STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II
by DICE
About
Be the hero in the ultimate Star Wars™ battle fantasy with Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II: Celebration Edition! Get Star Wars Battlefront II and the complete collection of customization content acquirable through in-game purchase from launch up to — and including — items inspired by Star Wars™: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER™*. The Celebration Edition contains: Base game — Including all past and future free game updates as they release. More than 25 Hero Appearances — Including 6 Legendary Appearances, plus 1 Appearance each for Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren inspired by Star Wars: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. More than 125 Trooper and Reinforcement Appearances More than 100 Hero and Trooper Emotes and Voice Lines More than 70 Hero and Trooper Victory Poses Customization content released after December 20, 2019 is not included in the Celebration Edition. Embark on an endless Star Wars™ journey from the best-selling Star Wars™ video game franchise of all time. Experience rich multiplayer battlegrounds across all three eras - prequel, classic and new trilogy - or rise as a new hero and discover an emotionally gripping single-player story spanning thirty years. Customize and upgrade your heroes, starfighters or troopers - each with unique abilities to exploit in battle. Ride tauntauns or take control of tanks and speeders. Use the Force to prove your worth against iconic characters like Kylo Ren, Darth Maul or Han Solo, as you play a part in a gaming experience inspired by forty years of timeless Star Wars™ films.A new hero, a story untold Jump into the boots of an elite special forces soldier, equally lethal on the ground and in space. Explore a new Star Wars™ campaign that spans the 30 years between Star Wars™: Return of the Jedi™ and Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™.The ultimate Star Wars™ battleground Discover a Star Wars™ multiplayer universe unmatched in variety and breadth, where up to 40 players fight as iconic heroes and authentic-to-era troopers. Pilot a massive array of vehicles on land and in the air as battle rages through the galaxy.Galactic-scale space combatSpace combat has been re-designed from the ground up with distinct handling, weapons and customization options. Join your squadron as you dodge danger in asteroid fields, blast through an Imperial Dock Yard and more. Take down massive capital ships as you pilot legendary starfighters in high stakes dogfights with up to 24 players.Train offlinePractice makes perfect. Enjoy solo offline play where you can earn rewards and customize troopers and heroes. Then bring your upgrades into the online multiplayer battleground.Master your heroCreate your own unique hero with customizable character progression. Equip ability modifiers to adapt and modify your character's core powers to add lethal effects, helpful status boosts or tactical assistance to counter any opponent on the battlefront. [/list]
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What's the difference between STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II and the original Star Wars Battlefront II?
A.The 2005 Star Wars: Battlefront II and the 2017 Battlefront II Celebration Edition are two distinct games. The Celebration Edition reshapes the 2017 reboot with a narrative campaign, three eras, and extensive free updates plus Rise of Skywalker cosmetics, while the 2005 original is a two-era, space-and-ground battle title with a simpler unlock system.
Q.Is there a Star Wars Battlefront III coming out?
A.No. There is no Star Wars Battlefront III announced or scheduled for release as of December 2025. The case for a new Battlefront remains unconfirmed by EA/DICE, with multiple reliable outlets indicating there are no imminent plans.
Q.Are there any good reviews for STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II?
A.Yes. While Star Wars Battlefront II had a rocky launch, there are many credible, favorable reviews—especially after the game’s updates and the Celebration Edition.
Q.What is STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II all about?
A.STAR WARS Battlefront II is a DICE-made shooter that blends large-scale, era-spanning multiplayer battles with a narrative-driven campaign; the Celebration Edition bundles the base game with extensive Rise of Skywalker-era content and customization options.
Q.What's the current player count for STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II?
A.On Steam (PC), STAR WARS Battlefront II currently shows about 1,068 players online, with historic Steam peaks well above that. The game surged in mid-2025, reaching both near-18k and over-35k concurrent players at different times.
Q.What's included in the STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II Celebration Edition?
A.The Celebration Edition bundles the base game with the full customization catalog available up to Rise of Skywalker content, including dozens of hero/trooper appearances and emotes, while excluding items released after December 20, 2019.
Q.How can I obtain a badge in STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II?
A.In Star Wars Battlefront II, a 'badge' is earned as a Medal. You gain these by meeting specific one-life criteria for each medal, and you can make them permanent by reaching Legendary status (64 medals) for that medal; Celebration Edition itself is cosmetic and does not change how medals/badges are earned.
Q.How are the player numbers for STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II on Steam?
A.Steam data shows STAR WARS Battlefront II had a major revival in 2025, with an all-time concurrent peak of 35,892 in June, while current numbers sit in the low thousands (roughly 1.7k–1.9k online, with 24-hour peaks around 2.2k–2.3k).
Q.What do people think of the STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II Celebration Edition?
A.Most players view STAR WARS Battlefront II: Celebration Edition positively as a strong value, though a minority report confusion around what’s included and how upgrades work.
Q.What is the gameplay like in STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II?
A.STAR WARS Battlefront II delivers large-scale, action-packed battles across land and space, with a three-era setting and a story-driven campaign, plus a variety of multiplayer modes and extensive cosmetic customization.
Q.Does STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II have a campaign mode?
A.Yes. STAR WARS Battlefront II includes a dedicated single-player campaign that follows Iden Versio and Inferno Squad, spanning events after Return of the Jedi and bridging to The Force Awakens; it’s part of the base game and preserved in the Celebration Edition.
Q.Can I find STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II on SteamDB?
A.Yes. SteamDB has entries for STAR WARS Battlefront II, including the base app (App ID 1237950) and the Celebration Edition (SubID 436045).
Q.Is there a single-player mode in STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II?
A.Yes. STAR WARS Battlefront II includes a single-player campaign, and the Celebration Edition preserves it along with ongoing updates. It also offers offline modes for single-player play.
Q.What does the gameplay look like in the STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II Celebration Edition?
A.STAR WARS Battlefront II: Celebration Edition preserves the game’s signature three-era, large-scale multiplayer, bundled with extensive cosmetic content, plus Rise of Skywalker-era additions and offline modes.
Q.Where can I get a Steam key for STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II?
A.Buy STAR WARS Battlefront II: Celebration Edition on Steam directly, or use an authorized Steam-key retailer like Green Man Gaming. Steam keys (when purchased from retailers) activate on Steam, and you'll need to link your EA and Steam accounts to play.
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Game Information
- Genre
- Action
- Release Date
- Jun 11, 2020
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Last Updated
- December 5, 2025
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