EA and DICE revealed some more information about the recently announced open beta for Star Wars Battlefront that will begin on October 8th. EA revealed the beta's level cap, file size, and pre-loading options in a press release.
The Battlefront beta will be about 7 GB on Playstation 4 and Xbox One while the PC version will run closer to 11 GB. Pre-loading will only be allowed on PC and computer players will be able to pre-load the beta through Origin at 4 AM EDT on Wednesday October 7th. This beta will be different than the closed alpha test that took place earlier in the summer which will allow you to advance your character up to level 5. Once players hit the level cap, while they can't unlock new levels, they can unlock and equip new items.
The beta will run from October 8-12 and no pre-order or pre-purchase is required to play in the open beta. EA has once again taken steps to stress that this is a beta release and may not represent everything in the final product and such things like play interruptions and frame rate drops, stuttering, graphics lag, and more could be commonplace.
Battlefront Beta Modes:
- Walker Assault on Hoth: Fight in epic 40-player battles as a Rebel to destroy the Empire’s onslaught of AT-ATs 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.
The new Battlefront companion app will also be available to players via the games website during the beta period. Players will be able to take part in the new strategic card game Base Command that lets you as a player earn in game credits which can be used to unlock new weapons in the full Battlefront game.
Star Wars Battlefront will launch on Xbox One, Playstation 4, and PC November 17th.