DISASTER STRIKES AS Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Launch FLOUNDERS

The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection, a set including the original two Star Wars: Battlefront games, faced a rocky launch with severe server issues and bugs, leading to a "mostly negative" reception on Steam. Priced at $34.99, players expressed frustration over the limited number of available servers on release day – only three for approximately 9,232 players – resulting in connectivity problems. Other significant concerns involved gameplay bugs such as unbalanced teams in Heroes versus Villains matches, absent servers for Battlefront 1 multiplayer, aim control issues, and game-breaking bugs like a stuck respawn timer. The issues have left players disappointed, with some considering the game unplayable and a waste of money.

The main issues reported by players with the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection launch include severe server limitations, with too few servers for the number of players, gameplay and connectivity bugs, aim control problems on PC and consoles, and other game-breaking glitches like stuck respawn timers and absent cutscenes.

Star Wars: Battlefront is a beloved franchise and these classic titles have been a staple in the Star Wars gaming community. The original Star Wars: Battlefront was released in 2004 followed by a sequel in 2005, both of which received critical acclaim for immersing players in the Star Wars universe. The series allows players to engage in iconic battles from the movies, play as their favorite heroes and villains, and explore various planets across the Star Wars galaxy. Despite the troubled launch of this new collection, the franchise's popularity is a testament to the enduring legacy of Star Wars in the gaming world.