Summary
Aspyr Media has issued a statement on the launch day issues plaguingStar Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection. The move saw the studio attribute the ongoing problems to some “critical errors” with its backend, which dispelled one popular fan theory about what went wrong with theStar Wars: Battlefront Classic Collectionlaunch.
Thecombo ofStar Wars: BattlefrontandBattlefront 2remasters was originally announcedin late February, with Aspyr touting it as the optimal way to experience Pandemic Studios' iconic shooters. While both games offered single-player components, they largely owe their cult statuses to their hectic multiplayer modes. Since the official servers for the original titles had long shut down, the promise of once again experiencing classicBattlefrontmultiplayer has been the main selling point of the remaster bundle.
But the March 14 launch did not go smoothly, with many players taking to social media to complain about crashes, bugs, and a surprisingly small number of servers that were immediately overloaded with traffic, preventing most people from getting into a match.Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collectionconsequently ended up being review-bombed, as underlined by the fact that it currently sits on over 3,500 “Overwhelmingly Negative” user impressions on Steam. While that backlash continues, Aspyr has now issued astatementreflecting on some of the bundle’s day-one problems.
More Than 3 SW: Battlefront Classic Collection Servers Exist, but Aren’t Appearing Right Now
As far as the multiplayer issues are concerned, the developer blamed the disastrous launch on some “critical errors” affecting its network infrastructure. Although many fans lambasted it for severely underestimating day-one demand by offering just three 64-player servers at launch, the studio clarified that its backend was designed to have a much higher capacity. However, the aforementioned problem is said to have caused most servers not to appear. Aspyr stated that the high ping, crashes, and matchmaking errors thatStar Wars: Battlefront Classic Collectionplayersexperienced at launch all stem from this same issue.
Asypr Commits To Resolving SW: Battlefront Classic Collection Launch Issues
The Texas-based studio said it is currently working on resolving the situation, first by improving network stability, and then by ensuring no more outages take place. The developer thanked the community for its early feedback and encouraged them to keep sending reports about any bugs or other unexpected behavior they encounter.
Aspyr’s statement did not address non-server-related complaints that the fandom has voiced about the collection, including wonky aiming with no gamepad aim assist in multiplayer and the lack of an option for inverting camera controls. Another particularly bizzarre issue concerns the collection’s frame rate, with multiple people stating that hosts are always capped at 30fps, while players joining matches can get an uncapped frame rate, but only sometimes. GivenStar Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection’s $35 price tag, many fans have labeled the sheer volume of these launch issues as unacceptable, stating that they had already refunded the bundle with no intention of giving it a second chance.
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
