Earlier this month, Electronic Arts confirmed there will be a beta for Star Wars Battfront coming in October, but details for how one could gain entry were kept a mystery. I assumed entry would be tied-in with some sort of pre-order for the highly anticipated shooter, and thankfully I was wrong.
EA officially confirmed today that Star Wars Battlefront's beta will be open to everyone!
The exact launch date or when you can start downloading the beta remains a mystery, but it's still exciting to know there will be no barrier to entry for the eagerly awaited beta.
As a reminder, the beta will consist of both offline and online modes including co-op and split-screen co-op. Confirmed multiplayer offerings include the 40-player Walker Assault mode on Hoth, as well as the newly revealed Drop Zone mode on Sullust.
For those who prefer playing solo or with a friend online in co-op, the beta will also offer the Survival Mission mode on Tatooine.
"As I mentioned a few weeks back, our team is working hard to continue to gather the proper details around features, modes, weapons, vehicles, and more. We know a lot of the community is eager to get every specific detail around the game, and our team is looking forward to revealing it," said community manager Mathew Everett.
A few answers to community questions were included in this week's blog post. You can check those out below.
Q.) Will there be any AI bots in multiplayer in addition to other players?
A.) Yes! Our Fighter Squadron mode features AI units (10 on each side).Q.) Will there be sidearms or only primary guns?
A.) We offer a primary blaster along with a hand of Star Cards. How you customize your Star Card hand will be up to you.Q.) What comes with the various editions, i.e. Deluxe vs. Standard?
A.) The Standard Edition of Star Wars Battlefront will include the base game. The Deluxe Edition will include the base game and have the Ion Grenade, Ion Torpedo, and DL-44 unlocked right away along with the exclusive Ion Shock and Victory emotes.Q.) Can I buy the Deluxe Edition on disk in a retail store, or is it just digitally online?
A.) The Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition is available as a physical item for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One only.Q.) Can I upgrade my vehicles in Star Wars Battlefront?
A.) Vehicles in Star Wars Battlefront come with their own weapons and abilities that make them authentic to the Star Warsuniverse.
