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When I first booted up the Battlefront Collection, I'll admit I was skeptical about whether this would be just another lazy rehash of classic games. But what I discovered was something far more substantial - a genuinely thoughtful enhancement that truly unlocks the power of these beloved titles in ways I hadn't anticipated. The developers haven't just slapped on a fresh coat of paint; they've delivered meaningful content additions and gameplay improvements that fundamentally enhance the experience for both returning veterans and new players alike.
The most immediately noticeable expansion comes in the form of additional content that many players might have missed originally. The collection integrates six post-launch maps that were added to both games after their initial release - one for the original Battlefront and five for Battlefront 2. Having spent considerable time with these maps across different game modes, I can confidently say they bring fresh strategic possibilities that change how you approach familiar battles. But what really excited me as a longtime fan were the two previously Xbox-exclusive heroes now available to all players in Battlefront 2: Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress. These aren't just reskins of existing characters - they come with unique ability sets and fighting styles that genuinely change the hero gameplay dynamic. Ventress's dual lightsabers and acrobatic moves feel distinct from any other character, while Kit Fisto's Force powers have a fluidity that makes him incredibly satisfying to master.
Where the collection truly shines, in my opinion, is in its thoughtful revisions to existing gameplay modes. Take Hero Assault, for instance - that fantastic Battlefront 2 mode where all Star Wars heroes face off against villains. In the original release, this mode was frustratingly restricted to just the Tatooine map, which grew repetitive surprisingly quickly. The Battlefront Collection completely overhauls this limitation by making Hero Assault available on all ground-based maps. This single change dramatically expands the mode's replay value and strategic depth. Fighting as Darth Vader through the narrow corridors of the Death Star feels completely different from battling across the open plains of Hoth, and each map forces you to adapt your hero selection and tactics accordingly. I've probably spent more hours in Hero Assault since the collection's release than I did in the entire original game, simply because the variety keeps it fresh.
The multiplayer enhancements represent another significant upgrade, though with one notable disappointment. The addition of cross-gen multiplayer support means players on different console generations can battle together, which substantially helps with matchmaking and keeping the player base healthy. However, the absence of cross-play between different platforms feels like a missed opportunity - in today's gaming landscape, this feature has become increasingly expected. On the positive side, the increased player count to 32v32 creates battles of an epic scale that much better capture the feeling of massive Star Wars conflicts. I've participated in matches where coordinated attacks across multiple fronts actually felt like strategic military operations rather than just chaotic skirmishes. The chaos is still there, of course, but it's the good kind of chaos - the kind that makes you feel like you're part of something larger.
What strikes me most about these improvements is how they respect the original games while addressing their most significant limitations. The developers clearly understood what made these games special while identifying exactly where modern enhancements could elevate the experience without compromising the core gameplay. The additional content doesn't feel tacked on but rather integrated in a way that makes it seem like it was always meant to be there. Having played both the original releases and this new collection extensively, I can say with confidence that this represents the definitive way to experience these classics. The careful balance between preservation and improvement demonstrates a understanding of what made these games work in the first place while acknowledging where contemporary expectations and technology can enhance rather than detract.
As someone who's been playing these games since their original releases, I'm genuinely impressed by how the Battlefront Collection manages to feel both familiar and fresh simultaneously. It's not just a simple port or visual upgrade - it's a thoughtful reimagining that addresses many of the limitations that plagued the original games while expanding content in meaningful ways. The additional maps and characters provide substantial new tactical possibilities, the Hero Assault overhaul dramatically improves one of the most beloved game modes, and the enhanced multiplayer (despite the cross-play omission) creates more epic and accessible battles. This collection sets a new standard for how classic games can be revitalized for modern audiences while remaining true to what made them special in the first place. For both longtime fans and newcomers to the series, this represents an unparalleled opportunity to experience these iconic Star Wars battles at their very best.
