Star Wars Battlefront publisher Electronic Arts assures fans that there is enough server capacity for everyone to play during the gam'es Open Beta that is coming early October. The game's community manager has also dished new details surrounding the game's upcoming release come November 17.
Battlefront community manager Mathew Everett confirmed on Star Wars official blog that the game's upcoming beta is open to everyone when released. Everett has explained that the open beta will have two Multiplayer modes and Missions which can be played via co-op and split-screen on consoles.
He also gave new details about the playable gameplay modes and while he did not give a release date, he tells the gamers to ready their system to download the beta when it goes live. Everett has also gathered some important questions from the gaming community which he has answered as follows:
Q.) Will I be able to play Missions offline?
A.) For the Beta, an Internet connection is required to play Missions. However, when Star Wars Battlefront ships on November 17 you will be able to play Missions offline.
Q.) Will there be any AI bots in multiplayer in addition to other players?
A.) Yes! Our Fighter Squadron mode features AI units (10 on each side).
Q.) Will there be sidearms or only primary guns?
A.) We offer a primary blaster along with a hand of Star Cards. How you customize your Star Card hand will be up to you.
Q.) What comes with the various editions, i.e. Deluxe vs. Standard?
A.) The Standard Edition of Star Wars Battlefront will include the base game. The Deluxe Edition will include the base game and have the Ion Grenade, Ion Torpedo, and DL-44 unlocked right away along with the exclusive Ion Shock and Victory emotes.
Q.) Can I buy the Deluxe Edition on disk in a retail store, or is it just digitally online?
A.) The Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition is available as a physical item for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One only.
Q.) Can I upgrade my vehicles in Star Wars Battlefront?
A.) Vehicles in Star Wars Battlefront come with their own weapons and abilities that make them authentic to the Star Wars universe.
Those who have who have questions about the game, Everett invites fans to channel it through Star Wars Battlefront's official Twitter or Facebook accounts.
Star Wars Battlefront Beta will take place on PS4, Xbox One and via Origin for PC in October prior to its official release on November 17.
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