Star Wars Battlefront II continues to evolve, and it`s now done so again with the much-anticipated 1.2 update. The patch is available now on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and it adds lots of new content including a new mode, additional skins, and more.The new game mode is called Jetpack Cargo. It`s only available for a limited time, and it grants every player a jetpack and a rocket launcher for the entire round.Additionally, new skins have been added to the shooter. Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker can each now equip their Hoth appearances, which EA says are earned `through a series of in-game Challenges that will be available over time.` All players will also receive two emotes for their Troopers, so while you can still unlock more, you will now at least be able to taunt your nemeses from the get-go.Elsewhere, the new update tweaks a bunch of characters. Boba Fett`s jetpack now has greater maneuverability, says EA, while his EE-3 weapon has received a damage and recoil buff. Rey, meanwhile, has seen her Insight ability nerfed, reducing its radius by nearly half. Luke`s speed has been increased, as has Yoda`s lightsaber damage, while Emperor Palpatine now needs line of sight to trigger his Lightning ability. Read more in the update`s full patch notes, via EA, at the bottom of this article.Beyond the new patch, developer DICE has said it is preparing `significant` progression changes for the game; more details on those will be shared in March. EA has also reconfirmed that microtransactions are coming back to Star Wars Battlefront II.Star Wars Battlefront 2 Update 1.2 Patch NotesHero And Villain BalancingBoba FettWe`ve made a substantial change to the way Boba Fettīs jet pack feels when flying. We think you`re going to love the increased maneuverability! Furthermore, we improved his efficiency at distance with the EE-3. Previously, it could be frustrating to try to shoot with the EE-3`s high dispersion, especially while flying. As a result, we improved the EE- ...
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