Summary

• Star Wars Battlefront 2 is struggling with hacker interference, making online gaming almost impossible.
• EA is working on solutions to address these issues, although success is yet to be confirmed.

After nearly eight years since its initial launch, DICE’s Star Wars Battlefront 2 is facing a significant challenge with online play due to hackers making it nearly unplayable. EA is now tasked with restoring the game to a functional state.

Originally criticized post-launch in 2017, Star Wars Battlefront 2 faced backlash primarily for its loot box system that locked many well-known characters behind paywalls. While players could technically unlock these through gameplay, it would take an impractical amount of time to do so. After fixes were made, the game’s quality could be appraised more fairly, leading to a dedicated fanbase keeping the title relevant over the years.

In recent weeks, reports from platforms like Reddit and the EA forums have highlighted ongoing hacking issues specifically affecting the game’s online segments, especially in modes like Galactic Assault, where players are unable to spawn. As the situation escalates, even hardcore players find it challenging to locate servers free from these issues.

Fortunately, EA appears to be cognizant of the situation. A report from the modding community, Kyber, suggested that EA has implemented server-side changes to block certain exploits disrupting gameplay. However, players are still awaiting confirmation on whether these measures successfully resolve the ongoing headaches.

With no announcements about Star Wars Battlefront 3 in sight, the franchise appears to be left with its second entry, continuing to struggle in the wake of these challenges. However, there are exciting developments coming in the world of Star Wars gaming, including a tactical game announcement set for April 19 during the Star Wars Celebration in Japan, alongside information regarding the second DLC for Star Wars Outlaws.