Star Wars: Squadronswill be the next game to immerse players in theStar Warsuniverse. Coming this October, the flight-simulator will put players into the cockpit of some of the most iconic starships and allow them to fight it out in dog-fight aerial gameplay. But EA is going one step further withStar Wars: Squadronsby allowing players to fully customize their vehicles in a number of ways.
In an earlier pilot briefing, EA expanded on more details around theplayable ships forStar Wars: Squadrons, including four ships each on the Rebel and Imperial sides. Ships will also have unique abilities that players can customize through power management, such as increasing shield capacity or weapon damage. Each different ship inStar Wars: Squadronsalso has its own special skills such as support class ships which can act as medics or bomber ships which deal heavy damage.
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In the latest pilot briefing, details on ship customization have been revealed.Star Wars: Squadronswill utilize a components system that players can unlock through acquiringRequisition points. Ships have seven component slots and can employ three passive components and four active components at a time, which are broken down below:
There will also be unique components for eachstarship inStar Wars: Squadronsthat players can choose from, making the experience different for each vehicle, though customization is also optional.
Star Wars: Squadronswill also have cosmetic customization which allows players to change the look of their pilot, cockpit, and ship exterior. Cosmetic upgrades can be unlocked by earning Glory points in-game. Character customization will offer a range of heads, voice styles, and outfits. Starships can have different paint jobs and insignias that relate to both the Imperial and Rebel sides. Players can even outfit theircockpit inSquadronsand place trinkets on their dashboards, including a miniature Millennium Falcon.
It looks likeStar Wars: Squadronshas an insane amount of customizationoptions that players can utilize. It raises the question of whether there are too many options available that may deter some players. But for those who enjoy detail-oriented play styles,Star Wars: Squadronslooks like it will excel beyond the typical flight simulator.
Star Wars: Squadronswill release August 04, 2025, for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
