STAR WARS Battlefront Ultimate Edition is a multiplayer-focused first-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe. Players engage in large-scale battles as members of the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire across familiar planets from the original trilogy films.
Gameplay
The core loop centers on infantry combat combined with vehicle handling and occasional hero abilities. Ground forces use a variety of blasters while calling in or piloting vehicles such as AT-AT walkers, speeder bikes, X-wing fighters, TIE fighters, and the Millennium Falcon. Heroes including Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Boba Fett, and others appear with distinct abilities that shift the flow of fights when deployed.
Star Cards provide loadout customization for troopers, offering perks and equipment options that influence playstyle. Matches emphasize objective play on maps built with photogrammetry for detailed environments drawn from the films. Factions fight over control points or specific targets, with seamless transitions between first- and third-person views. Offline options include training exercises and limited co-op challenges that mirror select online scenarios.
Game Modes
Base gameplay revolves around large-scale objective modes that support up to 40 players. These include infantry-focused skirmishes and combined-arms battles that incorporate vehicles and heroes.
The Ultimate Edition bundles four expansion packs that add 16 new multiplayer maps and four additional modes. Extraction requires teams to secure and escort cargo under pressure. Sabotage involves coordinated attacks on key targets with defensive and offensive phases. Battle Station places players inside and around the Death Star for multi-stage objectives. Infiltration emphasizes stealthier approaches on smaller maps with new heroes tied to each pack.
Additional smaller modes such as Blast appear across the full roster, providing quicker matches focused on direct confrontation.
Expansions and Additional Content
The Season Pass content expands the roster with eight new heroes and villains, including Greedo, Nien Nunb, Lando Calrissian, Dengar, Chewbacca, Bossk, Jyn Erso, and Orson Krennic. New weapons, vehicles, and Star Cards accompany these additions. Maps draw from locations such as the Outer Rim, Cloud City on Bespin, the Death Star interior and exterior, and Scarif from Rogue One.
All expansions integrate directly into the existing matchmaking, though player distribution across modes can vary depending on region and time of day. The complete package removes any need for separate purchases.
Is It Worth Playing?
Steam reviews rate the title Mostly Positive based on thousands of player submissions. The bundled Ultimate Edition delivers the full set of maps, modes, and characters without additional cost. The experience suits players who enjoy Star Wars-themed multiplayer shooters with vehicle combat and hero moments.
Those seeking a single-player campaign or consistent large populations in every mode may find limitations, as the game remains primarily online with smaller offline components. Active servers support regular play, particularly in core modes, making the edition a solid choice for fans revisiting the 2015 release or new players interested in its specific style of battles.
