It’s The End of an Era for Star Wars Gaming Fans

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The galaxy is changing. Kathleen Kennedy, who leads Lucasfilm, is expected to retire in the coming years. With a new chapter beginning for Star Wars, this is an ideal moment for Star Wars video games to explore fresh ideas.

Despite receiving generally good reviews, the new Star Wars Outlaws game hasn’t quite connected with players and didn’t sell as well as expected. This is a crucial moment for the Star Wars franchise, and the success of Lucasfilm Games’ next title will likely shape how people view Star Wars video games for years to come.

Star Wars Games Got A Reset When Disney Took Over

When Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, they stopped all the Star Wars projects that were already in development. This meant exciting titles like Star Wars 1313 were canceled before fans could ever play them. Planned sequels, including Star Wars Battlefront 3 and a new Force Unleashed game, were also dropped. The only project that continued was the The Old Republic online game.

Disney also revamped the official timeline for Star Wars. They decided that only the existing movies and animated series were considered official canon, and everything else created before Disney bought the franchise was moved into a separate category called Legends. This meant that many popular games and characters were no longer considered part of the main Star Wars story.

Beloved characters like Starkiller and Bastila Shan no longer fit into the overall Star Wars story. However, fans were optimistic because this fresh start also opened the door for new games, some of which have become highly popular.

Lucasfilm’s gaming team quickly started exploring new ideas for Star Wars games. They found success with titles like Star Wars: Squadrons, which offered a classic flight simulator experience, and a refreshed Star Wars Battlefront series that fans loved.

However, the highlight of this new generation has definitely been the Star Wars Jedi series. It’s become the heart of modern Star Wars games, offering a truly captivating experience. Cal Kestis’ story is immersive, visually stunning, and consistently engaging, and there’s potential for much more to come.

While not every new game was a hit, Star Wars: Outlaws deserves credit for taking risks and trying a different approach, even if it didn’t quite reach the grand scale some fans expected. Looking at the first wave of Star Wars games under Disney, it’s clear they’ve encouraged developers to be creative and put their own spin on the universe.

Ubisoft’s involvement with Star Wars has been hit or miss, but Electronic Arts, especially thanks to Respawn Entertainment, has built a solid base for Star Wars games. However, several exciting projects have been cancelled. Currently, Lucasfilm Games appears hesitant to try new things, and it’s unclear what direction they’re taking with the Star Wars franchise.

Star Wars Games Need To Do Something Big That Gets Fans Excited

Currently, the future of Star Wars games is uncertain, and fans don’t have much to look forward to. A third Star Wars Jedi game is being made, and it’s intended to conclude the story, potentially setting up the main character, Cal Kestis, for a role in live-action films where Lucasfilm could capitalize on his established fanbase.

Beyond that, the future of many Star Wars games is uncertain. Several projects have been in development for years, and it’s starting to look like they may never be released. The remake of Knights of the Old Republic is a prime example – it’s switched developers several times. Even though Lucasfilm officially included the The Old Republic online game in the Star Wars story, we still don’t know when it will come out.

The potential cancellation of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic isn’t the only concern for Star Wars gaming. Star Wars: Eclipse, an action-adventure game set in the High Republic era, has been in development for a long time, but updates have been scarce. Reports suggest the game is facing difficulties, and a cancellation is now a real possibility.

Things are looking bleak for Star Wars gaming. The free-to-play game Star Wars: Hunters has been cancelled, and reports suggest a new Star Wars game created by Amy Hennig – known for the Uncharted series – has also been scrapped. Currently, Star Wars: Zero Company, a strategy game developed by Respawn Entertainment and Bit Reactor, appears to be the only project with a confirmed trailer, story outline, and estimated release timeframe.

Aside from the lack of updates and communication, it’s unclear what the future holds for Star Wars games. Lucasfilm Games needs a new plan to revitalize the franchise. While fans want a wider range of games, their enthusiasm could fade if Lucasfilm doesn’t address this soon.

Star Wars Games Should Give Fans Tons Of Variety

When it comes to movies and TV shows, the Star Wars universe is increasingly drawing inspiration from its older stories. Dave Filoni, known for Clone Wars, and Jon Favreau, the creator of The Mandalorian, are expected to have even more influence going forward, and they clearly appreciate the franchise’s history. Lucasfilm Games should follow this example and develop new Star Wars games that are reminiscent of the classic titles made by LucasArts.

LucasArts stood out because it created a diverse range of games while remaining committed to its established franchises. Many beloved characters and settings originated from these titles, and the company collaborated with talented developers to expand the Star Wars universe in exciting new directions.

Recent Star Wars games often tell new stories, but it’s unusual to see them venture into unexplored eras or regions of the galaxy. From a creative standpoint, many recent games have focused too heavily on the period surrounding the Empire’s rise, a setting that’s been done a lot already. There’s plenty of room for fresh ideas in the Star Wars universe, so developers should feel free to try something different.

As a gamer, I’m really excited about this new direction for Star Wars games. It feels like they’re finally looking back at what made classic LucasArts Star Wars titles so awesome, while also trying to do something totally new. If Lucasfilm Games learns from the past and has a good idea of where they want to go, I honestly think they could make Star Wars gaming incredible again – like, the best it’s ever been.

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2025-11-05 00:44