Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition is a multiplayer first-person shooter that places players in large-scale battles across iconic Star Wars locations on PS4. The game emphasizes team-based combat between Rebel and Imperial forces, with options for ground infantry, vehicles, and hero characters in matches that support up to 40 participants.
Gameplay
Core gameplay revolves around objective-driven matches where teams compete for control points, defend or destroy targets, or eliminate opponents. Players switch seamlessly between first-person and third-person views while using blasters, abilities granted by Star Cards, and temporary power-ups. Vehicles range from speeder bikes to AT-AT walkers, and select modes allow control of starfighters in aerial combat. Heroes such as Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker appear in certain modes with unique abilities that shift the flow of battle. Offline options include co-operative Survival missions against waves of AI enemies and smaller Battles that can be played solo or with a friend in split-screen.
Game Modes
Multiplayer modes include Walker Assault, where Rebels attempt to destroy advancing AT-ATs while Imperials protect them in 40-player matches. Supremacy involves capturing and holding five control points across large maps with ground and air vehicles. Fighter Squadron focuses exclusively on starfighter dogfights. Smaller-scale options feature Blast as team deathmatch, Drop Zone for capturing falling pods, Droid Run for securing moving droids, and Cargo as a capture-the-flag variant. Hero Hunt and Heroes vs. Villains center on hero characters, with one player as the target or teams eliminating opposing heroes. Offline modes consist of Survival waves, standard Battles, and Hero Battles against AI or in local co-op.
Maps and Expansions
Base maps cover Hoth, Endor, Tatooine, and Sullust with detailed environments that support both infantry and vehicle combat. The Ultimate Edition bundles the full Season Pass, adding maps from expansions such as Outer Rim, Bespin, Death Star, and Rogue One: Scarif along with new heroes, weapons, and additional modes playable in dedicated playlists.
Is It Worth Playing?
The Ultimate Edition delivers the complete content package with all expansions included, making it suitable for players seeking extensive Star Wars multiplayer battles on PS4. Matches remain available in core modes like Walker Assault and Heroes vs. Villains during peak hours, though overall population is lower than at launch and queues can vary by region and time. Reception has been mixed, with praise for visual fidelity, audio design, and the feel of Star Wars combat alongside criticism for limited progression depth in the original release. It appeals most to fans of large-team objective play and vehicle combat rather than those seeking a single-player campaign or ongoing updates.