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Pilot New Republic and Imperial starfighters in cockpit-view dogfights, managing ship systems in a campaign and squadron battles.
Released 01 Oct 2020
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Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and buckle up in a thrilling STAR WARS™ story.
Developed by MOTIVE · Published by Electronic Arts









Set after Return of the Jedi, the single-player story follows pilots on both the New Republic and Imperial sides of a conflict. Between missions, pilots visit the hangar and briefings before taking to space.
Combat is fought from inside the cockpit in first person. Fly different classes of starfighters, engage enemies and tactical objectives, customize ship components, and divert power between weapons, shields, and engines.
Beyond the campaign, pilots can enter 5v5 dogfights or fleet battles with a squadron. Play is also available in VR, and progression unlocks ship components and cosmetic items.
Players who enjoy the game often praise the immersive cockpit perspective, especially in VR, and the feel of piloting familiar starfighters through space battles. Reviews also highlight the ship detail, audiovisual presentation, tactical power management, and a campaign that some find engaging. Other reviewers describe the campaign as short or repetitive, note that multiplayer can be difficult to find, and report problems launching the game or signing in, including in VR.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 47 |
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| Players | 1–10 |
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| Multiplayer | STAR WARS: Squadrons supports single-player and online multiplayer. The official description states strategic 5v5 space battles, including multiplayer dogfights and fleet battles. Reviews consistently describe two main multiplayer modes: Dogfight and Fleet Battles, with Fleet Battles available in PvP and versus AI. Cross-play is mentioned in reviews. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No mod support or multiplayer mod functionality is mentioned in the provided information. Some reviews wish for mission editors or mod support, indicating it is not present. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 79/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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