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Star Wars Battlefront |OT2| I am altering the OT. Pray I don't alter it any further.
- Thread starter Tal Shiar Agent
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PintSizedSlasher
Member
There's speculation on the official forums that they'll drop a trailer on Thursday, stream on Friday and release on Tuesday. They're saying that Bespin was the same.
One of the devs said today that the trailer won't drop in 2 days... https://twitter.com/DICE_FireWall/status/775724509324337152?lang=en-gb
Still expecting the DLC to release next week.
Still expecting the DLC to release next week.
I hate those "reveal" streams. Just make a good trailer and leave it there. Maybe a 10 min gameplay-video showing of the good stuff or something like that instead.
PintSizedSlasher
Member
After weeks of silence, the devs are really opening up on Twitter about the Death Star DLC.
No dates though...
https://mobile.twitter.com/DICE_FireWall
https://mobile.twitter.com/phatseejay
https://mobile.twitter.com/guillaume_mroz
Edit:
For those that we're holding out on the season pass: it's on sale on PS4 for 29,99
Individual DLC as well.
No dates though...
https://mobile.twitter.com/DICE_FireWall
https://mobile.twitter.com/phatseejay
https://mobile.twitter.com/guillaume_mroz
Edit:
For those that we're holding out on the season pass: it's on sale on PS4 for 29,99
Individual DLC as well.
I'm having this issue right now.
I restarted my modem/router and it fixed the issue
Showing up as full price for me (NA) - if there's some way to get that deal today I would absolutely finally jump in on the season pass!
PintSizedSlasher
Member
Sorry, forgot to mention it is a EU sale :-(
I paid full price and haven't had any regrets. So I would say yes. And from what we've seen and heard, Death Star is shaping up to be mighty fine.
Got it at that price a couple of months ago and I felt like it was a fair price at the time, just after/before the Bespin release.
With Death Star releasing next week or so and the Rogue One DLC later this year it looks like a fair deal to me. Lots of content.
Ah, that's what I figured! Let's hope the next time US store puts it on sale its better than $35-
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On a different note- with the free Bespin week is there any way to play Fighter Squadron on just the Bespin map without having to go through the entire DLC playlist? I can't seem to figure this out in the UI.
PintSizedSlasher
Member
You can choose the mode if you select the Bespin playlist and press square.
argh, just realised I bought the US version! mid you cheers, you reminded me and stopped me messing up! lol
JustinJ004
Banned
Thanks for this, just bought it and had a quick blast on Outer Rim.
I haven't touched the game for months and the first thing I noticed was everyone (but me) wearing jet-packs. Is that a thing now? I don't remember being massively over used before but it may have been people still levelling up.
MADGAME
Member
Stop the teasing already
https://mobile.twitter.com/guillaume_mroz/status/776095572440784896
https://mobile.twitter.com/guillaume_mroz/status/776095572440784896
Did they delete the tweet?
Ah, neat. Hopefully the trailer comes this week.
MADGAME
Member
A recent Reddit Post summed up what is known so far. Not my post, words, or typos. Helped me get caught up.
Chewbacca
His bowcaster behaves differently to the starcard
His trait will improve the way his bowcaster fires
Roar ability will benefit his team mates
The bolts from his bowcaster can be doubled with ability
Close range physical ability
Bossk
His Relby will have an infrared sight
His trait will regenerate his HP
Jump ability will allow him to get out of dangerous zone leaving a dioxis cloud behind
R2D2
Fully controllable, cant jump
Support character
He can stun enemies at short distance
Scanning ability
Lukes Red Five
R2D2 on board, regenerates HP
Biggs and Wedge are his escorts
It will be fairly similar to a regular X Wing
Vaders Tie Advance
2 Imperial Ace escorts
Its a hybrid of the TIE Fighter and TIE Interceptor with some specific Vader abilities.
Similar ability to the new TIE Interceptors laser barrage
GAME MODES
Battle Station
Could be at least 30 minutes long
At some point there will be an asteroid field (host talked over Dennis a lot)
1st phase: Rebels need to destroy TIE fighters until Y wings come in to weaken Star Destroyer defenses so it can be taken down. Imperial players along with AI ships will be set up to defend it.
2nd phase: Rebels have to locate and rescue R2D2 from the Death Star. Bossk and Chewie will be playable here. Close quarters infantry combat. Iconic locations from the movie will be present.
3rd phase: Rebels attempt to blow the Death Star doing the trench run. Both new hero ships will be playable here along the Millenium Falcon.
Heroes vs Villains will be included in th Death Star DLC
BUFFS-NERFS
Blasters and star cards - Disruption is getting nerfed - Possible buff to RT97-c - Bacta cloud will give extra HP over time not instantly - Taking damage will stop bonus health ticks
Heroes - Hans shoulder charge wont work in the air now - Leia is getting a small buff - Landos power blast will not be fixed
Fighters - Speed boost is now faster and has a lower cool down - A wings shields will be replaced by a speed boost - Tie Intercepors ion missile will be replaced by an anti-shield laser barrage - TIEs speed boost is now faster and has a lower cooldown - Soft lock on will have a cool down
NEW WEAPONS GADGETS
1 blaster is semi auto and 1 full auto
No grenades will be added although new gadgets will cause explosions
MISCELLANEOUS
Trait system will be tweaked
DLC playlist experience might be improved
Palps block ability will remain the same with this patch
Stinger pistol will be buffed in another patch
Frames rates will be better on most PCs in multi hero scenarios
Chewbacca
His bowcaster behaves differently to the starcard
His trait will improve the way his bowcaster fires
Roar ability will benefit his team mates
The bolts from his bowcaster can be doubled with ability
Close range physical ability
Bossk
His Relby will have an infrared sight
His trait will regenerate his HP
Jump ability will allow him to get out of dangerous zone leaving a dioxis cloud behind
R2D2
Fully controllable, cant jump
Support character
He can stun enemies at short distance
Scanning ability
Lukes Red Five
R2D2 on board, regenerates HP
Biggs and Wedge are his escorts
It will be fairly similar to a regular X Wing
Vaders Tie Advance
2 Imperial Ace escorts
Its a hybrid of the TIE Fighter and TIE Interceptor with some specific Vader abilities.
Similar ability to the new TIE Interceptors laser barrage
GAME MODES
Battle Station
Could be at least 30 minutes long
At some point there will be an asteroid field (host talked over Dennis a lot)
1st phase: Rebels need to destroy TIE fighters until Y wings come in to weaken Star Destroyer defenses so it can be taken down. Imperial players along with AI ships will be set up to defend it.
2nd phase: Rebels have to locate and rescue R2D2 from the Death Star. Bossk and Chewie will be playable here. Close quarters infantry combat. Iconic locations from the movie will be present.
3rd phase: Rebels attempt to blow the Death Star doing the trench run. Both new hero ships will be playable here along the Millenium Falcon.
Heroes vs Villains will be included in th Death Star DLC
BUFFS-NERFS
Blasters and star cards - Disruption is getting nerfed - Possible buff to RT97-c - Bacta cloud will give extra HP over time not instantly - Taking damage will stop bonus health ticks
Heroes - Hans shoulder charge wont work in the air now - Leia is getting a small buff - Landos power blast will not be fixed
Fighters - Speed boost is now faster and has a lower cool down - A wings shields will be replaced by a speed boost - Tie Intercepors ion missile will be replaced by an anti-shield laser barrage - TIEs speed boost is now faster and has a lower cooldown - Soft lock on will have a cool down
NEW WEAPONS GADGETS
1 blaster is semi auto and 1 full auto
No grenades will be added although new gadgets will cause explosions
MISCELLANEOUS
Trait system will be tweaked
DLC playlist experience might be improved
Palps block ability will remain the same with this patch
Stinger pistol will be buffed in another patch
Frames rates will be better on most PCs in multi hero scenarios
Sorry, not sure why it didn't work for you but Nemic had you covered.
Yep, I want all that.
PintSizedSlasher
Member
That's a solid list.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Neat. I need to wrap up Nuka World so I can devote all of my gaming hours to Death Star.
So a release on tuesday, hopefully?
Ah sweet. Hopefully I can knock out BioShock 2 before Tuesday if we're assuming that's the day it releases.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Screenshots?Imperial Officer and Rebel Pilot skins in the DLC teaser
MADGAME
Member
And most likely livestream too
https://twitter.com/DICE_FireWall/status/776141168430153728
Sorry don't know how to embed those wonky ireddit media pics but here they are.
https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBa...mperial_officer_skin_confirmed_in_dlc_teaser/
https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBa...805/rebel_pilot_skin_confirmed_in_dlc_teaser/
WadiumArcadium
Member
There's a small clip of the trailer in this week's Star Wars Show. Starts at 2:05.
MADGAME
Member
Another Imperial skin appears to be confirmed:
Yeah that's where the screens are coming from.
PintSizedSlasher
Member
That trailer is going to be awesome, isn't it?
Hero information out.
http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/death-star-hero-dive?utm_campaign=swbf_hd_ww_ic_soco_fb_swbf-deathstarheroes-9142016-fb&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&cid=18654&ts=1473888478187&sf48742519=1
Looking forward to try Chewie's abilities and boltcaster. Both models looking good as well.
Edit: Until we get to try both new heroes, it looks like Chewbacca will be the most powerful of the pair.
http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/death-star-hero-dive?utm_campaign=swbf_hd_ww_ic_soco_fb_swbf-deathstarheroes-9142016-fb&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&cid=18654&ts=1473888478187&sf48742519=1
Looking forward to try Chewie's abilities and boltcaster. Both models looking good as well.
Edit: Until we get to try both new heroes, it looks like Chewbacca will be the most powerful of the pair.
Wow, Chewie's roar gives level 3 Berserker + high armor to approximate teammates and armor + damage to himself? Daaaamn.
New pew pews:
Holy shit. Kyle Katarn's blaster!
Actually both guns are from the Jedi Knight series. Awesome to see them take something from such a good series.
Fuck. Yes.
One of my favorite blasters from back in the day.
Edit: So the Rebels look like they get the Tantive IV skin for more than just the Leia Honor Guard. I guess that means two skins per side for this release: Rebels get pilots and Tantive troopers, Imperials get officers and DS gunners. Pretty sweet!