You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereBitReactors long-teased Star Wars X-COM game is expected to be formally announced later this month. Slightly ruining the surprise, in-game screenshots of the new tactics game have leaked ahead of the games reveal, and it looks so good I might just cry.While weve all been waiting for a proper RTS game set in the galaxy far, far away since Empire at War, which Creative Assembly might actually be working on, BitReactors merging of Lucasfilms iconic sci-fi IP and X-COM gameplay sounds like a perfect match. While we cant gleam whether or not the game is a resounding success from just a few images, it certainly looks like its headed in the right direction.Star Wars X-COM looks absolutely sickReported by MP1ST, a number of in-game screenshots of the new tactics game were released on an artists porfolio. Dated for a mid-2023 build of the game going by the codename Bruno, the early version of the turn-based tactics game looks exactly like youd expect from an X-COM version of Star Wars.Set after the events of Revenge of the Sith, one image shows Bo Katan taking cover behind a crate with a 95% Hit Chance of throwing a thermal detonator at a standard Stormtrooper. Other characterssuch as a red R5 droidcan also be controlled.These screenshots are nearly two years old at the time of writing. This means that the project may look even better and be far more advanced by the time we see it in action. Nevertheless, the screenshots of this early version are already massively exciting and show a tonne of potential for the upcoming tactics game.SOURCE: MP1STSOURCE: MP1STOther screenshots show that the game will also include other aspects found in rival tactics games. Players will be able to upgrade gear at the Armory, buy weapons on the Black Market, engage in Special Ops and more.The UI for the Star Wars X-COM game also show off controller buttons in the games UI. While theres no doubt that the game will also be available on PCanything otherwise would be sillythe developers have clearly focused on also making the game play well with a controller.BitReactor is expected to reveal its Star Wars game on April 19th at the annual Star Wars Celebration. Hopefully, well also see some other games in development such as Sabers still in-development Knights of the Old Republic game.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share