The game is free to play, but funded by in-app purchases of virtual currency to speed up progress. The game follows the Clash of Clans formula of players constructing bases, then attacking those of other players while defending their own. It’s a joint effort between Disney – the new owner of the Star Wars brand – and Lucasfilm. Star Wars: Commander was released today for iPhone and iPad, with other devices to follow at a later date. The lucrative success of mobile game Clash of Clans is spawning a wave of similar “base-building” games, including a new title based on Star Wars.
