Star Wars Battlefront II
Star Wars Battlefront II Review Summary
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is one of the most enjoyable multiplayer games of 2017, especially if you like Star Wars. It's also more flawed than it should be. Battlefront 2 doesn't deserve to be wholly defined by loot boxes, but it's inescapable given the impact they have on some of the core modes. This is why you don't tie gameplay to microtransactions.
3.5/5
Read our full reviewFederal Trade Commission Pledges to Investigate Loot Boxes Amid European Crackdown
The US moves forward with investigating loot boxes.
EA DICE Has Reportedly Lost 10 Percent of Employees Amid Battlefront 2's Struggles
It's getting hot in the Swedish game market.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Will Have Clone Wars Content in 2018
The new content will focus on Star Wars: Episode 2.
Star Wars Battlefront 2's Han Solo Season Features Challenges Inspired by his Life and Half-Death
Get ready to go Solo, Battlefront 2 players.
EA "Conservative" About Anthem's Launch Forecast
The new IP is being treated as such when the game releases in Q4 2019.
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Battlefront 2's E-E-E-E-E-Ewoks are one big happy happy family again.
The Netherlands Find Four Games in Violation of Country's Gambling Laws
The games have eight weeks to comply or face fines and bans.
The Fallout of EA's Loot Box Controversy is Still Being Felt Throughout Gaming
Games changed after the loot box debacle last year. The question is for how long?
EA: "We Won't" Repeat the Battlefront 2 Loot Box Fiasco With Anthem
Electronic Arts has learned from the sticks and stones.
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The founder of EA's Motive Studios talks to us about battle royale, streamers, and narrative in games.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Will Completely Remove Paid Loot Crates and Star Cards
Loot crates and Star Cards will only be earned through gameplay, while paid cosmetic items will be introduced.
EA's Notorious Star Wars Battlefront 2 Darth Vader Reddit Response is Now a Loot box Skin
Now you can truly feel good about every crate you open in Battlefront 2.
ESRB Takes Action on Loot Boxes by Creating New Label
The ESRB buckles to mounting legislative pressure.
U.S. Senator Urges ESRB to Review Ratings Process in Response to Loot Box Controversy
Four FTC Nominees agree to address loot boxes if confirmed.
Hawaii Moves Forward With Legislation to Regulate Loot Boxes [Update: The ESA Issues a Statement]
If passed, consumers under 21 will be prohibited from buying video games with loot boxes.
Anthem Officially Pushed Back to 2019, EA Confirms
Just don't call it a delay, okay?
Washington State Senator Introduces Bill to Investigate if Video Game Loot Boxes are Gambling
"It is unacceptable to be targeting our children with predatory gambling masked in a game with dancing bunnies or something."
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Update Improves Map Variation in Multiplayer Games
Goodbye Kashyyyk, I hardly knew ye.
Star Wars Battlefront II Gets its First Update of 2018
Have fun, but if you hurt one crystal bristle on a single Vulptex, I'll find you.
The Recent Patch for 2005's Star Wars Battlefront 2 Was From Disney and GOG
Just because Disney Interactive is gone doesn't mean there isn't a team helping maintain key Star Wars games.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Mod Recreates Kylo Ren's SNL Disguise
"Dude, Matt straight up sucks."
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Might Not Bring Back Microtransactions at All
EA's CFO has an update about Battlefront 2's microtransactions.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Adds the First New Updates to Its Loot System
EA is rolling out the first changes to Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes.
EA Stock Tumbles Over Star Wars Battlefront 2 Controversy
Investors are a bit scared about all the Battlefront 2 scuttle.
EA Has Conflicting Responses on Why Star Wars Battlefront 2 Doesn't Have Cosmetic Loot Boxes
Is it a timing issue, or is it about respecting the Star Wars IP?
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The ESA Pushes Back, Loot Boxes "Are Not Gambling"
The video game trade association denies loot boxes are gambling.
"It's Awkward Right Now:" What Some in the Games Industry Think of the Rise of the Loot Box in 2017
2017 was the year we opened Pandora's loot box. Here's what some in the games industry are thinking.
Hawaii Will Investigate "Predatory" Loot Boxes, Potentially Pursue Legislation to Ban Them
Hawaii joins Belgium in the loot box crackdown.
Belgium Concludes that Loot Boxes are Gambling, Will Try and Ban Them in Europe
Belgium's Gaming Commission has reached a conclusion on loot boxes.
After Star Wars Battlefront 2, Need for Speed Payback Also Improves Its Loot and Progression Systems
Ghost Games makes some improvements for how loot crates work in Need for Speed Payback
Those Hoping Star Wars Battlefront 2 Will Flop Amid Loot Box Controversy Should Look to NBA 2K18
NBA 2K18 was the best selling sports game of September 2017, even after getting angry feedback from its microtransactions.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Loot Box FAQ: A Guide to the Neverending Controversy
Are Battlefront 2's microtransactions really as bad as everyone says they are? We break it all down for you.
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Blizzard put in some jabs against EA while promoting StarCraft 2.
USgamer Lunch Hour Stream: Kat Plays Star Wars Battlefront 2!
Watch as Kat gets into dogfights, slices things with lightsabers, and maybe plays some of the single-player campaign.
Star Wars Battlefront 2's Single-Player Campaign on Xbox One Has Some Major Bugs
Be ready to deal with some noticeable bugs during the single-player campaign.
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Is EA's new shooter more than the sum of its microtransactions?
EA Lowers the Cost of Unlocking Star Wars Battlefront 2 Heroes by 75 Percent
EA has heard your complaints about Battlefront 2 and is changing the game... again.
Star Wars Battlefront 2's Heroes Aren't Actually Behind a Paywall
No, you can't just buy Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker.
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Fans Angry At Hero Unlock System And EA's Response
Battlefront 2 rolls from one controversy to the next.
Watch: See Star Wars Battlefront 2's Excellent Kamino Maps in Action
Check out Kamino's Galactic Assault and Starfighter Assault maps. Special guest star: Yoda.
Star Wars Battlefront 2's Season 1 Events Detailed, Kind of Reminds Us of Splatoon's Splatfests
EA putting more emphasis on "player agency" this time around. There's free single-player DLC, too.
After Two Days With the Final Review Version, Star Wars Battlefront 2's Loot Boxes Are... Tolerable
They don't wholly ruin the multiplayer, but that doesn't mean they should be in Battlefront 2.
DICE on Star Wars Battlefront 2 Loot Box Blowback: "It Was a Healthy Conversation"
Star Wars Battlefront 2 dev says they hear fan feedback loud and clear.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Loot System Gets an Overhaul After Player Backlash
Criticisms from the community has prompted changes to how Battlefront 2's loot system will work.
Visceral's Star Wars Game Was Killed by the Same Problems That Dogged Mass Effect Andromeda
Executive meddling, poor communication, and dogged perfectionism leaves EA with another massive failure.
Star Wars Battlefront 2's Single-Player Campaign is the Best Thing About it So Far
What do you know, EA and single-player can mix after all.
Gamers Like Opening Loot Boxes Too Much to Stop Now, Even at the Expense of Balanced Gameplay
Whether it's loot boxes, CCGs, or Ultimate Team, gamers love opening packs. And big-budget developers are pushing it as far as they can.
Following Star Wars: Battlefront 2's Beta Ending, EA Has Addressed Loot Box Concerns
"As a balance goal, we’re working towards having the most powerful items in the game only earnable via in-game achievements."
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"We think of it as a similar principle to collectible card games"
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Loot Boxes are currently the most debated topic in gaming, but we've had over a decade of in-game money grabbing.
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It's not just the loot boxes.
The Next Loot Box Debate Will be About Star Wars Battlefront 2
As the public beta winds down, Battlefront 2 is heading into a heated conversation.
OpenCritic is Experimenting With Ways to Classify Loot Boxes in Video Games
The review aggregation website is drawing a line.
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No pre-order? EA's seemingly automated beta code "bot" has your back, to the chagrin of EA probably.
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Crush these puny rebels.
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Everything has loot boxes, forever and ever. Amen.
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D23 kicks off with more Battlefront 2 news.
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The open beta will include two big multiplayer modes.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Hero Roster Leaks with a Few Surprises
Heroes across all three trilogies will be in the new Star Wars game.
Is There a Risk of Star Wars Battlefront 2 Being Pay to Win?
The loot system in Battlefront 2 is creating some unease.
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Who knew that adding classes to Star Wars: Battlefront would make the game better?
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Yep, it's going to tie in pretty heavily with the lore.
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Rey vs. Kylo Ren in the new Star Wars Battlefront II trailer.
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From God of War to Super Mario Odyssey, these are the most essential games of E3 2017.
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One of the best parts of the older Battlefront games is still missing in the reboot series.
Star Wars Battlefront II's Season Pass Situation Causes Confusion
Will Star Wars Battlefront 2 have a season pass or not?
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Electronic Arts officially announces the sequel to Battlefront, promising a lot more.
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Once again, a trailer goes live just a bit ahead of schedule…
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