Disney and Lucas Arts have announced a new mobile arena-based multiplayer PvP mobile game called Star Wars: Rivals. Similar to Overwatch, players can switch out heroes at will during the match. Heroes are unlocked through progression and drops. You'll find iconic characters such as Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Jyn Erso, Fin, Phasma and more.
Star Wars: Rivals will be free to play though there will be in-game purchases up to the $100 mark.
KEY FEATURES:
- COMPETE IN PVP ARENAS - Dominate your opponents in this fast-paced PvP shooter as you challenge players cross-platform in real-time combat arenas. Avoid taking damage by strategically utilizing your surroundings, targeting and destroying your enemies with mobile-optimized controls. Swap your Heroes in-and-out during the heat of battle, instantly altering how the game is played.
- BUILD THE ULTIMATE COMBAT TEAM - Collect Heroes to assemble the ultimate team and unlock increasingly rare and powerful Heroes as you advance through Arena Leagues. Choose from a cast of legendary Heroes including Princess Leia, Poe Dameron and Lando Calrissian - each with different roles that you mix and match to gain a tactical advantage.
- CONFRONT YOUR RIVALS - Experience iconic rivalries from the Star Wars universe like Han Solo and Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, Finn and Captain Phasma, and more. Defeat rivals in combat to gain extra Battle Points and win faster as you ascend the leaderboards.
- MASTER ICONIC WEAPONS AND SPECIAL ABILITIES - Rule the playing field with powerful weapons like Chewbacca’s bowcaster, Han Solo’s DL-44 pistol, and Boba Fett’s EE-3 carbine rifle. Master special abilities unique to the Star Wars universe like Darth Vader’s Choke and Admiral Ackbar’s devastating Orbital Strike.
- UTILIZE FACTION BONUSES - Form teams of the same faction like the Rebellion, Empire, First Order and Underworld to gain faction bonuses for increased damage, health regeneration and more.
- BATTLE IN FAMILIAR STAR WARS LOCATIONS - Use cover, elevation and destructible environments to your advantage as you take down rivals in PvP arenas across familiar environments that span multiple Star Wars eras including Bespin, Scarif, Jakku, and the Death Star.
- ENLIST IN A GUILD - Strategize with guildmates to climb the Arena leaderboards and claim Credits, Data Tapes, and Reward Crates to unlock featured Heroes and level up characters in your roster.
You can pre-register for the game and get Death Trooper support units if you're an Android user or Rebel Special Forces for iOS players.
Learn more on the Star Wars: Rivals site.
