The Star Wars franchise has been steadily evolving alongside the video game industry, and that evolution has resulted in iconic releases. While the current generation of Star Wars gaming has been marked by some impressive titles, arguably the best era for the galaxy far, far away was the early 2000s. Games like Knights of the Old Republic and Republic Commando provided experiences that could seldom be found anywhere else, and perhaps the true gem of this era was the original Star Wars Battlefront series.

The first two Star Wars Battlefront titles 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 the Star Wars franchise, but they are also some of the most difficult to access today. With how many Star Wars remasters there have been over the years, and with more on the way, a full remaster of the original Star Wars Battlefront games seems long overdue.

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Star Wars Battlefront's Continued Support

Cover Art of Star Wars Battlefront 2

The original Star Wars Battlefront series 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 keep Star Wars Battlefront's legacy alive. 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 that Battlefront is still very special to a lot of Star Wars fans.

The Potential of a Star Wars Battlefront Remaster

With how many people still support the Star Wars Battlefront series 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 original Battlefront games 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 best Star Wars shooter experiences ever. Though EA's modern Battlefront series has 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 original Battlefront games, 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 potential Star Wars Battlefront 3 has been sparse since Battlefront 2's support ended, and diving back into the classics could ensure fans don't have another huge gap in Battlefront games. With Knights of the Old Republic Remake coming in the future, releasing a remaster of the classic Star Wars shooters alongside the classic Star Wars RPG could make for a nice package deal.

The original Star Wars Battlefront series is one of the most important in Star 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 to Battlefront's influence. A full remaster of the original Battlefront games seems like a hopeful dream considering there's been no substantial rumors around the subject, but if games like Knights of the Old Republic Remake prove anything, it's that the loftiest dreams can come true with some patience.

The original Star Wars Battlefront series is available on PC.

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