Imagery for a new Star Wars: Project Maverick game has been discovered by Restera member soulzonik via a “hidden” record on the European PSN (database), details of which were scraped and published by the bot-driven Twitter account “psnrelease”. EA has yet to announce anything about the new game although Kotaku reports that it is one of EA Motive’s smaller and more unusual projects.
“Maverick, one of EA’s Star Wars projects, has apparently leaked onto the PlayStation Network. Kotaku can confirm that this is EA Motive’s “smaller, more unusual project” we previously reported on in February.”
Artwork and Setting
The Polygon gaming website adds: “That artwork features a lone Imperial Star Destroyer and a small fleet of X-Wing starfighters, implying that the project would likely take place around the original Star Wars trilogy era. The setting for that aerial battle appears to be Mustafar, the volcanic planet sanctuary to Darth Vader. Mustafar first appeared in Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith, and has been featured in multiple films and animated series.”
The choice of Mustafar as a setting is particularly intriguing. Known for its lava rivers and fiery landscape, Mustafar has been a significant location in the Star Wars universe. It was the site of the climactic duel between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, which led to Anakin’s transformation into Darth Vader. The planet has also been featured in the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels,” adding layers of lore and history that could be explored in the game.
Speculations and Expectations
Given the imagery and the setting, fans are speculating that “Project Maverick” could be a space combat game, possibly focusing on dogfights between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire. The presence of X-Wing starfighters and an Imperial Star Destroyer suggests that players might get to experience large-scale space battles, a feature that has been highly anticipated by fans of the franchise.
EA Motive, known for their work on “Star Wars: Squadrons,” has a reputation for delivering high-quality, immersive experiences. “Star Wars: Squadrons” was well-received for its detailed cockpit views, realistic space physics, and engaging multiplayer modes. If “Project Maverick” follows in the same vein, it could offer a fresh and exciting take on space combat within the Star Wars universe.
Moreover, the term “Maverick” itself suggests a focus on individualism and unconventional tactics, which could translate into unique gameplay mechanics. Players might be able to undertake missions that require them to think outside the box, using strategy and cunning to outmaneuver their opponents.
As soon as more details are made available, we will keep you up to speed as always. The anticipation surrounding “Project Maverick” is palpable, and fans are eagerly awaiting official announcements from EA. Whether it turns out to be a space combat game or something entirely different, the prospect of exploring new stories and settings within the Star Wars universe is always exciting.
Source: Resetera : Kotaku : Twitter
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