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Star Wars fans will have plenty to be happy about this year.

As well a brand new movie in the form of The Last Jedi - releasing this Christmas - there's also some gaming action on the horizon with Star Wars Battlefront 2.

The hotly anticipated title is a follow-up to the 2015 online multiplayer shooter from EA, itself a reboot of the Star Wars: Battlefront series that started in 2004.

Announced back in May 2016, this sequel is being developed by EA DICE alongside Criterion and Motive Studios .

While the previous game was set solely during the original movie trilogy, Star Wars Battlefront 2 features characters and locations from all three eras of Star Wars films - from The Phantom Menace right up to the The Last Jedi.

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Gameplay

Addressing criticism of the last instalment's lack of a true single player mode, the sequel - much like fellow EA shooter franchise Titanfall - is getting a proper solo campaign.

You'll play as Iden Versio, who commands an Imperial special forces unit called Inferno Squad. The story unfolds over the course of 30 years, during which time you'll cross paths with some familiar faces.

Deep down it looks like it will still be a multiplayer-focused shooter at heart, with match types supporting up to 40 players.

Controllable air and land vehicles make a return, and you'll also be able to pilot ships like the X-Wing and Millennium Falcon in outer space dogfights supporting up to 24 players.

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Release date

Star Wars Battlefront 2 is set to release worldwide on November 17 2017 for Xbox One , PlayStation 4 and PC.

Pre-order

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Pre-ordering the game earns you The Last Jedi Heroes pack, which unlocks Kylo Ren and Rey skins to use in-game, as well as some Force-related ability modifiers.

There's also an Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition of Star Wars: Battlefront 2, offering some weapon and ability upgrade packs as well as up to 3 days early access to the game when you pre-order.

Cheapest place to buy Star Wars Battlefront 2?

The PC version of the game is significantly cheaper, with the best price on the internet currently being from 365 games, who have it on pre-order for £46.99.

Argos are the second cheapest, selling it for £49.99, while GAME have it on for pre-order at £54.99 for the PC version.

If you're going for PS4 or Xbox versions, head to ShopTo.net, who offer the cheapest price for PS4, Xbox and for the Deluxe Editions.

If you'd prefer to shop elsewhere, here's the complete list of retailers and their respective prices.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 on PS4 and Xbox

Where to buy Star Wars Battlefront 2 Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition

According to Creative Director Bernd Diemer, there will not be a season pass for downloadable add-on content like there was for the first game.