Cross-platform gaming is the norm now, and friends on different systems can play together with ease. With games like Fortnite and Rocket League that support cross-play, many have been wondering if Star Wars Battlefront 2 does too. As of 2024, the answer is still no. Let’s get into why cross-play hasn’t been added and what’s to come.
What is Cross-Platform?
Cross-platform gaming, or cross-play, means players on different systems, like PS, Xbox and PC, can play together in the same game. It’s a way to have a bigger, more active gaming community as it removes the barriers that separate friends just because they have different devices. It’s a feature that’s become more common, with many modern games adding cross-play to unite player bases across consoles.
Battlefront 2 Cross-Play
Despite the demand for cross-play, Star Wars Battlefront 2 doesn’t have it. Players can only play with others on the same platform as them. For example if you’re on PS, you can’t play with friends on Xbox or PC. This has been the case since the game launched and even as cross-play has become a standard feature for many games, Battlefront 2 still doesn’t have it.
Why cross-play matters
Cross-play isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a feature that actually makes the game better. Players connecting across different systems brings many benefits. It makes it easier for friends to play together, no matter what console they have and it also improves matchmaking by adding more players to the pool, resulting to faster and more balanced matches. Cross-play can also extend the life of a game, keeping the community active and alive longer after launch.
Why it’s hard to add cross-play to Battlefront 2
The reason Battlefront 2 doesn’t have cross-play is due to technical and logistical reasons. Cross-play requires a unified infrastructure that can connect players across different systems which means complex technical changes. Each platform has its own policies and requirements making it hard for devs to have a consistent experience. Some think server management, hardware differences and even licensing agreements between Sony, Microsoft and EA might be the reason why this feature hasn’t been added.
Will Battlefront 2 be cross-platform in the future?
There’s been no official word from EA or DICE about adding cross-play to Star Wars Battlefront 2. EA has tried cross-play in other games like Need for Speed Heat but there’s no indication that they’ll do the same for Battlefront 2. The game launched in 2017 and as it gets older it’s less likely they’ll invest in new features for it. But cross-play could still be considered for future Star Wars games.
Conclusion
In short, Star Wars Battlefront 2 still doesn’t have cross-platform in 2024 despite the demand from the community. The game is still alive in its separate silos with dedicated communities on each platform. But without cross-play, players are still stuck playing with others who have the same console or PC as them. Cross-play is a feature that could really make the game bigger and more active but there’s no sign of it happening anytime soon. Fans can only hope future Star Wars games will have cross-platform play so we can have a more united and inclusive gaming experience.
Cross-play is the future, but for Battlefront 2, it’s a long shot. For now, we’ll just have to keep on fighting in our own silos.
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