Controversy Surrounding Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection DLC

The upcoming Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection is set to feature a fan-made mod for its bonus content. Fans have a deep appreciation for the old Star Wars Battlefront games, as they successfully captured the essence of the original Star Wars movies. Aspyr, a renowned developer of Star Wars ports, is set to release an enhanced collection of these beloved games on March 14 for modern consoles. The Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection will include all the thrilling action from the first two Battlefront titles, along with some exciting extras such as the opportunity to embody fan-favorite characters like Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress.

Among the bonus content featured in the Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection are two additional characters that were originally offered as DLC for the Xbox version of Star Wars Battlefront 2 in 2005. This DLC also included four bonus maps inspired by iconic Star Wars locations like Cloud City, Rhen Var, and Yavin 4. The release of the upcoming collection on March 14 will mark the first time that this additional content will be accessible outside of Xbox Live. However, some observant fans have pointed out a peculiar detail about the newly playable characters with Force abilities.

Reddit user TMT-MrExcitement recently shared their thoughts on the bonus content of Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection on r/pcgaming. They raised concerns that the versions of Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress included may not be from the original Xbox version of Star Wars Battlefront 2. Instead, it appears that these character models were taken from an old mod on ModDB that aimed to bring Xbox-exclusive content to other platforms. The mod simply reskinned existing characters as Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress. TMT-MrExcitement highlighted that Asajj Ventress is depicted holding two lightsabers, similar to the mod, rather than her original nunchuck-like saber from the DLC.

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Concerns over Battlefront Classic Collection’s Kit Fisto And Asajj Ventress

To further complicate things, TMT-MrExcitement highlights that the mod used in Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection appears to be outdated, as the original creator updated it to align more closely with the official Star Wars Battlefront 2 DLC. Known as iamashaymin, the creator revealed to IGN that friends and followers brought the situation to their attention. Despite reaching out to Aspyr, the developer has not responded at the time of this writing.

A screenshot of Asajj Ventress as DLC for the original Star Wars Battlefront 2, holding two connected lightsabers. - Aspyr has faced plenty of controversy over its Star Wars game ports in the past, such as its updated version of Knights of the Old Republic 2 ultimately releasing without the promised Restored Content Mod DLC and an earlier port of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy suffering from matchmaking issues that caused veteran PC players to invade the console servers for easy matches against newcomers

Aspyr has been no stranger to controversy when it comes to its Star Wars game ports. Previous issues include the updated version of Knights of the Old Republic 2 being released without the promised Restored Content Mod DLC and matchmaking problems in the port of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. Now, the latest scandal involving the Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection suggests that the game may have used a fan-made mod without authorization.

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection has sparked concerns among fans due to the inclusion of bonus content that appears to be sourced from an outdated mod. The characters Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress, originally offered as DLC for the Xbox version of Battlefront 2 in 2005, seem to have been taken from a mod that reskinned existing characters rather than the official DLC models. This has raised questions about Aspyr's handling of the bonus content and their respect for the original game's creators.

The situation becomes more concerning when considering Aspyr's previous history of controversies with Star Wars game ports. This incident suggests a lack of attention to detail and a willingness to use fan-made content without authorization. It is crucial for Aspyr to address these concerns and provide transparency regarding the source of the bonus content. Failure to do so may further erode trust in the developer and damage the reputation of the Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection.