Today marks the launch of the Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection, a release that has left many players astounded due to its hefty storage requirements, surpassing the combined storage needs of the original games by a factor of eight.
On March 14, the eagerly anticipated Star Wars Classic Collection debuted, swiftly garnering a “Mostly Negative” review rating on Steam. Chief among the disappointments voiced by fans is the game’s online functionality, with players contending for space on just three servers offering a meager total of 192 slots.
Adding to the frustration is the realization that the Star Wars Classic Collection demands significantly more hard drive space compared to its predecessors. This compilation reintroduces both Star Wars Battlefront 1 and 2, alongside formerly console-exclusive content such as characters like Kit Fisto and locales like Jabba’s Palace. However, the rationale behind the substantial increase in install size for two-decade-old games remains unclear.
For perspective, when the original Star Wars Battlefront titles launched on Steam, they collectively required a modest 7.3GB of storage. Presently, players report that the new collection, encompassing both games along with additional content and enhanced features, consumes approximately 62-72GB, depending on the system. Notably, the Steam page advertises a 50GB storage requirement.
“How in the f*** is an almost 20-year-old game 62GB?!” exclaimed one Twitter user, sharing a Steam screenshot showcasing the hefty storage allocation. Similarly, a Reddit user expressed astonishment upon discovering that the game necessitates 72GB for operation on Steam Deck.
The storage dilemma extends beyond PC users, extending to Nintendo Switch owners as well. The Nintendo eShop lists the new Star Wars collection as requiring 26GB, a substantial figure considering the Switch’s limited storage capacity—especially for a title approaching two decades since its inception.
