Zynga and Lucasfilm Games today debuted the first gameplay trailer for the upcoming competitive arena combat game Star Wars: Hunters.
Coming to Nintendo Switch and mobile devices in 2022, the game has entered soft launch on Google Play for Android devices in select markets and will be available in soft launch on the App Store early next year.
Today’s trailer showcases a selection of the competitive arenas and the diverse roster of Hunters fighting for glory within Vespaara’s in-game sporting complex.
Highlighting each individual combatant’s unique fighting style – Rieve and J-3DI’s lightsaber wielding expertise, Zaina and Sentinel’s deadeye blaster accuracy, Imara Vex’s arsenal of bounty hunting weaponry, Grozz’s brute strength, the cunning tech of Slingshot’s droideka and Utooni’s resourceful use of scavenged scraps – the Arena becomes their stage for epic 4 x 4 battles.
“Today’s gameplay reveal gives players their first look at the Hunters in action, showcasing eight of the dynamic characters which will be available at launch,” said Bernard Kim, President of Publishing at Zynga.
“Our teams at NaturalMotion and Boss Alien are excited for fans to enter the fray and compete for galaxy-wide glory in the Arena next year.”
Set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, Star Wars: Hunters will connect players in real time to battle in arena settings inspired by iconic Star Wars locales in teams of four.
Players will compete as daring bounty hunters, heroes of the Rebellion and holdouts of the fallen Empire in an action game that immerses players in fast-paced and visually stunning Star Wars conflict.
Upon launch in 2022, Star Wars: Hunters will be available as a free download for the Nintendo Switch, on the App Store and on Google Play and will support cross-play across all platforms.
Star Wars: Hunters does not require a Nintendo Switch Online membership to download and play.
Players can pre-register now to help reach new milestones to unlock exclusive in-game content when Star Wars: Hunters launches by visiting SWHunters.com.
New information and background about the eight fighters and three Arena battlefields featured in the trailer are now available on the site, as well.
