Battlefront 2’s The Last Jedi season lets you fight for your favorite side

Star Wars Battlefront 2's first season of downloadable content arrives in December, with a heavy The Last Jedi theme. Publisher EA announced new details today.

The game itself will be released on Nov. 17. You can take a look at our multiplayer impressions, and our single-player impressions. The game's multiplayer and PvE modes are set in all three of the Star Wars movies' eras. A limited version of the game is currently available to Origin Access and EA Access members, via the company’s Play First program.

On Dec. 5, players can choose to ally themselves with either the Resistance or the First Order, as the season turns its attention to The Last Jedi's movie release on Dec. 15. Various challenges will be released, accruing faction rewards, so picking the right side has consequences.

On Dec. 13, characters Finn (Resistance) and Captain Phasma (First Order) will be released, purchasable with in-game credits. The team with the most points will also win upgrades for their character. Planetary map Crait and Starfighter shooter map. D’qar will also be released, as well as ships such as Tallie Lintra's RZ-2 A-wing.

Battlefront 2's single-player campaign takes place just after the destruction of the Endor Death Star. It tells the story of Empire officer Iden Versio. A new chapter will be released on Dec. 13 that tracks the early days of the First Order.

Earlier this year, EA announced that it is turning away from the season pass model of post-release additions. This new model of "free" seasons will operate alongside a heavy emphasis on loot crates, that are offered for real cash as well as in-game currency. Watch out for Polygon's review of Battlefront 2 in the days ahead.