TheStar Warsfranchise has been steadily evolving alongside the video game industry, and that evolution has resulted in iconic releases. While the current generation ofStar Warsgaming has been marked by some impressive titles, arguably the best era for the galaxy far, far away was the early 2000s. Games likeKnights of the Old RepublicandRepublic Commandoprovided experiences that could seldom be found anywhere else, and perhaps the true gem of this era was the originalStar Wars Battlefrontseries.
The first twoStar Wars Battlefronttitles are fan favorites for combining third-person shooter gameplay with famous faces and locales from the original and prequel trilogy. These games have stood the test of time as some of the most fondly remembered from theStar Warsfranchise, but they are also some of the most difficult to access today. With how manyStar Warsremasters there have been over the years, and with more on the way, a full remaster of the originalStar Wars Battlefrontgames seems long overdue.
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Star Wars Battlefront’s Continued Support
The originalStar Wars Battlefrontseries hasn’t seen a new entry in over fifteen years, but the games still receive support from numerous dedicated fans. Upkeeping multiplayer servers isn’t as expansive as it is today’s biggest shooters, and given accessing the games on console requires older hardware, PC support has done great work to keepStar Wars Battlefront’s legacyalive. Not only do fans still come back to the series, its modding community has gone to great lengths to provide new and innovative experiences. It’s clear thatBattlefrontis still very special to a lot ofStar Warsfans.
The Potential of a Star Wars Battlefront Remaster
With how many people still support theStar Wars Battlefrontseries on PC, there could be immense potential in a full remaster package on consoles. At the most basic level, giving fans a way to play the originalBattlefrontgames without hardware that is multiple generations old would be excellent for games preservation. If the remaster went so far as to modernize graphics and gameplay, it could be one of the bestStar Warsshooter experiences ever. ThoughEA’s modernBattlefrontserieshas introduced some innovations, the charm of the originals is difficult to deny.
In addition to the simple pleasure of having a remastered version of the originalBattlefrontgames, a package including those classic titles could be a great way to tide over fans until EA decides what it’s doing with its modern series.News on a potentialStar Wars Battlefront 3has been sparse sinceBattlefront 2’s support ended, and diving back into the classics could ensure fans don’t have another huge gap inBattlefrontgames. WithKnights of the Old Republic Remakecoming in the future, releasing a remaster of the classicStar Warsshooters alongside the classicStar WarsRPG could make for a nice package deal.
The originalStar Wars Battlefrontseries is one of the most important inStar Wars' gaming ventures. Few releases have given players control over so many iconic characters in one space, and the wide landscape of the franchise’s current video game offerings is partly due toBattlefront’s influence. A full remaster of the originalBattlefrontgames seems like a hopeful dream considering there’s been no substantial rumors around the subject, but if games likeKnights of the Old Republic Remakeprove anything, it’s that the loftiest dreams can come true with some patience.
The originalStar Wars Battlefrontseries is available on PC.
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