Happenstance Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Disney has announced the latest in its slew of upcoming Star Wars titles with Star Wars: Attack Squadrons, a free-to-play space combat game for up to 16 players. Developed by new Seattle-based studio Area 52 Games, Attack Squadrons is due in 2014 on PC and will feature three modes of PvP action: Free For All, Team Dogfight and Base Defense. You'll also be able to earn points to customise your ship and buy new items. You can sign up for the Attack Squadrons beta, which launches next year, on the game's official site. Check out the Star Wars: Attack Squadrons debut trailer below. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-12-17-star-wars-goes-f2p-with-space-combat-game-attack-squadrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 It will likely be terrible, but I'll give it a go anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 That video just reminds me of sense of wonder I first felt when the Gamecube was unveiled and they had that Rogue Squadron reveal. Don't expect it be anywhere near as good as that was. Still will give it a try though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 The upcoming free-to-play 16-player space combat game Star Wars: Attack Squadrons has been cancelled. Developer Area 52 Games announced the game's shutting down today on its official site. "After much consideration, we have decided to cease development so that we can focus on other Star Wars game experiences," the fledgling Seattle-based studio said. "We truly appreciate the time you spent engaging in the beta." The dogfighting game was only announced in December, before it went into closed beta in January. It featured three game modes: Free For All, Team Dogfight and Base Defense. EA has declined to comment on what Star Wars project Area 52 is working on next. Well that's that then. Now I've re-watched the video I really want a new Star Wars space combat game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Out of interest, what site are you quoting? I find it funny that they asked a company that has nothing to do with this game for a comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Out of interest, what site are you quoting? I find it funny that they asked a company that has nothing to do with this game for a comment. That was Eurogamer...what do you mean asking a company who has nothing to do with game? EA own the rights to Star Wars and Area 52 were developing it. There are only 2 companies mentioned both involved in the making/publishing of this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 That was Eurogamer...what do you mean asking a company who has nothing to do with game? EA own the rights to Star Wars and Area 52 were developing it. There are only 2 companies mentioned both involved in the making/publishing of this game. EA have the rights to the core Star Wars games. However, Disney still have the rights to mobile, social and browser games (like Attack Squadrons). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 EA have the rights to the core Star Wars games. However, Disney still have the rights to mobile, social and browser games (like Attack Squadrons). Well clearly confusion reins as they aren't the only site reporting about it and mentioning EA. It didn't look mobile, social or browser (technically wasn't I wouldn't class free to play as having to fall into any of them) either which may have lead to this confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 True, I don't think they really released much information to the press other than the trailer. Still, it was definitely a browser game - I played it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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