GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. An explanation of the loot crate situation and EA's response.

EA is making changes to Battlefront's economy after massive blowback from players, but it can't fix the fundamental pay-to-win design without a grounds-up overhaul. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

GS News Update: US State Representative Says Star Wars Battlefront 2's Loot Boxes Are "Predatory" Hawaiian state representative Chris Lee says he's "looking at legislation" which could regulate sale ...

Star Wars Battlefront II Controversy In the time leading up to its release in 2017, Star Wars Battlefront II was met with a swarm of controversies over its heavy reliance on microtransactions and loot ...

Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share on Reddit (opens in a new window) Share on Hacker News (opens in a new window) Share on Flipboard (opens in a new ...

In an unprecedented last-minute reversal, EA has drastically altered Star Wars Battlefront II's controversial loot box system by temporarily removing the ability to purchase "crystals." The game was ...