“As we move into the future of Star Wars: Legion and explore more of the Star Wars galaxy with the game, there’s these specific battles or smaller units within these larger factions that we want to explore, and group together thematically,” said Eddy.
Speaking during the live stream, Luke Eddy, lead developer on Star Wars: Legion, said thematic expansions, in which units are related through their location or concept, will play a bigger role in the games’ future releases.
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They are also the first dedicated melee unit for the Separatist faction.Īlso teased was an upcoming Separatist Persuader tank and Wookiee Fluttercraft vehicle, which each made an appearance in the movie Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith during the Battle of Kashyyyk.
Intended to be played as commander henchmen, they can use a modified Guardian keyword to block incoming shots targeting their commander. The unit will also reportedly play with the Separatists’ AI abilities, whereby they perform actions in lieu of player orders.Īnd Magnaguards, most famous as the bodyguards of General Grievous, are also incoming. Some focus on supporting allied units, while others will improve the droid’s own abilities. The Guidance keyword ability also allows neighbouring allied units to provide non-attack actions, aping Yoda’s inspiring leadership abilities.įor separatist players, the new Super Tactical Droid will come with multiple unit cards to be fielded in different variations. The idea is that Yoda can buff his defensive capabilities when attacking, and improve his attack abilities when defending. Coming in at 200-points, Yoda has the Artaru Mastery keyword, allowing him to perform two attacks, gain a dodge token after attacking, and deflect incoming blaster shots. The existing Wookiee Warrior miniatures are compatible with the new pack, and can be used with the revised unit cards.Īlso for the Republic, famed Jedi and defender-of-Kashyyyk Yoda has been revealed as a new commander unit. Intended to “revitalise” the Wookiee Warriors currently available for the Rebel units, they offer more flexibility and can be switched into a range-focused unit, losing some of their melee abilities but gaining a range three attack. Some of the upcoming miniatures and their unit cards were revealed during the livestream, including a new set of cross-factional Wookiees, able to be fielded in both Rebel and Republic forces. Release and price details are yet to be revealed. Among them is a Yoda commander unit, revised Wookiee Warriors, Separatist Magnaguards, and a Super Tactical Droid.
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Announced during Atomic Mass Games’ Mini-stravaganza Twitch stream on Saturday, the upcoming Kashyyyk expansions will be the first of a series of thematic sets for the tabletop game, and bring a slate of new units tied to the titular Wookiee homeworld. A new set of thematic expansion packs has been revealed for Star Wars: Legion.
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