The trailer for the upcoming (and recently leaked) Star Wars: Squadrons multiplayer dog-fighting game released today, along with some details about the gameplay.
According to the game's website, players will engage in first-person multiplayer space dogfights, with both multiplayer and single-player options.
"Plan every skirmish with your squadron in the briefing room before taking off to the evolving battlefields across the galaxy. Pilots will triumph as a team in known and never-before-seen locations, including the gas giant of Yavin Prime and the shattered moon of Galitan.
"Take full control of different starfighter classes from both the New Republic and Imperial fleets, such as the X-wing and TIE fighter. Modify your ship, divert the power between its systems, and destroy your opponents in strategic space dogfights.
"Compete in intense 5v5 dogfights, unite with your squadron to tip the scales in monumental fleet battles, and take off in a thrilling Star Wars™ single-player story. Immerse yourself in the pilot’s seat completely with the option to play the entirety of Star Wars™: Squadrons in virtual reality (VR) on PlayStation®4 and PC with cross-play support."
That last part is what has me so excited. I've always wondered if EA was planning to expand upon the Star Wars VR experience that was added on to the first Battlefront game. Now we know what they have been up to all this time. Seeing the inside of these ships in VR is going to be spectacular. And cross-play across all systems means that the Gaming Nexus crew will be able to form a full squadron to jump into battle. Any other publications out there want to take us on?
The wait won't be too long. Star Wars: Squadrons is scheduled to release on 10/02/2020.
