Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection: Key Feature Absent on Launch

An Aspyr support agent has confirmed that Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection will not have crossplay when it launches on March 14. Fans had already speculated about this when the feature was not mentioned in the game's initial reveal. This news disappoints cross-platform friends who were looking forward to playing together.

The reveal of Battlefront Classic Collection on February 21 sparked excitement among players who enjoyed the classic games on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. The collection includes all content from Battlefront and Battlefront 2, along with new maps and heroes. Despite offering massive 64-player multiplayer matches, the game will be missing the popular crossplay feature upon release.

Will Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Have Crossplay?

An Aspyr employee responded to a fan question about crossplay on Reddit. The employee mentioned that PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC players cannot play together. However, there is some hope for cross-generation multiplayer, allowing PS4 and PS5 or Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S users to play together. There was no mention of crossplay being added in a future update.

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There is no crossplay, but it will have cross-generation multiplayer.

Friend groups separated by different gaming platforms may be disappointed to learn that Battlefront Classic Collection does not offer crossplay. However, there is still good news as the game is expected to have a strong player base on all platforms, at least during its initial launch. Fans can also look forward to exploring the bonus content in Battlefront Classic Collection, such as the new Jabba's Palace map for the original Battlefront, along with four new maps and two additional heroes for Battlefront 2. Among the new heroes are Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress, well-known characters in the Star Wars universe.

A screenshot of Clone Troopers and Battle Droids fighting on Geonosis in Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection. - Other than the lack of crossplay, there was another recent controversy surrounding Battlefront Classic Collection after one fan noticed its two new heroes seemed to be taken from a fan-made mod

Another recent controversy surrounding Battlefront Classic Collection involved the discovery that two new heroes seemed to be taken from a fan-made mod. However, Aspyr clarified that the trailer footage showing the modded heroes was just a placeholder and that the final version of the game does not include any content from uncredited sources.

Additionally, the download size of Battlefront Classic Collection was partially revealed through Nintendo's eShop listing, with a size of 25.4 GB. Fans on other platforms will have to wait for the announcement of their respective download sizes.

Editor's P/S:

The absence of crossplay in Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is a significant disappointment for gamers who were eager to connect with friends across various platforms. Despite the excitement surrounding the game's launch, the lack of crossplay functionality hinders the potential for a truly immersive and inclusive multiplayer experience. While cross-generation multiplayer offers some solace, it falls short of the full crossplay experience that many gamers have come to expect in modern titles.

The discovery of fan-made content in the game's trailer further raises concerns about the game's development process. While Aspyr has clarified that the final version will not include uncredited content, the incident underscores the importance of transparency and proper attribution in the gaming industry. It also raises questions about the game's overall quality and the level of care that has gone into its development.