Summary
The Zabrak archer Nox is now available toStar Wars: Huntersplayers through a Starter Pack on Switch and mobile devices. After a soft launch in certain territories and multiple delays, prolific mobile developers Zynga and Natural Motion launchedStar Wars: Hunterson the Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS devices last June. More recently, the game was released on Steam in Early Access on January 27, following two PC playtests.
Star Wars: Huntersis a free-to-play multiplayer arena shooter set sometime after the fall of the Galactic Empire at the end ofStar Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi. It offers players arich cast ofStar Wars: Hunterscharactersinspired by the classic character archetypes of theStar Warsuniverse, including lightsaber-and-Force-wielding Jedi and Sith, former Imperial Stormtroopers, Mandalorian warriors, and even Utooni - a pair of Jawas stacked on top of one another. Like other hero-based titles likeMarvel RivalsandOverwatch, each of these characters has their own unique weapons and abilities to help players gain the edge in battle.
As shown in a recentStar Wars: Hunterstrailer, the Zabrak Assassin Nox is now available to all players as part of the new Nox Starter Pack for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. This horned killer-for-hireis aStar Wars: HuntersDamage characterarmed with a bow and arrows, which she uses to train herself as she vows revenge against the mysterious group that kidnapped her sister. In addition to her archery skills, Nox is an expert with poisons, using special arrows and a remote device to infect her opponents with dangerous gasses. She also comes equipped with rocket boots to hover short distances.
New Nox Content Pack is Available in Star Wars: Hunters
Nox was previously released as part ofStar Wars: HuntersSeason 4, which added a wealth of other new content for people who own the All Access Arena Pass. This includes a new map set on the forest moon of Endor, where the final battle between the evil Empire and heroic Rebel Alliance took place, and a new game mode called Scrap Salvage, in which players have to race to collect the most Scrap from fallen opponents. Players could also unlock newStar Wars: Hunterscharacters like Nox through the Hunter’s Path, which lets players earn special tokens during battles.
So far,Star Wars: Huntershas been met with a mixed reception, earning a 60 on OpenCritic on release. Despite this, the game has a decent following, and Zynga has plans tocontinue supportingStar Wars: Hunterswith additional content. Season 5, subtitled “Scum and Villainy,” recently introduced another new character in Glikkin, a masked Kubaz thief with the ability to sneak past the competition with a cloaking device.
Star Wars: Hunters
WHERE TO PLAY
NEW STAR WARS EXPERIENCELocated 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 define galactic history are brought to life to entertain audiences and create champions seeking fame and fortune in this new gladiatorial spectacle.MEET THE HUNTERSGear up for battle and pick a Hunter that suits your playstyle from a regularly updated roster of new characters including nefarious bounty hunters, heroes of the Rebellion, Imperial stormtroopers, and everything in between. Outclass opponents by mastering diverse 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.
