Summary
- Star Wars Battlefront 2 players on PC aren't happy due to hackers affecting gameplay in the Galactic Assault multiplayer mode.
- Some players suggest switching to Supremacy mode to avoid hackers targeting Galactic Assault on PC.
- The Star Wars Battlefront 2 community is frustrated and hopes EA steps in to stop the hackers.
Following a recent spike in active players, Star Wars Battlefront 2 is now facing a major hacker problem on PC, with many bad actors negatively impacting some of the community's favorite modes. Fans of the Star Wars franchise returned to Star Wars Battlefront 2 after the recent May the 4th celebrations and the series finale of Andor, which proved to be one of the most well-received shows on Disney Plus to date.
Despite facing some of the biggest gaming controversies in 2017, Star Wars Battlefront 2 is a beloved game in its complete form, with a breadth of content and features taking the spotlight instead of microtransactions. In May 2025, fans came back to Star Wars Battlefront 2 in droves to get another Star Wars fix after Andor's conclusion and the recent Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith theatrical re-release. The surge in interest helped Star Wars Battlefront 2 reach its highest concurrent Steam player count since early 2021, and there's even interest from some Star Wars fans, and even Andor actor Muhannad Ben Amor, for a potential Star Wars Battlefront 3. However, the game's resurgence has been a double-edged sword due to hacker activity also being on the rise.
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Reddit user kamikazee786 isn't happy about their recent experience in Star Wars Battlefront 2 on PC, as a hacker forced their in-game character into a spectator view while attempting to deploy in Galactic Assault. Kamikazee786 isn't the only player running into hackers, since many Star Wars fans on Reddit are also facing hackers in Galactic Assault matches on PC. There's a lot of frustration in the Star Wars Battlefront 2 community, and some players in the Reddit thread are hoping that EA would take some action against the hackers, despite the low possibility of an update.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Players are Frustrated About Hackers in Galactic Assault
Some Star Wars Battlefront 2 players in the community suggest playing in Supremacy, since hackers appear to be targeting Galactic Assault, where a majority of the active player base plays on PC. However, other players argue that Galactic Assault is the best mode for new and returning players, since it offers the most content in a playlist and doesn't lock maps, heroes, or villains to specific eras of Star Wars. The hacking problem doesn't appear to be affecting Star Wars Battlefront 2 on consoles, but players will need a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass subscription to play online.
At the very least, Star Wars Battlefront 2's resurgence could possibly make EA listen to players' calls and consider making Star Wars Battlefront 3 a reality, despite the hacking issues in the PC version. In the meantime, word of mouth could help Star Wars Battlefront 2 maintain a healthy and active player base for months to come while fans wait for the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu film, which is expected to be released in 2026.
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