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Star Wars Squadrons Esports Tournaments
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Star Wars: Squadrons esports gears up for launch with upcoming tournaments

Ace pilots are ready to prove themselves.
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Published: Sep 24, 2020 08:14 am

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From content creators to ranked pilots seeking to leave their mark within the galaxy, the Star Wars: Squadrons competitive scene is firing into action just days after the game’s launch. 

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Two Star Wars: Squadrons tournaments are scheduled to take place following the title’s official release on Oct. 2: Operation Ace and The Calrissian Cup. Both events will feature gameplay within the signature Fleet Battles mode, consisting of five pilots per team with a goal of taking out the opponent’s flagship via dogfights and bombing runs while protecting their own flagship. Pilots will fly one of four Republic or Imperial ships offered in Star Wars: Squadrons, from an X-Wing fighter and U-Wing support to a TIE Interceptor or TIE Bomber. 

Content creators like Alex Damon of Star Wars Explained will compete in Operation Ace on Oct. 10, a five-hour tournament that begins at 12:15pm CT on Twitch. Other teams competing in the event include BattlefrontUpdates, Azzatru, Bombastic, and EckhartsLadder. Teams led by content creators in the Operation Ace tournament will have to earn commendations based on skills and objectives within Fleet Battles. It’s the ideal event to showcase the potential of Star Wars: Squadrons esports.

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Achieving what might have seemed implausible several months ago, The Calrissian Cup tournament has united Star Wars Discords in preparation for the evolution of Squadrons esports. With over 30 squads already signed up to compete, tournament organizers have created a Star Wars: Squadrons 5Mans—similar to Rocket League’s 6Mans. The tournament will also feature a guest commentating appearance from the OG Lando Calrissian, Billy Dee Williams.  

The Calrissian Cup begins on Dec. 10 and will feature gameplay all week long in five-man teams. Squads will first compete in Swiss rounds that will lead to a best-of-three top-four playoff and best-of-five finals. Teams will advance based on points earned throughout a match. Pilots interested in competing in the Star Wars: Squadrons Calrissian Cup can get started on the event’s official website. 

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Danny Forster
Staff writer, lead beat writer for MTG and TFT
Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.
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