Some names in gaming carry a lot of respect attached to them, and among those, “Star Wars: Battlefront” is probably one of the better-known titles in the world of first-person shooters. The original games were not only highly popular, they actually established some trends in FPS gaming that are still alive until this day, and it’s clear why so many people are excited to see the sequel coming up.
At the same time, there is some skepticism about the way certain features of the game are being handled, and some fans are apparently worried that the new release might not live up to their expectations and will end up a failure. While there’s no way to say that for sure right now, we have been getting various reports about the title that paint it in a very positive light, and definitely give the impression that EA and DICE are doing their best with this release.
It should be noted that the game is being developed by a new studio, not its original developers – this is probably the main reason for fans to worry, as some are convinced that DICE won’t be able to capture the atmosphere and setting of the original game properly.
At the same time, DICE have built up a lot of experience making shooters from their work on the “Battlefield” series, and even though that franchise has suffered in its popularity a bit lately, it’s still quite strong and remains popular with gamers. Because of this, there are fans with strong hopes about the new “Star Wars”, convinced that the game is not only going to live up to their expectations, but it will deliver something even more as well.
In the end, it could turn out that the changes in the gameplay are for the better, and that DICE really know what they’re doing when they’re handling a franchise as popular as this one. On the other hand, it’s also perfectly possible that they’re feeling stressed under the pressure of all the attention currently focused on them, and are afraid to disappoint their fans.
In any case, the release is going to be a major one, and will receive a lot of attention from all sides. Experts are already trying to predict what direction the market will start to move in once the game has been released, as it could establish some new trends that other developers then try to follow, just like it happened with the original games. The market is a bit different today though, so it’s hard to say.