Ubisoft Massive is looking for playtesters for its upcoming Star Wars game.
Massivesaidon Friday that it’s prioritising people who live close to its studio in Malmö, Sweden, where testing will take place.
Players interested in participating canregister here. If selected, they will be paid for their time and receive free lunch, drinks and snacks.
Announced in January 2021, Massive’s Star Wars game is being developed with its Snowdrop engine, which also powersThe Divisionseries and the studio’s upcomingAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
It will be a story-driven, open-world title, according to its creative directorJulian Gerighty.
“First, we want to make it a unique game in the saga with a captivating story and set of characters that players can relate to and connect with,” he said when the game was revealed. “We want to take what is familiar and resonant about Star Wars and tell the stories of new characters who have their own motivations and stakes.”
During an earnings call last February,UbisoftCEOYves Guillemotclaimed the “groundbreaking”Star Wars game was in the “early stage of development”, suggesting its release was still several years away.
OtherStar Wars gamescurrently in development includeRespawn’s Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,which will be released in March 2023,Quantic Dream’s Star Wars: Eclipse, and a narrative-driven, action-adventure gamefrom former Uncharted director Amy HennigatSkydance New Media.
