We need more details.

[Windgirl]

I have been waiting for this to happen for like... ever. I didn't think it was going to happen. Those games are special to me. I was playing them when I was a little girl, and I keep playing them regularly now that I'm a full grown 26 year old. I mean, Battlefront 2 came out almost 20 years ago! But I still adore it. And that's all despite knowing that really, they're not that special but what can I say, we all have that one game and this one is mine. So a revival of those two games that I hold so dearly, is of course something that I'd be excited about.

So imagine my surprise when I learned that YES, it's actually happening. It's coming out on Switch, on Xbox, on Playstation, old gen, new gen, it's a party, lots of people are going to discover or rediscover these games and I love that idea! But... Aspyr, you're re-realising them for PC too? Well, now you have my attention, but also, I have to ask: Why?

Because what's new? The DLC? That's been modded in forever ago. What seems to be new is the split screen co-op that's finally available on PC. But is that it? You're about to release this on PC for 30 bucks mind you, which is not an inconsequential amount of money, especially when most people who will be interested in this on PC will already have them, as they can regularly be bought for like 2 dollars, so we're going to need some more details on this.

Details like...

• Online is back. Ok. Is it dependant on your servers? Can we host our own? Is it matchmaking only?
  
• Is there an anti-cheat? Which one?
  
• Will there be cross-play with console players?
  
• Is mod support still present? Better yet, is it actually improved? It's the reason that kept those games alive on PC for so long, after all.
  
• Are modern resolutions better supported? This game used to be stuck at 800x600 in the menus, is that fixed?
  
• Are the graphics improved? Or at least, does the code has been reworked to better support modern hardware? LODs in the original are all over the place, I hope that's fixed.
  
• Is controller support added? I'd love to play this on my Steam Deck.
  
• What can be played online and what can't? Campaign? Galactic Conquest? Or just instant actions?
  
• WIll there be Steam Trading cards, for those who like badges?
  
• How about some achievements?

I'm cynical nowadays when it comes to video games, and yet, I am excited for this because damn it, Battlefront 2 is that special to me. So forgive me for the skepticism, but, you can't say "be patient, we just announced this", when the game is already being sold and especially when it's coming out in like three weeks. Because once again, 30 bucks is not nothing and while all the details are exciting for console players, you're re-releasing this on PC for some reasons. Tell us why it's worth it!

I mean, why won't you sell us your game? 🤨

Oh and also, just a tiny little question I'd like to add...

50 GIGABYTES OF REQUIRED SPACE?! EXCUSE ME?!

I'm sorry, what?! My modded Battlefront 2 doesn't take that much!

[Ryanator97]

I feel the same. Doesn't seem like enough to warrant nearly 30 dollars when you can get both games for 7 total on sale. Achievements are cool, an proper controller support is cool, but the community profiles already make these pretty enjoyable on Steam Deck.

[Blade]

100% agree

[ItsRikoVR]

I'm wondering about the server situation as well. Are they going to be hosting dedicated servers, or will they just go, "Here's your game! If you want to play with friends, better go buy some servers!!!"
If so, that would be really ♥♥♥♥♥♥. :/

[Windgirl]

Originally posted by Riko:

I'm wondering about the server situation as well. Are they going to be hosting dedicated servers, or will they just go, "Here's your game! If you want to play with friends, better go buy some servers!!!"
If so, that would be really ♥♥♥♥♥♥. :/

Well, ideally... both? That way, they won't be able to go "ok we're done" in 6 months and render the whole multiplayer unplayable. Again.

[ItsRikoVR]

Originally posted by AtPlume:

Well, ideally... both? That way, they won't be able to go "ok we're done" in 6 months and render the whole multiplayer unplayable. Again.

Yeah, absolutely.
It can't be too costly to provide some dedicated servers for a 20 year old game. My hope is that it would last for at least 2 years.

[=CrimsoN=]

Yeah I agree. Outside of the splitscreen, I'm not seeing much reason to buy this. Granted, I did buy it, because me and my wife can finally play splitscreen. But outside of that, I don't see why anyone else would want to dump $30 on this.

The 50GB are probably because of the upscaled textures, but the remaster project and shader patch look significantly better imo. You can even see screenshots on my page to see what I mean.

[Windgirl]

Originally posted by =CrimsoN=:

Yeah I agree. Outside of the splitscreen, I'm not seeing much reason to buy this. Granted, I did buy it, because me and my wife can finally play splitscreen. But outside of that, I don't see why anyone else would want to dump $30 on this.

The 50GB are probably because of the upscaled textures, but the remaster project and shader patch look significantly better imo. You can even see screenshots on my page to see what I mean.

Split screen is nice. But those textures better be something because 50gb?! Anyway, we'll see.