Battlefront 2 to add playable BB8 in latest update
In order to promote 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker', Battlefront 2 is releasing a new update that will add a number of elements from the film. The update will include maps, ships, weapons, and BB8 as a playable character. The update is set to come out on December 17th.
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