Star Wars: Attack Squadrons On-line Video Game Announced

Time to invest in a new joystick for the computer because we are going back into the cockpit in a new Star Wars video game. Today StarWars.com announced a new free-to-play on-line game Star Wars: Attack Squadrons produced by Disney Interactive and Area 52.

We first got hints of the use of the title Attack Squadrons this past summer when news of the domains registered to Lucasfilm appeared on-line.

For more info on the game you can also visit Star Wars: Attack Squadrons Facebook page.

Lucasfilm’s Announcement:

Get ready to pilot — and make some special modifications to — some of the most famous starships in the galaxy. Disney Interactive announced today the first details for the upcoming online game Star Wars: Attack Squadrons, and has invited fans to sign up for a chance to join the action during beta tests in the new year.

The new title is a free-to-play, open web, space combat game offering an intense multiplayer battle experience where players can customize and tune popular Star Wars ships, including the Rebel Alliance’s X-wing fighter or the Empire’s TIE Interceptor. In Star Wars: Attack Squadrons, players will enter exciting dogfighting action with up to 16 players at a time as they maneuver through iconic Star Wars locations. Future ships, environments, and game details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Star Wars fans can sign up now for a chance to participate in the closed beta at www.starwars.com/attacksquadrons with the first play session beginning early 2014.

Star Wars: Attack Squadrons was developed by Area 52 in conjunction with Disney Interactive and LucasArts.