EA talks Star Wars: Squadrons' switchable ship components and customisation options Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. EA talks Star Wars: Squadrons' switchable ship components and customisation options Dashboard figures! Exterior paint jobs! More! News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 14 Aug 2020 35 comments If you're a space pilot (and I realise many of you are probably not) that likes to add your own personal touch, then Star Wars: Squadrons has you covered, bringing switchable components and customisation options that EA has now detailed more thoroughly in a new blog post. Components, as far as Squadrons is concerned, are unlockable elements that can be slapped onto your starfighter in order to alter its functionality in, as EA puts it, "subtle or radical ways". Hulls or shields can be fine-tuned to impact a ship's defensive capabilities, for instance, while players might opt to equip primary weapons with higher rates of fire, or the likes of torpedoes, bombs, and mines for support in combat. In total, players have access to seven available component slots, enabling them to tweak and change their primary weapons, two auxiliary weapons, and countermeasures (all these are known as active components), as well their hull, engines, and shield (passive components) - although the latter slot is not featured on ships without shield generators. Watch on YouTube EA notes that players will be able to save their preferred component configurations as load outs, ensuing their ships are ready to tackle a range of different combat situations. In addition to the customisable core functionality offered by components, Star Wars: Squadrons also features cosmetic customisation options, intended for those that like to make their swooping death machines feel a little more personal, including some lovely knick-knacks - such as a galaxy hologram and storm trooper helmet - to slap on a ship's dashboard. Additionally, there are hull paint jobs and decals for ship exteriors, plus a range of customisation options for pilots, including various heads, full-body flight suits, torso apparel, legwear, helmets, and gloves. Notably, customisation is only present in Squadrons' multiplayer mode - meaning you'll need to settle for the traditional Star Wars aesthetic in single-player. Cosmetics will predominantly be unlocked using in-game Glory points (EA previously announced there'll be no microtransactions in Squadrons), and traditionalists hankering for old-school authenticity will have the option to entirely disable cosmetics, meaning other starfighters appear in their default states so as to maintain the franchise's classic looks. You'll find several hundred more words on Star Wars: Squadrons' components and customisation options in EA's latest blog, and there's still plenty of time to mull over your design plans given the game doesn't arrive on Xbox One, PS4, and PC until 2nd October. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store