On April 18, the next big update for Star Wars Battlefront 2 is coming. In this update, the new mode “Ewok Hunt” will be introduced to the game, where the Ewoks must defend their village against the soldiers of the Empire. The microtransactions are also making a comeback in the game – but with a different system than before. We ask ourselves: What is worse?
Some love them, others hate them – the Ewoks are back! With the new update “Night on Endor,” Star Wars Battlefront 2 will receive a new game mode, the Ewok Hunt, on April 18. Here, the Ewoks will face off against Imperial soldiers, just like in the Battle of Endor.
But even the previously criticized microtransactions will find their way back into the game – albeit in a revised form. The crystal currency is now returning, which allows players to purchase cosmetic upgrades for real money.
Experience the battle of the Ewoks against the Empire anew
Many Star Wars fans will still remember the decisive battle between the Rebels and the Empire – the Battle of Endor. There, the Alliance was able to defeat the Empire and destroy the Death Star through the heroic efforts of the Ewoks and a bit of luck.
Since then, the cute little bears have been at the center of a controversy. Some fans love the furry Ewoks, while others find them too silly and see them as a stain on the Star Wars universe.
In the comedy series “How I Met Your Mother,” a bold thesis was even put forward that one can tell a person’s age by whether they are pro or anti-Ewok.
Starting April 18, Battlefront 2 will revive the battle of the Ewoks against the Empire in the new limited-time mode “Ewok Hunt.” How long the mode will be available is not yet known.
This is how the new Ewok Assault mode works
Players fight on the forest moon of Endor either on the side of the Ewoks or the Empire.
The new mode begins with an assault by the Ewoks on the Imperial stormtroopers. The Ewoks use characteristically weapons like spears or slingshots and rely on stealth and the cover of night.
If a stormtrooper is killed in battle, they respawn as an Ewok on the other side of the conflict. If all opponents are defeated, the Ewoks win the match.
The stormtroopers’ task is to survive until the approaching extraction team arrives – that is, until the timer runs out. The Imperial side has lamps and modern technologies like laser weapons at their disposal.
The microtransactions are coming back – but better
More controversial than the Ewoks in Star Wars were the microtransactions in Battlefront 2. The heated discussion even forced EA to remove them before the release of the game.
With the upcoming update, the microtransactions will return on April 18 – the crystal currency will be reintroduced. This will allow players to purchase outfits and 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. All outfits can therefore be purchased directly – the randomness of the previous loot boxes is eliminated.
Additionally, over 50 new outfits for further personalization of favorite characters will be introduced in the game with the update.
However, even after it was announced that the revised system only includes cosmetic upgrades, some fans remain skeptical. Some fear that EA could leave a backdoor open to gradually expand the microtransaction system in future updates.
Poll: Ewoks or Microtransactions – What is worse?
In the context of the upcoming return of the controversial Ewoks and the still somewhat contentious microtransactions in Battlefront 2, we have prepared a small poll for you – What do you find worse?
What do you think of the new game mode and the revised form of microtransactions?
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