Difference between revisions of "Star Wars Squadrons"
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|App Store=PC, PS4, Xbox One, [[Steam]], [[EPIC]] | |App Store=PC, PS4, Xbox One, [[Steam]], [[EPIC]] | ||
|Website=https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons | |Website=https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons | ||
| − | |Infobox Updated=June | + | |Infobox Updated=June 30, 2021 |
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| − | [[ | + | [[Star Wars Squadrons]] is a [[VR App]]. |
__TOC__ | __TOC__ | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| + | In [[Star Wars Squadrons]], you play a pilot on either the Galactic Empire or New Republic forces following the Galactic Civil War. Playing in first person, you take the helm of one of 5 types of starfighters to take down your enemy. Play a campaign alone or engage with other players in Dogfight or Fleet modes. | ||
| + | '''Dogfight''' is a to-the-death play mode whereas '''Fleet''' mode enables you to engage with your friends in a multi-stage, objective-based contest between two squadrons. You can also join and create '''Custom Matches''' for public or private play as well as modify your starfighters with a series of '''Components'''. Each squadron has 5 players, for a maximum of 10 total.<ref name="alpha">https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons/overview</ref> | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
| − | + | * VR option - can play with or without a headset | |
| + | * choose from 10 total starfighters | ||
| + | ** Support: TIE reaper vs U-wing | ||
| + | ** Fighter: TIE fighter, TIE defender vs X-wing | ||
| + | ** Interceptor: TIE interceptor vs A-wing | ||
| + | ** Bomber: TIE bomber vs Y-wing, B-wing bomber | ||
| + | * customize your ship through Components | ||
| + | **primary weapons | ||
| + | **auxiliaries | ||
| + | **counter measures | ||
| + | **shields | ||
| + | **hulls | ||
| + | **engines | ||
| + | * choose from 7 new and familiar locations | ||
| + | **Fostar Haven | ||
| + | **Yavin Prime | ||
| + | **Esseles | ||
| + | **Nadiri Dockyards | ||
| + | **Sissubo | ||
| + | **Galitan | ||
| + | **Zavian Abyss | ||
| + | <ref name="alpha"></ref> | ||
==Reviews== | ==Reviews== | ||
| − | + | Upon release, Wes Fenlon at PC Gamer noted the incredible flight simulation but lackluster plot and lack of character development. He labeled Squadrons as "a game with memorable moments rather than memorable missions." While he had a good experience playing in VR, he mentioned single-player was better suited to VR as multiplayer mode can get more out of hand and nauseating. | |
| − | + | <ref name="beta">https://www.pcgamer.com/star-wars-squadrons-review/</ref> | |
==System Requirements== | ==System Requirements== | ||
| − | Recommended: | + | Recommended for VR: |
* '''OS:''' Windows 10 (64bit) | * '''OS:''' Windows 10 (64bit) | ||
* '''Processor:''' Ryzen 7 2700X or better/ i7-7700 or better | * '''Processor:''' Ryzen 7 2700X or better/ i7-7700 or better | ||
* '''Memory:''' 16 GB RAM | * '''Memory:''' 16 GB RAM | ||
| − | * '''Graphics:''' | + | * '''Graphics:''' Radeon RX 570 or equivalent, GeForce GTX 1070 or equivalent |
* '''DirectX:''' Version 11 | * '''DirectX:''' Version 11 | ||
* '''Storage:''' 40 GB available space | * '''Storage:''' 40 GB available space | ||
| + | * '''Multiplayer Online Connection Requirements:''' 512 Kbps or faster Internet connection | ||
| + | <ref name="cell">https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons/overview/pc-system-requirements</ref> | ||
==Images and Videos== | ==Images and Videos== | ||
Revision as of 03:07, 1 July 2021
| Star Wars Squadrons | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Developer | MOTIVE |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Platform | PC, PS4, Xbox One, Steam, EPIC |
| Device | PC (standard mode), PS4, Xbox One, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Type | Full Game |
| Genre | Action/Adventure, Simulation, Flight, Space, Sci-fi |
| Input Device | Gamepad, Keyboard/Mouse |
| Play Area | Seated |
| Game Mode | PC only or VR modes, Single Player, Multiplayer, Online PvP, Online Co-op |
| Rating | T |
| Review | Mostly Positive (Steam) |
| Release Date | Steam - Oct 1, 2020 |
| Price | $39.99 |
| App Store | PC, PS4, Xbox One, Steam, EPIC |
| Website | https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons |
| Infobox Updated | June 30, 2021 |
Description
In Star Wars Squadrons, you play a pilot on either the Galactic Empire or New Republic forces following the Galactic Civil War. Playing in first person, you take the helm of one of 5 types of starfighters to take down your enemy. Play a campaign alone or engage with other players in Dogfight or Fleet modes.
Dogfight is a to-the-death play mode whereas Fleet mode enables you to engage with your friends in a multi-stage, objective-based contest between two squadrons. You can also join and create Custom Matches for public or private play as well as modify your starfighters with a series of Components. Each squadron has 5 players, for a maximum of 10 total.[1]
Features
- VR option - can play with or without a headset
- choose from 10 total starfighters
- Support: TIE reaper vs U-wing
- Fighter: TIE fighter, TIE defender vs X-wing
- Interceptor: TIE interceptor vs A-wing
- Bomber: TIE bomber vs Y-wing, B-wing bomber
- customize your ship through Components
- primary weapons
- auxiliaries
- counter measures
- shields
- hulls
- engines
- choose from 7 new and familiar locations
- Fostar Haven
- Yavin Prime
- Esseles
- Nadiri Dockyards
- Sissubo
- Galitan
- Zavian Abyss
Reviews
Upon release, Wes Fenlon at PC Gamer noted the incredible flight simulation but lackluster plot and lack of character development. He labeled Squadrons as "a game with memorable moments rather than memorable missions." While he had a good experience playing in VR, he mentioned single-player was better suited to VR as multiplayer mode can get more out of hand and nauseating. [2]
System Requirements
Recommended for VR:
- OS: Windows 10 (64bit)
- Processor: Ryzen 7 2700X or better/ i7-7700 or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 570 or equivalent, GeForce GTX 1070 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Multiplayer Online Connection Requirements: 512 Kbps or faster Internet connection
Images and Videos
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons/overview
- ↑ https://www.pcgamer.com/star-wars-squadrons-review/
- ↑ https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons/overview/pc-system-requirements
