Summary
TheStar Wars: Battlefront Classic Collectionhasn’t gone over well, thanks in no small part to the fiasco that took place on its launch day. While it’s hard to say whether the game’s many issues could have been avoided if the title was approached differently, there is a chance that a ground-up remake of the original games could have savedBattlefront Classic Collection.
TheBattlefront Classic Collectionhas been plagued with issues, especially its launch. When the game opened its doors, the game’s multiplayer had only three servers available to service thousands of players. In addition, the game came with a smorgasbord of bugs as well as a 30 FPS lock and a gargantuan 60-70 GB file size—all of which served to kneecap player investment immediately. Similar optimization issues occurred last year with the PC launch ofJedi: Survivor, butBattlefront Classic Collectiondoesn’t have the excuse of substantial original content.
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Should’ve Gone For A Full Remake
Battlefront Classic Collection’s critical failure not only worsens the standing ofStar Warsgames in general, but the ailingBattlefrontfranchise specifically. DICE’sBattlefront 2was widely slammed for its monetization—and even now that things have calmed down and the game is enjoyed, its player base dwindles constantly. Rather than providing a new multiplayer experience that recaptures nostalgia for the classicBattlefrontgames, the franchise is again turning away players in droves. If the goal was to build up a newBattlefrontgame while exciting old fans, a ground-up remake would’ve been the better way forward.
A Battlefront Remake Would Have Allowed For More Changes And More Longevity
Battlefront Classic Collectiondid make some improvementsto the originalBattlefrontgames—but even if it launched to applause, it would still be limited by its concept. A remaster of this kind could only ever offer a few graphical improvements, better online functionality, and a pinch of bonus content since fans want an element of preservation; those drawn in by nostalgia want to relive old gameplay in an authentic way with some modern comforts.
However, a proper remake that rebuilds everything from scratch opens up more options. If this route had been taken, not only couldBattlefrontClassic Collectionhave included a complete visual overhaul, but it would have allowed for more new content. This would’ve made its price (more than the original games combined, both of which are now about 20 years old) far more justified. There is the argument that this version ofClassic Collectionwould just become another entry inthe modernBattlefrontseries, but a smaller experience that still hits all the original games' beats would still be a vastly different experience to anyBattlefront 3.
On the subject of the modern-eraBattlefrontgames, a full remake ofClassic Collectionwould be better suited for content updates. This would have been a great move forkeeping theBattlefrontfranchise alive, as it would have provided a multiplayer experience that remained evergreen. It would have kept fans engaged with the series in lieu of aBattlefront 3or some otherStar Warsmultiplayer release.
A Ground-Up Remake Could Have Caught Optimization Issues
While it’s impossible to know precisely how major optimization issues like a bloated file size, bugs, frame-rate locks, a lack of server support, andotherBattlefront Classic Collectioncontroversieshappened, a game that rebuilt the originals from scratch could have had more of a chance to catch issues. At the very least, it would have forced a longer development cycle that could’ve roped in more QA testing.
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
