Star Warsvideo games have been a thing for decades, giving fans countless ways to relive some of the franchise’s most iconic moments while controlling their heroes, or exploring previously untouched corners in a galaxy far, far away. Some Star Wars games are bigger and better than others though, and there are a lot of you out there who’d argue the original Battlefront titles remain at the top of that list 20 years after their release. On March 14, you’ll be able to better demonstrate why you think that to a whole new generation of fans.
Announced during February’s Nintendo Direct, the original Battlefront games have been bundled together to create the Classic Collection. DespiteNintendogetting the honor of making the reveal, the Classic Collection is coming to all major platforms. An added bonus for those who own the original games onSteamorXbox- if they’re detected in your library, then20 percent will be knocked off the price of your pre-order.
Since the original games aren’t available onPS4,PS5, orSwitch, even if you did own the games on a prior console, you can’t benefit from the 20 percent off. Aspyr is eager to get as many people on board its Classic Collection bandwagon though by offering the game for ten percent less across all platforms whether you own the originals or not. No actual pre-order bonus, but money off for committing to the game ahead of its release day is a pre-order of sorts. Some might argue better than a keyring you’ll never use on an in-game cosmetic you don’t care about.
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection
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The Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection bundles both of the classic titles from the early 2000s together, making them playable on modern platforms. Adding new characters, maps, and a 64-player online mode, the iconic Star Wars games are arguably better than ever.
While the Classic Collection hasn’t technically remastered the original games, there are new additions to Battlefront to celebrate its arrival on all current platforms. New maps, new characters, and a 64-person online mode that will lead to the best kind of chaos if it works as intended and the servers can handle any potential strain. Here’s hoping Aspyr saw the recentHelldivers 2situation and has overprepared, just in case more people than it’s expecting pick up the Classic Collection and hop directly into an online lobby for an instant hit of nostalgia.
There are more Star Wars games coming, but not quite as many as there were a few weeks ago. What was heavily rumored to be a Mandalorian game in the works at Respawnhas reportedly been canceled, but a third Jedi game is still in development.Ubisoftalso still hasStar Wars Outlawson the way and is still targeting a 2024 release.
FAQ
Will There Be A Battlefront 3?
Neither the original Battlefront series nor its reboot ran long enough to get a third game, and it seems unlikely either of them ever will.
Does The Original Battlefront Have A Campaign?
Despite the focus on Battlefront’s multiplayer elements, the original games have campaigns that let you relive moments from the movies.
How Old Is The First Battlefront?
The original Star Wars Battlefront was released on July 13, 2025, so will celebrate its 20th anniversary later this year.
