The Star Wars Hunters release date is finally here, allowing all of you to dive into the free-to-play shooter and see what it’s all about. The wait has been long, there’s no denying that, given it first popped up during a Nintendo Direct way back in February 2021.
Before we dive into all the details, you might want to see what we think of the game with our Star Wars: Hunters review. You can also check out our guides to the best Nintendo Switch games and best mobile games, as well as our picks for the best Star Trek games. Or, if you’re looking to boost your stats, check out our guides to all the latest Genshin Impact codes and Blox Fruits codes.
When is the Star Wars Hunters release date?
Star Wars: Hunters is out now, and you can play this new Star Wars game on Nintendo Switch and mobile. Remember, if you pre-registered for the game, there are some goodies with your name on it:
- Rise Your Fist emote
- Amber Hunter
- Amber Rifle
- Bubo’s Blue Milk avatar
- Ticket Invite avatar
What is the Star Wars Hunters gameplay style?
In the same vein as Team Fortress 2 and Overwatch, Star Wars Hunters is a team-based PvP shooter where the player takes control of a character from damage, tank, and support classes. The player’s team battles against the opposing team to try and control the Arena on the planet Vespaara, which is where the game is set.
These battles take place on various battlegrounds, which are a rotating selection of maps with different terrain and details. These locations should be especially recognizable if you’re a long-time fan of the franchise, with such places including Hoth, the Death Star, and an adorable Ewok Village.
You can see a gameplay trailer to get a more detailed view of the battles you’ll be plunged into, below:
Star Wars Hunters characters
You’re able to choose from a range of characters including a Wookie, Jawas, and a Jedi and Sith. These characters all fit within a class and have different skills, making them suited to different game styles depending on your personal preferences.
Want to be a sneaky backstabber? You’re sorted. Or a vicious duelist? Yep. How about a towering tank who can take the punishment? Sure. See all the current Star Wars Hunters characters below. However, it is worth noting that one out of the 13 characters available at launch (Aran Tal) isn’t free, but you can unlock him through the battle pass.
Star Wars Hunter tank characters
- Charr
- Grozz
- Slingshot
- Sentinel
Star Wars Hunters support characters
- Sprocket
- Skora
- Zaina
Star Wars Hunters damage characters
- Diago
- Aran Tal
- Imara Vex
- Rieve
- J-3DI
- Utooni
Which platforms will Star Wars Hunters be released on?
Star Wars Hunters is available on Nintendo Switch as well as mobiles across iOS and Android. The game is free-to-play, with players able to purchase cosmetic upgrades like unlocking new skins. You can also get in-game currency and even characters through the premium battle pass.
That’s everything we can tell you about Star Wars Hunters. For more PvP fun, check out our guides to the best games like Fortnite on Switch and mobile, or prepare yourself for the upcoming joy of the Zenless Zone Zero release date.