Disney Interactive and Lucasfilm Ltd have launched their new free-to-play combat strategy title, Star Wars: Commander.
Exclusive to iOS, players will join either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire to recruit and lead an unstoppable force across the Star Wars galaxy in epic battles to claim ultimate victory for their side. Disney Interactive detail the key features of the game below:
Choose a side: Command AT-ATs, TIE fighters and Stormtroopers as the Empire or call on iconic heroes like Han Solo and Princess Leia as part of the Rebellion.
Build and defend a base: Train unique troops specific to each faction, and fortify a base with deflector shields, turrets, heavy artillery, and other defences.
Lead epic battles: Strategically deploy powerful armies, units, and vehicles against enemies and other players around the galaxy.
Travel to multiple planets and complete special missions: Play an all-new story as a valiant leader on the front lines of the Galactic Civil War.
Upgrade a strike team and its defences: Strengthen forces with multiple levels of upgrades for each unit.
The game also includes a storyline set within the Galactic Civil War of Episodes IV – VI. Within the storyline, “commanders” will be able to determine whether the Empire or the Rebellion have the upper hand that will win the war.
Star Wars: Commander can be downloaded for free from the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.