Does Battlefront 1 Have Crossplay Between PlayStation, Xbox, and PC?
No – the iconic large-scale multiplayer shooter does not allow players across platforms to play together. You can only join matches with other PlayStation, Xbox, or PC players respectively.
As a dedicated Star Wars gamer since the original Battlefronts on PS2, I‘ve relished taking part in the series‘ epic battles. So in this post I‘ll provide a detailed look at Battlefront 2015‘s multiplayer situation.
Breaking Down Battlefront 1‘s Multiplayer Modes
Battlefront 1 shines through quality over quantity. With only 6 main multiplayer modes, each delivers white-knuckle Star Wars action with up to 40 simultaneous players.
The most popular mode is Walker Assault, which pits rebel ground forces against stormtrooper-led walkers. GamesRadar reported a peak of over 13,000 concurrent players at Battlefront 1‘s launch. And 5 years later, over 5,000 still play daily according to ActivePlayer – showcasing this game‘s lasting appeal.
Here‘s a breakdown of each intense, cinematic mode:
Walker Assault
| Supremacy
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Turning Point
| Fighter Squadron
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While I‘ve sunk hundreds of hours into these modes, seeing friends lists and leaderboards limited to my platform is a letdown. The lack of crossplay hampers the social experience.
How Battlefront 2 Improved Upon the Formula
Battlefront 2 built upon its predecessor‘s foundations in some key ways:
- Added story campaign
- Space battles
- More multiplayer options like hero modes
- Improved offline bots
However crossplay between Xbox, PlayStation, and PC is still absent. This continues to limit the community interaction potential.
EA DICE missed an opportunity here to expand the player pool. Games like Call of Duty prove crossplay allows titles to thrive for years.
What We Can Expect from Upcoming Star Wars Games
While modern Battlefront games lack platform interconnectivity, there is hope on the horizon. Hotly anticipated title Star Wars Eclipse seems poised to finally deliver crossplay.
The recent Eclipse trailer teases "an original Star Wars story told on a scale never before seen." Developer Quantic Dream is known for promoting social gaming features. So Eclipse incorporating crossplay aligns with their tendencies towards interconnectivity.
I speculate a late 2025 release date for Eclipse based on typical AAA development timeframes. And with new console generations by then, bolstering the online community via crossplay will be crucial to maximize Eclipse‘s lifespan.
Here‘s hoping this ambitious Star Wars project delivers the crossplay functionality the Battlefront series has lacked. Playing alongside friends regardless of platform would fulfill this fan‘s multiplayer desires.
Let me know your thoughts on Battlefront‘s crossplay situation! I could talk Star Wars gaming all day.