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What platforms will Star Wars: Squadrons be available on?
Star Wars: Squadrons will be available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC at launch. However, it is not yet clear if it will have a next-gen console edition for the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Will it support cross-platform play?
Yes! This includes console-to-console as well as PC-to-console.
When will it release/how much will it cost?
Star Wars: Squadrons releases on October 2nd, 2020 for $39.99. EA Access and Origin™ Access Basic subscribers can enjoy up to 10 hours of play time at launch, along with 10% off the purchase of the full game. Origin Access Premier subscribers will get full access to Star Wars: Squadrons on PC along with all the benefits of Basic as long as they subscribe.
Will VR/Joysticks/HOTAS be supported?
It will! Virtual Reality (VR), joysticks, and hand on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) control will all be supported for Star Wars: Squadrons. VR will be available for PS4 and PC, and players will be able to play the entirety of the game within VR.
More information about supported flight sticks will be given closer to release, as well as information about compatibility with consoles.
Will there be an option to play in third person?
No, ship combat will be entirely in first person.
When can I see some gameplay?
Right here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCcfJ9uEwvs
What ships will be available in the game?
There will be four ships for each side. A fighter, an interceptor, a support, and a bomber
The New Republic faction fills these roles with the X-Wing, A-Wing, U-Wing, and Y-Wing
The Empire faction fills these roles with the TIE Fighter, TIE Interceptor, TIE Reaper, and TIE Bomber
How many maps will there be?
The game will launch with 6 maps. Yavin Prime, Esseles, Nadiri Dockyards, Sissubo, Galitan, and Zavian Abyss.
Will there be any microtransactions?
No, all progression and customization options will be earned through gameplay alone.
Will I be able to customize my ship/pilot?
Yes, your pilot will be cosmetically customizable, and your ship can be upgraded both cosmetically and through over 50 ship components that alter how your ships fly, fight, and survive. These customization options can be earned through gameplay.
What multiplayer modes are there?
There will be two modes. A simple 5v5 Dogfight mode, and a more complicated multi-staged Fleet Battles mode.
Is there singleplayer/offline?
There is a singleplayer campaign, and you will be able to play solo or in a group of up to 5 players against other players or against bots. You will be able to play fleet battles solo against bots 100% offline
What will the campaign be like?
From the official press release:
Star Wars: Squadrons will also feature a single-player story that brings to life events following the Battle of Endor when the Rebel Alliance has successfully destroyed the Death Star II. Through the story, players will learn what it means to be a pilot as they battle from the alternating perspectives of two customizable pilots, one serving in the New Republic’s heroic Vanguard Squadron, while the other fights for the Galactic Empire’s fearsome Titan Squadron. The authentic story features a diverse cast of original characters, as well as some cameos from familiar faces in the Star Wars galaxy.
Are there any plans for a live service or post-launch content?
There are currently no plans to support the game post launch, but that doesn't mean they won't. See creative director Ian Frazier's comments here:
https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/06/18/star-wars-squadrons-wont-have-microtranactions-and-isnt-a-living-game
External link →This isn't something we are building around a live-service strategy. It's built around a game that is complete and great in its own right. That's not to say we will never add anything, I guess we could, but it's not presented as a live service.