 per side, with Drop Zone supporting 16. The Survival Mission can be played by yourself or with a friend via online co-op or local split-screen. Local split-screen is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One only.

Will there be a mobile app for the Companion?

• During the Beta, the Companion will only be playable via browser atwww.StarWarsBattlefront.com. Prior to the release of Star Wars Battlefront, the Companion will be available on web and in the Apple App Store™ and Google Play™ store.  Note that stats and progression earned during the beta will not carry over to the final Companion experience.

What browsers does the Companion support?

• The latest version of Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge, as well as Internet Explorer 11.

Source: starwars.ea

[Axe99]

Cheers for all the info all-knowing Spec .  Who's interested in this Battlefront lark eh? .

[AroGantz]

I did have it ordered but since EA releases are generally dodgy and we'll be in Sydney on release day I have cancelled, might pick it up in May 2016 after they have patched the bugs.

[Saintsy]

40 players in 1 game eh? Suddenly i started missing Kz2 haha.
Watched a few vids on JackFrags you tube, game looks boring, hopefully the other maps in the game are more interesting.

[AroGantz]

After playing the beta it just could be a good game, I'm still not convinced they can pull off a bug free release. We had a major server meltdown in Walker Assault last night and a couple of friends were getting major banding on Drop Zone which is a bit of a concern, they compared it to the frame rate lag on BF4 big maps. The game modes are definitely fun though.

[Saintsy]

Had a few shots playing this at a mates today, honestly its meh. Hopefully there's decent maps and an assortment of weapons on the full release.
Walker assault is completely 1 sided unless the rebels actually work together. Hopefully other maps are more balanced etc

Thank god the sniper rifle isn't a primary so all those sniping muppets wont be around haha.
Noticed all the "Good" pickups are generally in the forward/enemy area so if you want to get the great things, you have to be on the front lines, not sitting back.

Doubt it will last longer than Kz3 did. Iirc, there's no plans for custom servers or what not so yeah, it'll be strong for a month or so then die down.

[Jykel]

Yeah I am not sold on this yet.  While the beta was fun with a group, getting a group into a server was painful.  If they don't plan on having better squad/group support in the release version and custom servers, I will be spending my time in fallout 4

[Saintsy]

I felt a great disturbance in the internet, as if 9 million voices suddenly cried out in anger of being shot in the back and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened.

[Axe99]

Hahahaha, nice one Saintsy .

[spectre51]

THE START OF YOUR STAR WARS ADVENTURE


Hello everyone,

It’s been just one week since we launched Star Wars™ Battlefront™ around the world, and on behalf of our teams at DICE and EA, I wanted to thank you for joining us on this awesome journey. And what a start! Star Wars Battlefront is the biggest launch of a Star Wars™ video game ever and is the largest digital launch in the history of EA.

Even better than that, we’re thrilled that you’re having a lot of fun. We’ve been watching all of the great moments and memories you’ve been creating with your friends. You’ve proven that stormtroopers can actually aim, that the Millennium Falcon does indeed have it where it counts, and that the Force™ really is strong with Luke. In just a week, you’ve already taken down more than 15 million AT-ATs. Absolutely incredible.

Best of all, this is just the beginning. We have lots of new content coming over the next several months that will provide new ways to immerse yourself in Star Wars.

In two weeks, The Battle of Jakku launches. Taking place 29 years before the events of Star Wars™:The Force Awakens™, The Battle of Jakku is a free DLC pack* that adds two new maps (including one for popular modes like Walker Assault and Supremacy) and a new mode to the game. The coolest thing is that it’s the only place you’ll be able to experience the pivotal events that help shape the look of one of the next iconic planets in the Star Wars universe. We can’t wait for you to step onto Jakku for the first time with us.

Of course, we are also planning to support Star Wars Battlefront with new content well into the future.  We will be adding more of what you love about the game, like new maps and Star Cards, for free in the coming months, in addition to all of the content we have coming with Season Pass. We’ll have more to share soon.

Thank you again for your amazing passion so far for Star Wars Battlefront. Keep playing, keep your feedback coming and we’ll keep listening.

May the Force be with you,

Patrick Söderlund

*REQUIRES STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT FOR APPLICABLE PLATFORM (SOLD SEPARATELY).

Source: ea

[Aromaci]

Well, that was fun while it lasted. :/ Whatever they have done in the new patch has made to play like arse. If I'm not dying immediately after spawning, all my shots are missing targets or aren't even registering. I did not have this much trouble yesterday before the patch.

[Jykel]

Not good news, I was planning to have a bash this evening.  I was already getting sick of the amount of homing shot/barrage players so this news doesn't sound like it going to make things better.  Were there released patch notes?

[Aromaci]

They released patch notes but not very extensive. Very vague. The homing shot spam on Jakku is through the roof because the map is so open.

In reference to my first post I think I may have worked out why I've had such a bad time. Since the release of Jakku I've had trouble finding matches in any other mode other than Turning Point. I can find matches but I have to keep trying for several minutes. I think the problem is that when I do find a match it's probably a server in a far away land, that's why my shots are going wonky. So I think I might see what happens when I change my search to just "main game". I think the other issue maybe that there aren't enough people with Jakku.

I'll do some experimenting and see what happens.

[GasClown]

Sorry - kinda on topic.

[Aromaci]

Yeah... think I'm gonna have to give Battlefront a rest for a while.