EA has released the first trailer forStar Wars: Squadrons, setting the stage for a proper gameplay reveal coming later in the week. But besides releasing the trailer, EA also confirmed some additional details about the game, including the surprising fact that it will launch at a budget price.
EA is not sellingStar Wars: Squadronsas a full-priced $59.99 game. Come theStar Wars: Squadronsrelease date on October 2, fans will be able to purchase it for just $39.99. Unfortunately, no reason was given as to whyStar Wars: Squadronsis releasing at a lower price point, but perhaps some more information will come at the EA Play event on June 18.
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While EA hasn’t revealed any possible reason as to whyStar Wars: Squadronsis releasing at a budget price, speculation points to the game being smaller in scope than fans may expect. It’s possible that the single-player campaign is on the shorter side, or that the multiplayer doesn’t have all that many game modes. However, there could be other reasons forStar Wars: Squadronsreleasing at a budget price, and so fans should withhold judgment until EA touches more on the game’s scope.
On paper, it sounds likeStar Wars: Squadronswill have a lot to offer fans of the franchise. It will include a full-fledged single-player campaignset after the events ofReturn of the Jedi. Players will play as pilots for both the New Republic and the Galactic Empire, seeing the story from both perspectives. The game will also boast 5v5 online multiplayer as well, so it seems as though it should give fans plenty to do come launch.
IfStar Wars: Squadronsproves popular enough, one has to imagine that EA would be interested in expanding the game’s content post-launch with DLC. It’s been revealed thatStar Wars: Squadronswill have cosmetic options and other ways for players to customize theirX-Wings, TIE-fighters, and other ships, so maybe the game will add more stuff to unlock later on.
For now, there’s still quite a bit that has yet to be revealed when it comes toStar Wars: Squadrons, but more should come to light at theEA Play event on June 18.
Star Wars: Squadronswill launch on October 2 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
