DICE and EA have just unveiled a new gameplay mode for “Star Wars Battlefront” called Drop Zone, a mode where players will try to take control of drop pods falling onto the planet in 8-versus-8 mathces!
Here are some of the details about the new mode from the official Star Wars Battlefront site:
Similar to “King of the Hill”-style experiences, the objective in Drop Zone centers on drop pods falling through the atmosphere onto the planet surfaces. In tight 8-versus-8 matches Rebel and Empire teams fight to capture and control these pods.
When you locate a drop pod’s landing site, make your way to it and trigger the short claim process. Your team will win if it captures five pods, or control the majority of them after the 10-minute match is up. If a pod is constantly changing possession with no team able to defend it long enough to claim it, another pod will be sent down to break the stalemate. Then, there would be two pods that the teams have to gain control over.
Drop Zone is all about action and quick thinking, forcing Rebels and Imperial troops to always be on their feet. Though captured pods need to be defended, static players standing in a cluster too close to their pod always run the risk of being hit by explosives or a well-placed Orbital Strike
“This goes hand in hand with our design philosophy behind many of the game modes in Star Wars Battlefront,” Lead Level Designer Dennis Brännvall explains. “We’re promoting the idea of a fast, action-packed game where you need to be mobile and think on your feet. Camping doesn’t really pay off.”
Sounds like another fun mode for “Star Wars Battlefront, as I always like King of the Hill style modes in shooters.
For more on Drop Zone from the developers, head on over to the Star Wars Battlefront site.
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