Expanding Your Squad and Playing Your Way
Mastering the Force: A Beginner’s Guide to Star Wars: Shatterpoint
Part 3 – Expanding Your Squad and Playing Your Way
By now, you know how Star Wars: Shatterpoint plays—and hopefully you’ve already had your first few battles. But the true strength of the game is how it grows with you. From customizing your strike team to exploring new game modes, Shatterpoint offers depth, variety, and cinematic experiences every time you play.
In this final part of our series, we’ll explore how to expand your collection, develop your playstyle, and get the most out of the Shatterpoint universe.
Choosing Your Playstyle
Each character and unit in Shatterpoint brings a distinct flavor to the battlefield. As you collect more Squad Packs, you’ll start to develop a personal playstyle. Whether you prefer up-close brawlers, ranged specialists, or force-powered trickery, there’s a squad for you.
Some examples:
- Aggressive frontline: General Anakin Skywalker, Commander Cody, 501st Clone Troopers
- Force manipulation: Asajj Ventress, Nightsister Acolytes, Mother Talzin
- Fast flanking: Bo-Katan Kryze, Mandalorian Super Commandos, Gar Saxon
- Control and area denial: Darth Maul, Gar Saxon, Separatist specialists
There’s no wrong way to build your strike team. Some players prefer era-accurate squads like Clone Wars or Rebels, while others mix Jedi, Sith, and mercenaries across timelines for maximum creativity.
Browse all available squad packs and find your perfect team at GameOn.games
Adding Terrain and Missions
As your collection grows, consider upgrading your battlefield with additional terrain packs. Not only do they add visual flair, they also introduce new elevation and cover options that open up deeper tactical play.
Terrain sets include things like:
- Urban structures with ladders and rooftops
- Tatooine-style markets and alleyways
- Industrial terrain perfect for Imperial bases or Separatist outposts
Pair your new terrain with alternate mission packs, which add new objective types and deployment rules for replayability.
Shop terrain and mission expansions at GameOn.games
Try Campaigns, Organized Play, and More
Looking for ways to go beyond single-session skirmishes? Shatterpoint offers ongoing formats that add narrative depth and community connection:
- Shatterpoint Chronicles: A structured campaign system where you track your team's growth, resolve branching missions, and influence future games.
- Organized Play Events: Many local stores and clubs run casual or competitive events with official prize kits from Atomic Mass Games.
- Seasonal Balance Updates: Shatterpoint is actively supported with updated rules, unit adjustments, and new content every few months—all available as free downloads.
Whether you’re playing at home or joining a growing local scene, the game evolves with you. The more you play, the more your team begins to feel like your own personal canon.
Start Expanding Your Galaxy
Star Wars: Shatterpoint is more than just a board game—it’s a platform for immersive, strategic storytelling. From the first squad you field to your fully customized strike team, every expansion adds new tactical and creative possibilities.
Ready to take the next step?
Build your collection with new squad packs, terrain, and mission sets—available now at GameOn.games
And if you're just getting started…
Grab the Core Set and begin your journey today
The battle for the galaxy is in your hands. May the best squad win.