Our first look at Star Wars Battlefront II is coming on April 15

Star Wars fans, it's time to rejoice: our first look at Star Wars Battlefront II is nearly here. EA announced today that the sequel to the popular online shooter will make its debut on April 15.

Star Wars Battlefront II is coming this year!

Get your first look on April 15 at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT. https://t.co/ImwjMZHJC0 pic.twitter.com/oRnkKgvh2UStar Wars Battlefront II is coming this year!

Get your first look on April 15 at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT. https://t.co/ImwjMZHJC0 pic.twitter.com/oRnkKgvh2U— Electronic Arts (@EA) March 29, 2017 March 29, 2017

It's not clear what portions of the Star Wars story and universe the sequel will focus on, but there's plenty of tantalizing material that still has yet to be covered. And while the first game drew its fair share of criticism, it's likely we'll see DICE carry feedback from the first game over to the sequel.

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