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. 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
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
ReleaseOctober 2, 2020
Genre(s)Space combat game
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

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. The multiplayer supports up to 10 players and pits two groups of pilots against each other. As players earn more experience, they can unlock new weapons, shields, upgrades and various cosmetic items for the pilot and their ship.[1]

Development

Cancelled game

Star Wars: Attack Squadrons
Developer(s)Area 52 Games
Publisher(s)Disney Interactive Studios[2]
Director(s)Ian S. Frazier 
SeriesStar Wars
EngineUnity
Platform(s)Web browser
Genre(s)Action[3][4]
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Years before, a similarly titled game called Star Wars: Attack Squadrons was in development, but was cancelled. It was meant to be a freemium multiplayer space combat action video game. It was developed by Area 52 Games, originally intended to be published by Disney Interactive Studios and licensed by LucasArts[5] for web browsers, developed with Unity.[6] Star Wars: Attack Squadrons was announced by Disney Interactive Studios on December 17, 2013.[7] A closed beta period began in North America on January 14, 2014.[8] On May 23, 2014, it was announced that following the beta test, the decision was made not to go forward with the game.[9]

EA games

The game was revealed on June 15, 2020 with the release of a trailer.[10][11][12] 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.[13]

References
  1. Skerebels, Joe (June 15, 2020). "Star Wars: Squadrons Officially Revealed, Out in October". IGN. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  2. "Star Wars: Attack Squadrons is Disney's free-to-play space combat game". PC Gamer. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
  3. "Star Wars: Attack Squadrons - PC". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  4. "Star Wars: Attack Squadrons - PC". Game Informer. GameStop. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  5. "Star Wars: Attack Squadrons Trailer, First Details Revealed". IGN. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
  6. "Star Wars: Attack Squadrons Currently Running in a Closed Testing Phase". VentureBeat. 2014-01-22. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
  7. "Disney announces new Star Wars: Attack Squadrons online game". The Verge. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-01-27.
  8. "Star Wars: Attack Squadrons Closed Beta Going On Now". The International House of Mojo. 2014-01-27. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
  9. Totilo, Stephen (23 May 2014). "New Star Wars Space Combat Game Already Cancelled". Kotaku. Gawker Media. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  10. Barbosa, Alessandro (June 12, 2020). "Star Wars: Squadrons Confirmed After Leaking On Xbox Site". GameSpot. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  11. Kim, Matt (June 12, 2020). "Star Wars: Squadrons Leaks on Xbox Store Website [First Trailer Next Week]". IGN. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  12. Chalk, Andy (June 12, 2020). "EA confirms Star Wars: Squadrons is real, official reveal coming next week". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  13. Reiner, Andrew (June 14, 2020). "Take Your First Look At Star Wars: Squadrons". Game Informer. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
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