10 years later, Star Wars Battlefront returns

Can you believe its been 10 years since the release of Star Wars Battlefront II? A lot has changed since then, including the company now responsible for the popular franchise.

Now in the hands of Disney and Electronic Arts/DICE, Star Wars Battlefront returns and looks to deliver the epic Star Wars battle fantasies fans have dreamed of.

Star Wars Battlefront officially launched today for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and despite being one of the most anticipated games of the year, reviews are a mixed bag. Most seem to praise the stunning visuals and audio, but shallow gameplay has been the most frequent complaint.  Star Wars Battlefront does offer a full suite of multiplayer modes, ranging from large-scale matches for up to 40 players to Missions that can be played alone offline or with a friend. Unfortunately, there just doesn't seem to be much depth the actual gameplay itself, and Battlefront has been criticized for being too casual.

At the end of the day, though, it's Star Wars. And fans who have been waiting a decade for this will undoubtedly jump at the opportunity to return to a galaxy far, far away.

"Star Wars Battlefront is a game made by Star Wars™ fans for Star Wars fans of all generations," said senior producer Sigurlina Ingvarsdottir. "Our vision is to give fans a game that is truly authentic to this amazing universe, to allow them to immerse themselves in these worlds with stunning visuals and remarkable sound, and most importantly, to make sure the gameplay is exciting and fun."

Looking beyond launch, EA DICE plans to continue supporting Battlefront. Starting on December 1st, fans who pre-ordered the game will be among the first players to experience the Battle Jakku, the pivotal moment when the New Republic confronted key Imperial holdouts on a remote desert planet. It's this epic battle that sets the stage for the the battle-scarred landscape of Jakku as seen in the upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This map will b efree to all players on December 8th.

Beyond December, Star Wars Battlefront does have a season pass available for $49.99, but much of its contents remain a mystery.