Darth Vader is Playable (& Customizable) in Battlefront 2

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 (2005)

player will be able-bodied to get a perceptiveness of the dark side of the Force as Darth Vader becomes a playable character inBattlefront II . The upcoming EA video game is a sequel to the 2015 reboot of the serial publication , which received mixed reassessment from gamers criticize the secret plan ’s lack of a single - player story mode and ingress .

Battlefront IIhopes to relieve that with the increase of protagonist , Iden Versio , leader of an Imperial Special Forces grouping known as Inferno Squad and the nidus of the single - actor story mode , which takes place after the plosion of the Death Star over Endor . Unlike its predecessor , the game also sport playable heroes and villains from all theStar Warseras include Luke Skywalker , Han Solo , Rey , Boba Fett , Darth Maul , Palpatine and more , pleasing fan who love all era of the galaxy far , far away .

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In a new post on thePlayStation Blog , more details have been reveal about one playable character that is certain to make fans proud of – Darth Vader . The Sith Lord , who wait on as the main villain in the original trilogy and the tragical figure in the prequels , is one of the most iconic fictitious character in theStar Warsuniverse and is quick to occur to your Xbox One , PS4 and PC when the secret plan hits stores November 17 . Here are some of the verbal description of Vader ’s vast array of powers in the plot :

" ire fuels the sullen side of the Force , and Vader ’s rage is nearly boundless . By drawing from his potent fury , Vader can sporadically increase both his durability and his harm output , becoming strong as a battle unfolds . Vader is always dangerous , but when he call upon his anger , he is nigh unstoppable .

Vader can also attack at range with his lightsaber with a powerful throw , sending the red-faced blade of vigor scything through foeman rank and then give back it to his script . This allows him to make potent strikes at a distance .

And of course , Darth Vader wield his iconic Force choke , punishing his enemies with a telekinetic attack that abstract them off the priming coat as it sabotage them . The crushing hold of the Sith Lord hold victims in the air , then drops his enemies at a place of his choosing ( like a nearby drop ) . "

Another interesting aspect of Vader players will be capable to search is his customization through the use of Star Cards to accommodate their playing period style , give them various options when it fall to how Vader can cut down his foeman . It ’s a huge step forward for theBattlefrontfranchise considering in their last installment you were only capable to Force choke , saber throw and use his heavy attack . The theme of Vader ’s ire being a part of his combat style testify that EA is return the character more write up , personality , emotion ( or , lack of ) , which was one look of 2015’sBattlefrontthat many players were missing from the game .

It ’s also lead to be interesting to see how Vader will be utilize in the plot . We know that the single - player story mode acquire places after the Battle of Endor and the explosion of the Death Star , where Vader met his death and was able-bodied to let go of his hatred in orderliness to save his boy Luke Skywalker , and ends at the destruction of Starkiller Base , roughly a 30 - yr time straddle betweenReturn of the JediandThe Force Awakens . So there ’s a high chance Vader will not be have in the undivided - musician story manner unless featured in a flashback , but fans will for sure be able to play as the Sith Lord in multiplayer .