Previous updates gave players alternative hero costumes for Luke Skywalker and Han Solo but the crowning jewel was no doubt the Battle of Jakku that allowed fans to fight in a location straight from Force Awakens. This may be the last in terms of free add-ons that the game will provide for a while since paid content is coming up next.
The update was rolled out in the early hours of the morning and so should already be available on PC, Xbox One and PS4 for those in the US. In addition, Rebel Depot on Tatooine is added as a new Survival Mission.
In a separate post, the patch notes revealed that additional content made available will include: Survivors of Endor map added to Walker Assault, Supremacy and Turning Point game modes. In a post on EA’s official Star Wars Battlefront forum, community manager Sledgehammer70 first posted that there would be server downtime in order to get the latest patch up and running. EA has been doing just that and they have now revealed that this month’s patch will include a new mission and a new map at no added cost. Some fans, including Force Awakens star John Boyega, still feel like the game would be better served if EA offered players a substantial amount of single-player focused content but even if they don’t, offering new, free content alongside what comes as part of the season pass, is what will keep players loyal and elongate the title’s lifespan. Accessible too, which may disappoint some of the more hardcore fans of the genre, but the ability to pick up and play Battlefront without needing to be an expert has certainly helped it reach a wider audience. It helps that it is also happens to be a decent online shooter. It has surpassed publisher Electronic Arts’ expectations in terms of sales and has understandable received a boost in popularity since Episode VII - The Force Awakens’ release. Star Wars Battlefront is experiencing impressive yet predictable success.