Star Wars Battlefront’s Walker Assault Imbalance Addressed, Changes Being Made

DICE says asymmetric modes are "tricky and risky but potentially awesome."

Posted By | On 14th, Oct. 2015

star wars battlefront

In case you didn’t hear DICE the first time, it will be looking to balance Star Wars: Battlefront’s Walker Assault mode based on feedback from the recently concluded beta. This is due to the overwhelming criticism that the mode is imbalanced in favour of the Imperials.

Responding on Twitter to a fan questioning his skills since he never won a single match as the Rebel side, community manager Matthew Everett said, “Nope! It’s a balancing issue within the beta.”

Lead multiplayer designer Dennis Brännvall further stated that, “Yeah, it’s too tough. We’ll make changes based on the feedback and data. Asymmetric modes are tricky and risky but potentially awesome, that’s why we want beta test help.”

There are the usual points that Walker Assault could be easier for Rebels once players unlock more powerful Star Cards. However, that won’t address initial imbalance for new players who haven’t unlocked anything. As it stands, it’s incredibly difficult to win when AT-ATs and AT-STs are constantly after you.

Star Wars Battlefront is out on November 17th for North America and November 20th for Europe on PS4, Xbox One and PC.


Keep On Reading!

Fairgame$ Officially Cancelled Over 3 Years After Its Announcement

Fairgame$ Officially Cancelled Over 3 Years After Its Announcement

An alleged internal email cites mixed "player feedback and retention results" alongside "challenging market co...

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Beta Listing Reportedly Spotted on SteamDB

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Beta Listing Reportedly Spotted on SteamDB

Much like the base game and previous releases, Capcom could be preparing a beta test for the expansion ahead o...

The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park Review – Scary and Satisfying

The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park Review – Scary and Satisfying

The Division 2 takes us to a corner of NYC that doesn’t pull its punches, delivering a neat little adventure...

The Outer Worlds 2: Side Effects Guaranteed Out on December 2nd, Adds “Hours of New Content”

The Outer Worlds 2: Side Effects Guaranteed Out on December 2nd, Adds “Hours of New Content”

The first of a two-part expansion retails for $14.99 and offers a new location, companion gear, Perks, Flaws, ...

GTA 6’s Biggest Leap Could Be How the World Reacts to Your Crimes

GTA 6’s Biggest Leap Could Be How the World Reacts to Your Crimes

Is it even a GTA game if you’re not committing any crimes? But we think GTA 6 could make getting away with t...

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Review – Masterclass

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Review – Masterclass

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake's new visuals and great performance make this a beautifully paced ...