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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|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    =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-wars-squadrons|82}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-wars-squadrons|79}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9642/star-wars-squadrons|79}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9642/star-wars-squadrons|79}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-squadrons|81}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-squadrons|81}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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|hltb        = 80090
 
|hltb        = 80090
 
|igdb        = star-wars-squadrons
 
|igdb        = star-wars-squadrons
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|mobygames    = star-wars-squadrons
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|mobygames    = 151117
 
|strategywiki = Star Wars: Squadrons
 
|strategywiki = Star Wars: Squadrons
 
|wikipedia    = Star Wars: Squadrons
 
|wikipedia    = Star Wars: Squadrons
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
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|introduction      = '''''Star Wars: Squadrons''''' is a [[:Category:VR games|VR-supported]] {{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.
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|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]].
  
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|release history  = The game was released on October 2, 2020, affected by severe stuttering at frame rates above 60 in both regular and VR modes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/Refresh-Rate-bug/td-p/9535372|title=Answer HQ - Refresh Rate bug|date=2020-10-12}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1222730/discussions/0/2940245647585854970/|title=Steam Discussions - Game running with absolutely horrific frame rate|date=2020-10-12}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsSquadrons/comments/j960ob/framerate_analysis_at_120_hz_part_2/|title=Reddit - /r/StarWarsSquadrons - Framerate Analysis at 120 Hz Part 2|date=2020-10-12}}</ref>
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|release history  = The game was released on October 2, 2020.
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−
|current state    = There is no known solution for the high frame rate stutter, although players can work around the issue [[#Stuttering at above 60 FPS|by various methods]].
 
  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | star-wars-squadrons | Origin | |  | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | Download code only, no disc included.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=kardivevo|date=2023-08-16|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4622-1 | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | star-wars-squadrons | Epic Games Store, Origin | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GMG | star-wars-squadrons-pc | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{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| Humble | star-wars-squadrons | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{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 | star-wars/star-wars-squadrons | Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. |  | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1222730 | Steam, account | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}} |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1222730 | Steam, account |  |  | Windows }}
+
{{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 use {{DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}}.
+
{{ii}} All versions require an EA account and {{DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}}.
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
−
{{ii}} '''Epic Games Store''' versions purchased before October 2, 2021 include 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>
+
{{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]].
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\STAR WARS Squadrons\settings}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\STAR WARS Squadrons Steam\settings}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\STAR WARS Squadrons Steam\settings}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[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 store       = unknown
+
|epic games launcher       = false
−
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes = Handled through the cloud sync of Origin.
−
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|gog galaxy               =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 = unknown
+
|origin                   = true
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|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>
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               = unknown
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|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>
 
|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              = always on
 
|antialiasing              = always on
−
|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]] High/Low option, as well as a TAA sharpening slider. Cannot be disabled.
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]] High/Low option, as well as a TAA sharpening slider, and resolution scale for [[SSAA]]. Cannot be disabled.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
−
|120 fps                    = limited
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|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              = Frame rates above 60 FPS have a noticeable stuttering on high refresh rate monitors, see [[#Stuttering at above 60 FPS|Stuttering at above 60 FPS]].
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|120 fps notes              =  
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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===Disable motion blur===
 
===Disable motion blur===
−
{{ii}} Current builds (1.1 and previous) of the game have motion blur forced on with no option to disable it.
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{{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=
 
{{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>.
 
* 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>.
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}}
 +
 +
===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>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = true
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|playstation controllers  = true
−
|dualshock 4 notes         =  
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|playstation controller models = ds4
−
|dualshock prompts         = false
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|playstation controllers notes =  
−
|dualshock prompts notes   = Xbox prompts are used
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|playstation prompts       = false
 +
|playstation prompts notes =  
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
−
|dualshock 4 modes         = wired, bluetooth
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support = false
−
|dualshock 4 modes notes   = V2 tested. Wireless adapter gets detected as a flight stick.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2020-10-04|comment=}}</ref>
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|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 =  
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|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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|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}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
−
|trackir                    =  
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|trackir                    = true
−
|trackir notes              =  
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|trackir notes              = Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z.
 
|tobii eye tracking          =  
 
|tobii eye tracking          =  
 
|tobii eye tracking notes    =  
 
|tobii eye tracking notes    =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Stuttering at above 60 FPS===
 
−
{{ii}} The game has a noticeable stutter at higher frame rates than 60 FPS on refresh rates above 60 Hz. Cap the frame rate to 60 FPS or lower the refresh rate to 60 Hz with v-sync enabled to work around the issue.<ref name="aemony-fps">{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2020-10-02|comment=This issue occurs regardless of graphical settings or frame rates.}}</ref>
 
−
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref=<ref name="aemony-fps"/>}}
 
−
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Lower the refresh rate to 60 Hz and enable [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|V-Sync]]|ref=<ref name="aemony-fps"/>}}
 
−
 
 
===Crash at the start of a mission===
 
===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.  
 
{{ii}} The game might crash to desktop, right after the loading screen has finished, when loading into a mission in singleplayer.  
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{{API
 
{{API
 
|direct3d versions      = 11
 
|direct3d versions      = 11
−
|direct3d notes        =  
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|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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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|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 notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|anticheat        = Easy Anti-Cheat
 
|anticheat        = Easy Anti-Cheat
−
|anticheat notes  =  
+
|anticheat notes  = v4.0.0.0 (2020)
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 04:10, 10 February 2024

STAR WARS: Squadrons
STAR WARS: Squadrons cover
Developers
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
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Star Wars: Squadrons on IGDB
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Star Wars: Squadrons on Wikipedia
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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

Official forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Origin
 Download code only, no disc included.[1]
Windows
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Origin
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
 Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
 Included with EA Play.
Manual link for EA App purchase.
Windows
Steam
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 Included with EA Play (Steam)
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
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
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
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
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
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

Screen settings
Screen settings
Video settings
Video settings

Graphics feature State Notes
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
  • Navigate to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\STAR WARS Squadrons Steam\settings, and find ProfileOptions_profile. Open this file with Notepad.exe or equivalent, and set the values GstRender.MotionBlur and GstRender.MotionBlurEnabled to 0.

Disable HDR

Newer builds of the game may have High Dynamic Range enabled with no option to disable it.
Modify configuration files
  • Navigate to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\STAR WARS Squadrons Steam\settings, and find ProfileOptions_profile. Open this file with any text editor, and set the values GstRender.HdrEnable to 0.

Input

Controls settings
Controls settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
DualShock 4
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
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg HOTAS-styled
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection

  • Xbox controller

  • Keyboard and mouse

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
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
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
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
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:
  1. Go to www.easy.ac/en-us/support/game/guides/service/ and download the latest version of "EasyAntiCheat.exe"
  2. Copy the downloaded file into the <path-to-game>\STAR WARS Squadrons\EasyAntiCheat\ subfolder among the local game files.
  3. Run the downloaded "EasyAntiCheat.exe" in that location. There will be an option to select "Current game" and press "Repair Service".

Done[citation needed]

Disable Easy Anti-Cheat

Launch the game using the <path-to-game>\starwarssquadrons.exe executable[8]
  • Steam users also need to create a text document called steam_appid.txt in the game folder with the contents 1222730 as otherwise launching <path-to-game>\starwarssquadrons.exe directly will not work.
  • An alternative method is to rename <path-to-game>\starwarssquadrons_launcher.exe to something else and then rename starwarssquadrons.exe to starwarssquadrons_launcher.exe 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.[9]
  • After a recent patch this method might not work on Origin.[citation needed]

VR support

Headsets State Notes
SteamVR
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Windows Mixed Reality
Requires Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse
TrackIR
Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z.
Play area
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]

Other information

Accessibility options
Accessibility options

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
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
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Anti-cheat Easy Anti-Cheat v4.0.0.0 (2020)

System requirements

Windows
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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:kardivevo on 2023-08-16
  2. ↑ X-wing Glider FAQ - last accessed on 2020-09-18
  3. ↑ SteamDB - STAR WARS™: Squadrons - User Cloud - last accessed on 2020-10-12
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-10-12
    Confirmed through the properties of the game in the Steam library.
  5. ↑ Star Wars: Squadrons Ultrawide Review - 16:9/21:9/32:9 Comparison & Gameplay! - last accessed on 2020-10-03
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-10-04
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-10-02
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ EA Tech forum thread, about crashing at the start of mission - last accessed on 2020-10-07