New ROGUE ONE: RECON 360 Video Experience Makes You an X-Wing Pilot

ILMxLAB has teamed up with Verizon for Rogue One: Recon, a new 360 video experience that's connected to the events of next month's new film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The short video "[lets] viewers experience Star Wars from the perspective of an everyday Rebel X-wing pilot in space, culminating with a fight in an unexpected battle against the evil Empire." You may have been able to guess this before you pressed play, but spoiler alert — things don't go very well for the good guys.

Granted, it's not as cool as playing a video game and actually being able to steer the spacecraft, but hey — it's pretty cool for a YouTube video. Crank this sucker up to 8k and let her rip below:

Rogue One: Recon is a short immersive 360 experience created by ILMxLAB that is connected to "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." Conflict, above all else, rules the galaxy. As an everyday X-wing pilot flying for the Rebellion, be immediately immersed in the vastness of space with only your R2 unit and wingman by your side.