'StarWars Battlefront' Launches Open Beta for All
DICE and EA have announced the upcoming "StarWars: Battlefront," will have an open beta by next month.
Players awaiting the launch of DICE and Electronic Arts' 2015 reboot of "StarWars: Battlefront" two months from now can get an early taste of the sci-fi action game with the open beta that has recently been announced to arrive in early October.
Without needing an invite, players interested in getting a gameplay preview of the reboot for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can join the beta in both online and offline modes.
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Because the open beta will be playable both online and offline, players can embark on a "Survival Mission on Tattoine," whether by themselves or with friends, utilizing the game's split screen co-op. There will also be other modes available in the beta, including "Drop Zone on Sullust," which is a recently announced 8-versus-8 race to capture drop pods, and "Walker Assault on Hoth."
With the news accompanying the open beta on the "StarWars: Battlefront" blog, community manager, Matthew Everett updated players with more information on the game's public testing phase, including confirmation AI bots in the form of Fighter Squadrons will be present, as well as customizable Star Cards included with the primary blaster weapon.
The open beta confirmation comes with the news EA will be using skill-based matchmaking for the game, as well as dedicated servers, and the welcome absence of a convoluted process to simplify joining the public testing phase.
The official game is expected to launch for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in North America and Brazil on November 17, followed on November 19 in Australia, and November 20 in Europe.
Its first post-game content, the "Battle of Jakku," which was earlier announced during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration, is expected to be launched for free download on December 8.
