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Star Wars Battlefront II: Scarif update the last for new content

By Isaiah De los Santos

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 31: Gamers play the video game "Star Wars Battlefront II" developed by DICE, Criterion Games and Motive Studios and published by Electronics Arts on Sony PlayStation game consoles PS4 Pro during the 'Paris Games Week' on October 31, 2017 in Paris, France. 'Paris Games Week' is an international trade fair for video games to be held from October 31 to November 5, 2017. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 31: Gamers play the video game "Star Wars Battlefront II" developed by DICE, Criterion Games and Motive Studios and published by Electronics Arts on Sony PlayStation game consoles PS4 Pro during the 'Paris Games Week' on October 31, 2017 in Paris, France. 'Paris Games Week' is an international trade fair for video games to be held from October 31 to November 5, 2017. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images) /
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EA’s announcement of the upcoming Battle on Scarif content update for Star Wars Battlefront II also came with news that this will be the popular game’s last major content update.

After over two years of support, Star Wars Battlefront II is set to receive its last major content update on April 29, according to an announcement made by EA and DICE on Tuesday. The update, The Battle on Scarif, will send players to the planet made famous by Rouge One.

While this location has been long requested by players, it also marks the end of major content updates, as stated on a blog post: “This means that we’re moving away from delivering regular content updates. As the game lives on with the players and our community, we’re looking forward to hearing your stories for years to come.”

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It’s clear that EA isn’t pulling the plug completely. The mention of the gaming living on signals that support for servers will remain. In addition, a video posted on EA Star Wars’ YouTube channel says that in-game challenges and events will continue.

However, players hoping for more major content — like the addition of Ahsoka and Ventress as playable characters, or the porting of some of Star Wars Battlefront I’s maps — appear to be out of luck. The future of Star Wars Battlefront II updates will likely be small bug fixes.

Besides marking the end of major content updates, The Battle on Scarif also brings several worthwhile additions to the game; here are some of the highlights:

  • Age of Rebellion maps (Scarif, Hoth, Death Star II, Tatooine, and Yavin 4) added to Supremacy and Instant Action
  • Scarif and Crait added to Heroes vs. Villains map rotation
  • MC85 Star Cruiser, First Order Star Destroyer, and Scarif added to Co-Op
  • Seven new skins
    • Shoretrooper (Empire) and Pathfinder (Rebellion) trooper appearances
    • Two Rey skins: With her yellow lightsaber from The Rise of Skywalker, and with her hood up
    • Kylo Ren with his hood up
    • Emperor Palpatine with his red robes from The Rise of Skywalker
    • Darth Maul with robotic legs

Star Wars Battlefront II has made an incredible comeback after its rocky launch, providing fans with a memorable Star Wars experience across each of the iconic eras. With content updates going away, all eyes are on a possible Star Wars Battlefront III for the next generation of consoles set to release this winter.

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The Battle on Scarif update for Star Wars Battlefront II launches on April 29.

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