Two years after the series reboot, EA is releasing Star Wars Battlefront II[1], which brings characters, locations, and vehicles from all three eras of Star Wars. And unlike the 2015 original[2], Battlefront II also has a single-player campaign, featuring an all-new canon storyline from the Empire's perspective that will bridge the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
Better yet, there won't be a paid Season Pass like with its predecessor, as Battlefront II is opting for free downloadable content (DLC) instead, to avoid fragmenting the player community. You'll need a free EA account for all future additions, though.
If you're wondering what to expect from the new Star Wars[3] game, here's what you need to know.
Star Wars Battlefront II release date
Battlefront II is out November 17 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, but you can avail early access in one of two ways. Pre-order the higher-priced Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition and net a head start of three days, starting Tuesday, November 14. Or sign up to the subscription-based EA Access[4] on Xbox One or its PC counterpart, Origin Access[5], which grants you 10 hours of playtime starting Thursday, November 9.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 system requirements
For those who plan to play Battlefront II on PC, here are the minimum and recommended system requirements.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 system requirements (minimum)...
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1/Windows 10
- CPU: AMD FX 6350 / Intel Core i5 6600K
- RAM: 8GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB / Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB
- DirectX: 11 Compatible video card or equivalent