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Star Wars: Battlefront II is getting Ewoks and a premium currency for cosmetics

EA announced details today for Star Wars: Battlefront II’s next update, Night on Endor, which will come out for the multiplayer shooter on April 18 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It includes a new, limited-time Ewok Hunt mode, which has players fight as either the adorable teddy bear-like creatures or stormtroopers. The content also brings back crystals as a premium currency you can buy with real money. You can use crystals only to purchase new outfits.

Battlefront II came out in November, but it was marred by controversy surrounding a planned microtransaction and loot box system that gave players who spent real money an in-game advantage. EA and developer Dice quickly worked to redo its progression system in a series of updates, the largest of which came out in March. Loot boxes now only give credits (an in-game currency) and cosmetics like emotes. You have to earn star cards, items that strengthen or augment abilities, by playing the game.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.