Star Wars has been a staple of movie culture for generations, but it's also left its mark on the world of video games. From Lego spin-offs and his NES movie adaptations to his pod-racing simulators, it's hard to tell someone about the games you loved as a kid without the word Star Wars coming up somewhere. .
And as the series has grown into a powerhouse in the gaming world, video games have also become an important part of the overall Star Wars universe. In recent years, video games have become part of the series' canon formula, such as Cal Kestis' adventures through the post-Order 66 world in Star Wars: The Jedi series, and his transformation from Empire trooper to Iden Versio. It's happening more and more. In 2017, he is a Resistance hero appearing in Star Wars Battlefront 2.
So, for those who want to catch up on the video game-only chapters of the Star Wars history book, here's a look at all the canonical Star Wars games in chronological order.
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How many Canon Star Wars games are there?
Considering Star Wars has been on video game consoles for over 40 years now, there have been numerous Star Wars games in the series' history. Specifically, there are well over 100 Star Wars games in total, including everything from first-person shooters and tactical strategy games to dance titles and even educational point-and-click adventures.
This is a huge number of games, but only a few are included in the official story of the series.Since Disney erased the Expanded Universe from canon, now 8 game canon on the timeline of the series. Only one of these games is not featured in the chronology list. That's Star Wars: Uprising. This mobile RPG was an official sequel to the Star Wars saga, but it was shut down in 2016 due to low player numbers and is no longer available.
We also do not include Star Wars web browser games or titles that recreate the events of the main story, such as the Star Wars Journeys series.
All Canon Star Wars games in chronological order
1. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the first notch in the official canon timeline, is set six months after the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and follows the survivors of the Jedi purge of Order 66. I am.
After years in hiding from the Empire and its ruthless Jedi-hunting soldiers, the Inquisitors, the story of Fallen Order finds former Padawan Cal Kestis discovering his powers and rekindling the Force, determined to rebuild the Empire. I pray that I will be sent on a galactic adventure. Jedi command. Along the way, she is chased by his merciless second daughter. A powerful Sith Inquisitor is determined to hunt down Cal and thwart his plans.
Fallen Order takes heavy inspiration from the Souls-like genre, allowing players to explore iconic all-new planets while engaging in frenetic, fast-paced lightsaber duels and building an arsenal of Force powers. To do. This was the beginning of a franchise for developer Respawn Entertainment, who produced his sequel four years later. by the way…
2. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the official sequel to Fallen Order, is set five years after the events of the first film. The story follows Cal, now an old and wizened Jedi Knight, as he hides from the Empire and searches for a place to raise new Force-sensitive warriors. But after discovering a powerful Jedi from the time of the High Republic, Cal soon finds himself embroiled in a new battle that tests his abilities and his connection to Jedi teachings.
Like its predecessor, Survivor focuses on souls-like combat spread across several explorable planets and takes players to new locations alongside some fan favorites. All the while, they can test their mettle in all-new combat stances that allow them to duel sabers and blasters, channel Kylo Ren, and cut through foes with his mighty crossguard lightsaber.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Standard Edition – PlayStation 5
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3. Vader Immortal: Star Wars VR Series
Set after Revenge of the Sith and before Rogue One, Vader Immortal: The Star Wars VR Series unfolds over three episodes and follows an unnamed smuggler who becomes embroiled in a mysterious conspiracy involving Darth Vader's past. I'll follow the vendor.
After their ship is pulled out of hyperspace by the Empire, the smugglers are forced to explore Vader's castle on Mustafar, where they learn about a mysterious artifact with the power to conquer death. Vader Immortal aimed to fulfill the player's childhood dream of wielding a lightsaber in his own hands, getting lost in the world of Star Wars through a VR headset and fully immersing himself in the Jedi experience.
4. Star Wars: Battlefront 2 (2017)
Star Wars: Battlefront 2's multiplayer is set in different eras of Star Wars history, but the story mode picks up immediately after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. It follows Iden Versio, the commander of an Imperial squadron known as Inferno Squad. Spanning 30 years, it follows the journey of Versio and his companions from the destruction of Death Star II to the climax of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Along the way, she meets a variety of iconic characters and explores some of Star Wars' most famous battlefields, including Bespin, Endor, and Naboo. In the game, players will battle across lovingly recreated maps and play third-person battles while wielding blasters, flying ships, and picking up lightsabers as one of the girlfriends of the game's many heroic characters. You can expect plenty of point-of-view and first-person gunfights.
Star Wars Battlefront II – PlayStation 4
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5. Star Wars: Squadrons
The next notch in the timeline belongs to Star Wars: Squadrons. A spin-off of EA's space combat. Strap players into a number of iconic spaceships and engage in large-scale battles across the vast expanses of the galaxy, engaging in intense dogfights from behind the controls of X-Wings, TIE Fighters, and more.
Although the beginning of the story takes place during the events of A New Hope, the bulk of Squadrons' campaign is set after Return of the Jedi, with players switching between the roles of Resistance and Imperial pilots.
Moving back and forth between both perspectives, the story tells the story of a secret Rebel project codenamed Starhawk that poses a grave threat to the Empire. The Empire rushed to prevent its completion and thwarted the plan, leading to a number of all-out skirmishes in space.
Star Wars: Squadrons – PlayStation 4
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6. Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay
Set in the events of The Last Jedi, Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay is a completely free VR experience that lets players repair BB-8 and a series of other droids. They must remove and replace defective parts, adjust circuits, and ensure the droid is ready for field deployment. Droid Repair Bay is tied to the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and players will be cast as a mechanic on the Raddus space station just before the battle with the Supremacy dreadnought during the events of the movie. I did.
7. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge
The final slot in the timeline is determined by Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge. Set between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, Galaxy's Edge is a VR experience in which players take on the role of a nameless droid mechanic and explore the planet of Batuu. It's the same setting as the Star Wars-themed attraction at Disneyland Park. .
After crash-landing on Batuu to escape smugglers who have boarded your ship, Galaxy's Edge has you solving puzzles and delving deeper into the planet's various mysteries as you shoot your way through First Order soldiers and Guavian criminals. An expansion called The Last Call was eventually released, allowing players to train as Jedi and even take on the suit of the legendary assassin droid IG-88.
All Canon Star Wars Games (in order of release)
- Star Wars Uprising (2015)
- Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2017)
- Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay (2017)
- Vader Immortal: Star Wars VR Series (2019)
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019)
- Star Wars: Squadrons (2020)
- Star Wars: Stories from Galaxy's Edge (2020)
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)
What's next for Star Wars video games?
Currently, the list of canonical video games in the Star Wars universe is relatively small, but that number is likely to increase significantly in the coming years. On August 30th, Ubisoft will add a new major title to its Star Wars: Outlaws series. Casting players as underworld thief Kay Vess, the open-world RPG promises a vast world to explore and a new canon story featuring returning Star Wars characters like Jabba the Hutt and Keira. Meanwhile, on June 4th, Star Wars Hunters, a free-to-play multiplayer team shooter, will be released for mobile devices.
As for projects a little further down the line, Heavy Rain developer Quantic Dream has announced that it is working on a Star Wars title set in the High Republic era in 2021 titled Star Wars: Eclipse. Announced. Amy Hennig also revealed that she is working on a Star Wars game with Skydance Media in 2022, and Saber Interactive's CEO recently said that a remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is in the works. He confirmed that it is still in production. So it looks like we can expect to see many more visits to galaxies far, far away in the coming years.
Callum Williams is a freelance media writer with many years of experience as a games critic, news reporter, guide writer and features writer.
