

There are a few exceptions to the rule, like the 1080p HUD mod by "Aurion". New maps, factions and modes are all easily selected from the Instant Action panel. This can look a little messy sometimes, with little control over what loading screens you get, but it's pretty good about not crossing the streams content-wise. Just drop most mods into your Star Wars Battlefront II\GameData\addon directory and they'll automatically load simultaneously.

With the essentials out of the way, modding Battlefront 2 is a cakewalk. You can also (optionally) follow this guide to restore EAX audio effects like reverb to the game. Installation is simple and automated - just point it towards wherever the game is installed. It also ensures multiplayer compatibility for all. There're always enough players to fill a server or two for a bit of Force-fueled fun. Whether or not you have the Steam version, it's probably best to grab the latest unofficial v1.30 patch, a community-made bundle of fixes that makes the game play nice with modern systems, and opens up support for more advanced mods.

Here are the mods you'll need to jump into online play, and a few wilder picks, including Tron and Mass Effect-themed total conversions. A messy team laser-fight with a slew of game modes for both solo or online play.īut with Pandemic's demise sinking fan's hopes for a sequel, it has fallen on the community to keep the game and its multiplayer servers afloat, and they have done so with aplomb. Not to be confused with the DICE-developed (and still growing) Battlefield-esque shooter, the Pandemic-developed original incarnation is still considered the pinnacle of pick-up-and-play Star Wars fun by many.

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 is a game so nice, they used its name twice. Every other Monday, Dominic gives you a reason to dust off one of your old games and dive into its mods with Modder Superior.
