Accordingly, there was much excitement when Epic announced that fans would be able to acquire Star Wars Battlefront II completely free of charge late last week, to the extent that it’s now causing problems for the game’s online servers.
Though it was initially met with sheer derision when it first launched back in 2017 due to its balance around microtransactions, Star Wars Battlefront II has since evolved into a popular and worthwhile experience set in cinema’s fabled Galaxy Far, Far Away thanks to a multitude of patches, updates, and even fan mods fleshing out the already promising gameplay. EA’s Star Wars-themed multiplayer shooter is just the latest in a series of free titles being offered up by Epic over the past few years, much to the delight of players stuck at home and strapped for cash amid a global pandemic. Fans looking to enjoy Star Wars Battlefront II after grabbing it for free on Epic Games Store are experiencing crashes due to the suddenly high server traffic.