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STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition on Steam

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Against the overwhelming might of the Empire stands a small but growing Rebel Alliance. Scattered resistance groups are uniting and what is needed most now are Starfighter pilots. Will you join their struggle to end this tyranny and become a hero of the Rebellion?

STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is a action, space sim and simulation game developed by Lucasfim and published by Lucasfim, LucasArts and Disney.
Released on April 28th 2015 is available on Windows, MacOS and Steam Deck.

It has received 397 reviews of which 310 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.


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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (DirectX 9 recommended)
  • DirectX: Version 7.0
  • Storage: 216 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: The Windows version of STAR WARS: X-Wing (1998) requires a controller or joystick. STAR WARS: X-Wing (1993) can be played with a mouse and keyboard.
MacOS
  • OS: Mac 10.9+
  • Processor: 1.8GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with 256 MB VRAM

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User reviews & Ratings

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

11 hours played
Sept. 2026
A bit dated in places, but definitely worth playing. Just be warned that your cursor isn't visible by default in the special edition, you have to right click on the game in steam, go to properties, and enter -softwarecursor under launch options to make it visible.
21 hours played
Sept. 2026
A fan of star war won't miss this one but not sure why the game keep bouncing back out of the game almost every time one mission is over or sometime during the game. it is annoying very much.
7 hours played
Aug. 2026
Great classic. Good to see how the genre evolved.
3 hours played
Aug. 2026
Not quite as good as 'Tie Fighter' but great fun sticking it to the Empire ...
10 hours played
Aug. 2026
I can actively feel my college sophomore grades slip down the tube again. It wasn't as good as I remembered--it was better. Fifth year of college, here we go again!

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Frequently Asked Questions

STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.

No, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.75€ on Steam.

Yes, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition received 310 positive votes out of a total of 397 achieving a rating of 7.35.
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STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition was developed by Lucasfim and published by Lucasfim, LucasArts and Disney.

Yes, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

No, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is not playable on Linux.

Yes, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

This information about STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is not available yet.

No, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition does not support VR.

STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is a single-player game.

No, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition does not currently offer any DLC.

No, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition.

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STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition
Rating
7.4
310
87
Game modes
Features
Online players
3
Developer
Lucasfim
Publisher
Lucasfim, LucasArts, Disney
Release 28 Apr 2015
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