STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition

Space combat simulation as a pilot for the Empire

Totally Games · Published by LucasArts, Lucasfilm, Disney · Released Apr 28, 2015

Reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 644
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 5 years ago; Mar 31, 2021

What is STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition?

This single-player space combat game puts you in an Imperial starfighter after the Battle of Hoth, fighting the Rebel Alliance. The collection includes TIE Fighter, Defender of the Empire, and Enemies of the Empire.

For you if...

+you like space combat with mission objectives
+you want a Star Wars story from the Empire's perspective

Not for you if...

−you want multiplayer instead of single-player space combat
−you prefer ground combat to piloting starfighters

What players say

81% of 644 reviews are positive

Players praise the space combat and Imperial perspective, and some recommend using a joystick. The most common complaint is crashes during or at the end of missions.

Screenshots and trailer

STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Processor: 1.8 GHz
Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (DirectX 9 recommended)
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 406 MB available space
Notes: The Windows version of STAR WARS: TIE Fighter (1998) requires a controller or joystick. STAR WARS: TIE Fighter (1994) can be played with a mouse and keyboard.