Star Wars: Squadrons will include both a single player campaign and multiplayer modes, and IGN has the first details on both components. Coming to PlayStation 4 on 2nd October at a price point of $39.99, the EA Motive-developed title features a narrative set after Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Following the Battle of Endor, you'll fly space ships from both sides of the Force as a member of the New Republic's Vanguard Squadron and the Galactic Empire's Titan Squadron.
The story will alternate between the two customisable pilots and will introduce new characters alongside familiar faces from the classic movies. Ian Frazier, creative director at EA Motive, said: "Through the collaboration of the teams at Motive and Lucasfilm, we’ve been able to create a high-fidelity starfighter experience with an authentic storyline that invites Star Wars fans to explore never-before-seen corners of the galaxy in their own ship."
Multiplayer is also one of Star Wars: Squadrons' core components. 5v5 online space battles will take place across two different modes -- Fleet Battles and Dogfights. The former tasks teams with destroying the enemy's flagship while the latter is basically team deathmatch. It sounds a little light so we hope there are more modes besides these two. Nevertheless, you'll have the chance to visit brand new locations and old favourites with Yavin Prime and the moon of Galitan already confirmed. We'll learn more this Thursday at EA Play.
[source ign.com]
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3 hour campaign...calling it
Given how Rogue Leader on the Gamecube still far surpasses anything EA have done regarding flying in Star Wars I'm not too excited but I'll keep an eye on it just in case they pull it off
I've just seen the VR bit, so that instantly makes this much more interesting
They are basically re-selling the Space Battle mode from BF2 for 40$. For all people who loved the Rogue Squadrons games back in the day, this game could have been something to look forward to. But I bet EA is going to try to cash in once again on the Star Wars franchise by selling us loads of spaceship's skins to "support" the game. Maybe EA's Play presentation is going to prove me wrong, but so far I'm being very cautious about this game.
The fact it's in VR sells to me alone.
For me to buy this its going to have to be a damn good single player like the rogue squadron games were, and thats even before we bring EA in to the conversation...
Should be $20 imo
@Kidfunkadelic83
I know but I'm afraid because it's a smaller game (looking at the price) the campaign will be on the background a bit.. Multiplayer will have the main focus. But I hope the campaign will be good!
Wow in VR it's going to be amazing just hope there is no motion sickness.
Keeping an eye out no decision either way till a few details are revealed like campaign length, etc
@DuncanMcleod They've specifically said there won't be a loot box type situation and everything will be be unlocked in-game. Good news if true.
PSVR....Day one buy!
A solid single player campaign that never once makes me go online is the only way I’ll buy this. Otherwise, back to my GameCube it will be.
Not quite what I was hoping for, but a step in the right direction. Would've preferred a more ambitious game that spanned multiple eras, but there's always the possibility I guess for that to be added later on (though given Battlefront 2's content was likely an attempt to make up for its horrendous launch, that may not be likely).
I want to like it and yet...
This is an EA game, and it's part of the new Star Wars canon. Two things I despise.
If only Disney would take the shakles off and let there be two Star Wars canons, the old Expanded Universe and the new Disney Wars. And would break the contract with EA and let different companies have a shot at SW games!
It has Star Wars in the name so I will be buying it 😂 But honestly Star Wars in VR will be awesome I am sure (the little VR demo in BF1 was brilliant). It could be short lived depending on support and game size but I will definitely be getting this if only for the VR stuff, between this and the new Lego saga coming (plus maybe JFO 2 next year) Star Wars games are looking good 😎
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