UPDATE! New Look at Kylo Ren and Rey in The Last Jedi Via Battlefront II.
A new shot from the upcoming EA game Battlefront II shows Kylo Ren and Rey from The Last Jedi. This shot gives us a more detailed look at Rey’s new outfit in the film, in addition to some possible character and power traits we can expect to see.
KYLO REN
- Kylo Ren is seen without his mask once again, further fueling the speculation that he will be unmasked for a large part of The Last Jedi, in addition to wearing a cape.
- A modifier for Kylo Ren allows you to freeze and pull opponents as you use the Force. Perhaps we’ll see Kylo Ren use the Force more kinetically in The Last Jedi?
- The image text also mentions a First Order “hero ship”. A consistent theme we’ve seen for The Last Jedi seems to blur the lines between light and dark, but thanks to our reader
REY
- Rey is still using Anakin’s lightsaber as we saw in the teaser, and her outfit is darker.
- Her character modifier allows you to control the minds of enemies, a trait we saw her discover when she made Stormtrooper 007 release her and drop his weapon in The Force Awakens.
- The image text also mentions a modifier involving the Millennium Falcon, so at face value it would appear that Rey may still operate the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy in The Last Jedi.
The image was found courtesy of a post on Reddit here.
What do you think of Rey and Kylo Ren’s new looks? What are your takeaways from these images and the modifier descriptions? Sound off below and also let me know on Twitter @JohnnyHoey. “For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is.”
UPDATE!
Here’s a better-quality look at the film stills of Rey and Kylo Ren. (As explained in the fine print seen above, these are not in-game renders of these characters.)
Thanks to Boom Da Funk of Tumblr for providing these images.
John Hoey is the Lead Editor and Senior Writer for Star Wars News Net and the host of The Resistance Broadcast podcast
"For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is."
“Heroes” goes for villains too in Battlefront. It’s just the term they use when you gain control of special characters.
that’s awesome thanks man! I have updated it with your information. I am personally not a gamer. Appreciate it!
Kylo used the freeze/pull force powers in TFA. I don’t think they are going to tell us what new abilities he has in a video game.
“What girl?”
Yes he certainly does, and I am saying maybe we’ll see it even more in this one! Thanks for reading.
OMG… I so want that Stormtrooper to be officially TK007 now…
Also I’d say at this point the Falcon is hers. Chewie left with her and I’d say it’s safe to say R2 may hang with her now too. Maybe we’ll get a sad goodbye between him and Luke as he moves on to his next Maste… err friend.
“Also I’d say at this point the Falcon is hers.” If that is indeed true, my question is – why should it be hers? I believe if it should go to anyone, it should hands down go to Chewie (well, maybe it would have gone to Kylo if he hadn’t turned to the dark side and killed his dad). Chewie was Han’s copilot and sidekick for decades. Rey and Han barely new each other before he died. The only possible reason I can conceive of is to myopically serve the new story – “this is the new main hero, and she has to have the Falcon – you know, for reasons…”
Chewie may just like being the copilot.
Possible I suppose – but I would find that really strange. We know from the previous movies that Chewie was set up to be like a big dog, loyally serving his “master” Han Solo (Lucas based the character on his own pet dog). Is this the limit of Chewie’s character – to constantly serve someone else? Han is gone now – I think it would be interesting to see Chewie become the new Captain of the Falcon and take on a more “independent” persona. It’s risky, and Lucasfilm may not have the courage to try it – but just bouncing around from one “master” to another and always playing second fiddle makes his character look weak to some degree.
That’s a great point. If they let Chewie have the Falcon and go where he needed to and when, that would put a fresh twist on him and the Falcon’s impact in Star Wars. I like it! Hope they did something of that nature. Rey having the Falcon is a waste in my opinion.
Chewie functions best as a copilot. He can’t speak Basic and if Rey is in the copilot sit she is going to be the one giving directions, objectives, and is a proven great pilot. She just makes more sense as a captain. I think Chewie sees a lot if Han in Rey so it is a pretty cool relationship.
So Chewie can’t be the captain because he can’t speak Basic (but being copilot has been ok for however many decades)? We’ve seen other characters in Star Wars that either can’t or don’t speak Basic – so none of them can be pilots either? If it really is an issue, just get a protocol droid (like 3PO) and problem solved. But I get the feeling your basis for this argument is that we the viewers won’t understand Chewie if he’s in command of the ship. It’s more for the benefit of the audience than what probably makes more sense to the story and the history of the characters (in my opinion at least). Well I admit, from a film-making perspective that does have some merit. However, I don’t fully agree with the statement “she just makes more sense as a captain.” I agree she would likely make a good captain, but not on the Falcon – a ship that Chewie has served on and been flying for longer than Rey has been alive. Like I said before, Rey knew Solo for like less than a day. Why should she leapfrog Chewie to take ownership of the Falcon – other than because she’s the new lead going forward, and you know – she’s really cute and stuff?
In the book at the end Rey did not want to be in the Pilot’s seat. Chewie urged her to be.
I didn’t read the novel. That’s good info, thanks.
Well, Han DID offer her a job, in TFA. Granted he was awkward about it. Maybe the Falcon DOES belong to Chewie, but he is also honoring Han’s wishes that she be part of the ship’s crew.
That’s a scenario I could live with. As long as it still belongs to Chewie and Rey hasn’t just taken Han’s place – with Chewie becoming her new copilot.
And as a good Captain of the ship, he would also honor her needs, and the needs of Han’s wife (Leia) and go where Rey needed to go.
Maybe Chewie just isn’t a take-charge type. Lando piloted the ship in Han’s absense. Even wore Han’s clothes, which by rights Chewie should’ve been wearing while Lando sat in the co-pilot chair in just a bandolier.
Seeing Chewie in Han’s clothes probably would have been hilarious. Like a furry Little Lord Fauntleroy – except seven and a half feet tall. Lando in just a bandolier? – Hey, “it works every time.”
I totally agree from a logical standpoint. I just felt like at the end of TFA that Chewie was all like… we’re together now. She took over as the pilot too. So I read it as… the Falcon is practically hers and Chewie is her co-pilot. Maybe I’m nuts. It wouldn’t be that hard for him to go off and do his own thing. Taking the Falcon with him.
I don’t think you’re nuts. That’s essentially the vibe I got too, and it kinda made me scratch my head in bemusement. I personally hope “giving” the Falcon to Rey with no explanation whatsoever in the films is NOT what they decide to do. “Concerdsec” posted below that in the novelization, Rey didn’t want to take the pilot’s seat but Chewie urged her to (I admit, I didn’t read the book). If Chewie did this in a “Hey, why don’t you take the wheel on this trip?” kind of manner, then I’m totally cool with that. If it was more of a “You know what, why don’t you take the Falcon forever – it’s yours!” kind of way, then I’m not really on board. Seems too convenient of a way for the filmmakers to get the Falcon into Rey’s possession, and I think it does a great disservice to the character of Chewbacca.
Chewie didn’t even get a medal in ANH. It wouldn’t make sense for the Falcon captain to be someone who the audience can’t understand outside of the responses from other characters. Whoever the Falcon ends up belonging to, it’s not going to make any real difference to the movie- only to which action figure comes with the next toy release.
Chewie should have gotten a medal. No love for the walking carpet…
Indeed. Although he doesn’t have anywhere to pin it, but I guess they have velcro in a galaxy far far away… if not there’s a definite gap in the market there.
First Order “hero ship”. No grey Jedi here, to the bad guys Kylo (or Vader, or the Emperor) is a hero
They both look BADASS
I like Reys costume. It seems like a great mix between her orginal Jakku costume (which I loved; Im a slave for flowy fabric in the wind) and traditional Jedi Robes.
As for Kylos, Im not so fussed about it . I understand he wants to emmulate Vader but I dont like the cape on him (I loved scarf cape he had): I just seems too “villany”. Futhermore Im disapointed he isnt wearing his mask at all. I loved the mask (especially with the hood down). I understand seeing the face shows emotion; but Vader has shown you can be compelling and not show your face.
It doesnt even make sense storywise. If he wants to be like Vader the cape + the Mask (which resembles Vader) would be an obvious choice.
In conclusion Snoke needs to get Kylo a personal shopper.
The mask was destroyed. And I like that he shows his face. Maybe he wants Rey to look into his eyes as he kills her or something like that.
Just a thought.
I complete see the rational of him removing his mask to face Han + him thus not wearing it to face Rey (why would he put on the mask if he is hunting her down).
Im sure the First Order has the funds to make another mask. When it comes down to it, its actor vanity. Weve seen it with the Spiderman films (were Peter always takes his mask of/its destroyed). I understand they want to there faces shown (= more exposure). But I don’t think should affact the story.
Kylo idealises Vader. Wearing the mask shows that.
Adam Driver is a no-name who signed a multi-film deal when he started these movies. No amount of vanity from him could convince anyone to have Kylo take his mask off, despite your conspiracy theories; he has no leverage. If Kylo doesn’t wear the mask, it’s because Rian didn’t want him to.
Maybe I shouldnt have said vanity (although it is common with more established actors).
However, why give him a mask at all, if he isnt going to wearit or a variant again? The had all ready revealed Driver was in the role; it wasnt supposed to be a big suprise.
Futhermore, the mask is clearly significant to being a member of the Knights of Ren (as they all wear one).
If anything by truly embracing the Darkside he should have more motivation to wear the mask.
Personally, I would rather a masked villian over another human character. It much more visually interesting.
Because he’s changed since the first movie. The scar represents that.
Rey’s costume is pretty cool. It is a nice blend of her Jakku outfit and more of the traditional Jedi robes. Which is cool because I actually like the Jedi robes and was hoping Luke’s temple actually updated the robes. Kylo’s design, I figured we’d see him without the mask.
Really, some people are bummed by the lack of mask and really I’ll be honest; I hated the mask. With a hood over it, it looks cool, very reminiscent of Revan, but without it I just hated the design. I suspect that the original intent was probably to give Kylo an updated mask with part of his face revealed with a scar. Basically, Darth Malgus.
But knowing how Rian got rid of the Scar( a choice I am fine with. Seriously, that mark looked stupid), I am fine with the design Kylo is using. Really, I likened it to what if Anakin never got burnt on Mustafar. He’d probably have a similiar outfit. Though, a part of me really wants to see Force degradation hit Kylo, with the pale skin and yellow eyes.
I always loved that aspect of the dark side. Needless to say, the costumes are good updates.
Hated the design of the mask, too. But I’m not surprised we’d be seeing Kylo without the mask for most of the movie. We might see him wear it in some of the battle scenes early on in the movie but later on not so much.
Considering the shot in the trailer where the mask is on the floor, destroyed, I would concur.
Agreed. The design looked cool with the hood, but the sides and the silver accents I absolutely cannot stand. And I can see that.
The mask was awesome. Bring it back
I thought the mask was ok. It was a little platypus-like, but it still had a coolness factor to it. Obviously not as awesome as Vader’s mask, but it’s almost impossible to top Vader as a villain or in character design/costume (or just about any other aspect – he’s arguably the greatest movie villain of all time). I can take or leave Kylo’s mask going forward…
Platypus LOL. That description made my day. 🙂 Vader is arguably one of Ralph Mcquarrie best designs. So it was going to be hard to replicate it. My issue with Kylo’s masks was the side and the silver strip lines.
They looked so goofy. Something, like Revan’s mask is so simple and the small cuts really helped give the sense of intimidation. Kylo’s mask looks good with the hood, but without man it sucks.
If I was to be honest, a part of me wanted to see him take a Malgus appearance with part of his face covered by a mask. But I’m fine with the design. Because, symbolically it should hopefully represent Ben wanting to be his own individual. Rather, than following the shadows of Vader. Who in hindsight would kill to have the physical condition Ben had.
Funny how that works.
He didn’t remove the scar, he simply shifted it a little and it looks WAYYY better. And what you said about Kylo being a version of Anakin that never got burned is EXACTLY why I’m excited to see what they do with him. He has the potential to be what Vader lacked due to his injuries.
That makes sense. Still, I agree the scar looks a lot better. And really, that is one of the reasons why I liked Kylo Ren. I do not think he should have been the main antagonist and screenplay aside, Adam Driver really gave a good performance on the character.
And next to Rian Johnson, is one of the few reasons why I’d see TLJ. For Vader, yeah a lot of people forget just how crippled Vader was. I argue Vader is still a powerful fighter, but if he had full function of his body, he’d be so strong.
In Legends, it was stated that due to his body being more machine, it actually affected his connection with the Force. I’m a bit cross on that explaination, but I can buy that he couldn’t move that much. Hence, he needed to retool his entire fighting style and approach.
I hope that Ben Solo is similiar in that he retools his approach. He’s not as reckless, but is more calculating and focused.
In canon apparently the force only works with living tissue..so him having severed limbs would be problematic when it comes to his connection. And it’s stated that Anakin, before his fight on mustafar was set to become more powerful than Plapatine AND Yoda, which would explain the disappointment Palpatine felt towards Vader. All that potential was thrown away.
That makes a ton of sense. And I agree. Vader is a powerhouse but compared to Anakin is so much weaker. I always loved the Legends explanation as to why he got his suit. There would have been much better options for him but simply put Anakin was dying and Palpatine was short on time.
It makes Vader’s transformation even more tragic.
All topics I would love to see explored in this new canon.
hope we get all the heroes from the original BF2 years ago…we used to play for hours with just heroes battling on Tatooine.
All of the OT heroes from BF2 were in the Battfront reboot, and more. I would suspect that there will be a considerable selection of PT and NT heroes to compliment them this time out
Didn’t have any prequel stuff…first game was terrible.IMO.
Why is no one mentioning that Kylo’s saber isn’t crackly??
Oh shit, you’re right. I guess Rey cut out his kyber crystal when she slices his hand on SKB.
It is still unstable in the trailer.
True. So is this a mistake? Or will Kylo be replacing his crystal?
Maybe Rian Johnson just didn’t like the crackles. lol
Crackles in the trailer.
Would not hurt my feelings if Kylo Ren only wore his helmet for thirty seconds. I feel he is done hiding behind it. Drivers performance is awesome when he removes the helmet.
Yeah, with Vader, there was a reason, production wise, to keep him behind his helmet, little Ben can go without it unless they’re doing some fighting and he needs the tactical info.
I honestly thought he was a more menacing and mysterious figure with the mask.
I’m just looking forward to watching him smash it in a hissy fit. His uncontrollable temper helps make him interesting.
How accurate is this to the movie when Kylo Ren’s Magically moving scar is not The New Jedi Placement.
Am I stupid for not understanding this comment?
Kylo appears to still have the scar on his cheek and Rey looks to have some bruising next to her right eye and above her left eye on her forehead.
Still waiting for the lame story group explanation as to why Kylo’s mask looks less like Vader and more like Revan when is the number one DV fanboy in the galaxy right down to the look of his Star Destroyer, catch phrases, and poses.
Isn’t your username a little dated?
But his hatred abounds.
Well his butthurtness is obviously not isolated to JJ so his username needs to be expanded.
Doesn’t look like Revan much to me at all.
To me I feel the “vader mask” (as in the plate across the mouth and the top helmet section) is a traditional Sith mask.
If you look at Banes mask in season 6 of Clone Wars it looks very similar to Vaders.
I assume Sidious wanted to replicate the “feel” of this design in Vaders helmet (but obviously modfying it for the current era + medical reasons).
Futhermore, while he is not stih, Kylos mask certainly captures the “feel” of both masks (with the mouth plate +top helmet section).
What is the reason my comment was removed?
Violating a rule maybe?
Idk. It was just a basic comment. No intent, not racist, sexist, hateful or any of the other commandments of a message board.
Rey is looking like Bastila Shan and a Samurai
So far we’ve seen four pictures of Kylo; one in the trailer, one promo pic and two Battlefront pics.
And his scar is different in all four!