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Friday5th Mar 2021
News Star Wars: Squadrons Makes The Jump To Xbox Game Pass Ultimate On March 18th
Update: We've got an official date!
Update: EA has today confirmed that Star Wars: Squadrons will join EA Play on March 18th! Original story (Thu 25th Feb, 2021 20:45 GMT): EA has already announced this week that Madden NFL 21 will be joining EA Play (and therefore, Xbox Game P
Thursday26th Nov 2020
News Star Wars: Squadrons Xbox Series X Update Now Available, Adds 120FPS
Here's what you can look forward to
EA revealed back in early November that it was planning to add 120FPS support for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in Star Wars: Squadrons, and that update is now available for the two new systems. The addition of 120FPS (which is console exclusive to Xbox Series X|S), means you can now choose to prioritise...
Thursday5th Nov 2020
News Star Wars: Squadrons Is Getting A 120FPS Mode For Xbox Series X|S
Great, kid! Don't get cocky!
EA has confirmed its backwards compatible plans for a selection of titles on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today, including the news that Star Wars: Squadrons will run at up to 120FPS on both systems. You'll be able to choose from two different modes in the space combat title - better visual quality and better...
Thursday8th Oct 2020
News EA Isn't Planning To Add More Content To Star Wars: Squadrons
"We’ve tried to treat it in kind of an old-school approach"
Last week's release of Star Wars: Squadrons saw the game receive a largely positive reception (we gave it an 8/10 in our review here at Pure Xbox), but according to EA, there are no plans to support it with post-launch content. This was pointed out by creative director Ian Frazier in a...
Thursday1st Oct 2020
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Star Wars: Squadrons
Is the Force strong with this one?
The first reviews for tomorrow's release of Star Wars: Squadrons have gone live, and they're generally looking very positive, although keep in mind that some are only based on the single-player campaign for now. We've rounded up just a few of them below, so let's see what reviewers are saying about the game so...
Friday18th Sep 2020
News Expensive, This Limited Edition Star Wars Xbox Controller Is
But a fine addition to your collection
Yep, we've got another limited edition Xbox controller to share! This time, it's based on the upcoming release of Star Wars: Squadrons, with just 2500 units available to pre-order. Like the Gears of War controller we highlighted earlier today, this comes packed with a Pro Charging Stand and features a magnetic...
Sunday13th Sep 2020
News Star Wars: Squadrons Will Support Joysticks And Throttles On Xbox One
"Good news, pilots!"
We've already heard how the upcoming title Star Wars: Squadrons will have a hardcore mode for experienced pilots. If that's still not enough, there'll also be hands-on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) controls. The good news is that this control method will also be available to console players, including Xbox One pilots. This was...
Saturday4th Jul 2020
News Star Wars: Squadrons Will Have A Hardcore Mode For Experienced Pilots
Just don't get cocky, kid
You'll be able to customise your Star Wars: Squadrons experience when the game launches later this October, allowing you to determine how authentic and challenging you want its gameplay to be. This was revealed by creative director Ian S. Frazier in a recent interview with IGN Japan, who explained that when you start the...
Tuesday23rd Jun 2020
News EA Plans To 'Double Down' On Developing Star Wars Games
The force remains with EA
EA has been singing the praises of its partnership with Disney and Star Wars in a recent "fireside chat," revealing that it's planning to "double down" on making Star Wars games (thanks Gamespot). CEO Andrew Wilson highlighted that both Star Wars Battlefront 1 and 2 have sold around 35 million copies combined, while
Friday19th Jun 2020
Video Check Out This Intense First Gameplay Footage Of Star Wars Squadrons
They fly now
EA has revealed a first look at gameplay for Star Wars: Squadrons, which arrives on Xbox One later this year. You can watch the video above, unveiled earlier today as part of EA Play Live 2020. The in-depth clip provides a look at both the single-player and multiplayer portions of the game, including the vehicles you'll be using, the...
Tuesday16th Jun 2020
News Star Wars: Squadrons Will Have A 10 Hour Free Trial With EA Access
Try before you buy
The first trailer for Star Wars: Squadrons was released yesterday, with the game set to arrive on Xbox One later this October. But if you're still on the fence, here's some good news - it'll have a ten-hour free trial with EA Access. This was confirmed in a post on Xbox Wire yesterday, which revealed that EA Access members can...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Supposedly Won't Include Microtransactions
"Rewards and bonuses earned solely through gameplay"
It's official - Star Wars: Squadrons flies onto Xbox One this October and will include cross-play with the PS4 and PC. If you're looking forward to participating in "intense 5v5" aerial dogfights in space but are a little concerned about what EA might include in the game after the launch events...
Monday15th Jun 2020
News Star Wars: Squadrons Flies Onto Xbox One In October, Watch The Trailer
Master the art of starfighter combat
Suit up, pilots! EA has revealed the first trailer for Star Wars: Squadrons, which is officially coming to Xbox One on October 2nd and will include cross-play with PS4 and PC. You can pre-order the game now from the Microsoft Store. According to its official website, Star Wars: Squadrons will allow you to...
