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Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection Introduces Exciting Enhancements

Experience a revamped Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection with the latest update addressing various long-standing bugs.
Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection Introduces Exciting Enhancements

Highlights

  • The recent update for Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection is now live on consoles, offering fixes for gameplay and visual issues.
  • Aspyr has taken player feedback seriously and implemented improvements, including control scheme enhancements and bug fixes for Hero Assault mode.
  • Players can anticipate a more enjoyable multiplayer experience across all consoles, with the promise of another significant update, Update 2, on the horizon.

The most recent update for Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection is now available on all console platforms, allowing players on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox to enjoy the enhanced version of the game.

Aspyr released Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection on March 14, comprising both Star Wars Battlefront (Classic) and Star Wars Battlefront 2 with added bonus content. Following swift feedback from players, a patch update, known as Update 1, was rolled out for the Steam edition on March 19, and has now made its way to consoles as well.

The update focuses on improving various aspects of the game, addressing issues that have been affecting gameplay since its launch. Notable fixes include better control scheme visibility, resolution of map display glitches, and rectification of audio problems such as rare crashes. Moreover, minor issues related to characters in Hero Assault mode have been resolved.

Despite facing criticism, particularly regarding bonus content sourced from a fan-made mod, Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection continues to attract players seeking an updated gaming experience. The updated graphics have garnered positive feedback, with several visual bugs addressed and fixed in Update 1, especially in the interactive player menus.

The latest enhancements aim to rekindle player interest in Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection, with Aspyr assuring a more refined multiplayer experience across consoles. Noteworthy improvements to dedicated servers have been made, with the developer teasing the imminent release of Update 2 for the collection.

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Update 1 Patch Notes

Multiplayer

  • [BF2] Resolved a crash related to client message transmissions.
  • [BF2] Fixed the launch prompt visibility after timing out or canceling while joining a server.
  • [BF1][BF2] Eliminated password-protected games from appearing in the Quick Match option.

Control Schemes

  • [BF1] Rectified a crash occurring when accessing the split-screen menu in BF1, where Player 1 was incorrectly assigned to Player 2.
  • [BF2] Fixed a crash when attempting to build fleets using Mouse and Keyboard in Galactic Conquest on BF2.
  • [BF2] Ensured bonuses are highlightable in the Bonus Selection screen in Galactic Conquest.
  • [BF1][BF2] Made Invert Y-Axis option visible.
  • [BF1][BF2] Unveiled options for Flip X-Axis and Swap LS and RS.
  • [BF1][BF2] Enabled starting split-screen games with only one connected controller.

Visuals

  • [BF1] Fixed overlapping 'L' button prompt with the top arrow on the Instant Action menu.
  • [BF1] Corrected AI units sliding in multiplayer mode when not in direct view of human players.
  • [BF2] Adjusted the zoom-in scope crosshair image to fit widescreen displays.
  • [BF2] Resolved visibility issues of hit VFX and character animations for clients in Hero Assault mode (long range).
  • [BF2] Fixed textures on Utapau map.
  • [BF2] Addressed lighting and bloom VFX within Kamino map in BF2.
  • [BF2] Rectified tree clipping through a walkway on the Endor: Bunker map in BF2.
  • [BF2] Eliminated visible skybox seam on certain maps in Battlefront 2.
  • [BF2] Fixed railing texture absence on the Naboo map in BF2.
  • [BF2] Removed small white cube present at the base of openable doors on Republic, CIS, and Rebel capital ships on Space maps in BF2.
  • [BF2] Aligned player’s name and credit count properly on the Galactic Conquest screen in BF2.
  • [BF2] Ensured ESC menu disappears after match end.
  • [BF2] Displayed Leader bonus correctly on the lightsaber icon in Galactic Conquest.
  • [BF2] Prevented units from sliding after respawn on XL maps.
  • [BF2] Corrected jetpack gauge alignment.
  • [BF2][Split screen] Fitted ammo counter reticle inside the aiming reticle.
  • [BF1][BF2] Adjusted colorblind mode selection screen to prevent overlap with text at the bottom.
  • Aligned the Quit and Register Your Game buttons correctly.

Hero Assault

  • Rebalanced Asajj Ventress' abilities.
  • Animated Kit Fisto's lightsaber.
  • Fixed Kit Fisto's Force power to function correctly in multiplayer.

Audio

  • [BF1][Audio] Fixed loading screen sounds in Battlefront 1.
  • [BF2] Resolved crashes upon disconnecting an audio output device.
  • [BF2] Ensured music plays on various maps in Hero Assault mode.
  • [BF2] Adjusted blaster SFX volume for specific Hero characters' weapons.
  • [BF1][BF2] Prevented audio outputs from reversing.

Other Notable Bug Fixes

  • [BF1] Eliminated soft locks upon completing the game at the Victory screen.
  • [BF1] Enabled Droideka to roll on a bridge in Bespin: Cloud City.
  • [BF2] Rectified respawn blocker in Naboo Area 3.
  • [BF2] Fixed collision issues across multiple maps.
  • [BF2] Ensured Assault gamemode presence in the Mode section of Pick Search Options menu.
  • [BF2] Corrected reinforcement deduction when Republic or Rebels die on Death Star.
  • [BF2] Fixed Map and Mode settings reset button.
  • [BF1][BF2] Resolved 'Load Fail' error encountered during profile loading.
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