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STAR WARS™: Squadrons

$39.99
Release Date:
Metacritic:
79
Developer:
MOTIVE
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Buckle up and feel the adrenaline of first-person, multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron. Pilots who enlist will step into the cockpits of starfighters from both the New Republic and Imperial fleets and fight in strategic 5v5 space battles. Modify your starfighter, and adjust the composition of your squadron to suit varying playstyles and crush the opposition. Pilots will triumph as a team and complete tactical objectives across known and never-before-seen battlefields, including the gas giant of Yavin Prime and the shattered moon of Galitan. Take control of starfighters such as the X-wing and TIE fighter. Customize loadouts and cosmetics. Divert power between weapons, shields, and engines while immersing yourself in the cockpit. In addition, players will have the option to play the entirety of the game in virtual reality (VR)!

Live your STAR WARS pilot fantasy

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. Immerse yourself in the pilot’s seat completely with the option to play the entirety of STAR WARS: Squadrons in VR.


STAR WARS™ single-player story — Learn what it means to be a pilot after the events of Return of the Jedi. Seen from alternating perspectives between 2 factions, iconic and emerging leaders on both sides are battling for the galaxy. The New Republic fights for freedom. The Empire demands order. We need you to join the galaxy’s finest.

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.

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.

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User Reviews

Mixed
87 user reviews
49%
Positive
21 min at review
Not Recommended

The game always prompts for two factor on start up. This isn't an issue except when booting into VR where it doesn't even allow you to select the box to input the code. Refunded because I wanted to try the VR.

8 helpful
3 hrs at review
Not Recommended

The Terms have changed over time and now I can no longer play this game without providing information i no longer wish to share with EA. this behavior is not acceptable. I just wanted to play the single player and enjoy a space battle. Don't waste your money of EA any longer. their business practices are abhorrent. shame i didn't get to log in more than 3 hours when i first bought this in 2021.

3 helpful
13 hrs at review
Not Recommended

Piece of shit won't launch. EA abandonware.

3 helpful
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

Problems from the Start, always have to verify my email, can not enter the code in VR, very poor graphics, very poor flight physics. overall not recomended.

2 helpful
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

What a piece of shit - game will not load at all. Avoid it at all costs. This is why I stopped buying EA games

2 helpful
53 min at review
Not Recommended

Game looks fun, the single-player that I did play was pretty alright. When trying to connect to my fellow steam friends for coop fun the game does not recognize the other players and gives a "cross-compatibility issue"... making the game essentially unplayable with your steam friends. Really cool premise but unfortunately not worth your time, a good half of the game is essentially unplayable. Should be removed from steam.

1 helpful
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

Works well on Steam deck but not DS4 controller on PC, pretty bummed about it.

1 helpful
23 min at review
Not Recommended

Awful... have to verify your EA account via email for god knows what reason, the screen is completely unresponsive in VR because of course. So you say: no problem I will verify the code on flat screen and then relaunch in VR. NOPE, verify the code AGAIN please :) REALLY?????? Piss off EA

1 helpful
10 hrs at review
Not Recommended

I was really excited for this one. I had played x-wing and tie fighter and later balance of powers. I wanted a star wars themed dog fighting battle simulator. The controls were awful!! Among the worst I've used for any 'flight/fighter simulator'. I'm a mouse and keyboard guy. They made one of the worst game control experiences I've encountered. It makes the whole game such a terrible experience I simply stopped playing. Very disappointed!!

1 helpful
58 min at review
Recommended

If you had.a PC and played Xwing on 3.5” disks back in 1992, then TieFighter on CD and then Xwing Vs TieFighter and finally XWAlliance in the mid-90s, this game is an absolute love letter to those classic games! Back is the Energy Management System (“Shunt all Power to Forward Shields!”). This was a $40 USD game on launch so you can’t expect a long Campaign - that only really serves as training for multiplayer. It’s got a decent storyline and some surprisingly effective voice acting. I’m writing this in 2025 so yes, the online player base is not what it was back in 2020 or 2021. But I can’t give it a poor review based on player engagement online. For my money, it’s worth the price of admission just for the campaign, and if you have friends who want to play this, preferably real life friends, you can do some nice battles against AI with them. Not to say you can’t find a game online but it’s a little bit harder these days. join the right discord and you may fi...

1 helpful 1 funny

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Ryzen 3 1300X or better/i5 6600k or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD 7850 or better/GeForce GTX 660 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Ryzen 7 2700X or better/ i7-7700 or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon RX 480 (Non-VR/Minimum VR) or Radeon RX 570 (Recommended VR)/GeForce GTX 1060(Non-VR/Minimum VR) or GeForce GTX 1070 (Recommended VR)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space

FAQ

How much does STAR WARS™: Squadrons cost?

STAR WARS™: Squadrons costs $39.99.

What are the system requirements for STAR WARS™: Squadrons?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Ryzen 3 1300X or better/i5 6600k or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 7850 or better/GeForce GTX 660 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Ryzen 7 2700X or better/ i7-7700 or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon RX 480 (Non-VR/Minimum VR) or Radeon RX 570 (Recommended VR)/GeForce GTX 1060(Non-VR/Minimum VR) or GeForce GTX 1070 (Recommended VR) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space

What platforms is STAR WARS™: Squadrons available on?

STAR WARS™: Squadrons is available on Windows PC.

Is STAR WARS™: Squadrons worth buying?

STAR WARS™: Squadrons has 49% positive reviews from 87 players. Metacritic score: 79/100.

When was STAR WARS™: Squadrons released?

STAR WARS™: Squadrons was released on Oct 1, 2020.

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