DICE has released details on the first batch of downloadable content for Star Wars Battlefront on PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One.
Titled the Battle of Jakku, the new content drop will introduce a 40-player game mode known as Turning Point, and takes place in the aftermath of the Battle of Endor depicted in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Jakku itself was showcased in the trailer for the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, and players participating in the battle will be able to find out how the landscape was reduced to its devastated state as seen in the new film.
See below for full details on Turning Point.
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What are the rules of Turning Point?
Rebels need to locate and capture one of three control points in Imperial control. The clock is ticking, but if the Rebel team succeeds with a capture additional time will be added and new control points will be available for capture. Moving through these increasingly challenging checkpoints, the ultimate goal is the Empire’s base where the final stand will take place.
What kinds of vehicles will be featured in Turning Point?
Since the starfighters are occupied in the battle above or simply destroyed, we wanted to highlight airspeeders and AT-STs in this mode. In contrast to its role in Walker Assault or Supremacy, the AT-ST is a slightly more defensive vehicle in this mode. Piloting it, you will need to move between areas a lot to meet the Rebel assault. If you’re in an airspeeder on the other hand, you’ll be on the offence, giving supportive fire to your Rebel team mates.
How does the chaotic battle beyond add to the overall gameplay experience?
The peripheral action on the larger map – Graveyard of Giants – is truly a great visual spectacle. The battles are ever-present; debris will be falling from the skies, and you’ll even see a Super Star Destroyer come crashing down during the round.
What will players love within Turning Point?
A Turning Point match will often be very exciting since the outcome is never sure. There are also a lot of tactical possibilities that need to be considered. For instance: once the Rebels have started taking over a control point, it can’t be reclaimed by the Empire. Let’s say there’s only 25% left of the claim process and the Empire has managed to drive away the Rebels. This means that the Empire have to choose between defending this vulnerable point or another part of the map. The Rebels in turn need to decide where their next attack should be.
Star Wars Battlefront was released last week for current-generation consoles and PC, and topped the U.K. All Format Charts in the process, enjoying the biggest launch for any Star Wars video game to date. In addition, player stats from last weekend show that the PS4 version proved more popular than the Xbox One and PC versions combined. The game will receive a number of expansion packs throughout 2016 as part of the $49.99 Season Pass, the first major drop of which will arrive early next year.