Star Wars: Battlefront - 10 Shocking Moments From The E3 Demo

3. Terrain Destruction

An all too familiar aspect of Dice's favourite Frostbite engine, environmental destruction is going to really make the war zones of a galaxy far, far away feel even more immersive than they've ever been before. Though it's a little sad to focus on the way in which snow reacts to explosions and blaster shots, DICE really have outdone themselves this time around. Debris and snow fly through the air each time a volley of Tie Fighter shots come crashing down onto rebel positions below, and the windy gusts of Hoth carry bits of snow through the air to really make the inhospitable environment feel evermore harsh and bleak in nature. In such an unnatural setting, it's rather impressive to see DICE pay such close attention to the way in which the environment reacts to an ensuing battle - particularly when players may be a little more preoccupied with outliving the opposing team than with admiring the scenery. Either way, this is just one small element that goes to great lengths to make the experience of Sci-Fi combat even more enthralling than before.