The much-anticipated first update for Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection has arrived, aiming to address a multitude of issues that have plagued the remastered versions since their launch.
Initially intended to rejuvenate the classic shooters for modern audiences, the remastered collection, featuring 2004’s Star Wars: Battlefront and its sequel, promised enhancements such as 64-player online support, upgraded visuals, previously Xbox-exclusive DLC, and fan-requested features like the ability to play Hero Assault mode on any ground map. However, the game’s release was marred by server problems and gameplay glitches, resulting in an “Overwhelmingly Negative” average user review score on Steam.
Developer Aspyr Media has pledged ongoing efforts to enhance server stability and optimize network infrastructure to elevate the online multiplayer experience. Additionally, the studio commits to implementing “server-side” adjustments to improve the game without requiring client updates.
The first update for Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection primarily focuses on resolving issues like broken animations, visual effects, crashes, and audio glitches. It also tackles broader concerns such as collision detection, balance adjustments for Sith hero Asajj Ventress, and split-screen play issues.
While currently available on Steam, the update will gradually roll out to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch platforms following the completion of the update submission and certification process.
Aspyr has outlined plans for a second update in its Steam patch notes, though no specific timeline has been provided. Players continue to report performance issues and various bugs, perplexed by the substantial 50GB storage requirement for a collection comprising remastered versions of mid-2000s games.
This marks another setback in Aspyr’s Star Wars endeavors, following controversies surrounding cut-content DLC cancellation for the remaster of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, leading to a class-action lawsuit alleging false advertising.
Additionally, Aspyr faced criticism for allegedly incorporating a fan mod in Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection without the creator’s consent. Reports indicate that the full remake of the original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, previously announced in 2021, is no longer actively in development by Aspyr.
