Electronic Arts and Capital Games have launched early access for the PC version of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, offering cross-play and cross-progression with the popular mobile game.
The mobile RPG has been a hit since its debut in 2015, remaining one of the top-grossing games globally. Its expansion to PC aims to re-engage lapsed players and attract new ones to the Star Wars universe.
For the first time, any hero can join the holotable battles by downloading the game via the EA App. Star Wars is licensed from Disney’s Lucasfilm Games and is free to play.
In a press briefing, Chelsea, the associate producer, mentioned the excitement for more players to experience the grand raid on a bigger screen during the PC early access. She teased about upcoming future developments.
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In the Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Early Access for PC, players can enjoy intergalactic battles rich with Star Wars lore, featuring over 300 characters from various Star Wars series and movies. The game also includes raid bosses, territory battles, and events to expand the galaxy.
Caley Roberts, the lead producer at Capital Games, expressed the game’s growth and continuous efforts to share the Star Wars love with players. The PC early access now opens the holotables experience to a wider audience with enhanced visuals and features.
The revamped new player experience in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes offers a streamlined journey to level 85, introducing changes to the player quest and rewards system for a more balanced and rewarding gameplay experience.
New progression model key changes
The PC early access for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes promises condensed progress to level 85, with new quest and rewards systems to assist players in advancing faster. The game supports cross-progression with the mobile version, offering a seamless experience across different platforms.
Excitingly, the PC version provides enhanced visuals, smoother animations, and compatibility with PC capabilities for an immersive gameplay experience. Regular updates and new characters are added to the game to enrich the Star Wars universe.
Interested players can sign up for the Early Access by downloading the EA App and registering for the program, leading to early access to the PC version.
The development team is eager to receive feedback from PC players during early access to enhance the gameplay experience further. They have optimized the PC version for smoother performance, introduced new tools for content creators, and maintained cross-compatibility between PC and mobile versions.
While controller support is not currently available, the team is exploring accessibility features and regularly introducing new content updates into the game.
Roberts emphasized the high-fidelity Star Wars experience on PC, with improved graphics and consistent gameplay content. Players can expect a seamless transition between PC and mobile playthroughs.
Challenges in transitioning to PC included backend infrastructure and architectural differences from the mobile version. The game continues to expand its character roster with iconic figures from the Star Wars universe.
