Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection Officially Announced

Key Highlights:

• Classic Star Wars Battlefront 1 and 2 coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam. on March 14 in a bundled collection
• Includes almost all maps plus new bonus planets Jabba’s Palace, Bespin, Yavin 4, Rhen Var, and more
• Supports cross-gen multiplayer for up to 64 players across Conquest, CTF, Hunt, Hero Assault & space battles
• Brand new playable heroes Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress added to existing roster of fan favorites
• Includes previously missing features like XL mode, galactic conquest campaigns, and local 2-player co-op

Publisher Aspyr has unveiled an upcoming Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection for PlayStation 4, PS5, Switch, Xbox and PC, confirming one of the most requested gaming resurrections is arriving March 14th just in time for the series’ 20th birthday.

Kicking Off 20th Anniversary Festivities

While 2005’s seminal Star Wars Battlefront 2 specifically turned 20 this past November, Aspyr is celebrating 20 years of excellence for the overall franchise by bundling both that iconic sequel and its 2004 predecessor into an ultimate compilation stuffed with content.

Beyond faithfully bringing the pure offline and online multiplayer excitement that made Star Wars Battlefront timeless in the first place, Aspyr has sweetened the nostalgia trip by incorporating previously missing elements into the Classic Collection alongside all-new additions.

Restored Modes and Features Return

On top of the complete run of almost 40 maps between the two base games and their expansions, Aspyr has reached into the vault to provide gamers the definitive Battlefront experience packed with every possible feature:

• 64-Player Online Multiplayer
• Local 2-Player Co-Op
• XL Mode Planetary Battles
• Full Galactic Conquest Campaigns
• Hero Assault Expanded to All Maps
• Space and Air Vehicle Dogfights
• Playable Species Like Ewoks in Hunt

It’s a fully loaded battlefront bundle leaving nothing on the cutting room floor, down to trophies and split-screen couch competition.

New Planets and Playable Heroes Added

And the surprises don’t stop there. Aspyr has confirmed all-new content coming exclusively to the PlayStation Classic Collection:

• Bespin: Cloud City (Planet)
• Jabba’s Palace (Planet)
• Rhen Var: Harbor (Planet)
• Rhen Var: Citadel (Planet)
• Yavin 4: Arena (Planet)
• Kit Fisto (Hero)
• Asajj Ventress (Villain)

The iconic prequel-era Jedi Master Kit Fisto will accompany the dual lightsaber-wielding assassin Asajj Ventress as new playable hero options made available across all multiplayer modes rather than just Hero Assault, immediately expanding tactical possibilities with their distinct skill sets.

Ultimate Star Wars Gaming Time Capsule

Combined with the recent leaked gameplay showcasing Bespin under siege, the revealed Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection content decisively demonstrates Aspyr’s clear commitment to honouring the series’ roots through consoles and PC.

Rather than simply emulating the originals as sterile ports like too many past re-releases, Aspyr is seizing this celebratory 20th anniversary moment to elevate both foundational entries into their definitive forms.

The added maps, heroes, and returning features may revolve around pure nostalgic fan service, yet their inclusion only enriches an already stellar overall package rather than masking flaws like a thin compilation relying too heavily on goodwill and memory.

Even two full decades later, 2005’s Star Wars Battlefront II specifically remains a genuine masterpiece of multiplayer game design and immersive fantasy fulfilment that new iterations have struggled replicating.

Now thanks to Aspyr’s affectionate renovations, a whole new generation of PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC owners can experience the pinnacle of arcade warfare innovation that captivated millions well before terms like “games as a service” existed.

In April last year, an ex developer of the series revealed that a Battlefront III game was very close to completion, but ultimately got cancelled. It’s a shame the third entry was scrapped, but this exciting news today will be sure to put plenty of smiles on the faces of the hardcore fan-base.

The Best Star Wars Video Game Collection

Stacking content and options into a tidy Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection bundle provides tremendous value to match the sacred status both foundational entries still hold.

Considering the asking price for this exquisitely crafted gaming time capsule of LucasArts entertainment sure to swallow hours upon hours is only $35, Aspyr practically pays fans through the nostalgia roof to relive such special Star Wars memories.

In an era where publishers constantly repackage classic titles into overly expensive “remasters” changing little beyond higher display resolution support, Aspyr’s decision to substantively build upon Battlefront’s strong frameworks feels like a game-changing difference maker befitting such hallowed history.

From boldly expanding online server scale to 64 contemporaneous players to injecting new planetary battlefronts alongside favourite film heroes, everything about the Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection signals a project fuelled purely by passion.