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Star Wars Battlefront official 13 Jan, 2004, 00:57 / 14 comments

By Remi


LucasArts has officially announced Star Wars Battlefront for the PS2, Xbox and PC. Described as an "intense open-ended multiplayer action game," the game will take place in both the classic and prequel era of the Star Wars universe. Twelve highly impressive screenshots can be viewed here.
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - January 13, 2004 - LucasArts officially announced today the exciting details regarding Star Wars Battlefront, an intense open-ended multiplayer action game set in the Star Wars? universe due out this fall for the PlayStation?2 computer entertainment system, Xbox? video game system from Microsoft and the PC. Star Wars Battlefront will put fans and gamers in the heat of the action as they re-live all of the epic battles from the classic and prequel eras of the Star Wars universe.

Both console and PC players will be able to participate in the most memorable Star Wars battles set in over 15 environments across 10 diverse planets including Hoth, Geonosis, Yavin, Tatooine and Naboo. Players will be able to select one of over 20 different soldier types from four factions: Rebel Alliance, Imperial Army, Clone Army and Droid Army. Each soldier will have specialized abilities and the freedom to use ground-based turrets found on the battlefront as well as over 15 diverse ground and air vehicles including the AT-ST, X-wing and speeder bike.

Star Wars Battlefront will be optimized for PS2 online, Xbox Live and PC online. Console gamers will be able to battle against 16 players over the Internet or 32 players connected via LAN. PC gamers will be able to battle against 32 players over the Internet or 64 via a LAN. The game will also support voice chat through compatible headsets for the PS2 and Xbox console systems as well as PC.

In addition to the single-player and various multiplayer modes offered in Star Wars Battlefront, a unique "Conquest" mode adds an innovative and strategic gameplay element to the action. After each battle is completed and the planet is conquered, the winning team will be rewarded with a special "bonus" ability that can be deployed in future battles in an attempt to take over the Star Wars galaxy planet-by-planet.

Star Wars Battlefront is published by LucasArts and developed by Pandemic Studios. For more information, please visit the official product website at www.starwarsbattlefront.com
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  • jp-30 on 13 Jan, 2004, 19:18…
    First hands-on report here;

    http://gamespy.com/previews/january04/swbattlefront/

    Looks like Ewok Hunters will have their day!
  • Marek on 13 Jan, 2004, 15:00…
    Coming up next:
    Doom 3 ..... in the Star Wars universe!
    GTA ..... in the Star Wars universe!
    POP:SoT ..... in the Star Wars universe!
    Halo ..... in the Star Wars universe!

    YAWN. I mean, sure, the gameplay sounds nice, and I liked Battlefield 1948 or whatever the date was, but ... pfft, Star Wars is so lame now.
  • Metallus on 13 Jan, 2004, 17:33…
    KOTOR ..... in the Star W- ... nevermind.
  • tabacco on 13 Jan, 2004, 15:58…
    Actually, Star Wars GTA would be really amusing ;)
  • telarium on 13 Jan, 2004, 15:38…
    You're forgetting the long overdue "Deer Hunter... in the Star Wars universe!"
  • Marek on 13 Jan, 2004, 16:00…
    Actually, I wouldn't mind shooting Ewoks...
  • Moosferatu on 14 Jan, 2004, 02:10…
    Ewoks?! What about the Gungans?
  • Jake on 13 Jan, 2004, 13:27…
    Impressive foliage.
  • Celemar on 13 Jan, 2004, 12:10…
    Is anyone else having trouble getting to any whatever.mixnmojo.com hosted site, or is it just me?
  • Marek on 13 Jan, 2004, 14:55…
    Yeah I have those problems too.
  • black_sheep on 13 Jan, 2004, 06:44…
    hey hey hey.... its not long enough now for LucasArts to give us everything about Sam & Max 2!!!
  • jp-30 on 13 Jan, 2004, 04:11…
    Hey, has the love story subtext been lost? I miss that soft focus effect seen in all other screenshots to date.

    :-P
  • Remi O on 13 Jan, 2004, 01:00…
    PS, I know there's some sort of "more" tag that would let me attach the press release, but I have no idea what it is. So feel free to edit the update for me mr. Mojo. ;-*
  • tabacco on 13 Jan, 2004, 01:14…
    fixed ;)