Summary
Following a recent spike in active players,Star Wars Battlefront 2is now facing a major hacker problem on PC, with many bad actors negatively impacting some of the community’s favorite modes. Fans of theStar Warsfranchise returned toStar Wars Battlefront 2after the recent May the 4th celebrations and the series finale ofAndor, 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 2is 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 toStar Wars Battlefront 2in drovesto get anotherStar Warsfix afterAndor’sconclusion and the recentStar Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Siththeatrical re-release. The surge in interest helpedStar Wars Battlefront 2reach its highest concurrent Steam player count since early 2021, and there’s even interest from someStar Warsfans, and evenAndoractor Muhannad Ben Amor, for a potentialStar Wars Battlefront 3. However, the game’s resurgence has been a double-edged sword due to hacker activity also being on the rise.
Reddit user kamikazee786 isn’t happy about their recent experience inStar Wars Battlefront 2on 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 manyStar Warsfans on Reddit are also facing hackers in Galactic Assault matches on PC. There’s a lot of frustration intheStar Wars Battlefront 2community, 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
SomeStar Wars Battlefront 2players 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 ofStar Wars.The hacking problem doesn’t appear to be affectingStar Wars Battlefront 2on consoles, but players will need a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass subscription to play online.
At the very least,Star Wars Battlefront 2’sresurgencecould possibly make EA listen to players' calls and consider makingStar Wars Battlefront 3a reality, despite the hacking issues in the PC version. In the meantime, word of mouth could helpStar Wars Battlefront 2maintain a healthy and active player base for months to come while fans wait for the upcomingThe Mandalorian & Grogufilm, which is expected to be released in 2026.
