Star Wars Battlefront II Night on Endor Update Begins April 18th

By Nicholas Barth ·

The new update for Star Wars Battlefront II will include a new limited-time mode, new cosmetic items, game improvements and the return of crystals.

Star Wars Battlefront II Night on Endor Update Begins April 18th

Beginning on April 18th, Ewok Hunt, the newest limited timed mode for Star Wars Battlefront II, will be available for players to play and it promises to bring an exciting new experience to the community. The new mode will be apart of the Night on Endor Update that will be free to download for everyone. Players will be able to take control of the Ewoks and help them take back control of their world or play as a squad of stromtroopers who have been ambushed by the the native inhabitants of Endor. 

The game mode will consist of the Ewoks attacking the unsuspecting group of stromtroopers and doing their take them all down. Each eliminated stromtrooper will respawn as another Ewok. Once all of the Empire's forces have been eliminated, the furry creatures will claim the victory. However, the forces of the Empire will be armed to the teeth with advanced weaponary, while the Ewoks will be armed with the likes of spears. If the stromtroopers are able to hold off the ambush, they will be able to claim victory in the fight. 

Ewok Hunt will not be the only new content coming with the Night on Endor Update. New cosmetic items in the form of new appearances for  multiple heroes will be added into the game and can be found below. 

  • Wounded Chewbacca, with arm patch
  • Scarred Kylo Ren, Patch over Scar
  • Administrator Lando, Bespin
  • Commander Iden, no Helmet
  • Hooded Yoda, pulled up Hood
  • Endor Leia
  • Endor Han
  • Ahch-To Rey

The stromtroopers of the Empire and the soldiers of the Resistance will also be receiving a cosmetic upgarde with 40 new Trooper Appearances making their way into the game for both sides.

The Stormtroopers will have their hands full with the ambushing Ewoks as their enemy. (Source: Electronic Arts)
The stormtroopers will have their hands full with the ambushing Ewoks as their enemy. (Source: Electronic Arts)

Night on Endor will also allow you to convert your Crafting Parts into Skill Points. All you will have to do is head into the collection menu, select a Hero, Class or Vehicle and you will then be able to purchase Skill Points with your existing Crafting Parts. One Skill Point will cost you 40 of your Crafting Parts. 

Finally, Crystals will be returning to the game as one of the methods you can use to obtain appearances. Crystals will only be redeemable with real-world currency and will only be able to be used to acquire appearances. 

If you have ever wanted to take on the Empire as a member of the Ewoks, the Night on Endor Update is the perfect chance for you to jump into Star Wars Battlefront II and defend your home world from the invading forces. 

Interested in more Star Wars Battlefront II content? Check out this amazing kill streak from a player utilzing the power of Emperor Plapatine. 

(cover photo courtesy of Electronic Arts)