Star Wars: Battlefront

17.09.2004
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Star Wars: Battlefront is the first in the Star Wars: Battlefront series and is a third/first-person shooter video game based around battles featured in the Star Wars movies. It was developed by Pandemic Studios and LucasArts, and released on September 20, 2004 for Xbox (playable on Xbox 360), PlayStation 2, and PC, the same day as the release of the Star Wars Trilogy (DVD) set. Players can either play Star Wars: Battlefront online, or offline with up to 4 players (on consoles).

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Star Wars Battlefront (last 3 games)

05.12.2019

Put your mastery of the blaster and the Force to the test online and offline in STAR WARS Battlefront II: Celebration Edition. Heroes are born on the battlefront. Be the hero in the ultimate STAR WARS battle fantasy.

13.12.2017

In the chaos following the Emperor's death, Commander Iden Versio led the elite Inferno Squad to see that the rebellion was met with retribution. In the end, the inferno of the Imperial order was extinguished, giving way not to anarchy... but to peace. Peace that ended with the rise of the First Order. It's in this time of conflict, that Star Wars Battlefront II: Resurrection takes place, Iden Versio is contacted when the Corvus is found abandoned on Pillio. She returns in search of answers. Her search unveils a First Order conspiracy leading into the timeline of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

05.12.2017

It all starts with choosing a side. On December 5, you’ll have an opportunity to align with the First Order or choose to fight for the Resistance. Your choice is important, as it will allow you to take part in special challenges that will grant your faction specific rewards. Things kick into high gear on December 13. Your favorite stormtrooper-turned-hero Finn joins the fight for the Resistance and Captain Phasma steps on to the Battlefront for the First Order. They can be purchased with in-game Credits from that week. Whichever faction is victorious in completing the most challenges that week will net a reward as well: a special Crate of high-power upgrades for Finn or Captain Phasma. New locations and vehicles will also arrive. On December 13, the cinematic content from Star Wars: The Last Jedi continues with a new planetary map: Crait. The Starfighter Assault map of D'Qar will join as well, plus a new hero ship – Tallie Lintra's RZ-2 A-wing. Poe Dameron’s T-70 X-wing is also upgraded with a new ability inspired by Star Wars: The Last Jedi . Iden Versio returns. In Star Wars Battlefront II Resurrection, you’ll join Commander Iden Versio during the days of the First Order’s rise to power. These new chapters of Star Wars Battlefront II’s single-player story mode will be available December 13. Your choice of faction will continue to matter. Throughout December, you'll see your chosen faction's progress reflected in-game, as you fight alongside allies from around the world to swing the tide of battle.

Part of franchise:
Star Wars (last 3 games)

30.08.2024

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30.08.2024

Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life, along with her companion Nix. Fight, steal, and outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted.

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