Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection has been a bit of a mess, to the point it included an old mod without the creator’s permission, despite saying it wouldn’t.
To the disappointment of many, the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection hasn’t launched in a completely functional state – when it did arrive, servers were an absolute mess, though developer Aspyr did put out a statement explaining why this was the case. There’s been a myriad of other issues too, but one of the more concerning ones from an ethical standpoint is the fact that the game appears to have used a mod from veteran Battlefront modder iamashaymin. Fans noticed in the game’s first trailer that a mod to do with a specific character was used, which Aspyr later claimed would not be in the final release.
To briefly explain, the mod was for a character called Asajj Ventress, a character that was originally exclusive to the original Xbox version of Battlefront 2. Iamashaymin later brought Ventress to to PC by reskinning a pre-existing character to look like the DLC character, meaning her animations weren’t the same as her original Xbox release – it’s these mismatched animations that people caught on to in the trailer, and why Aspyr had to put out a statement.
Abel Glover
It’s disappointing to see such a beloved classic like Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection facing these issues, especially when it comes to using a mod without the creator’s permission. As a fan of strategic games that require careful planning and attention to detail, it’s crucial for developers to uphold ethical standards and respect the hard work put in by modders. Hopefully, Aspyr can address these concerns and work towards resolving the issues to ensure a better experience for players.
Estell Mann
It’s disheartening to see Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection facing issues with unauthorized mods. Upholding ethical standards and giving credit to modders is crucial for authentic gaming experiences. Fans holding developers accountable is a positive step, and hopefully, Aspyr will address concerns and improve the player experience. Respecting the hard work of modders is essential as we navigate the gaming landscape. Here’s to a positive resolution to this issue.
VelocityRacer95
@Abel Glover, I share your view on the matter. Developers need to value the efforts of modders and maintain ethical practices in gaming. Let’s hope Aspyr acts on these concerns to improve player experience. It’s disheartening to encounter issues in a beloved game like Star Wars: Battlefront.