Accelerate to attack speed! Star Wars Squadrons Video Game hits all platforms today, and here’s how to play like a true fighter Ace
Star Wars Squadrons is out now on PC, Xbox, or PS4. If you’ve been keeping your eyes out for a new flying simulator for the franchise, you don’t need to look any further. Re-live the glory days of Star Wars V.s Tie Fighter (if you remember that old gem) or even more recently Battlefront. Better yet it set during the original trilogy!
Dive Into Star Wars Squadrons Like a Fighter Ace
Geek Culture has done a three-hour break down of the first few missions in the game on their YouTube channel, so be sure to check them out if you want an in-depth look before you buy.
Hitting all of the highlights, you’ll be playing a campaign of different pilots waging war across the galaxy.
The details are amazing and the game throws you right into the cockpit of your fighter. In this one, you’re piloting an X-Wing and coming up on some Imperial ships from behind.
The game mechanics look smooth and the graphics look bright and vibrant as any Star Wars game should be.
But if you want to really play the game like a pro, you may want to get this replica Luke Skywalker pilot helmet with lights and sounds, and a flight stick controller!
While it looks super expensive, for a video game enthusiast, it doesn’t seem too bad price-wise. I mean in Games Workshop money it’s basically free…
Here is what you’ll need:
Luke Skywalker Battle Simulation Helmet
The game isn’t VR, but this helmet will help you get immersed in the game all that much more.
ThrustMaster PS4 & PC Flight Stick
Coupled with the helmet, you can also grab this controller for PS4 and PC. Gaming in flight simulators with the same kind of controls as you’d expect to find in the cockpit is a huge bonus as well.
THRUSTMASTER T.Flight HOTAS For PC & Xbox One
If you have an X-Box we got you covered too with this console version that also works with PC.
Star Wars Squadrons Game
Then of course you’ll need the game too on either PC, Xbox, or PS4, but you can use those links to secure a copy or check out the gameplay details.
Here’s the official game description from the studio behind it, but as you can tell from the video above, this is just the beginning!
- Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience Star Wars: Squadrons
- Step into cockpits of starfighters from the new republic and Imperial fleets and fight in 5 vs. 5 space battles
- Take control of starfighters such as the X-wing and TIE fighter and customize your load-out and cosmetics
- Learn what it means to be a pilot in a thrilling Star Wars single-player story set after return of the Jedi
- The New Republic fights for freedom. The Empire demands order. We need you to join the galaxy’s finest
With a new Star Wars-themed flight simulator rocking today’s latest graphics, you can get fully immersed in the game with all the different accessories. Overall, the game looks tight!
Get Your Copy of Star Wars Squadrons Now!
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