

Chunks of debris from space and fallen walkers litters the battlefield, providing minimal cover on what would normally be an open desert. Star fighters are also darting around, occasionally crashing into a dune nearby. If you look up, you’ll see capital ships unleashing endless waves of fire while some succumb to the damage they have taken and begin plummeting from the sky.

The new map is an impressive sight and really gives you that feel of being right in the middle of a gigantic battle. If you’re going to see the movie on December 18 th, you’ll also be interested to know that this battle takes place at the same location on Jakku in the film, with 29 years separating the two. It’s a 40 player map that aims to recreate the last stand of Imperial forces on the planet of Jakku, as the rebels continue their push after the events in the Battle of Endor. The new game mode Turning Point is the major bullet point of the Battle of Jakku DLC. the rest of you will have to wait until December 8 th before the DLC will become available for you. If you pre-ordered the game you’ll have access to the all-new map of Jakku and the Turning Point game mode as of December 1 st. The Battle of Jakku is the first DLC pack being released for Star Wars Battlefront, and it’s the only one you won’t have to pay a cent for.
