Prepare for the excitement meter to go off the scale as EA have announced the release date for Star Wars Battlefront. Oh, there’s also the small matter of a new trailer to take a look at as well!
Releasing in the UK on Nov 20th 2015 (Nov 17th for the US and the 19th for Europe), it’ll come as no surprise to see Star Wars Battlefront appearing on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.
With an unprecedented collaboration between Lucasfilm, DICE, EA and the superb Frostbit game engine, you can be sure Battlefront will bring an incredibly authentic and immersive interactive entertainment experience featuring photorealistic visuals and epic action in iconic Star Wars locations. You’ll have the chance to ride speeder bikes and snow speeders, command AT-ATs and pilot the iconic TIE fighters and Millennium Falcon as you take part in battles on Endor, Hoth, Tatooine and more.
You can also obviously expect to see some of the most memorable characters from the original trilogy including the likes of Darth Vadar and Boba Fett. With a wide range of modes and different battles, large 40 player competitive multiplayer and crafted solo missions that can be taken on via local or online co-op if required, Star Wars Battlefront looks certain to appeal to not just gamers, not just Star Wars fans…but everyone!
“Like so many others around the world, everyone at DICE is a tremendous fan of the Star Wars universe,” said Sigurlina Ingvarsdottir, Senior Producer of Star Wars Battlefront. “To be working on a Star Wars project and knowing we are helping to represent the universe we love to our generation and a legion of new Star Wars fans is truly an honor. Thanks to the access and knowledge shared with us by Lucasfilm, and the passion and talent of our team, we plan to deliver an amazing game that puts you right in the middle of the Star Wars battles you always imagined playing.”
Check out the trailer and ready yourself for action! (Feel free to ignore the PS branding :))