Fans of Star Wars Battlefront II will have to be patient on PS4. PC and Xbox One are getting an early start.
In a few weeks, the launch of Star Wars: Battlefront II is coming. Unlike its predecessor, this game not only attracts with extensive multiplayer modes but also features an exciting story from the Empire’s perspective. You can find out how our Jürgen is looking forward to it in this article.
However, the fun does not begin on all platforms simultaneously. While the official release of the game is set for November 17, pre-orders on PS4, Xbox One, and PC can start as early as November 14, if they have pre-ordered the “Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition.”
For players on Xbox One and PC, it can start even earlier – already from November 9!
Battlefront II on Xbox One and PC starting November 9
The reason for this difference is a special offer from EA. On PC, there is the premium service Origin Access and on Xbox One EA Access. For currently €3.99 per month, customers receive certain benefits for accessing and purchasing EA titles.
For Battlefront II, this means a 5-day early access to the game. Starting November 9, you can participate in the “Play First Trial” with Origin Access and EA Access and play the game without having to pre-order.
Unlike before, this early access does not seem to be limited to 10 hours. If you want, you can just play for 5 full days and check out the Star Wars shooter without having to buy it.
Update: Apparently a notice has now appeared for players indicating that the game will only be playable for 10 hours. The situation is not entirely clear yet.
However, it is questionable whether this “Play First Trial” will also include the single-player campaign. Because that will only last a few hours and could be the sole reason for some players to purchase.
So far, no such service has been offered by EA for the PlayStation 4. Therefore, players on Sony’s console will have to wait a bit longer. They can start playing as early as November 14, if they have pre-ordered the Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition.
Otherwise, anyone interested can purchase the game on November 17 in the standard version and play it on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
What do you think about this disadvantage for PS4 players? Should one just get used to it or should EA slowly bring a similar program to the PS4?
The campaign disappoints fans even beforehand – as it is said to last only about 5 hours.
