If images don't display below click "Display Images" Welcome to Star Wars Gaming Network's Weekly Newsletter! May 13 - May 20, 2018

SWBFII Season 2: Ewok Hunt is permanent, a new map, spectator mode and more! The long wait is over! Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII) second season launched this week! With it, it brought a number of changes to the game as well as some new content. In a relevant post at the official forums, Electronic Arts’ Global Community Manager, Ben Walke, commemorated the event. Read More

SWBFII Release Notes: Heroes & Villains changes

As expected, DICE released this week the latest content for Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII). Among other things, the studio also implemented a number of fixes for the game. As expected, DICE released today the latest content for Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII). Among other things, the studio also implemented a number of fixes for the game.

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Mistake or intended action? Geonosis referenced in SWBFII patch notes Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII) fans got this week what they have long been waiting for. Season 2, or the Han Solo season, was released. As always, part of the usual pre-release actions, DICE released a series of patch notes that we referenced in separate posts. One of the things that quickly caught the eye of many fans was an interesting reference.



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SWBFII Designer is asking for your hero and balancing feedback Star Wars Battlefront II Season 2 starts today and fans are already starting to experience the new content. Of course, this doesn’t mean that DICE is stopping there. They’re constantly looking for new ways to improve the game and address any issues fans might experience. Guillaume Mroz is SWBFII’s hero designer and has been active in social media for quite some time now. He typically engages with fans and attempts to answer any questions they might have. Read More

Battlefront 101: Win every match in hero showdown



The purpose of this new series of articles is to ensure offer tips and strategies for Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII). These can be small tips that can help you improve your game or bigger strategies. As the column evolves we will be adding more and more information about the game. Keep in mind, we offer these with a new player perspective in mind – someone who never played any of the Battlefront games before. This particular video by Red Wolf focuses on the game’s latest game mode, Hero Hunt.

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Battlefront 101: Officer Class Overview by Red Wolf



The purpose of this new series of articles is to ensure offer tips and strategies for Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII). These can be small tips that can help you improve your game or bigger strategies. As the column evolves we will be adding more and more information about the game. Keep in mind, we offer these with a new player perspective in mind – someone who never played any of the Battlefront games before. This particular video by Red Wolf offers an overview of the officer class.







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SWBFII Release Notes: Classes, Special Units & Vehicles

With the release of Season 2 this week. DICE implemented a number of changes to Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII). In addition to heroes and villains, classes, special units and vehicles got some attention as well. This article covers these changes in detail as those were highlighted in the release notes that were published on the day the patch went live. Read More

SWBFII Han Solo Season calendar announced

With Season 2 for Star Wars Battlefront II (i.e. the Han Solo Season) launching yesterday, fans got a first taste of what’s to come. The first is the one is what launched yesterday, and the second one will land in June. This, of course, isn’t stopping fans from asking more information about what’s to come. Yesterday, DICE took a step in the right direction by publishing a calendar for the first part of the season. Read More

5 things a "Kenobi" movie could potentially do for SWBFII

With “Solo” hitting the theaters later this month, Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII) fans are getting more content to keep themselves busy. We all tend to focus on what’s coming in the immediate future. After Solo hits the theaters there are no Star Wars movies scheduled until Episode IX, in late 2019. As SWBFII fans we might be getting a little bit nervous in terms of content.







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SWBFII Fan Art Thursday: The Empire's finest



The Star Wars Gaming Network (SWGN) is extremely proud to host a very talented artist this week. Unlike the majority of past features where we hosted fan art, this week, we have a professional artist. Rob Taylor is an amazing artist from Stratford, Connecticut. You can instantly see why he’s doing this as a full-time job. All of his artwork looks simply stunning. For the purposes of this article, we used some of his Battlefront-inspired and Star Wars game-inspired art. Read More

Bringing balance to the Force...or... bringing team balance to SWBFII



Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to play some extended sessions of Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII). My game mode of choice was Galactic Assault. Usually, my favorite maps are close quarters maps like where one can get close and personal with their opponents. For example, fighting in the streets of Mos Eisley or attempting to defend the Clone archive in Kamino. My first sessions in the morning were quite enjoyable. In one of my matches, I played a 30-minute long session in a single-round because the teams were so evenly matched. Read More

SWBFII Release Notes: Game Mode and Location changes

Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII) Season 2 is live. With this release, developers took a closer look at all the little things that were pestering players for quite some time and took action. Game modes and locations were not an exception. In addition to the changes we referenced in separate articles, the studio also tweaked game mode and maps.

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Buffs, nerfs and hero showdown! A video by Red Wolf!

Red Wolf takes a closer look at Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII) newest game mode, Hero Showdown. In addition, he covers what has changed in the game since the last update went live. If you didn’t bother to read all the patch notes, then this video is just what you need. Learn more about what was tweaked, what was added and how you can make the most out of the changes.

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New SWBFII focused feedback thread for the Han Solo season launched! The Han Solo Season for Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII) is formally launched. The new release brought fans a number of different options, including 2 permanent game modes plus multiple quality of life (QoL) improvements and more! This doesn’t mean that DICE is resting on its laurels. With the launch of the new season, the studio is already asking for additional community feedback about the season.



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Mod Watch: Conquest for SWBFII, Imperial Shadow officer and more!

Even though SWBFII has been out for about 6 months, the number of mods getting developed by the community increases day by day. Some mods are simple reskins, while others add more complex systems to the game. This week brought us a combination of both types. From one side, we have a pretty impressive conquest mod that was developed by Uninspired Zebra. From the other, we have some very interesting skins. Check them out!

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Battlefront 101: How to dodge roll in Star Wars Battlefront II



The purpose of this new series of articles is to ensure offer tips and strategies for Star Wars Battlefront II (SWBFII). These can be small tips that can help you improve your game or bigger strategies. As the column evolves we will be adding more and more information about the game. As the column evolves we will be adding more and more information about the game. Keep in mind, we offer these with a new player perspective in mind. This particular video by Bloodspiller Gaming provides strategies for survival by implementing dodge roll.

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