If you don't want to buy it outright, you can play it "for free" if you already pay for these services:

The PC version has a massive modding scene (hosted on sites like ModDB) that adds maps from the Disney era, high-definition textures, and new factions.

Aspyr recently released the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection , which bundles the first and second games. While it had a rocky launch, it is the most recent "official" way to play on modern consoles like the PS5 and Nintendo Switch. 4. A Note on Abandonware and "Free" Sites

Many sites claiming to offer free full versions of paid games bundle the installer with malware or miners.

Robust offline play that lets you jump into any map with hundreds of bots.

The Classic version is often included in the library for console and PC.