Star Wars Battlefront (2015 video game)
Star Wars Battlefront is a first- and third-person shooter video game developed by EA DICE and published by Electronic Arts. It is a reboot of the Star Wars: Battlefront series, and was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows in November 2015.
The game allows players to engage in battles across various planets featured in the original Star Wars trilogy, including Hoth, Endor, Tatooine, and Sullust. Players can control Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire soldiers, and iconic Star Wars characters such as Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Emperor Palpatine, each with unique abilities and weapons.
Battlefront features a variety of multiplayer game modes, supporting up to 40 players in large-scale battles. Game modes include Walker Assault, Supremacy, Fighter Squadron, Blast, Drop Zone, Cargo, Heroes vs. Villains, and Hero Hunt. The game also features a co-op mode called Missions, where players can team up online or offline to complete objectives.
The game is known for its detailed graphics and sound design, aiming to immerse players in the Star Wars universe. It also features downloadable content (DLC) that expands the game with new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes centered around locations and events from the Star Wars saga.
The game received mixed reviews upon release. Critics praised the visuals and sound design but criticized the lack of a single-player campaign and the limited content compared to previous entries in the Battlefront series. The implementation of a season pass and microtransactions also drew criticism.