Action · October 1, 2020
STAR WARS™: Squadrons (2020)
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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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 27.1k Steam reviews | Top 19% in Action |
| Positive rating | 66% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 91% |
| Metacritic | 79/100 | Genre average 77 — top 47% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 6 h average | Top 64% for session depth among Action |
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Flight · 194
- Space · 179
- VR · 149
- Multiplayer · 147
- Singleplayer · 135
- Sci-fi · 135
- Action · 114
- Simulation · 109
- First-Person · 97
- PvP · 74
- Spaceships · 73
- Online Co-Op · 61
- Co-op · 55
- Controller · 48
- Shooter · 46
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- French volume_up
- Italian
- German volume_up
- Spanish - Spain volume_up
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish - Latin America
Full audio (5)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Traditional Chinese
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
- VR Supported
- Camera Comfort
Other
- Single-player
- Chat Speech-to-text
Reception Metrics
Steam community
66%Mixed · 27.1k reviews
17.9k positive · 9.2k negative
Metacritic
79/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
5.9/10
Curator recommendations
24.5k
Press Quotes
“overwhelmingly satisfying” 4.5/5 – Twinfinite “Squadrons is the total package” Polygon “a dream game for Star Wars fans.” 4/5 – UploadVR
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
6h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
4h
Current engagement
Achievements
47
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 1, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Developer | MOTIVE |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Base price | $3.99 -90% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Editions & Packages
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