Star Wars Battlefront 2 Update 1.04 Released With Map & MVP Tweaks

Star Wars Battlefront 2 update 1.04 has arrived on PS4, Xbox One and PC, and it comes with more than a dozen small tweaks to improve the online multiplayer experience. The full patch notes detail everything from spawn adjustments and balance changes to MVP displays.

• Reduced the amount of Score and Battle points gained by using the Disruptor Shot mod for the NT-242 when used against vehicles.
• Reduced the amount of Score and Battle points gained by using the LAAT Gunship against vehicles.
• Reduced the amount of damage the Stinger Pistol ability does against Heroes & Villains.
• Boba Fett can no longer capture objectives while hovering high above the objective.
• Blocked of some areas on Kamino and Naboo where players could use aerial units to gain an unfair advantage over other players.
• Tweaked the spawning positions when playing Strike on Kamino.
• Tweaked the combat area on Tatooine when playing Strike.
• Tweaked the combat area on Endor when playing Blast.
• Tweaked the combat area on Hoth when playing Blast.
• Tweaked the spawning positions of Starfighters when playing Galactic Assault on Tatooine.
• Tweaked the spawn positions of the AAT when playing Galactic Assault on Kashyyyk.
• Fixed several collision and traversal issues on Jakku.
• Fixed several collision and traversal issues on Kashyyyk.
• Fixed several collision and traversal issues on Endor.
• Fixed several collision issues on the Death Star II.
• Fixed several UI issues in the spawn screen when playing Heroes vs Villains.
• Fixed an issue where the objective markers would not update correctly during Galactic Assault on Endor.
• Fixed an issue where some automatic doors would not open when approached by Villains in Heroes vs Villains.
• Fixed an issue where texture was missing near the East Gate Control when playing Strike on Yavin IV.
• Fixed an issue where the reticule from Lando's Sharp Shot ability would remain active longer than intended.
• Reduced the amount of the damage the NT-242 with the Disruptor Shot mod does against the AT-ST.
• Fixed an issue where the Scan Dart ability would not work correctly when used on doors.
• Players will no longer be able to start a round if the pre-round requirements are not met.
• Fixed an issue where the HUD would indicate that friendly forces are taking damage when being hit with by the Ion Charge ability on the AT-RT.
• The Heavy Trooper's Impact Grenade ability VFX now works as intended.
• The DLT-20A Targeting Rifle VFX now works as intended.
• The Pulse Cannon ability VFX now works as intended.
• Fixed several issues with the End of Round screen where tall characters would not fit in the screen.
• Fixed an issue where the players could not Zoom after switching weapons from an overheated TL50.
• Fixed several clipping issues that occurred during the campaign.
• Fixed an issue where Iden's Star Cards will display their multiplayer stats during the Campaign.
• Fixed several animation issues for Heroes and Villains.
• Fixed several texture issues in Arcade mode.
• Fixed several collision issues in Arcade mode.
• The End of Round screen now gives feedback to players on Rank Up that they are awarded with Credits.

One of the biggest changes is the revised End Of Round screen, which will now highlight players based on raw score totals as opposed to objective-based “honors.” By clarifying how players get showcased in the latest version, more players will have the chance to reap the reward of seeing their favorite loot crate victory emote appear on screen.

EA community management staff also outlined the changes ahead for update 1.05. In the upcoming weeks, balancing the popular Heroes Vs. Villains mode will be the development team’s primary focus. Everyone’s still waiting to see how the game’s progression will be adjusted after the the loot box fiasco, but a timetable for that interesting development has not been announced.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 is available now on PS4, Xbox One and PC. While version numbers may vary, the above update can be downloaded across all platforms.

Are these balance changes enough to maintain your interest in Star Wars Battlefront 2? How can its multiplayer get better? Tell us in the comments section!