Lead designer talks about the upcoming Star Wars Pinball: Rogue One table
Zen Studios’ Star Wars Pinball, the digital Star Wars version of the classic tabletop game, is set to receive some Rogue One content next week.
On January 31, PC and consoles will get the Rogue One-themed table while it will become available on mobile devices a few days later on February 2.
The table features a slew of Rogue One content, from U-wings and death troopers to Director Krennic and Jyn Erso. Other Rogue One elements include the AT-ACT walkers, TIE Strikers and various characters such as Saw Gerrera and Chirrut Imwe.
It will also include 10 story-based missions focused on helping the Rebels infiltrate the Empire in order to steal the Death Star plans.
“I’m pretty certain that pinball enthusiasts will appreciate all the minute details in the table,” wrote lead designer Zoltan Vari in an email interview with StarWars.com. “There is a unique lock mechanism, a special vari-target connected directly to the U-wing, death troopers who can be hit by the ball, and almost twice as much playable surface is on the table than on a regular pinball table, thanks to the different stages.”
Vari added that these elements from the movie should play as important gameplay aspects.
“Most of my favorite real-life pinball machines approach their themes with a lot of special care, ensuring that there is not a single unused portion of the playfield from a pinball perspective, which is what I try to achieve in my designs as well,” he said. “Ideally, iconic elements from the film or theme should be integral parts of the gameplay, and not just simple ornaments.”
No price has been announced for the Rogue One table, likely because it varies depending on device. Previously released tables can run for $1.99 on the iOS and Google Play app stores, while they’ve been a bit pricier on consoles.
To find out more about the game—and links to purchase on other systems—head on over to the official site.
