Who are Rey's parents? It might not be too long until we find out the burning Star Wars question. This December's Star Wars: The Last Jedi will "address" Rey's parentage, director Rian Johnson has revealed.
Speaking on Good Morning America this week, Johnson said, "It's something that is absolutely going to be addressed." He was about to reveal more details, saying "it depends on..." but then he stopped himself from saying too much. Here's the clip:
The Last Jedi will have lots of surprises and twists for fans, and Johnson said he wants to keep all of these secret until the movie comes out so viewers can find out for themselves.
"How we address [Rey's parentage] and how you feel about it and what happens with that is one of them," he said about The Last Jedi's secrets.
Last year, Rey actress Daisey Ridley teased that The Last Jedi may reveal who Rey's parents are. According to USA Today report, Johnson said the "deepening of familial themes" in the movie will play a "huge part" in the story, especially for Rey. This sounds like a reference to the question around who Rey's parents are.
The first trailer for The Last Jedi was released this week at Star Wars Celebration--watch it here. Also at the show, we saw a new trailer for Star Wars: Battlefront 2, learned its release date, and a lot more. Check out GameSpot's roundup here to see all the big news from Star Wars Celebration.
You can see the full April 2017 Games With Gold schedule below.
May 2017's Games With Gold titles have not been announced yet, but we'll report back as soon as they are. The announcement usually comes in the last week of the month.
Star Wars Battlefront II's official trailer and story details were revealed during a panel today at Star Wars Celebration, but we also learned what pre-order bonuses EA has in store for the game.
According to a listing from EA, "Every trooper class (Officer, Assault, Heavy, and Specialist) is upgraded, delivering superior firepower, deadly weapon modifications, and epic combat abilities." Here are the specifics of what this version will unlock:
Access to play Star Wars Battlefront II on November 14--a 3-day head start
Upgraded versions of all 4 trooper classes (Officer, Assault, Heavy, and Specialist)
Four epic ability upgrades—one for each trooper class
Instant weapon unlocks and weapon modifications for each trooper class
Exclusive Kylo Ren- and Rey-themed looks, inspired by Star Wars : The Last Jedi (also in standard edition pre-order)
Epic ability modifiers for Kylo Ren and Rey (also in standard edition pre-order)
An epic ability modifier for the Millennium Falcon (also in standard edition pre-order)
For pre-ordering the standard edition, players receive the last three items on the list above. The Deluxe Edition will retail for $80 while the standard edition runs for the standard $60.
It's not clear currently what the "epic ability modifiers" do nor what whether any of those modifiers will be available through normal play for gamers who purchase the game normally.
Star Wars Battlefront II is due for release on November 17 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. And like other typical EA games, subscribers of EA and Origin Access will be able to try the game out starting on November 9.
Though we've known about it for a little while now, we're starting to get actual details about Star Wars Battlefront II. We've compiled everything we know so far so you can keep track. Below, you can find all the important information, from news and videos to what you can expect in general.
Battlefront II follows 2015's Star Wars Battlefront, which featured characters and locations from the original trilogy only. Battlefront II widens the scope to include all eras of Star Wars canon in its multiplayer, and it also has a single-player campaign. It launches on November 17 for PS4, PC, and Xbox One.
The Reveal Trailer
After a trailer leak and a brief teaser, we've finally gotten an official, full trailer for Battlefront II. Like the leaked version, the full trailer is narrated by Imperial commander Iden Versio and includes Darth Maul, Yoda, Luke, Rey, and Kylo Ren. This full version adds more action and makes it more clear that the story takes place after the events of Return of the Jedi.
Yes! The single-player story is approved and considered part of the official Star Wars canon by Lucasfilm.
When does it take place?
The single-player campaign picks up after the end of Return of the Jedi and covers the 30-year span between that movie and The Force Awakens. The multiplayer includes characters and locations from "all eras" of the Star Wars timeline.
What's the story about?
The single-player campaign stars Iden Versio, an Imperial commander who's seeking to avenge the Emperor following the destruction of the Death Star. Most of the story will be from the Empire's perspective, but there will also be missions where you play as established characters, including Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren. It also introduces a new planet, Iden's homeworld of Vardos.
How does multiplayer work?
Multiplayer matches can include up to 40 players. The game features a class system for troopers, which can be upgraded as you play and customized for your play style. Trooper skins will change to match the era and location of battle for more authenticity.
The game will also bring back heroes, which can also be upgraded as you play and unlock abilities. The heroes confirmed so far include Darth Maul, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Rey, and Kylo Ren. Mutliplayer will include characters from all of Star Wars canon, and it seems that unlike the troopers, their availability in battle won't be tied to that battle's place in the timeline.
What about vehicles?
Vehicles work the same way troopers and heroes do; they're upgradeable and customizable. There are more run-of-the-mill vehicles, like TIE fighters, as well as "hero ships," like the Millennium Falcon. There are also rideable tauntauns.
Today is the final day that Xbox Live Gold subscribers can pick up some of the free Xbox One and Xbox 360 Games With Gold titles before they return to their normal prices.
You have until midnight to pick up the monster-hunting game Evolve for the low, low price of free. And on Xbox 360, Darksiders is free for the rest of the day.
Star Wars Celebration is going on this weekend in Orlando, Florida, and there are a lot of announcements. If you want to stay up-to-date on everything happening in the film, TV, and video game realms of Star Wars, check out this story, which we'll update throughout the event with all of the show's biggest stories!
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Of course, the biggest news for the entire Star Wars event was the trailer for Episode 8: The Last Jedi. But beyond getting a first look at the movie, here's what else we learned.
Star Wars Battlefront II's single-player campaign will include missions where you can play as Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren, among other heroes.
During the official Battlefront II panel at Star Wars Celebration, representatives of the teams working on the game confirmed that, while the story stars a new character, it will also include parts from other perspectives.
The new character, Iden Versio, is an Imperial commander, and the story is mainly told from the side of the Empire. But Game Director Mark Thompson of Motive Studios mentioned that switching perspectives from protagonist to antagonist is a staple of Star Wars storytelling as well as what makes Battlefront stand out, so the teams worked to include missions starring established heroes. It's currently not clear how many of these missions will be in the game.
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