Topic: Star Wars: Squadrons by EA

[Darth More]

Now, how does this look to you?

[Tamer]

Wow, I bet I will be watching on June 18th!

"Buckle up, take full control of starfighters such as the X-wing and TIE fighter, and feel the adrenaline of strategic first-person 5v5 multiplayer dogfights alongside your squadron.

In a fateful campaign set near the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War, learn what it means to be a pilot in a thrilling STAR WARS™ single-player story. The New Republic fights for freedom. The Empire demands order. We need you to join the galaxy’s finest. STAR WARS™: Squadrons is available October 2, 2020 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Origin PC, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Virtual Reality (VR) on PlayStation 4 and PC with cross-play support.

Tune in to EA Play on June 18, 4PM PT to watch the gameplay world premiere of STAR WARS™: Squadrons.

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About STAR WARS™: Squadrons:

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."

[Tamer]

And off to the front pages too.

[Darth More]

Thank you so much for providing all the info on the game! I didn't take the time to do so.
I agree with your comment on the frontpage! Space battles are what made Star Wars videogames GREAT back in the 80/90s. Arcade games were big and when the first consoles came out Star Wars set milestones, too.
As far as we can tell right now, Squadrons will be no different. I got the strong impression that it will be another mile stone to VR experience. Associations with TOP GUN come to mind. Can't wait to see actual footage of the game, but it looks promising so far. Let's hope they'll add the 3rd person perspective with an update later on. Many fans want them to. But maybe they did this on purpose to make it feel like a flight simulator. It'll be good I think! I hope they'll stick to the era of the Empire. No more First Order & Resistance crap, but that's just my opinion.

[Tamer]

I gotta figure out what time they are going live tomorrow so we can see the actual gameplay.

[Tamer]

Gameplay footage:

[JDeck]

   I want to get this. It's been out for a year now and from what I understand it's not super popular the servers are still active, but I wonder for how long. This is why I don't get into modern games. Fortunately there is offline gameplay, with the campaign and AI freeplay. I'm looking to get a gaming laptop, with thrustmaster joystick controls. Im not a gamer but it might be fun to get. I've been watching YouTube videos on it, and it looks awesome, but it can get redundant doing the same type of missions over and over. It's pretty much set up for VR headsets, that's why they won't do 3rd person play.  I think recently they added B-wing and TIE  defender, but I don't think there will be any further upgrades.

[Tamer]

I loved the old flight sim games and still have them actually. I even have a windows 95 comp to play them, but it doesn't have sound now.

I think this would be fun.