EA Announce Star Wars Battlefront Beta Coming October 8th

Announcement from EA’s website:

The Star Wars Battlefront Beta is Coming October 8th!

Get ready to be taken to a galaxy far, far away! Today, we are happy to reveal that the Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Beta will be available for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and on PC via Origin players between October 8 and October 12. The Star Wars Battlefront Beta is a technical test and will give Rebels and Imperials alike just a small taste of the Star Wars™ battle fantasies you can expect to live out when the game launches on November 17.

The Beta will let you experience three modes spread across three iconic planets including:

• Walker Assault on Hoth: Fight in epic 40-player battles as a Rebel to destroy the Empire’s onslaught of AT-AT’s by calling in Y-wing bombers. Or, side with the Empire and protect your walkers while utilizing their mighty weaponry to crush the Rebel objective.

• Drop Zone on Sullust: Escape pods are crashing down and you and your team must fight to control them. With its frantic 8v8 matches, Drop Zone is sure to put your combat and strategy skills to the test.

• Survival Mission on Tatooine: Play alone or with a friend via co-op or split-screen as you battle to hold off waves of Imperial forces including AT-ST’s, TIE fighters, elite stormtroopers and more.

In addition to the Star Wars Battlefront Beta on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and on Origin for PC, you will also get a chance to try out the Star Wars Battlefront Companion experience. Available during the Beta only at www.StarWarsBattlefront.com, the Star Wars Battlefront Companion experience features the strategic card game Base Command, and lets you earn in-game Credits that unlock Star Cards, weapons, and more in Star Wars Battlefront. In addition to Base Command, the Companion also lets players check out game stats and progression, customize load-outs and appearance, connect with friends, and more.

Whether you look forward to crushing the Rebel scum or feel like you can take on the whole Empire by yourself, we look forward to seeing all you in the Star Wars Battlefront Beta on October 8^th.

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STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT F.A.Q.

What is the Star Wars Battlefront Beta?

• The Beta is an opportunity for the team at DICE to test various aspects of the game and its online infrastructure. Because of this players may experience interruptions to their gameplay during the Beta period.

Do I need to register for the Beta?

• The Star Wars Battlefront Beta is open to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Origin for PC players. There is no need to register. The Star Wars Battlefront Companion is available during the beta to all players with an EA Account atwww.StarWarsBattlefront.com.

When is the Star Wars Battlefront Beta?

• The Star Wars Battlefront Beta and Companion will be available on October 8 and will end on October 12. The Beta and Companion is open to players around the world, so everyone will get a chance to live out their Star Wars battle fantasies.

What time will the Beta and Companion be available on October 8?

• Time will vary by platform and region. Please come back and visit the Star WarsBattlefront Beta hub or follow us on Twitter for all the latest information.

When will the Beta and Companion end?

• The Beta will end on October 12. Exact times vary by platform and region.

Where can I find the Beta?

• For PlayStation 4, the Beta will be available in the PSN Store. For Xbox One, players can find it in the Xbox Live Marketplace. On Origin for PC, it will be under the Demo & Betas section of the Origin store.

How big will the Beta download be?

• On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the download will be around 7GB. On Origin for PC, the download will be close to 11GB.

Can I pre-load the Beta?

• You can pre-load the Beta on Origin for PC beginning at 1am PT/10am CET on Wednesday, October 7^th. Check https://www.origin.com/store/free-games/demos-betas on October 7^th at 1am PT to start your pre-load.

Is there a level cap?

• The Beta level cap will allow you to advance to level five. Once you hit the level cap you will no longer be able to progress to higher levels, though you will still be able to unlock items in the Beta.

Do my stats and progression carry over to the main game?

• Stats and progression will not carry over to the final game or the final companion experience.

How many players does each mode support?

• Walker Assault supports up to 40 players, 20 per side, with Drop Zone supporting 16. The Survival Mission can be played by yourself or with a friend via online co-op or local split-screen. Local split-screen is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One only.

Will there be a mobile app for the Companion?

• During the Beta, the Companion will only be playable via a browser at www.StarWarsBattlefront.com. Prior to the release of Star Wars Battlefront, the Companion will be available on the web and in the Apple App Store™ and Google Play™ store.  Note that stats and progression earned during the beta will not carry over to the final Companion experience.

What browsers does the Companion support?

• The latest version of Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge, as well as Internet Explorer 11.

Play3r’s Dave says – “I’m personally buzzing to get my hands dirty with the beta, as it’s one I’m actually really looking forward to considering I missed the closed beta which I was gutted about”. Are you all looking forward to it too? Let me know on Facebook or here in the comments!