Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player) (8 Player Online)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
4th Jun 2024
4th Jun 2024
- Series
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Star Wars: Hunters (Switch) - A F2P Hero Shooter That's Fast, Fun, And Force-ful
Drop it like it's Hoth
You would be forgiven for having a bad feeling about Star Wars: Hunters. This free-to-play, class-based, hero shooter was announced by FarmVille developer Zynga in 2021, but a duo of delays and its appearance in the already stacked genre of '
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Star Wars: Hunters Guides
All games and trailers from the August 27th double presentation
The August 2024 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase and Indie World Showcase was a 42-minute double presentation of games from third parties and independent developers coming to Switch in 2024 and 2025. The last Indie World was back in April and there was a Partner Showcase in February,...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: Cross-Progression - How To Link Your Account
Always two, there are
Star Wars: Hunters launched on 4th June for Nintendo Switch and mobile and those who want to play on both devices might be wondering if it's possible to enable cross-progression between the two. Well, rejoice! Star Wars: Hunters does have cross-progression and linking your devices is a relatively straightforward process —...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: How To Unlock The Mandalorian, Aran Tal
What is the way?
After a few matches in Star Wars: Hunters, you might have seen players select a mysterious Mandalorian from the character roster. This Hunter does not appear on the standard Hunter's Path, so how do you unlock the Mandalorian? Well, not the Mandalorian, but that Mandalorian. We'll tell you how. In this guide, we will run through...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: How To Upgrade Your Hunter
Take the high ground
In Star Wars: Hunters, you'll have to rely on your Hunter Abilities to shift the tide and beat your opponents. Fortunately, these abilities can be upgraded to give you the edge in battle. There are two main ways to upgrade your Hunter Abilities and we're here to give you a helping hand on both of them. In this guide, we will...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: Walkthrough, Beginner's Guide, Hints, FAQs
Everything you need to know about Star Wars: Hunters on Switch
Welcome to our Star Wars: Hunters guide hub. Here we'll take you through everything you need to know about the free-to-play team-based arena combat game that came to Switch on 4th June 2024. We called it a "fast and fun take on the PvP formula" that "feels right at home on Switch" in...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: 10 Tips And Tricks To Get You Started
Go from Padawan to Jedi Master
Star Wars: Hunters can be a pretty intimidating place when you drop into your first PvP match, so it can be good to learn some tips and tricks before getting started. Fortunately, we're here to help. In this guide, we share all the advice you'll need to start playing Hunters like a Jedi Master. This includes tips for...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: Full Character List - Best Pick For Every Class
Who is the Chosen One?
After a few matches in Star Wars: Hunters, you will have a roster of prospective Hunters lining up to be tried out. With 12 different characters available at launch (13 if you have the Arena Pass), you may well be wondering who is the best Star Wars: Hunters character? That's where this guide comes in. Below, we have grouped...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: Gyro Controls - How To Turn On Motion Aiming
You shot first
If you're used to playing Switch shooters like Splatoon 3 which feature extra gyroscope-based motion aiming to help line up your shots, you might be wishing that Star Wars: Hunters had the same feature. Well, good news! Star Wars: Hunters does have motion controls, and the way to activate them is similar to Fortnite — you've just...
Guide Star Wars: Hunters: How To Change Your Username
You don't have to stick with 'kyL04eN_123', you know
If you've been playing Star Wars: Hunters, you may be wondering, Is it possible to change my username? Perhaps, by accident, you went with the default 'Jedi7900182' the system assigned you, or the capital letter you put in the middle doesn't look too great, or maybe you just want a change... but...
Star Wars: Hunters News
News Star Wars: Hunters Season 3 Launches A Little Earlier Than The Direct Suggested
Yub snubbed
It might seem like Season 2 has just got underway in the free-to-play hero-shooter Star Wars: Hunters, but Zynga is already looking to the next season with its new teaser of what's to come. The publisher informed us that Season 3 is set to kick off on 24th September (not the 26th, as last week's
News Star Wars: Hunters Season 2 Adds New Character, Map, Ranked Mode And More
Here are the full patch notes
Zynga's free-to-play hero shooter Star Wars: Hunters has entered hyperspace and blasted into its second season, 'Empire Resurgent'. As you might expect from a name like that, this one is rather Empire-themed in its additions. There's a brand-new droid fighter, K-A0S, available through the Arena Pass, a new...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th June)
Wake up, Link
The weekend is finally upon us and it's time to play some games! There has been plenty to talk about this week in the world of Nintendo. Yet more 'Switch 2' rumours trickled in with a fresh batch of supposed codenames, Playtonic announced Yooka-Replaylee (maybe our favourite title of the year, so far) and
Nintendo Download 6th June (North America)
Star Wars: Hunters! Sociable Soccer 24! Valis!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: STAR WARS: Hunters (Zynga,...
Video 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In June 2024
Luigi, Monster Hunter and more
We're now at the halfway mark of the year for 2024 and it's been a blast on the Switch so far with games like Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Thankfully, there's even more on the way in terms of first-party exclusives, with the 3DS title Luigi's Mansion 2 making a return this month in HD. As for third-party...
Nintendo Download 30th May (North America)
Star Wars: Hunters! Capes! Umbraclaw!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: STAR WARS: Hunters (Zynga, 4th Jun,...
News Star Wars: Hunters Gameplay Trailer Showcases Game Modes, Characters, Arenas And More
Blast 'em next month
Earlier this month, mobile developer Zynga announced that Star Wars: Hunters would finally bring its free-to-play PVP action to Switch on 4th June. This came after a long period of delays (the game was initially
News Stars Wars: Hunters Brings Free-To-Play PVP Action To Switch This June, Preload Now Live
"Fight for glory in the arena"
Back in 2021, the online and mobile developer Zynga announced it would be bringing the "free-to-download" player-verse-player third-person competitive shooter Star Wars: Hunters to the Switch and mobile devices. While it's been playable on mobile devices for some time, it's now finally launching on the Switch eShop on...
News Zynga's New Free-To-Play Star Wars Game Has Been Delayed (Again)
Top priority is providing "best possible experience"
Following on from Zynga's delay of Star Wars Hunters last September, the game upcoming free-to-play multiplayer title has now been delayed again. It was already pushed back to 2022, and now in the latest update, it's been delayed until next year. Yep, it won't be arriving on Nintendo Switch or...
News Star Wars: Hunters Shows The Force In Flashy New Trailer
Still due in 2022, recently had a small soft launch on Android
Star Wars: Hunters is an intriguing upcoming release for Switch and mobiles, a free-to-play PVP take on the iconic franchise. Its release was pushed to next year a few months back, but now developer Zynga has unveiled an official gameplay trailer to show it off. It looks promising but...
About The Game
Following the end of the Galactic Civil War, the bright lights of The Arena burst into life and offer new heroes a platform to shine across the galaxy. Located deep in the Outer Rim on the planet of Vespaara and broadcast far and wide on the HoloNet, the stories and legends of battles that have defined galactic history are brought to life to entertain audiences and create champions seeking fame and fortune in this new gladiatorial spectacle.
The Arena brings together all-new, unique Hunters from across the Star Wars galaxy each with larger-than-life personas, rich undiscovered pasts and ability sets that make them formidable combatants.
Gear up for battle choosing from a roster of new characters, including nefarious bounty hunters, heroes of the Rebellion, Imperial stormtroopers, and everything in between. Outclass opponents by mastering advanced abilities, skills and strategies while fighting it out in intense 4v4 third-person combat and dominating opponents on the road to fame in The Arena.
Customize each Hunter by collecting and equipping them with fun and unique costumes, animations, and weapon appearances, making for an impressive competitor that stands out on the battlefield and is ready to challenge for glory.
Dazzle The Arena’s crowd, competing across multiple PVP game modes; within Escort, defense and attack skills are crucial as the team need to work together to safely escort the payload before their enemies defeat them. In Control, two teams battle it out to defeat one another and take control of the central objective area until the time runs out. Each battlefield set in The Grand Arena on Vespaara evokes iconic Star Wars locales such as Tatooine, Hoth and Endor.
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