Looking for the “cool nerd” – Electronic Arts’ Star Wars: Squadrons game launch

Looking for the “cool nerd” – Electronic Arts’ Star Wars: Squadrons game launch

Two cool pilots, Dawid Podsiadło and Blowek and one fighter – Star Wars. Combining three worlds into one universe. And, all of that at the controls of an X-wing.

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the challenge

prepare the game launch to match the brand legend

There are titles that, although they are set in a well-known and loved universe, and will be well-received by hardcore fans, have mechanics that are too difficult and niche enough to break through to more casual gamers.

the idea

we found someone as cool as Star Wars

in cooperation with WE!RE Fantasy and Fantasyexpo, we invited two VERY well-known people, who can be described as “cool nerds”. Their job was to ensure our reach and allow us to present the game to a wide group of casual gamers. Then, we made their Star Wars-related nerdy dreams come true. Let’s be honest: which of us has never dreamed of sitting at the controls of a real X-wing, at least once.

we let fans become X-wing pilots

We brought a part of the Star Wars universe to Warsaw: we prepared a real hangar with a 1:1 scale replica of an X-wing fighter and allowed people to get behind the controls to test Star Wars: Squadrons live. The replica is one of only two unique pieces available in Europe. During the two-day event, we invited journalists from the most important gaming media to our zone. During the pre-premiere show, they had the chance to see for themselves what it’s like to become an X-wing pilot.

Looking for the “cool nerd” – Electronic Arts’ Star Wars: Squadrons game launch

Looking for the “cool nerd” – Electronic Arts’ Star Wars: Squadrons game launch

Two cool pilots, Dawid Podsiadło and Blowek and one fighter – Star Wars. Combining three worlds into one universe. And, all of that at the controls of an X-wing.

Looking for the “cool nerd” – Electronic Arts’ Star Wars: Squadrons game launch

Two cool pilots, Dawid Podsiadło and Blowek and one fighter – Star Wars. Combining three worlds into one universe. And, all of that at the controls of an X-wing.

the result

within a month of the game’s release:

Two cool pilots, Dawid Podsiadło and Blowek and one fighter – Star Wars. Combining three worlds into one universe. And, all of that at the controls of an X-wing.

total reach of publications

publications, including 25 positive reviews

content material views

Looking for the “cool nerd” – Electronic Arts’ Star Wars: Squadrons game launch