Climb into the Cockpit on Xbox One,
PlayStation® 4, Virtual Reality and PC with Cross-play Support in
the Most Immersive STAR WARS™ Starfighter Experience Yet
Digital Soundtrack Featuring Score Composed by
Gordy Haab Available Now
Watch the Reveal Trailer Here
Strap in pilots, and prepare for battle! Today, Electronic Arts
Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), Motive Studios and Lucasfilm released the highly
anticipated immersive, first-person, Star Wars™ space dogfighting
experience, Star Wars™: Squadrons. The game features thrilling 5v5
multiplayer starfighter combat along with an original Star Wars
story set after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™.
Polygon even says, “Star Wars: Squadrons is every inch the
spaceflight simulation that fans have been dreaming of for a
generation.” In the authentic new story, players will speed to the
frontlines of an escalating conflict experienced from the
alternating perspectives of two customizable pilots, one serving
the New Republic and the other the Galactic Empire.
This press release features multimedia. View
the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201002005349/en/
Star Wars: Squadrons Available Now
(Photo: Business Wire)
Star Wars: Squadrons offers the option to play in thrilling
Virtual Reality on PS4 and PC, enabling players to feel every
drift, evasion and maneuver as if they were in the cockpit.
Mastering the skills and controls to become an ace pilot in the
Star Wars universe is no easy feat and players looking to test
their abilities and fully embrace the pilot fantasy can tune their
difficulty in-game and take full control of their ship with hands
on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) support on PC, PlayStation® 4 and
Xbox One.
“As a lifelong Star Wars fan, it’s been an incredible journey to
bring the space combat experience to life in a way that is true to
the legacy of the franchise,” said Ian Frazier, Creative Director,
Motive Studios. “It all starts in the cockpit, the center of the
action. We’ve worked hand-in-hand with Lucasfilm to hone in on the
pilot’s perspective, and match the aesthetic from the films to
create an authentic Star Wars gameplay experience that will
transport fans into the pilot’s seat. We’re thrilled to bring this
experience to players around the world, who can now join together
in battles across the galaxy.”
Players can start their adventure in Star Wars: Squadrons and
develop their piloting skills in a fulfilling single-player story
showcasing daring pilots and rival commanders, flying for freedom
with the New Republic or upholding the Galactic Empire’s vision of
order. At the heart of the story is Project Starhawk — a starship
project critical to the New Republic and one the Empire seeks to
eliminate. Across multiple missions in a full campaign, players
will report to two leaders: Lindon Javes, commander of the New
Republic’s Vanguard Squadron, and Terisa Kerill, commander of the
Galactic Empire’s Titan Squadron, whose deep-seated rivalry will
fuel many of the encounters throughout the story.
Star Wars: Squadrons features intense 5v5 multiplayer combat in
two key modes, Dogfight and Fleet Battles. In Dogfight, players
will work with their squadron to execute the best tactics and
destroy as many opponents as possible, while in Fleet Battles,
players join their squadron in large scale, strategic
back-and-forth battles to demolish opposing flagships. Squadrons
will also give players the chance to bring their own personality to
their starfighters with customization options that are earned
solely through gameplay.
"We are always looking to bring new Star Wars stories and
experiences to our fans," said Douglas Reilly, Vice President,
Lucasfilm Games. “Star Wars: Squadrons places players at the apex
of one of the most uncertain times between the New Republic and
Galactic Empire, where the scales of power could be tipped in
either direction, and the fate of the galaxy is still unclear.
We’re thrilled to give players the opportunity to play their Star
Wars pilot fantasy and experience this original story.”
As players earn their stripes and progress in the game, they
will be able to collect components including Primary Weapons,
Auxiliaries, Countermeasures, Hulls, along with Shields and Engines
to fine tune the performance of their starfighters, which can be
equipped with up to three passive components and four active
components. Star Wars: Squadrons features eight iconic New Republic
and Imperial starfighters from four starfighter classes: Fighters,
Bombers, Interceptors, and Support ships, with a power management
system that allows players to divert power to particular subsystems
including engines, lasers or shields to outsmart opponents.
After launch players can expect additional online experiences
including daily challenges to earn Glory, an in-game currency
earned solely through playing, to unlock starfighter and pilot
cosmetics, and Operations, which are 8-week cycles bringing their
own set of cosmetic rewards to be earned along with new challenges.
Players will also earn experience through play, and as they level
up, will unlock Requisition points that can be used to unlock ship
components to modify their playstyles.
Additionally, the official soundtrack for Star Wars: Squadrons
from Walt Disney Records is now available at digital service
providers including Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music and more.
Composed by the masterful Gordy Haab, and recorded with a
world-renowned orchestra, the soundtrack includes 26 pieces from
the game with a retro, stylized feel reminiscent of the iconic
films that launched the Star Wars franchise decades ago.
Star Wars: Squadrons is now available both digitally and in
stores for $39.99 on Xbox One, PlayStation® 4 and PC via the EA
Desktop App, Steam and the Epic Games Store, with Virtual Reality
(VR) support on PlayStation® 4 and PC. EA Play* subscribers can
enjoy up to 10 hours of playtime at launch, along with 10% off the
purchase of the full game and immediate access to additional
in-game perks including cosmetic items like the Interceptor
Elegance Helmet and the Ashen Monarch Paint Job Set. EA Play* Pro
subscribers will get full access to Star Wars: Squadrons on PC
along with all the benefits of EA Play for as long as they
subscribe. For more information on Star Wars: Squadrons, please
visit: https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons
Follow the EA Star Wars channels on Twitter and Facebook, or
visit https://www.ea.com/games/starwars to stay updated on the
latest news.
*CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE EA PLAY TERMS
FOR DETAILS.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital
interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games,
content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile
devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA
SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL,
Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More
information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
EA SPORTS, Motive Studios, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims,
Need for Speed, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of
Electronic Arts Inc. FIFA, John Madden, and the NFL are the
property of their respective owners and used with permission.
PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive
Entertainment Inc.
Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties
are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other
countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM 2020
Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
Category: EA Studios
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201002005349/en/
Jino Talens Sr. PR Manager 650-628-9111 jtalens@ea.com
Will Alexander PR Manager 614-477-9728 walexander@ea.com
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2024 to Apr 2024
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2023 to Apr 2024