Today Electronic Arts officially revealed Star Wars: Squadrons following a series of teases ove rthe weekend.
The game is in development at Motive STudios and it’s coming for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and it’ll release on October 2. The PC version will be available on Origin, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. It’ll be priced at $39.99.
Cross-play will be supported among all platforms and PC and PS4 gamers will also be able to enjoy the game with a virtual reality headset.
Despite the date close to the onset of the next-generation platforms, PS5 or Xbox Series X versions have not been mentioned.
The game is set after Return of the Jedi. It will have a campaign and 5 vs 5 multiplayer.
Gameplay will be showcased at EA Play later this week.
Below you can read an official description of Star Wars: Squadrons and find some screenshots as well.
All Wings Report In – Plan skirmishes with your squadron in the briefing room before taking off to the evolving battlefields across the galaxy. Compete in intense 5v5 multiplayer dogfights or unite with your squadron to tip the scales in monumental fleet battles. Together, you’re the galaxy’s finest.
Master Legendary Starfighters – Take control of different classes of starfighters from both the New Republic and Imperial fleets – including the agile A-wing and the devastating TIE bomber. Modify your ship, divert the power between its systems, and destroy your opponents in strategic space dogfights.
Get in the Cockpit – The cockpit is your home. Use its dashboards to your advantage and – with just a thin hull of metal and glass between you and the perils of space – feel the intensity of combat from a first-person perspective. Take off in thrilling multiplayer modes and a unique single-player Star Wars story, which covers a key campaign near the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War. Immerse yourself in the pilot’s seat completely with the option to play the entirety of Star Wars: Squadrons in Virtual Reality on PlayStation 4 and PC.
The Mission Is Clear – Star Wars: Squadrons is a fully self-contained experience from day one, where you earn rewards through play. Climb the ranks and unlock new components like weapons, hulls, engines, shields, and cosmetic items in a clear path for progression that keeps gameplay fresh and engaging.
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