Summary

  • The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is facing review-bombing on Steam due to multiplayer issues.
  • Players are experiencing problems with server availability, rubber banding, spawning, and clunky controls.
  • Despite the rocky start, developer Aspyr has the potential to fix the issues and reach the collection's full potential.

The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is being review-bombed by players on Steam after its recent release. The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection brings together the original two games into one modern package, but it seems as though many gamers are facing some serious issues with the release.

The original Battlefront titles are some of the best Star Wars games ever, putting players in the boots of soldiers in some of the most iconic battles from across the franchise's history. While the second title did have classic Heroes and Villains available to use, the appeal was largely still playing a smaller role in large-scale combat, with similarities often drawn to the Battlefield series. The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection promised to bring this back, with new multiplayer servers giving gamers a fresh hit of nostalgia. As of right now though, it doesn't seem to be going entirely to plan.

Players immediately took to the game's Steam reviews to share their displeasure at the release, landing it a rating of "Mostly Negative" on the platform. On its immediate launch, gamers reported that just three 64-player servers were live to serve an estimated 10,000 players, leaving thousands unable to play multiplayer, which, for many, was the collection's entire selling point. Then, when more servers did go live, the situation didn't improve. Those joining matches reported unplayable amounts of rubber banding, even on low-ping servers, as well as some problems with spawning and clunky controls. Combined with the recent news that the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is missing crossplay, it's been a rough start so far.

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Review Bombing

It isn't all doom and gloom, however. When DICE's Star Wars Battlefront 2 first launched in 2017, it was mired in controversy due to aggressive microtransactions in the game. The studio changed course, and with frequent updates, 2017's Battlefront 2 became arguably the best Star Wars FPS on the market. If the launch of the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection continues to face ongoing problems, developer Aspyr only needs to look at what DICE managed to achieve by committing the time and resources to eventually get it right.

Hopefully, fixes can be made to bring the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection up to players' standards, although right now, no one knows exactly what the future holds for the collection. After the recent report that Respawn's Star Wars FPS has been canceled by EA, fans of the franchise need a little bit of good news, so hopefully Aspyr sticks with it and helps the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection reach its full potential.

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Fight in iconic battles from across the STAR WARS™ galaxy

 

Play the classic STAR WARS Battlefront games on modern consoles, online and offline in this complete classic collection.

 

The Classic Collection includes STAR WARS Battlefront (Classic), which features a bonus map of Jabba's Palace. It also includes STAR WARS Battlefront II, includes bonus maps Bespin: Cloud City, Rhen Var: Harbor, Rhen Var: Citadel, and Yavin 4: Arena, along with bonus heroes Asajj Ventress and Kit Fisto.

 

Traverse the Galaxy in Campaign Mode & Galactic Conquest

Galactic Conquest: Devise your strategy, recruit your troops, and execute your tactical vision for conquering the galaxy.

STAR WARS™ Battlefront Campaign: Experience iconic battles from STAR WARS Episodes I-VI

STAR WARS™ Battlefront II Campaign: Join the rise of Darth Vader’s elite 501st Legion of Stormtroopers

 

Massive Locations with up to 64-player Online Support

-Fight on the ground: Wookiee Warriors, Jet Troopers, Droidekas and more in massive multiplayer action

-Drive iconic vehicles: Speeder Bikes, AT-STs, AT-RTs, and more in offensive and defensive battles

-Pilot legendary starships: TIE fighters, X-wings, and more in space and air dogfights

 

Expanded Hero Assault

Hero Assault is playable on all ground maps including: Death Star, Kashyyyk, Kamino, and Naboo for the first time ever

-Fight with heroes: Mace Windu, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and many others!

-Battle with villains: Darth Maul, General Grievous, Darth Vader, and many others

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Aspyr
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Aspyr
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