Angry Birds Star Wars out now, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 editions confirmed

Angry Birds fans can now get their hands on the latest Star Wars edition of the hit computer game.

Angry Birds: Star Wars is available from today for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo’s Wii and Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS.

It will also be available from next month for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

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The title includes 20 new levels plus over 200 stages from the original mobile release of Angry Birds Star Wars.

This latest version brings the flock to the fight with the introduction of cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, letting players team up or square off for high scores and galactic bragging rights.

The next-generation versions will also introduce new play and interface elements exclusive to each system.

Developers Rovio says the PlayStation 4 version makes full use of the DualShock 4 controller’s touchpad to offer precision, touch-screen handling. Players can also easily record and share their accomplishments with the world with the platform’s automatic screenshot and video capture options.

Angry Birds Star Wars on Xbox One also allows for automatic video capture and online sharing, while adding all the benefits of the system’s improved Kinect for Xbox One functionality, affording intuitive gesture and motion controls, as well as voice command support.

The Xbox One iteration of Angry Birds Star Wars also includes unique, timed challenges that deliver fresh trials for players well after the game’s launch.

“Angry Birds Star Wars brings together fans from multiple generations and across two widely loved fictional worlds,” said Rovio Executive Vice PresidentJami Laes.

“The success of Angry Birds Star Wars is a testament to the versatility of these iconic franchises. As a company we want to be where-ever the fans are, so we are thrilled to be partnering with Activision to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to console and handheld gaming fans.”

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