Somebody has to save our skins
[Update:Electronic Arts has confirmedStar Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Editionwill release tomorrow, December 5, for around $40. TheRise of the SkywalkerDLC will arrive later on December 17. You can find out full details pertaining to this edition’s contentsright here.]
According to a listingthat has popped up on TrueAchievements, Electronic Arts is preparing to release a “Celebration Edition” of its sci-fi multiplayer titleStar Wars Battlefront II, which launched back in 2017 to a cantina ofnegative press.
The post for the as-yet-unconfirmed release states that theCelebration Editionwill include “the complete collection of customization content acquirable through in-game purchase from launch up to – and including – items inspired byStar Wars: The Rise of the Skywalker.” The listing goes on to suggest that the release will feature over 30 Hero appearances, as well as hundreds of Trooper appearances, emotes, voice lines and victory poses, alongside all previous DLC content that has dropped in the two years sinceBattlefront II‘s release.
I’m sure you’ll all recall the controversy that hit alongsideStar Wars Battlefront II‘s launch, where the highly-anticipated sequel was maligned for itsmiserly lootbox mechanicsand lengthy grind times. Thisled to multiple tweaksand rollbacks, reported concern from Disney themselves, and aclunky Reddit appearance.
Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Editionis stated to release tomorrow, December 5. Given that there has been zero word from EA, less than 24 hours before that date, it’s worth taking this listing with a grain of salt, at least for now. Still, developer DICEdoeshave new updates planned for tomorrow and, given the negativity linked with the title, perhaps an “under-the-radar” approach would be best.
We will, of course, keep you updated should a confirmation be forthcoming.
