Star Wars: Squadrons is getting HOTAS support on Xbox One and PS4
If you’ve got the hardware, you’ll be able to use it in this space combat title.
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While EA Motive previously confirmed that its upcoming dogfighting game Star Wars: Squadrons would support HOTAS peripherals on PC, console support was not guaranteed. Today, Ian Frazier, Creative Director of Star Wars: Squadrons at EA Motive, shared that Star Wars: Squadrons is getting HOTAS support on Xbox One and PS4.
This support will be enabled via a patch that’ll go live once the game has been released. This means you’ll be able to use some of thebest HOTAS systemsto enhance your gameplay experience.
Good news, pilots!As you may know, Squadrons supports HOTAS (throttle and joystick) controls on PC.I’m happy to announce that we’re adding HOTAS support to both PS4 and Xbox One as well, in a patch that will be available the moment the game goes live! :)#StarWarsSquadronspic.twitter.com/cVbojAUknLGood news, pilots!As you may know, Squadrons supports HOTAS (throttle and joystick) controls on PC.I’m happy to announce that we’re adding HOTAS support to both PS4 and Xbox One as well, in a patch that will be available the moment the game goes live! :)#StarWarsSquadronspic.twitter.com/cVbojAUknL— Ian S. Frazier (@tibermoon)September 11, 2020September 11, 2020
The game also supports VR on PC and PS4, meaning you can useHOTAS controllers in VRfor an incredibly immersive experience. There’s a vast list ofStar Wars: Squadrons maps and locationsto explore and fight around, with an equally lengthylist of starshipsplayers can use.
Star Wars: Squadrons is set to release on October 2, 2020. No next-generation support has been detailed, so there aren’t any specificXbox Series X,Xbox Series SorPS5enhancements to look forward to at this time.
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Star Wars: Squadrons places players in Vanguard Squadron or Titan Squadron with vicious dogfights and a variety of different starships. It’s even got full cross-play, so you can play with your friends no matter where you buy it.
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