Star Wars Squadrons: release date, locations and maps and multiplayer modes for the space combat game out on PS4, Xbox and PC

Players will now be able to take control of their favourite space craft
Star Wars: Squadrons allows players to take flight like never beforeStar Wars: Squadrons allows players to take flight like never before
Star Wars: Squadrons allows players to take flight like never before

The Star Wars franchise is returning to a console near you, with the new Star Wars: Squadrons video game.

A year after the release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, EA’s new release will be markedly different from the latter.

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The new game will see players become pilots in a galaxy far far away, featuring a campaign mode and massive multiplayer battles.

Here’s everything you need to know

What is Star Wars: Squadrons?

Star Wars: Squadrons is a first-person view space-combat game set in the Star Wars universe.

The game features both a single player campaign and multiple multiplayer game modes.

The vast majority of the game takes place in the cockpit of various iconic ships from the Star Wars universe. So if you’ve ever wanted to fly your favourite starfighter, now’s your chance.

When is Star Wars: Squadrons released?

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The game is available to download now after being released on Friday October 2.

What consoles is Star Wars: Squadrons available on?

The game will be available to play on the PS4, Xbox One and PC.

It also supports VR, allowing PC users with an Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Vave index to get full immersion. The game also has PSVR support on PS4.

Will the game support cross-play?

Yes, Star Wars: Squadrons has full cross-play support, meaning you can play multiplayer with your friends even if they are on a different console.

When is the game set?

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The game takes place after The Battle of Endor, just after the second Death Star was destroyed. So fans of the original trilogy will be able to enter the world straight after Return of the Jedi.

The ship designs and cockpit aesthetics are themed after the classic and original designs from the first trilogy of films.

What locations and maps feature in the game?

So far EA Motive has revealed six locations for Star Wars: Squadrons. These are:

Yavin Prime, the base planet near the rebellion base on Yavin 4, a gas-giant planet that hosts a large Republic presence.

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Esseles, Imperial planet with an icy ring that’s home to a listening post the Empire uses to spy on the Republic.

Nadiri Dockyards, a starship manufacturing facility the Republic defends at all costs from Empire attacks.

Sissubo, this planet is surrounded by the destroyed remnants of salvaged Imperial ships, parts of Project Starhawk, and is very risky to fly through from all the debris.

Galitan, a remote moon that was pulled apart into molten fragments floating throughout open space.

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Zavian Abyss, hazardous space region filled with electrically-charged asteroids from a surrounding maelstrom.

What multiplayer modes are available?

Star Wars: Squadrons will feature various multiplayer modes. These include Dogfight, which will see players engage in 5v5 battles with respawns in space. This is essentially a team deathmatch.

There are also Fleet Battles. These are longer, and bigger battles that will see players engage in dogfights, but also move to more objective-oriented tasks depending on the map.

These game modes will also be available to play with bots, so you don’t have to worry if you don't have online on your console.

Which Republic Ships Are In Star Wars: Squadrons?

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There are four Republic ships to choose from: X-Wing, A-Wing, Y-Wing, and U-Wing. Specific details on each are as follows:

X-Wing, the most balanced between firepower and defense and is the go-to “fighter” ship of the Republic.

A-Wing, this is an “interceptor” class ships which are faster and more maneuverable than fighters.

U-Wing, this is the support class ship for the Republic, it can provide supplies and repairs to allies and also disrupt enemy systems to make them easier targets.

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Y-Wing, these are the “bomber” ships for use against large enemy vessels in Fleet Assault.

Which Empire Ships Are In Star Wars: Squadrons?

There are four Empire ships to choose from: TIE Fighter, TIE Interceptor, TIE Reaper, and TIE Bomber. Specific details on each are as follows:

TIE Fighter, similar to an X-Wing, but a bit faster and no shields.

TIE Interceptor, similar to an A-Wing with even more speed and maneuverability.

TIE Reaper, this is usually used to transport troops but will take on the support role here.

TIE Bomber, similar to the Y-Wing for functionality.