LucasArts has issued this press release, announcing more details on their BF1942-like Star Wars Battlefront. Due out this fall on PC, Xbox and PS2, Battlefront "will put fans and gamers in the heat of the action as they re-live all of the epic battles from the classic and prequel eras of the Star Wars universe". The game features Star Wars battles 15 environments across 10 planets (including Hoth, Tatooine and Naboo), and as player you can join up with one of the following factions: Rebel Alliance, Imperial Army, Clone Army and Droid Army.

Star Wars Battlefront will be optimized for PS2 online, Xbox Live and PC online. Console gamers will be able to battle against 16 players over the Internet or 32 players connected via LAN. PC gamers will be able to battle against 32 players over the Internet or 64 via a LAN. The game will also support voice chat through compatible headsets for the PS2 and Xbox console systems as well as PC. In addition to the single-player and various multiplayer modes offered in Star Wars Battlefront, a unique "Conquest" mode adds an innovative and strategic gameplay element to the action. After each battle is completed and the planet is conquered, the winning team will be rewarded with a special "bonus" ability that can be deployed in future battles in an attempt to take over the Star Wars galaxy planet-by-planet.