Meanwhile, evasive maneuvers help shake pesky enemies off your tail with a simple button press. Imperials have the luxury of a speed boost, while Rebel Alliance supporters can activate a shield to deflect laser fire. You’re free to view the action from inside the cockpit or behind your ship, then pull off a signature ability if things get too crazy. Rebels fly X-Wings and A-Wings, while the Empire makes use of TIE Fighters and TIE Interceptors. Additionally, you must destroy your rivals’ transport shuttle or protect your own for bonus points.Įach side makes use of familiar Star Wars vehicles. The goal? Score 200 kills before the other side within the time limit. Exclusively aerial, the mode divides 20 players across both sides and adds computer-controlled vehicles to make the action even more intense while providing novice players with simpler enemies to take down.

Based on the footage and what we recently learned, Fighter Squadron offers one heck of a dogfight.