The new update for Star Wars Battlefront 2 is here and includes microtransactions and a new game mode. The reactions from fans have been very positive so far – players are enjoying the update. We show why.
Recently, the second major update 1.10 “Night on Endor” was released on PC, PS4, and Xbox One for Battlefront 2, with which DICE and EA want to keep the game on track. And they seem to be succeeding – the fan resonance to the current Battlefront 2 update has been surprisingly positive so far – players love the new update and are looking forward to more.
We show why the new Battlefront 2 update is well-received by fans.
New content that fans love
The update 1.10 provides fans with fresh content. Since April 18, Battlefront 2 has brought back the fight of the Ewoks against the Empire in its new limited-time mode “Ewok Hunt”.
Ewok Hunt Assault Mode
In this new mode, players fight on the forest moon of Endor either on the side of the Ewoks or the Empire. As an Ewok, you must try to eliminate the Imperial intruders, while the task of the Stormtroopers is to survive until the arrival of the approaching extraction team.
This is how the new Ewok Assault Mode works in detail
How long the mode will be available to players is currently unknown. However, it is very popular among fans, and voices are already being raised calling for a permanent inclusion of the creative Ewok hunt in Battlefront 2.
The majority of players are enthusiastic about the non-linear progression of the short battles. Fights can happen almost anywhere, and each battle feels different. In short – the mode is a lot of fun for fans, and the majority of players view it as a significant addition to the game.
New Outfits
With the “Night on Endor” update, over 50 additional outfits for further personalization of favorite characters have also been introduced to the game. Especially due to the overhaul of the progression and microtransaction system, the cosmetic items have generally become very popular. The new outfits from the update are also well-received by players.
The outfits can be purchased directly with real money as well as with in-game credits – there is no longer a random factor like with loot boxes.
The in-game credit prices of the skins are now well-balanced according to the majority of the community. They are neither excessively expensive nor too cheap, and players must make a reasonable effort to earn their desired outfits. The higher rewards for daily challenges also contribute to this good balance.
Finally acceptable microtransactions and fair progression
The current update 1.10 for Battlefront 2 also completes the transition of the game from a microtransaction nightmare to a fundamentally fair business model.
After overhauling the progression system back in March 2018, microtransactions have now returned in a fair form along with the update – the crystal currency has been reintroduced. This allows players to purchase cosmetic outfits even without the in-game currency and thus change the appearance of their characters.
The crystals themselves can be purchased with real money. Outfits can also be exchanged for credits earned through in-game activities.
While some players consider the real-money prices of some outfits to be too high, the majority of fans are satisfied with the current microtransactions and the improved progression system and consider both to be fair and reasonable.
The biggest mistakes have been fixed
While there are still some minor bugs and performance issues, fans have largely shown satisfaction with the general and technical state of the game now.
The patch 1.10 has fixed the biggest balancing and gameplay issues of Battlefront 2 (link to release notes in the Battlefront 2 forum) and now paves the way for the DICE developers to finally work on the free DLCs promised to fans during the last E3 gaming convention, to expand the game into a better overall experience.
Fans are satisfied with the current direction
While many negative and skeptical voices were heard prior to the update, fans now appear to be satisfied with the work of DICE. In the eyes of many, the studio finally delivers with the “Night on Endor” update exactly what was promised.
On Reddit and other forums, the positive comments from players about the new update 1.10 have been predominant after release. It is often remarked that Battlefront 2 offers a reconciliatory gameplay experience with the latest updates, and people are returning because of that.
A Reddit user humorously noted that the worst thing about the new update is that it was released during the week, making it difficult to fully enjoy.
Have you had a chance to play the new update yet? What is your opinion on it? Is Battlefront 2 on the right track?
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