Star Wars Battlefront II Gameplay and Progression Will See Changes
After the conclusion of the Star Wars Battlefront II beta, many players voiced their concerns over the game’s seemingly ‘pay to win’ structure. Of course, what we saw did not reflect the final product. Hence why EA encouraged players to give DICE feedback as they continued to tweak the experience. As it turns out, EA already has solutions in mind.
In a new blog post, EA has detailed the final version of the in-game loot system. Along with loot, they’re reworking characters and gameplay based on player feedback. For one, there will be more rewards for spawn wave units. They recognize that the Specialist’s Infiltration ability is a bit “overpowered,” and that, furthermore, the Flame Trooper could use a little more “firepower.”
Where multiplayer progression is concerned, better items will go to those who invest more time. EA clarified in the following:
- There are many things you can earn in the game, including weapons, attachments, credits, Star Cards, Emotes, Outfits and Victory Poses.
- As a balance goal, we’re working towards having the most powerful items in the game only earnable via in-game achievements.
- Crates will include a mix of Star Cards, Outfits, Emotes or Victory Poses.
- Players earn crates by completing challenges and other gameplay milestones, or by purchasing them with in-game credits or Crystals, our premium currency.
- If you get a duplicate Star Card in a crate, you will get crafting parts which you can then use to help upgrade the Star Card of your choice.
- And lastly, you have to earn the right to be able to upgrade Star Cards and unlock most Weapons. You can only upgrade or unlock them if you have reached a high enough rank, which is determined by playing the game.
We may also see a game mode where the effects of Star Cards are nulled, meaning players compete on a battlefield without bonuses. Better for the player who prefers an unadulterated playing field. Star Wars Battlefront II arrives November 17th for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Check back for updates as they arrive.