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Star Wars Battlefront II Celebration Edition Announced; Rise of Skywalker Update Detailed

EA Dice has revealed a new Celebration Edition for Battlefront II today as part of its Reddit Community Transmission broadcast. The new edition, which launches tomorrow, Dec. 5, compiles past updates, character appearances, and a bunch of content released since launch in a single package. Additionally, the Reddit post detailed some of the content to feature in the upcoming The Rise of Skywalker themed update launching later this month.

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The celebration Edition is explained as “an easy way to access all that content, which is why we’re introducing the Star Wars Battlefront II – Celebration Edition,” and consists of the following content:

  • Base game with all past and future free updates
  • 150+ Appearances, including 6 Legendary Appearances
  • 100+ Emotes
  • 90+ Victory Poses

To avoid confusion developer also breaks down recent content that isn’t included:

  • Experience and Star Card progression, this will need to be unlocked via regular gameplay.
  • The Last Jedi appearances for Kylo and Rey, as these remain exclusive for players who pre-ordered, and owners of the Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition.
  • Customization options that can only be obtained via special in-game events such as Leia Princess of Alderaan or the Farmboy Luke appearances.

The Celebration Edition is a digital download that’ll be available tomorrow. It can be purchased as a complete package for PS4, Xbox One, and PC for $39.99, while those who already own the base game can get on board for $29.99.

Elsewhere, the transmission detailed The Rise of Skywalker update, which is set to launch on Dec. 17, in tandem with the upcoming film of the same name.

Here’s a breakdown of the content coming in The Rise of Skywalker:

  • A new jungle-themed planet, available in co-op as either Resistance or First Order, and is also playable in heroes vs. villains.
  • Reinforcements in the form of the Sith Trooper, revamped Jet Trooper, and two new alien species called the Gunner and Spy unit.
  • New eras coming to co-op, kicking off with the Sequel Trilogy across, available across Jakku, Takodana, Starkiller Base and a new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker inspired planet.
  • New character appearances, Rey, Finn and Kylo Ren.

Future support is planned into 2020, too, with DICE confirming a continuation of Sequel Trilogy content as it brings it to both Instant Action and Capital Supremacy, including the Resistance MC85 and First Order Resurgent-class Star Destroyer.

You can also expect two new heroes in January: BB-8 and BB-9E

Moving forward, Dice is “already thinking about February and March,” and will provide more information at a later date.


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