EA announces that new cosmetic outfits are coming toStar Wars: Squadronsfor players to unlock for their collection. Available through January 10, the two skins are unlockable as a thank you for theStar Wars: Squadronsgaming community.
Star Wars: Squadronstakes players into the universe of intense space battles fought between the Galactic Empire and New Republic. While the game utilizes the first-person perspective, it hosts amyriad of unlockable ranks and rewardsto customize player avatars. Despite having a small scope, the game managed to subvert expectations with its thrilling dogfighting and immersive visuals.
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Originally, it seemed as thoughStar Wars Squadronswasnot going to receive any post-launch content. Fortunately for fans, this was not the case. The announcement of two skins, the Hoth Pilot and Imperial Executioner, is the latest in DLC the game has received. Included are the iconic helmets, flight suits, and gloves for both the New Republic and Galactic Empire pilots.
All players need to do to unlock these items is login toStar Wars: Squadronssometime before January 10. However, aspiring pilots will need to ownthe impressiveStar Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderorStar Wars Battlefront 1or2to access this new content. As a celebration of theStar Warscommunity, it makes sense that this post-launch is aiming for fans of EA’s entries to the franchise.
New content updates toStar Wars: Squadronsare a pleasant surprise for fans of the entry, no matter how small. The game, while niche, has a fanbase dedicated to thestrategic team-based combat and modes for ace pilots. In addition, the cosmetic items look great and are easy enough to claim, so this should be good reason for current players to hop back in for some blasting.
While expectations forStar Wars: Squadronspost-launch were never going to be high, some could view this update as a bare minimum for the entry. Not only that, but it comes at a cost seeing as that players must own one of EA’s otherStar Warsgames to claim these skins. It is unlikely that anyone will purchase either of those other games, if they have not already, just to grab some cosmetic DLC. EA has ended support forBattlefront 2as well, so this update could be frustrating tothose 50,000 fans who want more updates. That said, more content forStar Wars: Squadronsmay entice unsure players to hop in for some space battling.
Star Wars: Squadronsis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
