Star Wars: Squadrons

Star Wars: Squadrons is an upcoming space combat game set in the Star Wars universe developed by Motive Studios and published by Electronic Arts. It is scheduled for release for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on October 2, 2020. The game's story is set after Return of the Jedi.

Star Wars: Squadrons
Developer(s)Motive Studios
Publisher(s)Electronic Arts
Director(s)Ian S. Frazier
SeriesStar Wars
EngineFrostbite 3
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
ReleaseOctober 2, 2020
Genre(s)Space combat
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

Players take control of ships from the Galactic Empire and the New Republic navy. In these ships, they can utilise the movement of power between the ship's functions of weaponry, shields and engines to perform defeat their opponents in combat. Ships from the Galactic Empire do not have shields, resulting in other additions to their class in pursuit of giving players of both teams equal opportunities.[1] As players earn more experience, they can unlock new weapons, shields, upgrades and various cosmetic items for the pilot and their ship.[2]

Playable Ships

There are four classes of ship for both sides. On the Galactic Empire's side there are the:

  • TIE Fighter - Fighter Class
  • TIE Interceptor - Interceptor Class
  • TIE Bomber - Bomber Class
  • TIE Reaper - Support Class

For the New Republic navy there are the:

  • X-Wing - Fighter Class
  • A-Wing - Interceptor Class
  • Y-Wing - Bomber Class
  • U-Wing - Support Class

Modes

The game features two multiplayer modes, and a single-player mode:[3]

  • Story - Set after the Battle of Endor and the destruction of the second Death Star, the story alternates between two customisable pilots who are flying for New Republic's Vanguard Squadron and the Empire's Titan Squadron.
  • Dogfight - Up to 10 players are split into two groups of pilots against each other. The mode resembles Team Deathmatch.
  • Fleet Battles - Following a similar premise to Dogfight, but with the goal instead being to target and destroy Capital Ships, with the winning team destroying the Enemy Flagship.

Development

The game was revealed on June 15, 2020 with the release of a trailer.[4][5][6] It is set to be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on October 2, 2020 with cross-platform play enabled. The PC and PS4 versions are playable in virtual reality using various VR headsets.The PC version is confirmed to have HOTAS support.[7] Though the game won't receive versions on the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X, it will still be playable through backwards compatibility on both consoles.[8]

See also

References
  1. "Why Star Wars: Squadrons' TIE Fighters Aren't At A Disadvantage Against X-Wings". GameSpot. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  2. Skerebels, Joe (June 15, 2020). "Star Wars: Squadrons Officially Revealed, Out in October". IGN. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  3. "Star Wars: Squadrons Everything You Need To Know - Release Date, VR Support, And More". UploadVR. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  4. Barbosa, Alessandro (June 12, 2020). "Star Wars: Squadrons Confirmed After Leaking On Xbox Site". GameSpot. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  5. Kim, Matt (June 12, 2020). "Star Wars: Squadrons Leaks on Xbox Store Website [First Trailer Next Week]". IGN. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  6. Chalk, Andy (June 12, 2020). "EA confirms Star Wars: Squadrons is real, official reveal coming next week". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  7. Reiner, Andrew (June 14, 2020). "Take Your First Look At Star Wars: Squadrons". Game Informer. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  8. "Star Wars: Squadrons Will Reach PS5 And Xbox Series X, But It Won't Be A Next-Gen Upgrade". GameSpot. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
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