New gameplay footage of the cancelled video game Star Wars: First Assault has surfaced, showcasing a fan-led effort to complete the project initially abandoned by LucasArts over a decade ago. The footage, streamed on YouTube, features intense online multiplayer action set on the familiar Tatooine map, reminiscent of a small-scale FPS experience similar to Call of Duty. Despite the visual glitches and framerate issues typical of a work-in-progress, the gameplay demonstrates the potential this game had as a competitive online shooter for the Star Wars franchise. The fan community is actively recruiting players through their Discord server, but may face legal challenges from Disney and Lucasfilm Games as the project progresses.

nWhat is Star Wars: First Assault?

Star Wars: First Assault was a cancelled online shooter developed by LucasArts, aiming to provide a competitive multiplayer experience in the Star Wars universe. Initially set to release around 2013, it was designed to rival popular FPS games but was shelved due to Disney's acquisition of LucasArts. The recent fan project aims to bring this lost title back to life, recreating its gameplay from leaked pre-release code.

Star Wars: First Assault was meant to be a significant entry in the online multiplayer genre for the franchise before its cancellation. Despite the successful launch of Star Wars: Battlefront by EA, many fans believe this game could have carved out a unique niche for itself, focusing on more competitive mechanics within the beloved universe.