Classic Star Wars Battlefront now on Steam and GOG, with some multiplayer support Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Classic Star Wars Battlefront now on Steam and GOG, with some multiplayer support Maul shopping. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 2 May 2019 12 comments If you can't rely on the present to deliver solid Star Wars games, we can at least look to the past - and thanks to Steam and GOG that just got a whole lot easier, as the Star Wars Battlefront game from 2004 has just been made available on both stores. The classic title by Pandemic was previously accessible on PS2, Xbox One (via back compat) and through physical copies for PC (or via other nefarious means online), so its appearance on Steam and GOG makes access a lot easier for Star Wars fans who fancy a nostalgia trip. Which is all Star Wars fans, let's be honest. As the original was published by LucasArts, this would have been a Disney decision rather than EA's. Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2005) has been available on both Steam and GOG for some time now, so the addition of the original title means the set is now complete. The main differences between the two is the Steam version is currently slightly cheaper (by a whole 28p), but GOG's edition is available DRM-free. One of the great things about this digital storefront release is the game comes complete with multiplayer, although the standard edition requires players to join either via LAN or direct using IP addresses. Enterprising modder AnthonyBF2 has already created a guide for getting onto a community server for the Steam version, which I was able to get working up to the point of actually joining a game (as there simply aren't enough people online yet). It requires a little bit of file management and fine-tuning, but hopefully this project should be fully up and running soon. Or at least show there's some desire for full multiplayer support. Currently has about the same population as Alderaan. In the meantime, you can test out the single player by picking it up for £6.11 on Steam or £6.39 on GOG. If I could, I'd order 66. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store