EA has announced that the next update for Star Wars Battlefront II – the Elite Corps Update – is set to arrive on August 29th, bringing with it more Clone Wars-era content including new Clone Trooper appearances, maps and bug fixes, as well as Obi-Wan Kenobi and General Grievous, both priced at 35,000 credits apiece.
The 41st Elite Corps, or Elite Corps as they came to be known, were a division of the Republic Army that were involved in many iconic battles during the Clone Wars.
Toward the end of the Clone Wars, Elite Corps were present at the Battle of Kashyyyk. Alongside Jedi Master Yoda, they came to the aid of the Wookiees on their home world. Other notable appearances were on Geonosis, where the Elite Corps were sent to assist Anakin Skywalker in retaking the planet.
The 327th Star Corps were known for their distinctive yellow markings on their armor. Led by Jedi General Aayla Secura, they would take part in multiple battles across the Clone Wars. Notably, they were part of the Republic force that were defeated on Quell, despite the arrival of Anakin Skywalker.
You can find EA’s full breakdown of the Elite Corps Update content here.
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