Star Wars has continued to expand as a huge franchise over the years. There is a long list of films and TV shows that have been released under the franchise. But they did not stop there as they have also released several successful video games. A new game is currently on the way and it will be released for all the platforms. Titled Star Wars: Hunters, the game is developed by Zynga and NaturalMotion.
So, let’s go ahead and check what we know so far about the upcoming game, including the release date and other relevant information.
Star Wars: Hunters: Release Date
Star Wars: Hunters has been under development since 2018. The game was announced back in 2021 at Nintendo Direct and a teaser trailer was also released at the same time. The game received a soft opening for the Android devices the same year but the developers revealed that the game will get a full release in 2023. However, a specific release date has not been announced yet.
Star Wars: Hunters: Trailer
Promotions for Star Wars: Hunters started around two years ago with the cinematic trailer being released by Nintendo. A gameplay trailer was released a year ago which featured everything that would be an important part of the game.
Star Wars: Hunters: Gameplay
Developers of Star Wars: Hunters have not revealed a lot of details about it. The gameplay details are also not available properly but sources have reported a few things until now.
The game will give more importance to playable characters. Slingshot, who would be in control of the droideka, will get special abilities like spinning, ripping and bouncing in the battlefield. The Wookiee warrior could also charge and throw huge boulders and J-3Di will get a new ability called Faux Pull.
Sentinel will be armed with a huge machine gun and a rogue-style character will also appear with a blaster pistol on hand. Additionally, there is a Bounty Hunter with a rocket pacj and can use Grapple Hook to get out of any situation. The game will feature a 4v4 combat mode which will be held in the Grand Arena and gamers would compete for fame and fortune in a competition called Hunters of the Outer Rim.
The characters would be divided into three different categories that include Damage, Support and Tank. Further details about the gameplay is expected to be revealed soon.