Star Wars Battlefront: Classic Collection Gets First Update After Messy Launch

Star Wars Battlefront: Classic Collection released last week, and while anticipation for the release was very high, things were a bit of a mess at launch, and players have been trashing the game online as a result. Developer Aspyr has been working behind the scenes to turn things around, and the game’s first update is now live on Steam. Unfortunately, console users will have to wait a bit longer, but Aspyr has submitted the update to PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox. The update includes a significant number of improvements, covering multiplayer, controls, visuals, and more. Full patch notes from the company’s official website can be found below: 

Full Changelist

Multiplayer

• [BF2] Fixed a crash related to client message sends.
• [BF2] Fixed the launch prompt to be present after timing out or selecting cancel while joining a server. 
• [BF1][BF2] Fixed password-locked games to no longer appear via the Quick Match option.

Control Schemes

• [BF1] Fixed a crash when entering the split screen menu in BF1 where Player 1 would incorrectly be assigned to Player 2.
• [BF2] Fixed a crash that would occur when attempting to build fleets while using Mouse and Keyboard in Galactic Conquest on BF2.
• [BF2] Fixed bonuses to be able to be highlighted in the Bonus Selection screen in Galactic Conquest.
• [BF1][BF2] Fixed Invert Y-Axis option to be visible.
• [BF1][BF2] Fixed the options for Flip X-Axis and Swap LS and RS to be unhidden
• [BF1][BF2] Fixed split screen games to be able to be started when only one controller is connected.

Visuals

• [BF1] Fixed an issue where the ‘L’ button prompt would overlap the top arrow on the Instant Action menu.
• [BF1] Fixed an issue in multiplayer mode where AI units would slide when not in direct sight of a human player. 
• [BF2] Fixed an issue where the zoom-in scope crosshair image would not  appropriately fit widescreen displays.
• [BF2] Fixed an issue where hit VFX and hit character animations could not be seen by clients in Hero Assault mode. (long range).
• [BF2] Fixed textures on Utapau map.
• [BF2] Fixed an issue on the Kamino map in BF2 where the lights and bloom VFX  within were not displaying properly. 
• [BF2] Fixed an issue on the Endor: Bunker map in BF2 where a tree was  clipping up through the middle of a walkway.
• [BF2] Fixed an issue where a seam in the skybox was visible on some maps in Battlefront 2.
• [BF2] Fixed an issue  on the Naboo map in BF2 where the railing texture was missing.
• [BF2] Fixed an issue on Space maps in BF2 where a  small white cube was present at the base of all openable doors on Republic, CIS, and Rebel capital ships.
• [BF2] Fixed an issue on the Galactic Conquest screen in BF2 where a player’s name and their credit count would be overlapped by bonus boxes on the Bonus tab.
• [BF2] Fixed an issue where the ESC menu would stay on the screen if it was opened at the end of a match.
• [BF2] Fixed an issue  in Galactic Conquest where the hilt from the lightsaber icon would not show the Leader bonus.  
• [BF2] Fixed units sliding after respawn on XL maps.
• [BF2] Fixed the jetpack gauge to correctly align.
• [BF2][Split screen] Fixed the ammo counter reticle to fit inside the aiming reticle.
• [BF1][BF2] The colorblind mode selection screen no longer overlaps with the text at the bottom of the screen.
• Fixed the Quit and Register Your Game buttons to align correctly.

Hero Assault

• Re-Balanced Asajj Ventress’ abilities
• Fixed Kit Fisto lightsaber to animate.
• Fixed Kit Fisto’s Force power to no longer remain stuck to the client in multiplayer.

Audio 

• [BF1][Audio] Fixed the Battlefront 1 loading screen sounds.
• [BF2] Fixed a crash that occurred when an audio output device was disconnected.
• [BF2] Fixed the music to play on several maps in the Hero Assault mode.
• [BF2] Fixed blaster SFX for certain Hero characters’ weapons to play at the correct volume.
• [BF1][BF2] Fixed an issue where the audio outputs would reverse.

Other Notable Bug Fixes

• [BF1] Fixed the soft locks upon finishing the game at the Victory screen.
• [BF1] Fixed a bridge in Bespin: Cloud City to allow a Droideka to roll on it.
• [BF2] Fixed Naboo Area 3’s respawn blocker.
• [BF2] Fixed collision issues affecting multiple maps.
• [BF2] Fixed the Assault gamemode to be present in the Mode section of the Pick Search Options menu.
• [BF2] Fixed the reinforcements to correctly deduct 1 reinforcement when the Republic or Rebels die on Death Star.
• [BF2] Fixed the Map and Mode settings reset button.
• [BF1][BF2] Fixed the “Load Fail” error that occurred when loading a profile.

The two Battlefront games really mean a lot to Star Wars fans, and it’s always unfortunate when a game releases in bad shape. Coupled with the mess surrounding Aspyr’s release of Knights of the Old Republic 2, fans have a lot of reason not to trust the company lately, and big improvements like this could help to win some back. That said, there’s still a lot Aspyr has to do to turn things around. Hopefully the developers can get Star Wars Battlefront: Classic Collection in a much better state!

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