Details on space combat are finally out. According to PC gamer, the space combat in The Old Republic is
not a re-boot of the old X-Wing franchise. Instead, it's referred to as a 'tunnel shooter' which brings to mind images of Starfox.
Details are, as always, vague until we get to see some actual footage, but Bioware has apparently promised escort missions and PvP in space as well, which begs the question whether the tunnel shooter is just a temporary mid-step.
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We call this gameplay "tunnel shooter". That means there are especially designed levels which make you follow a certain path. The players has a range of weapon systems to choose from to use against his enemies. You will receive a quest beforehand. If you're in space you will automatically receive side quests.- Missions are supposed to be a few minutes short and are more of an "action snack".
- There won't be any PvP space combat at launch.
- PC action played a mission, which included fighters, corvettes and cruisers. There task was to shoot 20 fighters and destroy the enemy's mothership.
- Missions are well-staged/designed, there won't be any flying around doing nothing.
- Space combat is single-player for now, the hotspots are chosen from you space ship's bridge.
- Escort missions are planned.
- Space combat missions are completely optional for now, if you don't want to do them, you don't have to.
- There are six different types of space ships. Smuggler, Bounty Hunter, Agent and Trooper will have their own type of shop. The two Jedi and the two Sith classes will have to share a type.
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