Star Wars: Starfighter 2001

About

Star Wars: Starfighter came out on February 21, 2001 for PlayStation 2, then for PC on January 22, 2002 and for PlayStation 3 on April 28, 2015. On Steam, 56% of 515 player reviews are positive (Mixed). It is Playable on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 2 hours.

Join three heroic starfighter pilots in harrowing deep space and planetary missions to save the planet of Naboo. Star Wars Starfighter allows you to fly through a unique chapter of the Star Wars universe, piloting 20 realistic and accurately rendered 3D starships amidst a variety of 14 environments set in air and space. Takeoff on an epic journey that begins on the lush paradise planet of Naboo and continues through the climactic assault on the Droid Control Ship inspired by the motion picture Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Take on the roles of rookie Naboo pilot Rhys Dallows, mercenary Vana Sage, and alien pirate Nym as they join together in an unlikely alliance against an unexpected assault on a peaceful planet. As you fly to the aid of Naboo, you'll test your battle skills against more than 50 vehicles, including Trade Federation drop ships, battle tanks, Droid starfighters and never before seen craft such as the deadly Protector, Scarab, and Dagger.

What is happening now

Star Wars: Starfighter is a space-combat shooter originally released in 2001 across PlayStation 2 and PC, casting players as fighter pilots navigating the Star Wars galaxy. The franchise is seeing renewed attention with a new project in development, which was showcased behind closed doors at D23. According to director Shawn Levy, the upcoming iteration will center on marginalized outsiders operating from the periphery of the galaxy, suggesting a shift toward less conventional Star Wars storytelling. Details remain limited as the project is still early, but the footage reveal marks the beginning of what could be a significant revisitation of the Starfighter legacy.