Five years ago, Star Wars: Squadrons launched on October 2, 2020, giving fans the starfighter combat game they’d been craving. Developed by Motive Studios and published by Electronic Arts, Squadrons put players right into the cockpit of iconic ships from both the New Republic and the Galactic Empire. It was pitched as a focused, skill-based experience, and for many, it delivered some of the best space dogfights the Star Wars gaming galaxy has ever seen. TL;DR – 5 Years of Squadrons Five years later, Star Wars: Squadrons remains one of the most underrated gems in the galaxy far, far away. A True Starfighter Experience Unlike some modern live-service titles, Star Wars: Squadrons went in the opposite direction. The devs promised no microtransactions and no loot boxes, focusing instead on tight 5v5 battles and a single-player campaign. Players could: The campaign took players through a post-Return of the Jedi storyline, alternating…
