If you’re anything like me (god help you), you’ve probably been binging on some delectable Star Wars nostalgia over the past few weeks in some extremely premature preparation for The Force Awakens this year. Watching the original trilogy again, it’s easy to pick out some of the best moments. The inevitable “I am your Father” bit of Bespin, the delightful Battle of Hoth and, of course, Speeder Bikes with Ewoks riding them.
Turns out, you’ll be able to recreate two of those scenarios now in Star Wars Battlefront. Sort of.
According to a snippet from this month’s PlayStation Magazine UK, Star Wars Battlefront will let you kick back from the constant power struggles and take exhilarating races around the moon of Endor on a ridiculously fast speeder bike. Just like the single-player/ co-op missions, Speeder Bike racing will be a separate mode outside of the traditional competitive warfare, letting you race with a friend or AI at your leisure.
Of course, Speeder Bike racers come in place of more requested features that have been oddly omitted. Probably the biggest fan requested (yet ignored) feature is Space Battles, with Star Wars Battlefront keeping action close to the ground and in fairly restricted flying space above them. I’m not saying Speeder Bike racers sound silly (I’m actually quite excited to try it myself), but maybe more meaningful features could’ve replaced it.
That said, it was probably pretty easy for DICE to get races up and running, considering Speeders are mostly likely a staple vehicle on certain maps. It’s a lot easier than massive online space battles sure, and I’m also glad to see some less competitive, offline content make its way into the otherwise multiplayer only title. Not as good as a story mode, but still something.
Star Wars Battlefront is looking like an absolutely visual and audio treat for any Star Wars nuts out there, and it handles like a pretty capable shooter so far too. It’s out in November.
Last Updated: September 16, 2015
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 11:06
Speeder racing, expect DLC to make your one go faster
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 11:29
Jump ability from one speeder to another for only $2!
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 11:36
Ewok skin DLC
$5
HairyEwok
September 16, 2015 at 11:52
I’ll buy that!
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 12:20
xD
PERVERT!
HairyEwok
September 16, 2015 at 12:40
I blame Japan for my perverted ways.
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 11:06
I loved the space battles on Battlefront 2. Space pew pew and boarding the other ship. So much win!
HairyEwok
September 16, 2015 at 11:17
Awwww yis! You must know they’ll implement modding on the speeder bikes too so you can make them puurdy, at a price of course.
Raptor Rants
September 16, 2015 at 11:22
Cat DLC. They are butter foot driven
Raptor Rants
September 16, 2015 at 11:21
SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!
Raptor Rants
September 16, 2015 at 11:23
Now…. all we need to be able to do is mod this game…. POD RACING!!!!!!!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 11:30
I loved that Pod Racer game…but it was best at the arcade where you actually had dual throttles to pilot the thing with. The things I would do to own that machine to put in my study at home…
Raptor Rants
September 16, 2015 at 11:37
I remember those. Those were the BEST!!!!! We need to find one
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 11:51
I wish. I’d buy one right now if I could.
HairyEwok
September 16, 2015 at 11:53
I know of one still in working condition in Rustenburg but I doubt it will ever be for sale.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 11:56
It’s simple then.
We steal it! 😛
Raptor Rants
September 16, 2015 at 13:00
Now we can’t. You posted it online! They’ll know where to look now!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 13:39
They’ll never find me!!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 11:29
As cool as this sounds, I’m still not sold on this game. Give me a new KotoR any day. But Battlefield, I mean, Battlefront….meh.
Nikola
September 16, 2015 at 11:51
man I would love a new Kotor game I am hoping after they release the movie a new Kotor game will pop up:)
Raptor Rants
September 16, 2015 at 12:59
You are speaking straight to the heart now man
RinceThis
September 16, 2015 at 11:31
The Force Awakens isn’t out next year, it’s out 18 December you Poro fool.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 11:33
Shame, don’t be mean to the gungan. ;P
RinceThis
September 16, 2015 at 11:34
It’s just, he’s such a HUGE fan 😛 Tehehehe
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 11:48
So I take it he doesn’t know who the gungans are?
Damn it.
RinceThis
September 16, 2015 at 11:58
lol
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 11:35
*Porra
Supporting accuracy in insults since 2001.
RinceThis
September 16, 2015 at 11:37
You’re not THAT young 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 11:41
That’s not my age, that’s just when I started caring enough to be accurate with my insults. It changed my life, and it could change yours! If you buy this promotional offer RIGHT NOW for only $19.99 (excluding taxes and shipping) I’ll even throw in something FREE.
RinceThis
September 16, 2015 at 11:42
FREE!? SQUEEEEEEEEE!
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 11:35
As punishment, he should do a play video of FNaF!
RinceThis
September 16, 2015 at 11:37
YES!
Raptor Rants
September 16, 2015 at 11:37
YES
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 11:48
YES
Alessandro Barbosa
September 16, 2015 at 12:11
Meant this year. Totally. Derp
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 12:11
TOO LATE! XD
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 12:20
I’ll expect your FNaF video by Monday
HvR
September 16, 2015 at 13:07
The get everything 6 month late at the Feesh&Cheep Corner Cabbage Cinema
Nikola
September 16, 2015 at 11:48
I think I will give this game a pass, I just can’t justify buying a game without a single story campaign so many other games will be out to buy at that time..
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 11:49
I feel the same.
Sageville
September 16, 2015 at 11:54
Sorry, they had me at Star Wars….