Star Wars Battlefront II

Star Wars Battlefront II Boxart Release Date: 2017 Developer: Criterion Games, DICE, Motive Studios Publisher: EA Series: Star Wars Platforms: PC Xbox One Playstation 4 Genre: First-Person Shooter, Third-Person Shooter

The successor to 2015's Star Wars Battlefront, Star Wars Battlefront II brings the first- and third-person action shooter gameplay to the wider Star Wars universe, incorporating the Clone Wars of the original games and the First Order - Resistance War of the new trilogy. Published by EA and primarily the work of DICE, Battlefront II also features a single player story made directed by Motive Studios, and offline arcade and split screen modes for consoles.

Although the game lacked a season pass, the incorporation of microtransactions that allowed players to gain an advantage in gameplay upon the game's release was a huge subject of controversy (prompting government-level responses against gambling by Belgium, the Netherlands, and the US State of Hawaii). The system was quickly disabled and eventually overhauled to a linear progression system in the 2.0 patch. Unlike the last game, the multiplayer also incorporates a familiar four-class system of "Assault," "Heavy," "Officer," and "Specialist" and further refined specialty classes, vehicles, and heroes depending on the faction.

Many of the game's blasters are almost-identical virtual replicas of the prop weapons used in the films of the original trilogy, and a few of the weapons created for the various animated TV shows have been redesigned based off of real-world small arms.

The following weapons appear in the video game Star Wars Battlefront II:

Blaster Pistols

BlasTech DC-17 (IWI Desert Eagle)

The default sidearm of the Grand Army of the Republic, the DC-17 is a large blaster pistol built on the frame of a Desert Eagle and the slide of a Glock. The ARC Trooper special class dual wields a pair of DC-17s.

IWI Desert Eagle Mark XIX, current production model with Picatinny railed barrel - .44 Magnum

Menu preview of the DC-17. Note the distinctive square Glock pistol slide.

Looking at a LAAT gunship with the DC-17 in hand. Note it has the backplate of a Glock pistol above the rear of the knob.

BlasTech DH-17 Blaster Pistol (C1 Submachine Gun)

The Sterling SMG-based DH-17 pistol is one of the first weapons used in the single-player story and is the starting sidearm of Officers of the Rebel Alliance. It is the same hybridized model from the first game.

Stunt prop of the BlasTech DH-17 Blaster Pistol from the Star Wars franchise. This particular prop is from the 1977 film Star Wars.

Prop of the BlasTech DH-17 Blaster Pistol from the Star Wars franchise. This particular prop is from The Empire Strikes Back.

C1 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm Parabellum

Iden Versio looks at a rack of DH-17s after retrieving one off of it.

BlasTech DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol (Mauser C96)

Han Solo wields his iconic DL-44 in-game. Unlike the previous game, it is not available for use by regular soldiers in multiplayer.

Master Replicas "Star Wars Episode V Han Solo Blaster"

Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser

DL-44 in hand, bearded (!) Han checks a crate while dealing with an incredibly annoying side character.

Preview of Han Solo in his Endor camouflaged trenchcoat, aiming his blaster in a unique way.

The other side of the DL-44 as seen with a young Solo.

Blurrg-1120 (Luger P08)

The second unlockable pistol of the Officer class is the "Blurrg-1120" holdout blaster. Although it is a completely fictional design in default form, the "Reduced Recoil" upgrade replaces the original pistol grip with that of a Luger P08.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm

Loadout view of the Blurrg-1120, note the extreme dovetail and lack of a triggerguard.

DDC Defender Blaster Pistol (Vostok Margolin .22LR target pistol)

Princess Leia now uses her original Margolin MCM-based blaster from A New Hope, whereas she was armed with an E-11 in the previous game.

Margolin MCM with magazine removed - .22 LR

Leia practices a trust exercise on Del Meeko with an-almost first person view of the DDC blaster.

The DDC Defender as seen with Leia in her classic A New Hope attire.

DL-18 Blaster Pistol (Umarex RO 72 Panther)

The Umarex RO 72 Panther-based blaster pistol from the previous game (and originally a prop in Return of the Jedi) was brought back with the Age of Rebellion update of late February 2020. By default it appears in a more stripped down form, but the original prop can be recreated by using the first two attachment slots. It is available to the Officer class.

The vanilla DL-8...

...and its restored form.

A winterized Rebel officer wielding the DL-18 blaster pistol.

A DL-18 inside of Jabba's palace.

Eirriss Ryloth Defense Tech Glie-44 Blaster Pistol (SIG-Sauer P226)

Resistance officers carry the Glie-44 pistol by default, which is built on the frame of a SIG-Sauer P226.

Eirriss Ryloth Defense Glie-44 blaster pistol

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

Menu view of the GLIE-44 blaster pistol.

A Resistance officer runs through Maz's cantina with the GLIE-44 in hand.

Sonn-Blas SE-44/SE-44C Blaster Pistol (Glock 17 in FAB Defense KPOS)

The Sonn-Blas SE-44 blaster pistol from The Sequel Trilogy appears in the game in two forms - the "SE-44," which is the model issued to First Order Officers and then the white-clad "SE-44C" model that is the final blaster unlock of the Officer class. Both are modeled off a Glock 17 in the FAB Defense KPOS carbine conversion chassis with the stock removed and a conical muzzle end.

Sonn-Blas SE-44C blaster pistol

The officer's edition of the Sonn-Blas SE-44C blaster pistol

Glock pistol mounted in FAB Defense KPOS G1.

A First Order officer models the black model.

Iden (voiced by Janina Gavankar) wields a SE-44C while sneaking aboard a First Order Star Destroyer.

A preview of the white SE-44C.

Theed Arms Security S-5 Heavy Blaster Pistol (Feinwerkbau C55 Model Air Gun)

The first unlockable blaster for the Officer class is the "S-5 Heavy Blaster Pistol," the sidearm of the Theed Security Forces from A Phantom Menace. It is modeled off the Feinwerkbau CS5 air pistol.

Theed Arms Security S-5 Heavy Blaster Pistol

Feinwerkbau C55 Model Air Gun

The S-5 Blaster Pistol as seen on a Republic Navy officer in a rather dramatic pose.

A hot S-5 in the Theed hangar.

X-8 Night Sniper (Walther PP)

The embellished Walther PP that is Lando's sidearm in the new canon returns from the previous game, though as with the DL-44 it is exclusive only to Lando now.

Walther PP Pistol in nickel finish - .32 ACP

The X-8 in General Lando Calrissian's holster.

Lando shows off his blaster to Shriv Suurgav during their infiltration of the Empire's weapons factory on Sullust.

The X-8 as seen in the hands of a younger Lando.

Blaster Rifles, Heavy Blasters, and Targeting Rifles

BlasTech A180 Longblaster (WE Luger P08)

The sniper configuration of Jyn Erso's Luger P08-based blaster from Rogue One is the standard issue targeting rifle of the Resistance.

WE Luger P08 (6" barrel) - 6mm BBs

A Resistance sniper shows off the Luger base of her longblaster.

As with the last game, its draw animation has the user extend the collapsing-baton-like barrel.

The A180 in idle inside Starkiller Base.

BlasTech A280C/A280-CFE (MCG Replica M16)

Appearing as the default blaster rifle of the Rebel Alliance, the "A280C" now more closely resembles the M16-based blaster prop from Return of the Jedi although it has the tube frame stock of the StG-44 variant shown below. A sniper variant is also available to the Specialist class as its second blaster unlock, known as the A280-CFE.

M16-based BlasTech A280 Blaster as seen in Return of the Jedi.

Iden holds her A280C on a rack of them after upgrading from the DH-17 pistol.

Iden and Del wielding A280Cs on Naboo. Note their trigger discipline. Shriv's blaster is a sized up E-5 Battle Droid blaster that actually has the wood stock off of an Uzi.

The A280-CFE in the hands of Iden during the battle of Jakku.

BlasTech A280 and DLT-20A (StG-44)

The "A280C" from the previous game returns simply as the "A280" and is the first blaster unlock of the Assault class. It still closely resembles the StG-44-derived A295 rifle seen on Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back. The A280 also fires in three-shot bursts this time around. Bizarrely, the "Improved Cooling" specialization gives it a 20-round M16 magazine and the "Improved Range" specialization replaces the barrel assembly with that of a Karabiner 98k, cleaning rod included.

The Sturmgewehr 44-based DLT-20A Pulse Cannon also returns, this time as a conventional "Targeting Rifle" issued to Rebel markswomen.

STG44-based BlasTech A295 Blaster as seen in The Empire Strikes Back.

First-person view of the A280 from an earlier part of the Jakku battle.

The A280 in the upgrade menu, with the M16 magazine and Kar 98k muzzle end.

DLT-20A Pulse Cannon render from the game.

Overlooking some of Cloud City with the DLT-20A.

A not-so photogenic Rebel sharpshooter armed with the DLT-20A.

BlasTech DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle, DLT-19X and DLT-19D Targeting Rifles (MG34)

The MG34-based DLT-19 series of blasters returns in Battlefront II. The base variant is used by Imperial heavies, while Scout Troopers wield the -19X sniper version and First Order sharpshooters wield the new -19D variant.

DLT-19 Heavy Blaster

MG34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Iden surveys some wreckage early on in the battle of Jakku.

A Death Trooper modeling the DLT-19, prior to the February 2020 update when it was replaced with the E-11D shown below.

Agent Del Meeko wields the DLT-19X in the game's introduction.

A DLT-19X in first person use later on in the Endor mission.

The DLT-19D as Iden returns to Vardos in the Sequel timeline.

Preview of the DLT-19D with a First Order sniper. It appears to be based on the blasters used by the Death Troopers in Rogue One.

BlasTech E-11 Blaster Rifle (MGC Sterling)

Imperial Stormtroopers are issued with the full-size Sterling SMG derived E-11 Blaster Rifle. Like the E-11s in the first game, they appear to be referenced after the MGC Sterling-based E-11 props from Return of the Jedi, the telltale sign being their round front sight.

Prop of the BlasTech E-11 blaster rifle from the Star Wars franchise. This particular prop is likely from Return of the Jedi.

MGC Sterling

Iden sneaks around Vardos with an E-11 in hand.

BlasTech E-11D Blaster Carbine

The Age of Rebellion update introduced the "E-11D Blaster Carbine" from Rouge One as a new primary for the Assault class, and also as a replacement for the Imperial Death Trooper special enforcer class. It appears in a basic configuration by default, but the VFC Heckler & Koch HK416C-style stock and other added-on components can be unlocked for the blaster.

The fully kitted-out E-11D as wielded by a Death Trooper.

Observing a Y-Wing inside of Echo Base with the basic E-11D.

BlasTech EL-16 Blaster and EL-16HFE Blaster Rifles (Heckler & Koch G36C)

The Heckler & Koch G36C-based "EL-16" blaster from the new trilogy is the starting blaster in the "Resurrection" storyline and for Resistance troopers. The "EL-16HFE" variant is the final unlock for the Assault class, and can be modified with a G36-like stock, extended muzzle, or dual-zoom scope.

BlasTech EL-16 blaster

Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm

Looking up at a star ship about to fly overhead with the EL-16.

An older Iden Versio talks with Shriv, EL-16 in hand.

A Resistance trooper poses with the EL-16HFE.

BlasTech T-21 Heavy Blaster Rifle (Lewis Gun)

Also reintroduced from the previous game in the Age of Rebellion update is the Lewis Gun based "T-21 Heavy Blaster Rifle," available to the Heavy class. The "T-21B" variant from the previous game can be recreated through the first two upgrade slots.

Lewis gun - .303 British

The T-21 modeled by a Heavy Stormtrooper.

The blaster in the hands of a Rebel on Tatooine, watching a fellow heavy gunner obliterate a parked landspeeder.

The previous game's T-21B in the hands of another Rebel gunner.

Venting heat from a T-21B inside the Kessel spice mine.

Corellian Arms CR-2

The "Corellian Arms CR-2" is a blaster seen in use by the Naboo Security Forces from The Phantom Menace and is the second unlock for the Assault trooper class. It is closely modeled off the Calico M950A and it's upgrades include parts from the other Calico series guns, including the collapsible stock and front sight from the M100 model.

The CR-2 blaster. The Calico M950A base is readily apparent here

Calico M950A select fire pistol with factory foregrip - 9x19mm

Calico M960A - 9x19mm

The CR-2 in the menu preview.

View of the opposite side, equipped with the M100-style front sight muzzle upgrade.

EE-3 Blaster Carbine (Webley & Scott Flare Gun)

Boba Fett continues to wield his signature Webley No. 1 Mark 1 flare gun-based EE-3 burst fire blaster rifle. It is also no longer available to regular infantry.

EE-3 Blaster Carbine

Webley & Scott No.1 Mark 1 Flare Gun - 37mm

Previewing Fett and his EE-3 carbine.

IQA-11 (Accuracy International AWM)

The "IQA-11" is first blaster unlock of the Specialist class, and is a heavily embellished Accuracy International AWM retaining its signature squared-off action and bolt and green stock.

Accuracy International AWM-F - .300 Win Mag

The IQA-11 on Kachiro Beach on Kashyyyk.

An IQA-11 in the hands of a Scout Trooper.

M-45 Repeating Ion Blaster (M60)

The "M-45" blaster, based on the original M60 machine gun that appeared as a door-gun in Rogue One, is a heavy blaster seen in the "Resurrection" timeline levels and as the Resistance gunner's default blaster.

M60 machine gun with bipod folded - 7.62x51mm NATO

Previewing the M-45 Repeating Ion Blaster.

Engaging a First Order stormtrooper out in the trees outside Maz's castle.

Cooling off an overheated M-45.

NT-242 (Barrett M107)

The briefly-seen Barrett-based laser rifle from a bounty hunter in Maz's cantina in The Force Awakens is the final unlock for the Specialist class. It understandably deals high damage per shot and overheats after a few rounds, and can be upgraded to deal even more damage to vehicles with an ion-shot barrel.

Barrett M107 - .50 BMG.

The NT-242 as equipped by a battle droid. Note the G36-like stock off the EL-16HFE and bizarre default periscopic sight.

The NT-242 in first person, upgraded with a more appropriate scope.

RT-97C Heavy Blaster Rifle (MG15)

The heavily dressed up MG15 machine gun from A New Hope also returns from the last game and is the Rebellion's default heavy blaster and is used by the Imperial jet trooper.

MG15 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Iden holds a RT-97C at the start of her mission to Bespin.

Previewing a Rebel gunner with the RT-97C.

Relby-V10 Targeting Rifle (Schermuly Multi-Purpose Gun)

Bossk returns from the prior game, armed with the Schermuly Multi-Purpose Gun laden with twin Sherman tank gunsights. It is also not usable by regular troopers in-game.

Schermuly Multi-Purpose Gun - 37mm

The Relby V10 in the claws of Bossk.

Sonn-Blas F-11D Blaster Rifle (Sterling L2A3)

The Sterling SMG-based blasters are the default blaster of First Order Stormtroopers. Captain Phasma also wields her signature chrome-plated F-11D.

Sterling L2A3 - 9x19mm

Sonn-Blas F-11D blaster rifle

Iden observes the effects of Operation Cinder with a F-11D blaster.

Stormtroopers hold up Shriv with their blasters.

A preview of a First Order trooper with the F-11D.

Captain Phasma and her blaster, complete with the ATI Strikeforce stock.

ST-W48 Blaster Rifle

The Sith Trooper class introduced alongside the release of Episode IX content wields the "ST-W48" Blaster. It is primarily built around a Glock 17 in a CAA Tactical RONI carbine conversion kit, but has been modified with a Heckler & Koch G36C styled forend, and the same sight based on a AR15 front sight from the Sonn-Blas SE-44C Blaster Pistol. Additionally it features a quarrel-bolt launcher installed under its main barrel.

The CAA Tactical RONI-G1 with weaponlight, red dot sight, and 3x magnifier, shown here with a Glock 19.

Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm

Valken-38X (FG 42/MG 42 hybrid)

The Clone Trooper Specialists' starting blaster is a mix of the first pattern FG 42 with the barrel assembly of the MG 42, the end result somewhat ironically matching what the real world FG 42 was originally envisioned as. The ZF-4 scope is also from a second-pattern FG 42; curiously enough, the opposite configuration appears in DICE's Battlefield V as that game uses the later FG 42 with the earlier style of scope mount.

FG 42 7.92x57mm Mauser early version with ZF4 scope (top) and late-war version with ZFG42 scope (bottom)

MG 42 with sling and bipod collapsed - 7.92x57mm Mauser

A Clone sharpshooter with the Valken.

The Valken-38X on Geonosis. Note that it has both rear sights from the FG 42 and MG 42.

Other Weapons

CA-87 Shock Blaster (Cut-down Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*)

The heavily truncated Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* returns to Battlefront II, but is now a Star Card weapon tied to the Specialist class as the "Repulsor Cannon" and fires a powerful shockwave that knocks enemies off their feet.

CA-87 Blaster rifle replica

Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* - .303 British

Equipping the CA-87 inside the Mos Eisley Cantina.

Holding down an alley with the shock blaster.

"Scan Dart"

A starting gadget of the Assault class, the "Scan Dart" launcher appears to be made from the frame of a Glock pistol and has a low-hanging stock that is made from the rear sight trunnion and synthetic handguard of a modern AK-74 rifle. It appears to be based off of the blasters wielded by the "Guavian Death Gang" enforcers from The Force Awakens, as seen here.

3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm

AK-74M - 5.45x39mm

View of the Scan Dart in the star card selection.

Scatter Gun (Franchi SPAS-12)

The "Scatter Gun" star card weapon from the last game reappears, this time as a pump action blaster with a proper spread of pellets that can be equipped for a limited time before being put away on a forced cooldown. It is tied to the Assault class's Vanguard star card in multiplayer.

Franchi SPAS-12 with stock removed – 12 gauge

Drawing the Vanguard Scatter Gun, note the folding foregrip from a Heckler & Koch MP7A1.

The scatter gun in idle after blasting a Rebel scum.

Working the action a moment earlier.

Rocket Launcher (M20B1 "Super Bazooka")

The modified M20B1 "Super Bazooka" with the blast cone from a M1 from the last game returns as the "Rocket Launcher." It can be found in crates in the campaign, and is available to the Aerial jetpack trooper classes in multiplayer and arcade modes.

M20B1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5 inch

A Rocket Launcher found inside a weapons crate on Endor.

First person view of Iden wielding the launcher.

As seen in third person, showing off the rear exhaust cone.