Star Wars Battlefront II - Community 1:1 - Updated with Dev responses

Sledgehammer70 · January 22, 2018 10:08PM

UPDATE: We've answered some questions - check it out here.

Welcome to the battlefront!

My attempt to kick this off ahead of the holidays was not the best choice, and many questions asked previously have either become outdated, addressed, or remain outstanding. I'd like to attempt to kick this series off as a continuous developer/community Q&A and be able to maintain it as promised.

The goal here is to be transparent about game changes, balance tweaks, feedback on community comments or concerns. We hope to respond to as many questions as we can, and we only ask that you keep your questions and remarks constructive and actual questions.

How do you get your question submitted? Just post your questions below, and we will answer as many as we can. Please note we will most likely not get to every question, but we will do our best to surface the most pressing ones first.

Let's get this going!

Note: Posts that are not questions will be removed!

Landeaux2 · January 22, 2018 10:15PM

Supposedly there are planned DLC for Seasons. After the planned DLC, the community is supposed to be instrumental in deciding which content we hopefully receive in DLC afterwards. Will we be “signaled” when the DICE-planned DLC has adjourned and community requests become more instrumental in DLC Seasons? Are our current requests dictating which planned Seasons are coming sooner? Thanks!

Loyaavod · January 22, 2018 10:19PM

Can we expect all 12 locations + future dlc for arcade?

SAmulticore · January 22, 2018 10:20PM

Can we get Supercharged Sentry halfway back to where it was in terms of duration? It’s been completely 2015 Homing Shotted, I don’t think anyone really wanted it essentially removed from play (apart from salty Officers and Assaults I guess).

GodKC · January 22, 2018 10:21PM

Can we get reassurance from you that EA and DICE fully support the game?

Thank you!

I love the game, I want it to succeed.

Anoh · January 22, 2018 10:24PM

Any reason why we don't have a map selector? A feature which was in the previous title?
Could we get more graphical options? I.E: Lens flare toggle, sharpness adjuster.. I really liked the close to real life look of the previous title and would love to have it in Battlefront II.
Could we see a free-roam/exploration mode for filmmakers wishing to make cinematic shorts in this beautiful game? On consoles and PC that is.
I really love the non-holograpic mod look in the menu, is that an option we could see added sometime down the line?
What are the Season plans in terms of content? A big part of the community are craving for Prequel Trilogy/Clone Wars content. I'm sure you're aware of that already.
I love the old DLC maps from the previous title. Could we have some sort of Legacy Season re-introducing the fan favourite maps from those DLCs? (Small maps for HvV, Blast)
I loved the up close 3rd person view when playing as a hero in the previous title. It gave a sort of intimate connection with the Hero you were playing as. Could we get a FOV slider for consoles with minimum the camera angle from the previous title, and maximum the camera angle we have now in Battlefront II?
In the beta, I REALLY loved that gritty impact SFX the lightsaber hits made when hitting an ennemy, and when deflecting bolts. In the full game this has been removed for some reason, could we get an option to toggle this ON/OFF?
Something that bugs me is the delay betweem lightsaber hit and impact it has on ennemies. Again in the beta it was perfectly synchronized. Could this be re-synchronized so that the impact is coordonayed with the lightsaber hit?
I was a fan of the very clean UI in the previous title. Could we get an option to toggle between the current UI and one which ressembles the one from Battlefront 2015?
Those who have reached level 50 do not receive any rewards for leveling up. I suggest decapping the level limit to around 150-200? Or a prestige system from the Call of Duty franchise?

Thanks!

DarthDarthDarth · January 22, 2018 10:34PM

Can we have team shuffling after matches?

Can we have team balancing, so teams dont outnumber each other?

Can you fix the lag please?

Does HvV need to have 4 players on each team to begin? Can’t the teams be balanced just to get started? As new players come in, they should be forced to spectate until both sides have equal numbers. Just a question to see if we can get these matches started quicker.

How about more maps for Star Fighter Assault? Perhaps some star fighter battles over open land, cities (Coruscant would rock), or through canyons and such.

Are you gonna add more heroes and villains? How about Mace Windu, Jyn Erso, Zam Wessel, IG-88 etc.? (These are just examples NOT a carved in stone wishlist) A Jango Fett skin would be nice too. (A personal request lol)

Can we get some higher payouts on matches please? 300-500 credits still ain’t cutting it.

Can you restructure the credit payouts to reward players on actually playing the objectives and not just kills?

Can we get rid of the loot box system and just let us use credits to buy the unlocks (progression) we want rather than using crafting parts?

How about a conquest mode?

I’ll have more later.

SnickersSuperr · January 22, 2018 10:36PM

why on SA on light side there can be 3 hero ships, and dark side only 2 ?

InFernoZ · January 22, 2018 10:38PM

What are your current plans for tweaking Luke or where is he weak in the data?

Handerfyreen · January 22, 2018 10:42PM

Are you guys working on private matches?
And can we expect to see cargo or drop zone coming to the game any soon?

- Worried competitive player..

Anoh · January 22, 2018 10:44PM

Could the level cap be raised to around 100-125?
The lightsaber hit and impact on an enemy are not synchronized, they were in the beta, cojld this be fixed?
Could the gritty lightsaber impact SFX when hitting an enemy and banging bolt deflection with lightsabers from the beta return? As an option maybe?
Could we get more graphical options? Such as lens flare toggle, sharpness adjuster..
Could we get a map selector for each mode?
Could we get a non-holographic effect option for the menu?
Could we get a cinematic mode for consoles?
Could Heroes vs Villains be 5v5 or 6v6? And matchmaking based on skill? And open for other players to join when someone backs out mid-game?
Could Heroes in GA appear on the minimap only when attacking/using abilities instead of a the time? Or a sonar effect?

windoorain · January 22, 2018 10:53PM

Many including me think starfighter assault is the best or one of the best components of the game but that it is very much lacking diversity in the kinds of gameplay, in the maps and in the objectives.

Will there be any further releases of new maps and/or different objectives or anything else for starfighter Assault? If so, when can new starfighter content be expected??

SnickersSuperr · January 22, 2018 10:56PM

Is there a content for some more of campain mode ?

BattleHaynes · January 22, 2018 11:02PM

Is there a plan fix the emotes that don't work for the likes of Iden, none of her emotes work for me, or is this too minor a problem to be solved anytime soon? I do understand there are far more pressing concerns when it comes to fixes for the next patch. This is on PS4 by the way, not sure if it happens on other platforms.

SHREDDERS47 · January 22, 2018 11:21PM

- Can you tell us if Galactic Assault offline with AI is in the works?

- Will you add the possibility of playing during the daytime on Endor? (The night time version isn’t as appealing)

- Will you be giving us a map selector for multiplayer modes?

- Can you give Boba Fett’s blaster more range and accuracy?

xcessiveforce · January 22, 2018 11:22PM

When are you going to fix the terrible hit boxes and lag? I have direct lan connect from ps4 to modem, 150 mbps up/down, less then 40 ms to American EA servers and can shoot 3 times using s-5 pistol at target via online/offline and it only registers 1 shot. This is unacceptable. The hit boxes need serious help. I also posted on EA twitter feed.

GiantSlayerBF2 · January 22, 2018 11:31PM

I think I speak for everyone when I say:
1: are we getting conquest
2: any news on more customization (personally I would love it if you would make it more that just having a skin. Jaig eyes, for example)
3: any clone wars content?

But I only speak for me when I say
#CaptRexInBFII

GiantSlayerBF2 · January 22, 2018 11:32PM

Is there a possibility of more than 2 heroes in a season? That would be awesome

SHREDDERS47 · January 22, 2018 11:44PM

HypergamerMk2 wrote: »

SHREDDERS47 wrote: »

Can you tell is if Galactic Assault offline with AI is in the works?

Will you add the possibility of playing during the daytime on Endor? (Not a fan of the dark version)

Will you be giving us a map selector for multiplayer modes?

Can you give Boba Fett’s blaster more range and accuracy?

Map vote after a match would be PERFECT

Edited:

I appreciate the chatter, but this is for questions only.

A_Wookie_Roar · January 22, 2018 11:46PM

Do you plan on giving the Specialist class the Scout Pistol Star Card for close quarter situations?

MLGGrandMasterBroda · January 22, 2018 11:52PM

I made a thread that listed several hero cards that are not working, with video evidence from myself and others to prove it. When can we expect these cards to be fixed?

Edit: Here is the thread https://battlefront-forums.ea.com/discussion/94946/list-of-hero-card-that-still-dont-work

Also, when can we expect season 2 info?

rollind24 · January 22, 2018 11:53PM

Will team shuffle be added back?

Will there be a plan released that shows what to expect season wise for the future?

Will Jar Jar ever make it into the game?

Any plans for a class vs class only mode?

Any possibility we get any or all of Cargo/Droid Run/Drop Zone in some form at some point?

CPT_Rex · January 22, 2018 11:53PM

Will the questions from the last "Submit Your Questions" thread that are still relevant be answered?

Hanzo · January 22, 2018 11:54PM

Is a true squad system being added anytime soon?

Are there still progression system tweaks in the works?

Is Conquest mode being worked on currently or is it just a down the road type deal?

Any idea when we'll see SA and GA in offline arcade?

We ever getting online co-op arcade?

DarthJ · January 22, 2018 11:59PM

A few from me:

1-will we get a road map or release date with content news for season 2 anytime soon? Or a hint at month of release?

2-Will a map selector or even a voting mechanism be brought in?

3-will conquest mode (aka capture the flags) be brought in to SWBF2? Or could Supremacy make a comeback?

4-Finally, How often do you plan on releasing seasons, or content in between?

Cheers!

SgtNerdrage · January 23, 2018 12:01AM

New weapons in patches or dlc?

Cad_Bane · January 23, 2018 12:03AM

1. Can we get a map selection option when searching for games or can you give us a map vote system?
2. Any plans to add new announcers for the ST and OT factions? I remember having both a male and female announcer for both faction in the original battlefront. It really helped keep things fresh so we didn’t always hear the same voice.
3. Can we get more soundtracks added? Like the CIS theme and other battle related tracks?

SaroyanX · January 23, 2018 12:03AM

Will there be a SA Map where you can fly the N-1 Starfighter?

OGPOTUS · January 23, 2018 12:06AM

First, just wanna say thanks for opening up the Weekly 1:1 again! A lot of us have grown restless with the lack of news lately, but getting some answers to common concerns will really ease my mind at least.

Anyways, I wanted to ask about Torpedo Milestones in the game. There’s a great topic in this forum talking about the issue which points out a lot of problems people are having.

Basically, the milestones feel counterproductive to natural teamplay. You basically have to go out of your way to farm AI ships in SFA to have any hopes of getting the milestones this decade. If the number was brought down to 25 for all the milestones or, even better, changed to points earned using missiles (AKA getting rewarded for shooting objectives, which is the best use of torpedoes), then it would be greatly approved. Could this be a possible change in the future?

A minor change, but one that many of us would be grateful for. Thanks again for your time!

Cad_Bane · January 23, 2018 12:10AM

Why is rey’s lightsaber swing speed so ridiculously fast compared to the other heroes? She’s able to get far more swings off compared to a character like kylo or other saber users which means she can output far more damage more quickly compared to them. Pair her fast swing speed with a dash attack and the opponent gets melted. Maul is the only other character that has a similar swing speed but since he doesn’t have the ability to block it makes him balanced.

starwarsgamer999 · January 23, 2018 12:14AM

1.Are you going to buff Boba Fett EE-3 and let him ADS while using EE-3?
2.Are you going to give us more weapon reticule colours and shapes to choose?
3.Do we get more sfa maps?
4.Are you planning on fixing palpatine?
5.Are you going to raise levelcap 50 is not enough?
6.Are you going to give crafting parts from duplicates?
7.Could we get more credits for objective gameplay?
8.Can we get an option to toggle UI elements size?
9.Are you going to improve starfighter missiles?
10. Are you planning on Improving netcode. if game is 30hz? Make it 60hz or more if possible.
11.Are we getting proper squad system? Current one is bad. I want to stay together with party I have.

A_Wookie_Roar · January 23, 2018 12:17AM

Will future Season's have more events or feel more eventful and more rewarding then the first season?

Can we expect more Customization then just selecting a Clone Legion or Species head? As those are great to have would there also be something like Clone Battalion markings or different uniforms for Officers etc?

DarthJ · January 23, 2018 12:19AM

Forgot one - when will customisation and new hero skins be released?

Psybernaut · January 23, 2018 12:22AM

Will you be addressing the relative weakness of the Tie Interceptor compared to other ships in it's class?

Do you have any plans to adjust the balance of air support on maps like Hoth and Starkiller Base? The Rebels/Resistance always take control of the skies and have free reign to strafe the ground troops.

Blazur · January 23, 2018 12:22AM

What steps is the team taking to neutralize AFK players, and have you had any progress in doing so?
Does reporting AFK players accomplish anything? Will they ever be punished?
Can you clue us in on what progression changes we can expect? Is it foolish spending 480 crafting parts on purple upgrades when the price could get reduced eventually?
Will you ever develop a companion app?
Will we ever have robust stats that can also be reviewed on a website?
Will future seasons include any more extensions to the campaign?
Can we expect more challenges in the future that doesn't necessarily correspond to new hero releases?
Will there ever be a level cap increase beyond 50?
Can we expect the ability to tailor class loadouts in the future?
Can you give us a hint on the next season?
Can you give us a hint on new modes you're considering?
Will we ever get minor reinforcements for starfighter assault?

Thanks.

WodiQuix · January 23, 2018 12:22AM

When will we see the cosmetic update? I'd love to be able to customize my soldiers!

Will we get new game modes like Supremacy and Turning Point? Those were very fun modes.

Anoh · January 23, 2018 12:23AM

Could the Power Generator Room in the HvV Theed map be expanded so we can play in the entire generator room and in the iconic pit room from TPM where Darth Maul got cut in half in?

Dezert · January 23, 2018 12:31AM

STATS -

1) Will you be implementing the game stats soon?

2) If so, will you be letting us track (at the very least):

Total time played
Wins/Losses or Winning Percentage
Eliminations with each type of starfighter (now we can only track to 250)
Eliminations and total points by each class (now we can only track to 400)
Eliminations by each weapon
Headshots and headshot percentage
Vehicles destroyed
Eliminations with each vehicle class (artillery, armor, speeder) or individual vehicle
Objective Score
??????

3) Will you at least give us the stats that BF2015 provided?

**** 4) With all due respect (I love this game and want to play it for a long, long time), will the issue of STATS continue to be a mystery or can you tell us definitively whether the stats will eventually be implemented in some capacity?

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edit: spelling, added question

BluDude · January 23, 2018 12:31AM

-Are there more classes/reinforcements on the way? For instance a class for magnaguards/royal guards/praetorian guards, and of course where are those droidekas?

-Is there a general timeframe for when we can expect customization? Also, how much customization? Will it dip into not only movies, but tv shows, comics, etc?

-Will future DLC drops be about on the same scale as The Last Jedi season? (Nice job by the way, it was awesome)

Thanks for communicating with the playerbase!

MightyJawa · January 23, 2018 12:34AM

Offline arcade splitscreen mode is very important to those of us with younger kids. Can you please add larger maps, more maps, Starfighter assault and increased customizable options to this mode? P.s. thank you for enabling sharing of star cards from the registered player 1 with "guest" users. That way the kids have access to all of our cards and don't feel like they're missing out.

Vexation · January 23, 2018 12:37AM

Probably not high on the totem pole but I figure I may as well ask especially since others are already covering some of my other questions.

-Is it possible to see first person mode come for more aspects of the game, such as first person mode for the sentry, first person mode when playing as reinforcements, along those lines.

Jbstiner · January 23, 2018 12:39AM

Thanks for the update and honest response!

Here goes - are you working on the team shuffle issue? Teams haven’t shuffled after maps since the first update.

Thanks!

Victor94 · January 23, 2018 12:39AM

Will the devs be a bit more engaged in forums? I'm not a fan of Twitter and there are some news regarding to new things/buffs/nerfs that are only posted there (glad that some users like @Whodunnit collect all the information and post it on the forum). I would really like seeing @Guillaume-Dice or Dennis posting some of those news on forums like @petervesti_dice does.

Will the Light side get an ARMOR vehicle?

Will you add add more classes or non hero reinforcements? Such as Droidekas, ARC troopers, magnaguards ... etc

grimmace2 · January 23, 2018 12:44AM

Will the duplicate card/zero credits issue be fixed anytime soon?

Also @Sledgehammer70 , how was jury duty

llboogiell · January 23, 2018 12:46AM

1. When will the lag be fixed?

2. Along with #1 - we are being placed in matches with players from several different regions. Maybe this is the cause of the lag. Can we have a fix to this AND an indication of each player’s ping on the scoreboard?

3. When will matchmaking return? Will we have team shuffle after each map?

4. There are several issues with parties, from the waiting in queue disappearing, to slower load times while in a party, to loading into empty servers that never add more players. When will these issues be fixed?

5. When will you implement improvements to the squad system? Will this include a “partner” or spawning on one or more team members? Can parties please be placed in the same squad?

6. Will you do more to address cheating on PC? Fairfight + reporting does not work.

7. Will you add other game modes, specifically conquest and/or supremacy?

8. When do you plan to add customization to the game?

9. Can we have the option to change our default class from Assault? Or terminate the auto-spawn?

10. Can we have the ability to create different “card hands” for each class to easily switch between them?

11. Can we either have an increased level cap, or continue to earn credit bonuses after level 50, or both?

12. Will more work be done to stop AFK’s?

13. Will / When will stats be implemented?

14. Can we have the ability to choose a map and/or a votemap system added to the end of rounds?

15. What are your plans for changes to progression?

16. What are your plans for the MTX system? If it’s tied to customization, can you give us an idea of how deep the customization will go?

EmperorKelos · January 23, 2018 12:52AM

Why can't we chat after the round ends or in the score screen? I can't say gg to everyone or congratulate my team, and have to do it right before the objective ends. Also the stats that show when someone kills you covers chat, and I'd rather have the chat cover them instead.

lowell · January 23, 2018 12:55AM

Can we get content based on the Star Wars REBELS TV series?

Azier77 · January 23, 2018 1:11AM

Can people who prefer to play the base Troopers exclusively have BPs help in some way. I was thinking like some small boost for base troopers for every 10k unspent, and others have mentioned extra credits for unspent BPs.

Landeaux2 · January 23, 2018 1:11AM

Is the plan to have routine patches every two weeks? If not, how often do y’all plan to send out patches/balance changes?
Thanks!

MLGGrandMasterBroda · January 23, 2018 1:18AM

When are you adding a Dagobah DLC with force ghost and hermit Yoda?

Is Hero Hunt a game mode that can be added?

Yoda's block and Unleash are also very buggy and don't always work so will that be fixed?

ZeroFiveFour · January 23, 2018 1:22AM

1: Will Single player be getting more content added?

ie: All current and complete Large maps, not small versions of multi maps. Vehicles, etc...

2: Is Conquest Mode going to be added to Multi player and/or Single player

3: Will players be able to choose Male/Female avatars for all troopers in the future?

4: Is the AT-AT and LAAT ever going to be player guided and not placed on rails in any mode?

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