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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
+ | |title = STAR WARS: Squadrons | ||
|cover = Star Wars Squadrons cover.jpg | |cover = Star Wars Squadrons cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 2, 2020}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 2, 2020}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-wars-squadrons|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-wars-squadrons|79}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9642/star-wars-squadrons|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9642/star-wars-squadrons|79}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-squadrons|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-squadrons|81}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Vehicle combat }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars }} | ||
|steam appid = 1222730 | |steam appid = 1222730 | ||
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|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons | ||
− | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 80090 |
|igdb = star-wars-squadrons | |igdb = star-wars-squadrons | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 151117 |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = Star Wars: Squadrons |
|wikipedia = Star Wars: Squadrons | |wikipedia = Star Wars: Squadrons | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
+ | |introduction = '''''Star Wars: Squadrons''''' is a {{Glossary:First-person}} {{Glossary:Action}} and {{Glossary:Vehicle combat}} game in the [[Series:Star Wars|Star Wars]] series. The game features a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} story campaign, as well as two {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} modes titled Dogfight and Fleet Battles. It can be played with and without a [[Glossary:Virtual reality headset|virtual reality headset]]. | ||
− | + | |release history = The game was released on October 2, 2020. | |
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+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/STAR-WARS-Squadrons/ct-p/star-wars-squadrons-en Official forums] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1222730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | Download code only, no disc included.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=kardivevo|date=2023-08-16|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | star-wars-squadrons | Epic Games Store, Origin | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | star-wars-squadrons | Epic Games Store, Origin | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-squadrons | Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}.<br>[https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons/buy/pc Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1222730 | Steam, account | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}} | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4622-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | star-wars-squadrons-pc | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-squadrons | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All versions require an EA account and {{DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Epic Games Store''' versions purchased before October 2, 2021 included the Vanguard Squadron X-wing Glider for [[Fortnite]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/star-wars-squadrons/x-wing-glider-faq|title=X-wing Glider FAQ|date=2020-09-18}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\STAR WARS Squadrons\settings}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\STAR WARS Squadrons Steam\settings}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\STAR WARS Squadrons\settings}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\STAR WARS Squadrons Steam\settings}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = Handled through the cloud sync of Origin. |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = true |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/1222730/ufs/|title=SteamDB - STAR WARS™: Squadrons - User Cloud|date=2020-10-12}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2020-10-12|comment=Confirmed through the properties of the game in the Steam library.}}</ref> |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Star Wars Squadrons screen settings.png|Screen settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Star Wars Squadrons video settings.png|Video settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Hor+}} gameplay.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNbtCWvzcis|title=Star Wars: Squadrons Ultrawide Review - 16:9/21:9/32:9 Comparison & Gameplay!|date=2020-10-03}}</ref> |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = always on |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2020-10-04|comment=While I cannot tell what level AF is set to, based on the hangar some level of AF is at least present.}}</ref> |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = always on |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[TAA]] High/Low option, as well as a TAA sharpening slider, and resolution scale for [[SSAA]]. Cannot be disabled. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = true |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = true |
− | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Deuteranopia, Protanopia, Tritanopia |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable motion blur=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Some builds (1.1 and previous) of the game have motion blur forced on with no option to disable it. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration files|fix= | ||
+ | * Navigate to <code>{{p|userprofile\documents}}\STAR WARS Squadrons Steam\settings</code>, and find <code>ProfileOptions_profile</code>. Open this file with <code>Notepad.exe</code> or equivalent, and set the values <code>GstRender.MotionBlur</code> and <code>GstRender.MotionBlurEnabled</code> to <code>0</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable HDR=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Newer builds of the game may have High Dynamic Range enabled with no option to disable it. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration files|fix= | ||
+ | * Navigate to <code>{{p|userprofile\documents}}\STAR WARS Squadrons Steam\settings</code>, and find <code>ProfileOptions_profile</code>. Open this file with any text editor, and set the values <code>GstRender.HdrEnable</code> to <code>0</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Star Wars Squadrons controls.png|Controls settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Can be found in the settings menu under '''Controls''' > '''Remap Controls''' > [subsection] > '''Keyboard & Mouse'''. |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Follows the '''Enhanced pointer precision''' option of Windows |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Can be toggled using the '''Allow Mouse Functionality''' option |
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Four presets: '''Custom''' (user-specified bindings), '''Default''', '''Aviator''', '''Southpaw'''.<br>To specify the custom bindings, go to the settings menu, under '''Controls''' > '''Remap Controls''' > [subsection] > '''Controller'''. |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | | | + | |playstation controllers = true |
− | | | + | |playstation controller models = ds4 |
− | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = |
− | | | + | |playstation prompts = false |
− | |light bar support = | + | |playstation prompts notes = |
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = false |
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = |
+ | |dualsense haptics support = false | ||
+ | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes = wired, wireless | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes notes = Controller detected as a flight stick over Bluetooth.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2020-10-04|comment=}}</ref> | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = generic |
− | |other button prompts notes= | + | |other button prompts notes= HOTAS-styled |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
− | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = false |
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
− | |steam hook input = | + | |steam hook input = true |
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
− | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = false |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
− | |steam controller prompts = | + | |steam controller prompts = false |
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
|steam cursor detection = unknown | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Star Wars Squadrons xbox bindings.png|Xbox controller | ||
+ | Star Wars Squadrons keyboard + mouse bindings.png|Keyboard and mouse | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Star Wars Squadrons audio.png|Audio settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = '''Master''', '''Music''', '''SFX''', '''Dialogue''', and '''Voice Chat''' |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = '''Auto''', '''Enhanced Stereo''', '''Surround 5.1 & 7.1''', and '''Binaural (Headphones)''' |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Customizable size and background |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Audio > '''Keep Audio in Background''' toggle |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = Licensed Star Wars Iconic theme plays in the background | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 10 |
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Coop, Versus |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Allows crossplay across all platforms, both consoles and other PC digital distribution platforms. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = | |p2p = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Update Easy Anti-Cheat (in case of issues)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Squadrons comes with Easy AntiCheat 4.0.0.0 from 2020. But there is already at least version 6.0.0.0. In case you suspect any crashes or other issues due to AntiCheat, there is a simple method to update to the latest version:|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to [https://www.easy.ac/en-us/support/game/guides/service/ www.easy.ac/en-us/support/game/guides/service/] and download the latest version of "EasyAntiCheat.exe" | ||
+ | # Copy the downloaded file into the <code>{{p|game}}\STAR WARS Squadrons\EasyAntiCheat\</code> subfolder among the local game files. | ||
+ | # Run the downloaded "EasyAntiCheat.exe" in that location. There will be an option to select "Current game" and press "Repair Service". | ||
+ | Done{{cn}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable Easy Anti-Cheat=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game using the <code>{{p|game}}\starwarssquadrons.exe</code> executable|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2020-10-02|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | * Steam users also need to create a text document called {{file|steam_appid.txt}} in the game folder with the contents <code>1222730</code> as otherwise launching <code>{{p|game}}\starwarssquadrons.exe</code> directly will not work. | ||
+ | * An alternative method is to rename <code>{{p|game}}\starwarssquadrons_launcher.exe</code> to something else and then rename <code>starwarssquadrons.exe</code> to <code>starwarssquadrons_launcher.exe</code> as this will bypass the Easy Anti-Cheat launcher when running the game through e.g. Steam's library. This method will have to be reapplied after each update.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2020-10-08|comment=This is my preferred method on my Steam copy as it means I can launch it from Steam.}}</ref> | ||
+ | * After a recent patch this method might not work on Origin.{{cn}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|osvr = unknown | |osvr = unknown | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
− | |windows mixed reality = | + | |windows mixed reality = true |
− | |windows mixed reality notes = | + | |windows mixed reality notes = Requires [https://store.steampowered.com/app/719950/Windows_Mixed_Reality_for_SteamVR/ Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR.] |
|keyboard-mouse = true | |keyboard-mouse = true | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|novint falcon = | |novint falcon = | ||
|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
− | |trackir = | + | |trackir = true |
− | |trackir notes = | + | |trackir notes = Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z. |
|tobii eye tracking = | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
|tobii eye tracking notes = | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = true | |play area seated = true | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
− | |play area standing = | + | |play area standing = false |
|play area standing notes = | |play area standing notes = | ||
− | |play area room-scale = | + | |play area room-scale = false |
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crash at the start of a mission=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game might crash to desktop, right after the loading screen has finished, when loading into a mission in singleplayer. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Lower Volumetric Quality to Medium.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Crash-entering-mission-2/m-p/9538859/highlight/true#M866|title=EA Tech forum thread, about crashing at the start of mission|date=2020-10-07}}</ref>}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
+ | {{Image|Star Wars Squadrons accessibility.png|Accessibility options}} | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = A D3D12 API can be found in the configuration file "ProfileOptions_profile" under "GstRender.EnableDx12" but it doesn't do anything. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
− | |anticheat = | + | |anticheat = Easy Anti-Cheat |
− | |anticheat notes = | + | |anticheat notes = v4.0.0.0 (2020) |
}} | }} | ||
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|recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 3 3200G | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 3 3200G | ||
|recRAM = 16 GB | |recRAM = 16 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 480 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 480 | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 04:10, 10 February 2024
Developers | |
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Motive Studios | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Frostbite 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 2, 2020 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 79 |
OpenCritic | 79 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Wars |
Star Wars: Squadrons is a first-person action and vehicle combat game in the Star Wars series. The game features a singleplayer story campaign, as well as two multiplayer modes titled Dogfight and Fleet Battles. It can be played with and without a virtual reality headset.
The game was released on October 2, 2020.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Download code only, no disc included.[1] | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
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Steam | Included with EA Play (Steam) | |||
(unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
- All versions require an EA account and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.
Version differences
- Epic Games Store versions purchased before October 2, 2021 included the Vanguard Squadron X-wing Glider for Fortnite.[2]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\STAR WARS Squadrons\settings |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\STAR WARS Squadrons Steam\settings |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1222730/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\STAR WARS Squadrons\settings |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\STAR WARS Squadrons Steam\settings |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1222730/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | Handled through the cloud sync of Origin. | |
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | [3][4] | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay.[5] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | [6] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA High/Low option, as well as a TAA sharpening slider, and resolution scale for SSAA. Cannot be disabled. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Color blind mode | Deuteranopia, Protanopia, Tritanopia |
Disable motion blur
- Some builds (1.1 and previous) of the game have motion blur forced on with no option to disable it.
Modify configuration files |
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Disable HDR
- Newer builds of the game may have High Dynamic Range enabled with no option to disable it.
Modify configuration files |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Can be found in the settings menu under Controls > Remap Controls > [subsection] > Keyboard & Mouse. | |
Mouse acceleration | Follows the Enhanced pointer precision option of Windows | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Can be toggled using the Allow Mouse Functionality option | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Four presets: Custom (user-specified bindings), Default, Aviator, Southpaw. To specify the custom bindings, go to the settings menu, under Controls > Remap Controls > [subsection] > Controller. |
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Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | DualShock 4 |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) Controller detected as a flight stick over Bluetooth.[7] |
Tracked motion controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | HOTAS-styled |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Music, SFX, Dialogue, and Voice Chat | |
Surround sound | Auto, Enhanced Stereo, Surround 5.1 & 7.1, and Binaural (Headphones) | |
Subtitles | Customizable size and background | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Audio > Keep Audio in Background toggle | |
Royalty free audio | Licensed Star Wars Iconic theme plays in the background |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 10 | Co-op, Versus Allows crossplay across all platforms, both consoles and other PC digital distribution platforms. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking |
Update Easy Anti-Cheat (in case of issues)
Squadrons comes with Easy AntiCheat 4.0.0.0 from 2020. But there is already at least version 6.0.0.0. In case you suspect any crashes or other issues due to AntiCheat, there is a simple method to update to the latest version: |
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Done[citation needed] |
Disable Easy Anti-Cheat
Launch the game using the <path-to-game>\starwarssquadrons.exe executable[8]
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VR support
Headsets | State | Notes | |
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SteamVR | |||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
Windows Mixed Reality | Requires Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR. |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
Keyboard/Mouse | |||
TrackIR | Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z. |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Issues fixed
Crash at the start of a mission
- The game might crash to desktop, right after the loading screen has finished, when loading into a mission in singleplayer.
Lower Volumetric Quality to Medium.[10] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | A D3D12 API can be found in the configuration file "ProfileOptions_profile" under "GstRender.EnableDx12" but it doesn't do anything. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Anti-cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat | v4.0.0.0 (2020) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-7600 AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
Intel Core i7-7700 AMD Ryzen 3 3200G |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7850 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 480 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1222730/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1222730) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:kardivevo on 2023-08-16
- ↑ X-wing Glider FAQ - last accessed on 2020-09-18
- ↑ SteamDB - STAR WARS™: Squadrons - User Cloud - last accessed on 2020-10-12
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-10-12
- Confirmed through the properties of the game in the Steam library.
- ↑ Star Wars: Squadrons Ultrawide Review - 16:9/21:9/32:9 Comparison & Gameplay! - last accessed on 2020-10-03
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-10-04
- While I cannot tell what level AF is set to, based on the hangar some level of AF is at least present.
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-10-04
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-10-02
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-10-08
- This is my preferred method on my Steam copy as it means I can launch it from Steam.
- ↑ EA Tech forum thread, about crashing at the start of mission - last accessed on 2020-10-07