[PC] Origin - Star Wars Squadrons - $37.46 (was $49.95) - Origin Store

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Lysander on 23/10/2020 - 08:33 origin.com (140 clicks)
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All time lowest price for this Star Wars game.

From the website:

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!

Learn what it means to be a pilot in a thrilling STAR WARS™ single-player story set 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.

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, which covers a key campaign near the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War. Immerse yourself in the pilot’s seat completely with the option to play the entirety of STAR WARS: Squadrons in VR.

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.

Enjoy!

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  jhaley3180 on 23/10/2020 - 08:39

  Have been wondering whether this will be in Gamepass when EA Access and Gamepass are merged.

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  Arcticfox on 23/10/2020 - 08:42

  +1

  It only just came out and has had more discounts than Holden, what's wrong with it?

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    Neilzy on 23/10/2020 - 08:45

    +2

    Think they said there will be no more dev or future plans for the game? So its pretty much done and dusted

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      Xizor on 23/10/2020 - 08:49

      Yes, it's stand alone. Never intended for any DLC etc.

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      Drogo on 23/10/2020 - 09:05

      +7

      Never thought I'd see the day where a product being done and no DLCs would be a bad thing.

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        Gehirn on 23/10/2020 - 10:59

        +1

        Well it is pretty barebones. A quick single player mode, and two online modes with four ships in two factions.

        Even Tie Fighter had expansions packs.

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        Neilzy on 23/10/2020 - 11:11

        Lol yeah especial given its EA and their affinity for DLC and loot boxes

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    [Deactivated] on 23/10/2020 - 08:58

    +1

    There are a few factors

    • Niche genre
    • Outside bugfixes, some balance and performance patches there are no plans for DLC or content which affects the longevity of the game
    • The 3 biggest issues with the game is ranked play, HOTAS deadzone and the low framerate on the Steam version which affects word of mouth and sales and hence the population of the game all of which can be patched are going to get patched according to EA.
    • Limited mulplayer modes

    The game is very good however and does a lot right

    • No Games as a Service or Microtransactions can be seen as a positive so what you buy is what you get and its a very traditional game.
    • Cross platform play across Xbox, Playstation and PC which props up the playerbase
    • Cheap price
    • Intresting SP
    • Top gameplay
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      Grissallia on 23/10/2020 - 09:15

      +4

      • HOTAS deadzone has been fixed by patch already. Deadzones are now individually adjustable.

      Unfortunately, that was how I learned that my venerable Logitech Extreme 3D Pro has finally started to pack it in, with a permanent z-axis drift.

      Whatever you do, do NOT buy the Epic Game Store version, particularly if you want to play in VR.

      The EGS version fires up the Origin app to play, and then if you switch to VR, well, you're going to get Steam along for the ride via Steam VR.

      That's three different app launchers for one game.

      OTOH, if you can live with the glitches in VR, it's absolutely amazing to play.

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        lostn on 23/10/2020 - 09:44

        which version to buy if I want to play in VR with less annoyances?

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          FabMan on 23/10/2020 - 10:50

          @lostn: If you have Oculus, Steam won't fire up, Oculus will. I'm using Epic and I don't mind the work, I just load Epic, Origin, and Oculus one after the other, and then run the game.

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            lostn on 23/10/2020 - 11:15

            @FabMan: i'm going to be using WMR with my G2 when it ships.

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        Xizor on 23/10/2020 - 11:00

        Mate Is that the roll issue? I have the same joystick and no matter what bloody settings i fiddled with i could not stop unwanted roll? It was still nowhere near as bad as kb/mouse overall, but annoying enough i stopped playing.

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      lostn on 23/10/2020 - 09:43

      is it actually native to steam or does purchasing it on steam store just launch Origin?

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        [Deactivated] on 23/10/2020 - 09:48

        There is a account link to Origin on first boot up so you can do Crossplay but its not native on Steam, you only get Achievements and Trading cards for having it on steam. Its on Epic Games store and Origin as well.

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          lostn on 23/10/2020 - 09:55

          @[Deactivated]: i'd probably want it direct on origin then, to get rid of steam overlays.

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            [Deactivated] on 23/10/2020 - 10:00

            +1

            @lostn: At the moment the Origin one is the better version as there is a glitch on Steam version where you cant get high refresh rates (its going to get patched)

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              lostn on 23/10/2020 - 11:15

              @[Deactivated]: if you buy the steam version can you just launched it directly via Origen and not open steam at all?

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  Xizor on 23/10/2020 - 08:48

  +1

  On PC you really need a joystick or game controller. The KB/Mouse controls and feel are god awful (nothing like Battlefront 2). As a big fan of the old star wars flight sims i found this falls well short, but others do really like it.

  As for why its cheap it was only $50 at launch and could be gotten cheaper then too (i got $44), its stand-alone game with cross platform so i guess sales wise with no intended future content they just want to hammer it out there until Christmas.

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    Grissallia on 23/10/2020 - 09:18

    +1

    Seconded. VR + joystick is sensational.

    Good luck buying a joystick now though. The release of MS Flight Simulator & Star Wars Squadrons = joysticks sold out everywhere. The earliest that Scorptec & PCCG are reporting stock availability is November.

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      Xizor on 23/10/2020 - 11:05

      What joystick are you using? Im just using a Logitech Extreme3DPro but i could not seem to stop unwanted roll. Annoying AF. Stopped playing after 3 days.

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  theguyrules on 23/10/2020 - 09:03

  Apparently the Origin version is best for people playing on their Oculus Quest/Quest 2/Rift due to it using Oculus libraries.

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    lostn on 23/10/2020 - 09:45

    what about for WMR?

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      theguyrules on 23/10/2020 - 12:14

      I haven't heard either way for WMR, sorry

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  PatoriaN on 24/10/2020 - 01:12

  It's $35 at epic if you have a voucher. I just checked and I still have two $15 off vouchers. They come on more then I use!