Star Wars: Battlefront 2 (DICE)
DICE goes big in a Call of Duty-baiting package that's as maddening, uneven and spectacular as the Star Wars films themselves.
Spotlight
FeatureThe big interview: the Gambling Commission on loot boxes
"We don't yet understand enough of what the actual risks are."
Digital FoundryStar Wars Battlefront 2: Frostbite stress-tested on Xbox One X
Significant resolution boosts over PS4 Pro, but what about performance?
Star Wars Battlefront 2 review
I am altering the deal.
VideoWatch: 6 ways Star Wars Battlefront 2 fixes Battlefront
Plus more from Outside Xbox.
Key events
23rd February 2020
EA reportedly cancelled a Star Wars Battlefront spin-off last year
7th May 2019
25th January 2019
All EA games affected as publisher's server network struggles amid Anthem demo launch
2nd April 2018
16th January 2018
13th December 2017
20th November 2017
Star Wars Battlefront 2 physical sales down 60% on Battlefront 1
18th November 2017
Star Wars Battlefront 2: Frostbite stress-tested on Xbox One X
14th November 2017
10th November 2017
Star Wars Battlefront 2's free The Last Jedi DLC gets a release date
9th November 2017
The price and state of Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot crates at launch
1st November 2017
EA announces Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot crate and progression changes
17th October 2017
Prizes being given to top 1000 Xbox Star Wars Battlefront 2 beta players
9th October 2017
EA has extended the Star Wars: Battlefront 2 beta until Wednesday
6th October 2017
26th September 2017
Star Wars film actor John Boyega narrates new Battlefront 2 trailer
10th July 2017
10th June 2017
12th April 2017
Leaked Star Wars Battlefront 2 trailer reveals prequel and sequel trilogy characters
8th December 2016
Star Wars Battlefront's Rogue One DLC gives us some pointers towards next year's sequel
10th May 2016
EA reportedly cancelled a Star Wars Battlefront spin-off last year
"'Too many cooks' was a running theme," say sources.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Celebration Edition leaks online
UPDATE: Confirmed.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 gets Droidekas this month
Rollies with my Kenobi.
EA Access will launch on PlayStation 4 in July
Five years after Sony branded it as not "good value".
Star Wars Battlefront 2's new mode goes from ground battles to the inside of a capital ship
Capital Supremacy out next week.
In Star Wars: Battlefront 2, Anakin Skywalker still doesn't like sand
And it really does get everywhere.
All EA games affected as publisher's server network struggles amid Anthem demo launch
Log-in issues now being reported too.
The Battle of Geonosis in Star Wars Battlefront 2 looks better than in the film!
You Kenobi serious.
DICE and EA exec Patrick Söderlund departs
Sö long, farewell.
Star Wars fans want to be the number one Star Wars fan
A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack.
The Clone Wars is heading to Star Wars Battlefront 2
"In the coming months".
Star Wars Battlefront 2's Han Solo season gets a new map and mode next week
Extraction mode, the Mines of Kessel, and more.
Star Wars Battlefront 2's Han Solo season adds Jabba's Palace
And Leia's Boushh outfit from Return of the Jedi.
Now Belgium declares loot boxes gambling and therefore illegal
Hazard warning.
Star Wars Battlefront 2's new cosmetic microtransactions go live
We could almost buy our own ship for that!
EA admits it "got it wrong" over Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes
And "can't afford to make similar mistakes" again.
Star Wars: Battlefront 2's new Night On Endor update lets you play as an Ewok
Also introduces first wave of cosmetic Appearances.
FeatureIs Star Wars Battlefront 2's big update enough to save it?
You were supposed to be the chosen one.
Star Wars Battlefront 2's massive progression overhaul is here, adds new Bespin map
Plus all heroes and ships now unlocked for everyone.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 progression overhaul finally revealed
"Impressive. Most impressive."
EA's extraordinarily negged Star Wars Battlefront 2 Reddit comment turned into loot box skin
"Pride and accomplishment" every time.
ESRB will add warning labels to games with microtransactions
And games which offer expansions or other add-ons, too.
The video game industry's loot box problem isn't going away
Never tell me the odds!
What EA is and isn't saying about microtransactions returning to Star Wars Battlefront 2
"I would choose my words carefully..."
EA DICE is reworking the Star Wars Battlefront 2 progression system
"The greatest teacher, failure is."
Someone really did want a pink Darth Vader in Star Wars Battlefront 2
Easy, wheezy, beautiful.
FeatureThe year in loot boxes
The empire strikes back.
It's The Last Jedi patch day in Star Wars Battlefront 2
"We do not spoil The Last Jedi's story in any way!"
FeatureThe big interview: the Gambling Commission on loot boxes
"We don't yet understand enough of what the actual risks are."
"Initial" Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot box-related changes go live
"Steps toward making much larger changes."
EA not giving up on microtransactions in Star Wars Battlefront 2
"For us it's a great learning experience..."
"This game is a Star Wars-themed online casino designed to lure kids into spending money"
Belgian and Hawaiian politicians call for Battlefront 2 loot box ban.
Lucasfilm reacts to Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot crate controversy
"Star Wars has always been about the fans."
Star Wars Battlefront 2 physical sales down 60% on Battlefront 1
Never tell me the odds!
Digital FoundryStar Wars Battlefront 2: Frostbite stress-tested on Xbox One X
Significant resolution boosts over PS4 Pro, but what about performance?
FeatureHow to fix Star Wars Battlefront 2
A New Hope.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes investigated by Belgian Gaming Commission
UPDATE: EA says Battlefront 2's loot crates “are not gambling”.
DICE fails to quell Star Wars Battlefront 2 controversy in reddit AMA
"We were incredibly saddened by the negative response."
StarCraft 2 Twitter account has a pop at Star Wars: Battlefront 2
"Number of pay-to-win mechanics in SC2..."
EA slashes Star Wars Battlefront 2 hero costs after fan furore
Pray they don't alter it any further.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 review
I am altering the deal.
EA's response to Star Wars: Battlefront 2 hero unlock fury isn't going down well
"Seriously? I paid $80 to have Vader locked?"
Star Wars Battlefront 2's free The Last Jedi DLC gets a release date
Finn! Phasma! Maps! Single-player missions!
The price and state of Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot crates at launch
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
EA DICE talks Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot crates and changes
"The beta was a place we were experimenting with things."
There's a Star Wars kit in FIFA 18
Wenger out.
Prizes being given to top 1000 Xbox Star Wars Battlefront 2 beta players
Ooh it's like taking a trip to the Maul.
DICE offers clarification on Star Wars: Battlefront 2's controversial crate system
"The complete system was not in the beta."
Digital FoundryHow Star Wars Battlefront 2's stunning tech scales across consoles
Digital Foundry breaks down the beautiful beta on PS4, Pro and Xbox One.
FeatureAre loot boxes gambling?
Crate escape.
EA has extended the Star Wars: Battlefront 2 beta until Wednesday
Saber it while it lasts.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 has a loot crate problem
EA cannot be Sidious.
The biggest Star Wars Battlefront 2 killstreaks from the beta weekend
Is Darth Maul better than Rey?
Xbox users can play online for free this weekend
Just in time for the Star Wars: Battlefront 2 beta.
FeatureStar Wars Battlefront 2 looks like a case of being careful what you wish for
"I've got a bad feeling about this."
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 beta now available to all
We've got a good feeling about this.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 PC beta codes were on sale at GAME today for 10p
Retailer blames "broken link".
Multiplayer suddenly returns to Pandemic's old Star Wars Battlefront 2
"In my experience, there is no such thing as luck."
FeatureStar Wars Battlefront 2's space battles could do with a little George Lucas
Why DICE and EA could do with loosening up a little for the sequel.
Watch an entire match of Star Wars Battlefront 2 Starfighter Assault
As we Maul over the details.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 reveals first footage of space battles
UPDATE: Full trailer released.
Here's what's in the Star Wars Battlefront 2 beta
Stay on target.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 leak hints at hero roster
Grievous news.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes spark pay-to-win fears
You pay to "accelerate" rewards, EA says.
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 adds gameplay-affecting Loot Crate items
Star Cards can be upgraded with crafting parts.
Digital FoundryStar Wars Battlefront 2 takes Frostbite tech to the next level
Initial analysis from Digital Foundry, plus ultra settings PC video.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 gameplay leak shows Darth Maul, Rey
Begun, it has.
EA Play 2017 live report
Footballs, Star Wars, Battlefields and more! Join us from 8pm BST for all the action.
VideoWatch: 6 ways Star Wars Battlefront 2 fixes Battlefront
Plus more from Outside Xbox.
FeatureThe big Star Wars Battlefront 2 interview
Force feedback.
VideoWatch: Here's everything we know about Star Wars Battlefront 2
Getting the Kylo-down.
Star Wars Battlefront 2's campaign will take players to the dark side
Multiplayer features customisable heroes and vehicles.
Leaked Star Wars Battlefront 2 trailer reveals prequel and sequel trilogy characters
UPDATE: EA clamps down, pulls trailer.
VideoWatch: Ian's Star Wars Battlefront 2 wishlist
Stay on target.
FeatureHow DICE's Star Wars Battlefront struck back
And what Battlefront 2 should learn from it.
DICE leaves Star Wars Battlefront behind for multi-era Battlefront 2
"No future Skirmish content is planned," sadly.
Trials on Tatooine is a first-person VR lightsaber battler
And it launches free today.
EA decided against Star Wars Battlefront campaign to meet Force Awakens film launch
Promises series will improve on current Metacritic rating.
Star Wars: Battlefront sequel due next year
Amy Hennig's game to follow in 2018.