In a galaxy not so far away, a controversy has emerged that has shaken the trust of the Star Wars: Battlefront community. Despite developer Aspyr’s claims to the contrary, a seasoned modder known as iamashaymin has discovered more proof that the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection might have improperly credited their mod. This disclosure follows a turbulent launch that left players and spectators with a bad taste in their mouths.
The Classic Collection was intended to be a nostalgic revival, bringing a previously Xbox-exclusive DLC to the PC platform. This DLC, originally developed by Pandemic for Battlefront 2 in 2005, featured unique characters Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress, complete with their own animations and moves. Fast forward to 2021, and iamashaymin had ingeniously brought these characters to PC gamers by reskinning existing characters in the mod.
However, the debut trailer for the Classic Collection raised eyebrows when it appeared to showcase the modded content. Aspyr was quick to respond to the initial concerns, stating to IGN that the release ‘does not include any code or content that is taken from uncredited sources’ and that the trailer had mistakenly included ‘content that is not in the product.’ But the plot thickened post-launch, with the game receiving an ‘overwhelmingly negative’ reception on Steam and iamashaymin discovering that parts of their mod seemed to have been used after all.
The evidence shared by iamashaymin is truly impressive! They showcased a wonderful bubble effect they designed, which looked fantastic in the game. Upon further exploration by other modders on the Nintendo Switch version of the Classic Collection, it was discovered that certain files closely resembled those in iamashaymin’s mod, particularly related to the heroes’ projectiles.
It’s fascinating to note that while the animations were correct, the weapon’s data file, force bubble projectile, and player models for Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress were from the PC mod, as iamashaymin pointed out to IGN. This situation sparks curiosity about Aspyr’s integrity as a developer and their appreciation for the fan community’s creations. iamashaymin expressed their feelings of disappointment, not just about recognition, but also about the trustworthiness of Aspyr. ‘How can fans rely on a company that seems to overlook the passion of its fans?’ they wondered.
Since then, the modding community—including iamashaymin—has come together to address the game’s many problems. Because of ‘major flaws’ in its network architecture, Aspyr has admitted to the launch issues; nonetheless, the modders are taking matters into their own hands. They are creating a list of problems that need to be fixed, ranging from defective lighting models and missing geometry to difficulties with the HUD and user interface. The modding community’s commitment demonstrates how much they love the Star Wars: Battlefront series. They are putting forth endless effort to provide fans the experience they were looking for, which Aspyr’s release was unable to offer. The community waits and observes while Iamashaymin and the other modders attempt to bring the game back to its former splendor, hoping that the force will be on their side.
With a fervent fan base, the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection’s story serves as a warning about the value of giving credit to creative work and upholding openness. As the modders continue to work on their fixes, it is to be hoped that developers like Aspyr will remember this lesson for their next projects.
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