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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
You wanted a Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Beta? As You Wish.



The Star Wars Battlefront Beta is Coming Early October.

Beta
Ever since we revealed Star Wars™ Battlefront™ in April at Star Wars™ Celebration, you've been asking us if there would be a Beta. Today, we are thrilled to finally be able to answer that question, and the answer is yes!

Coming early October to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and on Origin for PC, the Star Wars Battlefront Beta* is a technical test and will feature Walker Assault on Hoth, a 40-player multiplayer battle featuring Rebels and the Empire. Walker Assault will also give you the chance to play as two of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars™ universe: Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. The Beta will also feature our Survival Mission on Tatooine, where you and a Rebel friend must fight back waves of Imperial forces.

In addition to those two modes, we are excited to reveal a brand-new mode that will be available in the Beta, Drop Zone. We’ll be sharing more details on Drop Zone in the weeks ahead.

As part of the Star Wars Battlefront Beta we are also happy to reveal the Star Wars Battlefront Companion experience. Available during the Beta at www.StarWarsBattlefront.com, the Star Wars Battlefront Companion experience features the strategic card game Base Command, and lets you earn in-game Credits that unlock Star Cards, weapons, and more in Star Wars Battlefront. In addition to Base Command, the Companion also lets Rebels and Imperials alike check game stats and progression, customize load-outs and appearance, connect with friends, and get notified when they’re playing Star Wars Battlefront – as well as gather intel on their stats and progression so you can see how you match up! The Star Wars Battlefront Companion will be available on web and in the Apple App Store™ and Google Play™ store prior to the release of Star Wars Battlefront on November 17.

We'll have a lot more info regarding the Star Wars Battlefront Beta in the weeks ahead, so be sure to stay tuned to this page, follow us on social, and sign-up for our newsletter to get all the latest news.

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

Yummy.

 

[Audible Phonetics]

Nice, I guess sign ups aren't open yet.

 

[Guymelef]

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

FINALLY. Thank god!

 

[DrGonzo615]

Fuck yes. I hope its an open beta.

 

[FF Seraphim]

Do we have to preorder for the beta? Read the blog but didn't see where they say how to join the beta.

 

[Zabuza]

Open beta pls

 

[Inf3cted_b3ast]

So Ps4 players get to play it first after all.

 

[biteren]

yes!! who will march along with me, as we lay waste to the Rebel Scum?!?!?

ehis quarter should be a BETA test for psn cause the servers are gonna be loaded again

 

[BigDug13]

What's the release date of the game got to do with this beta?

 

[Fitzy]

I cant wait for this!

 

[BluenoseGames]

Hype

 

[cakely]

All, right, I'm definitely going to try to get into this one.

 

[Ray Down]

YES!!!

Now just give a firm date.

 

[Aikidoka]

Does the lack of beta on PC mean the servers will be shit? Again.

 

[TheBioLover]

Ayy lmao.

Edit: I guess it's on all platforms, lol.

 

[Lunaniem]

http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/star-wars-battlefront-beta-announce

Coming to both consoles and PC.

 

[biteren]

What's the release date of the game got to do with this beta?

xbox gets to play the full game early with EA access and PS4 gets BETA early? so both get some kind of perks?

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

And Dice even follows their typical schedule...

Closed Alpha on PC in July, open Beta in October with almost the same Content..


I wonder if this Beta is PS4 only?

 

[dragn]

card game hype :<

 

[TheFatMan]

Count me in! I already have the game pre-ordered so hopefully if it isn't open then it's tied to that.

 

[Impulsor]

I need this. I hope I get in. Please let me in.

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

xbox gets to play the full game early with EA access and PS4 gets BETA early? so both get some kind of perks?

I dont know why people always "hype" this EA Access "early" stuff... its only 10 hours... which is to me basicly nothing.

 

[TP-DK]

Good, I'm really on the fence about getting this, so trying it for myself will help me to make a decision.

 

[Eggbok]

AWWW YESSSS

 

[Chobel]

I see no use of the word "exclusive" in the PR, so I expect PC/XBO owners to access the beta at the same day as PS4 owners.

EDIT: And... I was right.

 

[Slayven]

Do you have to pre order?

 

[Sunset Samurai]

I dont know why people always "hype" this EA Access "early" stuff... its only 10 hours... which is to me basicly nothing.

Nah I think it's "5 days" earlier than others

 

[KiefbladeMaster]

Already have it preordered so I'm hoping it's tied to that. Or just an open beta, which I doubt will happen.

 

[dead monkey uk]

xbox gets to play the full game early with EA access and PS4 gets BETA early? so both get some kind of perks?

Sorry if this is an obvious question, is this for people that buy the game digitally and have EA access?

 

[SlipperyMoose]

And now you look like even more of an ass.

 

[jet1911]

xbox gets to play the full game early with EA access and PS4 gets BETA early? so both get some kind of perks?

Looks like the beta is will be available for everyone at the same time.

Sorry if this is an obvious question, is this for people that buy the game digitally and have EA access?

You just need an EAaccess subscribtion.

 

[Samurai G0SU]

Open beta pls

^^^^

HMMM..... Wonder what they will add to the VAULT. Might consider EA ACCESS if it's something i reallllly want to play this holiday from EA.

 

[Steverulez]

Sorry if this is an obvious question, is this for people that buy the game digitally and have EA access?

You don't have to buy the game, you just need EA Access (and XBL Gold because its a multiplayer game)

 

[biteren]

Sorry if this is an obvious question, is this for people that buy the game digitally and have EA access?

im not sure, i never had EA access

 

[Guymelef]

And now you look like even more of an ass.

Can you play the beta before on XBO?

 

[Garrett 2U]

xbox gets to play the full game early with EA access and PS4 gets BETA early? so both get some kind of perks?

Beta is on all platforms

 

[ArkkAngel007]

Good to hear a window of it dropping.

Edit: I'm currently forgoing my Gold subscription, so the early stuff doesn't really matter.

 

[Heroman]

Weird the that the eta is coming out so late, but hype to finally get my hands on it.

 

[biteren]

Beta is on all platforms

oh cool! well my post is obsolete now.

 

[Theorry]

My force is ready for this.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

I'll definitely get in on the beta if I can.

Hopefully the beta does its job - making the game more stable.

 

[dead monkey uk]

Looks like the beta is will be available for everyone at the same time.



You just need an EAaccess subscribtion.

You don't have to buy the game, you just need EA Access (and XBL Gold because its a multiplayer game)

Cheers Guys, the more I hear about EA Access the better it sounds.

 

[Welfare]

If EA Access really is so cool we should get the beta earlier

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

I dont know why people always "hype" this EA Access "early" stuff... its only 10 hours... which is to me basicly nothing.

10 hours is nothing lmao....

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[JumPeRJumPzZ]

Nah I think it's "5 days" earlier than others

5 days early with just 10 hours of access... you cant play it all 5 days early if you use all the 10 hours on 1 or 2 days

 

[jon bones]

Excited to try this out with my friends - will help us get on the same page for Winter mp fun.

 

[DarthWalden]

5 days early with just 10 hours of access... you cant play it all 5 days early if you use all the 10 hours on 1 or 2 days

I find in most cases I don't even use the 10 hours up by the time it hits the vault.

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

10 hours is nothing lmao....

k.gif:

Dont know about you but i can fill this 10 hours on one weekend day...