Electronic Arts and DICE officially announced Star Wars: Battlefront II, promising an expanded single-player campaign alongside multiplayer modes.
Star Wars: Battlefront II was released worldwide on various platforms including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
The game faced significant backlash due to its loot box and microtransaction system, leading to changes in how in-game purchases were handled.
In response to community backlash, EA temporarily removed microtransactions from Star Wars: Battlefront II to rework the progression system.
The game received its first major update adding content from the Rogue One movie including new maps and heroes.
A new game mode called 'Hunt' was added, providing a player versus environment experience.
The Galactic Republic is embroiled in a massive conflict against the Separatists, marking the beginning of the Clone Wars.
The clone troopers execute Order 66, turning against their Jedi generals and leading to the near-extermination of the Jedi Order.
The Republic transforms into the Galactic Empire under Emperor Palpatine's rule, ending the Clone Wars.
The Empire begins construction of the first Death Star superweapon to assert its dominance in the galaxy.
A rebellion against the tyranny of the Galactic Empire gains momentum, sparking the Galactic Civil War.
The Rebel Alliance launches a decisive assault on the second Death Star, resulting in the death of Emperor Palpatine and the beginning of the Empire’s decline.
Imperial special forces commander Iden Versio defects from the Empire and joins the Rebel Alliance after witnessing the Empire’s defeat.
Following the Empire’s defeat, the New Republic is formed to restore peace and democracy to the galaxy.
The remnants of the Empire coalesce into the First Order, preparing to reclaim control over the galaxy.
