Thursday, February 22nd 2024
"Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection" Strikes Back on March 14
Grab your gear and your controller, soldiers. It's time to return to the battlefront. During yesterday's Nintendo Direct, Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games revealed Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection, which will see the beloved Star Wars Battlefront (2004) and Star Wars Battlefront II (2005) introduced to a new generation. Coming March 14 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam for $35.01.
Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection features restored online play for up to 64 players, expansions to Hero Assault mode, and all previously released bonus content for both titles. Steam users will also enjoy Steam Deck support. Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection includes a galaxy of content inspired by the original and prequel trilogies, from famous battles across Episodes I-VI, to playable heroes and villains like Asajj Ventress, Darth Vader, and more, to unique modes and challenges.
STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection launches on March 14th!
See below for a full breakdown of what to look forward, including previously console-exclusive extras now included on all platforms:
Star Wars Battlefront (Classic)
Traverse the Galaxy in Campaign Mode & Galactic Conquest
For the first time ever, Hero Assault is playable on all ground maps including: Death Star, Kashyyyk, Kamino, and Naboo
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Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection features restored online play for up to 64 players, expansions to Hero Assault mode, and all previously released bonus content for both titles. Steam users will also enjoy Steam Deck support. Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection includes a galaxy of content inspired by the original and prequel trilogies, from famous battles across Episodes I-VI, to playable heroes and villains like Asajj Ventress, Darth Vader, and more, to unique modes and challenges.
See below for a full breakdown of what to look forward, including previously console-exclusive extras now included on all platforms:
Star Wars Battlefront (Classic)
- Includes Bonus Map: Jabba's Palace
- Includes Bonus Maps: Bespin: Cloud City, Rhen Var: Harbor, Rhen Var: Citadel, and Yavin 4: Arena
- Includes Bonus Heroes: Asajj Ventress & 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
- 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
For the first time ever, Hero Assault is playable on all ground maps including: Death Star, Kashyyyk, Kamino, and Naboo
- Fight with Heroes: Mace Windu, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and many others!
- Battle with Villains: Darth Maul, General Grievous, Darth Vader, and many others!
14 Comments on "Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection" Strikes Back on March 14
But, it worth of admiting, that outside the price, this still is definitely a movement in the right direction. This has to be done many years ago, to begin with.
I know, that many people would comply at this sentense, but not everyone has the original copies. And not everyone is ready to use mods in order to play online. It would be nice, if these re-issues would cross-work with the original and GoG versions as well.Now they have to so the same for all old BF since BF1942 till BF2 and BF2142, and all older pre-Criterion NFS games. Might as well port Army of Two to PC. The potential is huge. They shoud just stick to the reasonable pricing. If CDPR can do this with their GoG version, I can't see why EA whti their billions can't do even better. And these games do not need any DRM either.
The amount of unique and interesting IP and abandonware that is just doesn't lay and collect dust is enormous. Someone have to come in and give it the attention it deserves.
Of the collection. Or maybe I misunderstood the news post.
Considering I don't have the same nostalgia (but, respect the games/community/impact on gaming culture) for these games, I don't think I'll be giving EA any money.
Especially, if I have to use their DD client. I've abandoned licenses for 5+ $29+ paid games, and about a dozen free/humblebundle licenses on EA's platform; it's *that* bad.
EA reeks of desperation these days.
But as for the game itself, $35 is still huge for a complete game, made twenty years ago. They want to attach the modern prices required for AAA games for something that already done. It should be the single patch that fixes the GameSpy server issue, and that's it. The modding community already made the OpenSpy, and many other alternatives. for free