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Star Wars: Battlefront is going to be giving out new maps for free
- Thread starter Dartastic
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And if it was like Battlefield people would yell it was a battlefield reskin.
Sometimes i am glad i am not a dev.
I dont know. Thats why there is a question mark.
I wish people would stop referring to the game not meeting Gamestop's (US) own expectations as evidence of underwhelming sales.
UK, first week sales, physical only, 95% market tracking.
"Underwhelming"...
UK, first week sales, physical only, 95% market tracking.
"Underwhelming"...
It's amazing to me I can't go into a thread and discuss them giving out free maps without a brigade of people yelling "no content", "shallow gameplay" "they didn't meet sales expectations".
It did well first week in the UK yet no one mentions it. I don't know what expectations Gamestop had but I'll wait for NPD where we'll get software count and bundle leaks to make any sort of comment.
The game will get a surge this weekend no doubt and then when the movie and on Christmas.
People act like "underperform" means GS is saying the game bombed.
Anton Sugar
Member
Well, all we have is this single statement--we have no idea what this "free content" initiative will actually look like. Plus, there is still a Season Pass. I don't think it can be compared to Splatoon without more information.
Yep. This is exactly why I like this game so much. It's not overly complicated, it's simple, does a great job of evoking the Star Wars universe, and it's just... fun. Simple and fun.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Well if its anything like Battlefield 4 the four packs in the Season Pass will be themed. The free content will be single maps at a time with no connecting theme.
RedAssedApe
Banned
i don't play splatoon but it sounds similar except everything there is coming out for free.
Souless Squirrel
Member
That is good always nice to see free maps even if it's just some. Hopefully they tie more of their new game modes to free updates as well so they don't split up the community as much.
Ya the simple shooting mechanics on top of a lot of the weapons feeling really similar. Which makes the shooting feel almost exactly the same across a lot of the weapons. Battlefront 1 and 2 had simple shooting mechanics but the weapon of each class was unique in how it performed.
The problem with this game imo isn't the lack of maps, it's the incredibly shallow shooting mechanics.
Ya the simple shooting mechanics on top of a lot of the weapons feeling really similar. Which makes the shooting feel almost exactly the same across a lot of the weapons. Battlefront 1 and 2 had simple shooting mechanics but the weapon of each class was unique in how it performed.
Oh god, did you really just say "hardcore gamer site"? At least you put it in some cool spoiler tags!
EA makes some vague comments about free maps at some point in the future and everyone acts like "they've learned their lesson! Hurray! Free content!" There is just no way they are going to release a significant amount of content for free while also giving adequate value to the stupid season pass. I hope I am wrong and we have free maps for years to come. But I doubt it.
Fbh
Member
Good to hear, lack of content is the one thing keeping me away from this game for now.
Though how substantial and frequent these free content updates will be is yet to be seen
Some liked it, others didn't.
I personally am not a fan of the format. Supporting your game with free content is great, but if your core $60 game is severely lacking content to me it feels like "meh, here is what we have now. We'll finish it later".
Still better than a $50 season pack but still far worse than releasing a game that feels complete from the start.
Though how substantial and frequent these free content updates will be is yet to be seen
Some liked it, others didn't.
I personally am not a fan of the format. Supporting your game with free content is great, but if your core $60 game is severely lacking content to me it feels like "meh, here is what we have now. We'll finish it later".
Still better than a $50 season pack but still far worse than releasing a game that feels complete from the start.
ShutterMunster
Junior Member
This definitely looks to me like they're trying to regain control of their narrative. They want to keep the talk around Battlefront positive.
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JHoNNy1OoO
Member
Preach on my brother! I think a lot of people try to demean Battlefront by calling it "casual" while that is something the space of FPS shooters has sorely needed for a very long time. The fact that it is the Star Wars IP is just icing on the cake.
OverturePT
Member
Cool. I'll take it.
People saying small maps are just parts of the big maps taken out to make a small map clearly never played the game. It's in the same planet but very different maps, but it's cooler to hate even when you obviously don't know what you're talking about.
People saying small maps are just parts of the big maps taken out to make a small map clearly never played the game. It's in the same planet but very different maps, but it's cooler to hate even when you obviously don't know what you're talking about.
CloudyTuba
Member
Wow, that's awesome. As time goes on, between the free dlc and the paid dlc, this game is going to go from low content to lots of content. 31 total maps was the previous solid number after season pass but I wonder if that will go even higher now.
lol
Should be easy to do. Easier than a regular fighter squadron map if they want to cheap out and just throw a space background on. I see no reason for them not to make a couple.
It's not like they have to worry about losing orientation in space, there are solutions to that. They could just have Endor below, the death star and a bunch of star destroyers on one side, and the rebel fleet on the other side. Then it would be easy enough to know where you're at.
If they really wanted to go the extra mile then they could actually add a couple of those star destroyers and rebel cruisers into the action area engaged with each other with the crossfire as a battle hazard. Then youd really feel part of the battle, getting to skim across the hull of a ship like that. Their ship models look so fantastic, it's sort of a waste that they're usually seen from far away.
Yes these people are clearly wrong, though I wouldnt mind some extra effort to make the maps a little more distinct from each other. A few of them sort of blend together and lack their own distinctly identifiable features.
lol
Should be easy to do. Easier than a regular fighter squadron map if they want to cheap out and just throw a space background on. I see no reason for them not to make a couple.
It's not like they have to worry about losing orientation in space, there are solutions to that. They could just have Endor below, the death star and a bunch of star destroyers on one side, and the rebel fleet on the other side. Then it would be easy enough to know where you're at.
If they really wanted to go the extra mile then they could actually add a couple of those star destroyers and rebel cruisers into the action area engaged with each other with the crossfire as a battle hazard. Then youd really feel part of the battle, getting to skim across the hull of a ship like that. Their ship models look so fantastic, it's sort of a waste that they're usually seen from far away.
Yes these people are clearly wrong, though I wouldnt mind some extra effort to make the maps a little more distinct from each other. A few of them sort of blend together and lack their own distinctly identifiable features.
Actually you're right! It isn't the simplicity per se...it is the fact that all the guns just feel the same. I know I know..."becuz lazers, brah". That doesn't mean I have like it from a gameplay perspective though. I'm just sad that the game I was so hyped for didn't turn out to be my cup of tea, that's all. I completely understand that some people like or even prefer it this way. I'm just not one of them.
Netherscourge
Banned
I have a feeling the Season Pass stuff will be eventually free too - just like it was for Titanfall.
Askherserenity
Member
This is nice and all but maps aren't going to help the fact that the game just feels shallow as hell. Such a weird game.
Anton Sugar
Member
Almost positive half of the small maps are cut from the larger maps with some modifications. The other half of the small maps are new/different. I've played the game, btw.
I think that
Rebel Base (Hoth)
Rebel Depot (Tattooine)
Imperial Station (Endor)
Imperial Hangar (Sullust)
Are cut out of the larger maps, while
Ice Caves (Hoth)
Jawa Refuge (Tattooine)
Swamp Crash Site (Endor)
Sulfur Fields (Sullust)
Dune Sea Exchange (Tattooine)
Are unique?
David Ricardo
Member
This.
The amount of content in the base game is just too small. It feels like a free version for everybody to try, and then if you enjoy it you buy the full game.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
None of the Drop Zone maps are cutouts. I haven't played the other small modes enough to tell otherwise with them.
CrimsonEclipse
Member
lol.
Anton Sugar
Member
I think "Rebel Base" on Hoth is a cutout but the others are unique, yes.
Ingueferroque
Banned
Or maybe they realize they need to give back to the community since this is an entirely community driven game. I don't think the game sold badly by any stretch..
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Its similar to the end stage Rebel side of Judland Wastes in that it's a spaceport, but beyond that it is completely different.
Vire
Member
I dunno about badly, but there was that thread yesterday about how GameStop was saying it underperformed. Whatever that means.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
While at the same time it sold gangbusters physically in the UK and is EA's best selling game digitally ever. I think the problem lies with GameStop more than Battlefront.
Darth Smurf X
Member
Don't worry. NONE of the smaller maps are cut-outs. Similar, sure, but straight cut-outs. No.
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And I'm sure this is a reaction from poor reviews/sales. Because clearly, THIS...
Took only weeks to make. So they can just pump out new planets to make it all up to "us."
/sarcasm
Anton Sugar
Member
Damn, hard as hell to find any video of that map, actually. I would assume its out in the open somewhere, given how drop pods work...but the Cargo version of Rebel Base absolutely reuses the hangar area from the larger map.
Disaster Nebraska
Banned
Always happy for some new maps. The season pass seemed a bit....thin to me and I'm still on the fence for that. If this helps to flesh out the game more, I'm all for it.
I honestly couldn't disagree with this more.
I have zero interest in fps/tps campaigns especially in IPs that are largely multiplayer focused. I've never touched one and have no interest in doing so. I'd rather have more effort put into the multiplayer side and forgo the campaigns completely.
I realize this isn't a popular opinion around here but I don't care. Give me more multiplayer content and I'll drop 60$ each time.
D1renegade
Member
Welp. Guess I won't be trading this in as soon as I thought.. I might even get the season pass
when it goes on sale
If I was Disney I wouldn't trust Dice one bit to be able to pull off a good Star Wars single player game.
Jacksinthe
Banned
The "feel" of actual content.
Anton Sugar
Member
EDIT: Nm, I'm tired.
David Ricardo
Member
It is not only about battlefront selling well, I am sure it is selling enough for them to make money off it. The game lacks content and I'm sure there is a lot of people that feel the game doesn't pack enough content for the price. Battlefield hardline was a dud, and now battlefront is another dud in terms of content.
I think EA is starting to worry about people thinking EA battlewhatever games are a bad investment and damaging the franchise irreversibly.