Shroud Uninstalls Star Wars Battlefront 2 Amid Toxic Player Base and Server Attacks
- Sagar Mankar
- May 31
- 2 min read
Twitch superstar Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek attempted to revisit Star Wars Battlefront 2 during its recent resurgence—but instead of nostalgia, he was met with relentless harassment and toxic behavior that ultimately forced him to uninstall the game.
Battlefront 2 Returns to the Spotlight
The sudden boost in Battlefront 2’s popularity came after two key events: the second season of the Star Wars series Andor and the annual May the 4th Star Wars Day. Both events reignited interest in the long-dormant shooter, which originally saw its developer support end back in 2020.
As the player count skyrocketed, Battlefront 2 became a trending title among a variety streamers and nostalgic fans. Many began clamoring for a sequel—Battlefront 3—though such a release remains unlikely.
Shroud’s Return Turns Sour
Shroud, known for his legendary Counter-Strike background and elite FPS skills, returned to Battlefront 2 in late May 2025, only to walk away disappointed. During his stream, he shared that his experience was marred by server issues and targeted attacks:
“If you’re wondering how Battlefront 2 went: We could only play co-op because the moment we played PvP, we were taken down by someone. So I uninstalled the game and probably won’t play it again”.
He went on to say:
“I didn’t realize that this community was so toxic. I didn’t realize it was being manipulated and controlled by whoever is doing this, which is unfortunate.”
Shroud also noted he was being targeted as a streamer, making the experience even more unpleasant. While he admitted to having “fun” at times, the constant disruptions and lack of official support pushed him away.
No Interest in Unofficial Fixes
With Battlefront 2 no longer receiving official updates or developer support, many issues—such as hacked servers and griefers—go unchecked. Although there are third-party community servers and modding solutions, Shroud dismissed that option, saying it “doesn’t feel right.”
“Resorting to a third-party solution because the main game is almost infected doesn’t feel right. I would prefer it to be fixed… but development has been halted for five years, so it’s probably never going to be fixed.”
Other Streamers Affected by Toxicity
Shroud isn’t alone. YouTuber Aysoka also ran into trouble with the community. In a highly publicized challenge, he faced off against a self-proclaimed pro player who demanded $100 for a 1v1 duel. After losing, the player broke the agreement and refused to pay up, all in front of 2 million viewers.
No Fix in Sight for Battlefront 2
While Battlefront 2 may enjoy a short-lived renaissance thanks to renewed Star Wars hype, the lack of official developer support makes it vulnerable to abuse, server issues, and community toxicity—especially for streamers and public figures.
Until EA or DICE intervenes (which is highly unlikely), players may want to temper their expectations and stick to co-op or offline modes if they want a smoother experience.
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