Star Wars has invaded shooters, RPGs, racing games, LEGO adventures, card battlers, mobile strategy, and Fortnite islands. Naturally, the next battlefield is spelling. Disney SpellStruck has added new Adventure Mode maps inspired by Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, giving the Apple Arcade word game another dose of galactic scenery. The update also adds Boba Fett and Wicket as playable characters, which is a gloriously specific pairing: one fearsome bounty hunter, one brave Ewok, and presumably several very stressed vowels. Apple’s own April Apple Arcade update listed the new Return of the Jedi-inspired maps and characters as arriving on April 23, 2026, while StarWars.com also highlighted the update as part of its Star Wars Day gaming round-up. A Word Game With a Star Wars Detour For anyone who has not been tracking Disney SpellStruck between lightsaber duels and Holotable panic, the game is a word-based puzzle battler…
On This Day: Revenge of the Sith Turned Star Wars’ Darkest Movie Into a Brutal Action Game
Before Revenge of the Sith reached theaters and emotionally ruined an entire generation of prequel kids, LucasArts let players swing the lightsaber themselves. On May 4, 2005, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith launched for PlayStation 2 in North America, according to MobyGames and GameFAQs listings, with the Game Boy Advance version also listed for the same date. The wider multi-platform rollout is often cited as May 5, but May the 4th gives the PS2 and GBA releases a perfect little Star Wars history stamp. A Movie Tie-In From the Last Great LucasArts Rush The early 2000s were a very different era for Star Wars games. LucasArts was still firing out titles with the confidence of a studio that owned half your childhood: Knights of the Old Republic, Republic Commando, Battlefront, Rogue Squadron, Jedi Knight, and then this — a full action-game adaptation of the final prequel…
Nielsen Says Star Wars Viewing Is Still Movie-First — Even in the Disney+ Era
or all the talk about Star Wars becoming a streaming-first franchise, the numbers are doing something very old-fashioned: pointing back at the movies. According to new Nielsen data on Star Wars viewing in 2025, live-action movies accounted for the biggest share of total Star Wars viewing, with 44.2% of watch time. Live-action series followed closely at 38.9%, while animation made up 16.8% and documentaries barely registered at 0.2%. In other words: Disney+ may have turned Star Wars into a year-round TV machine, but the films are still the franchise’s gravitational center. The Movies Still Run the Galaxy Nielsen reports that U.S. viewers spent more than 33 billion minutes watching Star Wars content across linear TV and streaming in 2025, with streaming accounting for most of that total. That is not exactly a franchise quietly fading into the twin suns. The most-watched Star Wars film of the year was not a…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Launches 2026 Extra Life Charity Events With New Donation Packs
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is turning the Holotables into something more useful than another argument about Omicrons: a charity push for children’s healthcare. Capital Games has kicked off its Extra Life Charity Events 2026, once again teaming with Extra Life and Children’s Miracle Network to raise money for UC Davis Children’s Hospital. The first stream was scheduled for May 1, 2026, from 3–5 PM PT on the Capital Games charity Twitch channel, with the campaign now shifting into a year-long format rather than one giant marathon. A Year-Long Charity Push, Not One Big Sprint This year’s big change is the format. Instead of building everything around one long fundraising event, Capital Games says the 2026 campaign will feature smaller, more casual streams throughout the year. That is probably a smart move. A single marathon can be fun, chaotic, and mildly dangerous to everyone’s sleep schedule, but a year-long series…
Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition Can Drop to $17.50 in Ubisoft’s May Sale
If you skipped Star Wars Outlaws at launch because the price felt a little too Imperial, this might be the moment to smuggle it into your library. Ubisoft’s current Legendary Sale has knocked Star Wars Outlaws down hard on PC, with the Gold Edition listed at $27.50 on the U.S. Ubisoft Store. Add the store’s current LEGEND coupon — which takes $10 off purchases of $19.99 or more — and that brings the Gold Edition down to $17.50 before regional taxes and store quirks enter the chat. The offer is listed as running until May 19. The Gold Edition Is the Real Deal Here The Standard Edition is also sitting at $17.50, which is already a chunky discount from its usual $69.99 price. But the better value is the Gold Edition, because that version includes the base game and the Season Pass. Ubisoft’s own store listing describes the Gold Edition…
Star Wars: The Arcade Game (1983): The Cabinet That Let You Blow Up the Death Star
Before Star Wars games got big enough to swallow entire weekends, before they started chasing cinematic storytelling, RPG choices, or multiplayer wars with patch notes and balance drama, there was a much simpler fantasy: sit down, grab the controls, and blow up the Death Star yourself. That is the magic of Star Wars: The Arcade Game. Released by Atari in 1983, it turned the final act of A New Hope into a first-person vector-graphics shooter and, in the process, gave Star Wars one of its earliest true gaming classics. And this is exactly why it feels like the right next stop after Star Wars: Battle for Naboo (2000). That game showed how polished and expansive Star Wars vehicle combat had become by the N64 era. The Arcade Game shows the raw original spark: the point where Star Wars game design realized that “you are in the cockpit now” was already…
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains PC Specs Revealed — And Your Rig Can Probably Handle It
Good news for anyone worried that Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains might demand the power of a fully armed and operational battle station: the PC requirements are extremely reasonable. Ubisoft has now shared the PC specifications for the upcoming Star Wars-themed Monopoly game, and unless your computer still sounds like a podracer trying to start in a sandstorm, you are probably fine. The game is set to launch on June 11, 2026, with Ubisoft listing it for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. A Surprisingly Light Trip Around the Galactic Board The official PC specs show three performance targets: Minimum, Recommended, and Ultra. Even the minimum target is aiming for 1080p at 60 FPS on High preset, which is a pretty friendly starting point for a modern licensed game. For minimum settings, players will need an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3…
Star Wars Battlefront II Just Got New Content in 2026, Because the Community Refuses to Let It Die
Some Star Wars games fade quietly into the archives. Star Wars Battlefront II apparently looked at that option, laughed, and joined another server. The 2017 shooter has received a sizeable new community-driven content update through KYBER and Battlefront Plus, adding new equipment, vehicles, balance changes, fixes, and even a glimpse at what is coming later this summer. This is not an official EA/DICE update, but for PC players using KYBER, it is very real — and surprisingly ambitious. KYBER describes itself as a custom launcher for Battlefront II on PC with community-hosted multiplayer, full mod support, a server browser, private games, and more. Battlefront II Gets New Toys on the Battlefield The latest KYBER update adds several headline features to Battlefront Plus, including the Fusion Cutter as new Officer equipment, allowing players to repair vehicles, turrets, and objectives. There is also a new C-PH Patrol Speeder for Tatooine in Galactic…
George Lucas’ Museum Reveals Its First Exhibitions — And Star Wars Is Only Part of the Story
George Lucas’ long-awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art finally has its opening lineup, and yes, Star Wars will be there. But the more interesting twist? This is not being positioned as a giant shrine to lightsabers, stormtrooper helmets, and “look, a podracer!” nostalgia. The museum’s inaugural exhibitions suggest something broader, stranger, and very Lucas: a serious home for popular storytelling as art. The Lucas Museum Opens in September 2026 The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is set to open in Los Angeles on September 22, 2026, with the official museum site describing it as “a home for the art that connects us.” The museum is co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson and is located at One Lucas Plaza in L.A.’s Exposition Park. According to coverage of the opening program, the museum’s first exhibitions will span more than 1,200 objects across more than 30 galleries, covering everything from comics and…
Hasbro’s Star Wars Fanstream Went Heavy on Gaming, Clones, and Deep-Cut Chaos
Hasbro just dropped one of those Star Wars Fanstreams where collectors open the tab casually and then leave five minutes later questioning their storage space, bank account, and emotional attachment to plastic clone troopers. The latest Hasbro Pulse Star Wars Fanstream brought a serious pile of reveals across The Black Series, The Vintage Collection, convention exclusives, mini helmets, and more. But for Star Wars gaming fans, the real headline is obvious: Knights of the Old Republic and The Old Republic both got meaningful Black Series love. That is not a small thing. That is shelf validation. KOTOR and SWTOR Get Black Series Attention The gaming reveals are the ones that hit hardest for our corner of the galaxy. Hasbro revealed a Black Series Mission Vao & Carth Onasi 2-pack inspired by Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, giving the classic BioWare RPG another proper collector nod. That is exactly…
Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni Are About to Talk MandoVerse Future
The future of the MandoVerse is apparently about to become a very real conversation. Jon Favreau says he plans to sit down with Dave Filoni next week to discuss what comes after Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. That does not mean a new movie, show, or fourth season has been announced. But it does mean the two main architects of this corner of Star Wars are preparing to talk next steps — and that is enough to make the rumor engines start coughing smoke. Speaking during a roundtable attended by MeriStation, Favreau said he is currently focused on promoting The Mandalorian & Grogu, while Filoni is busy working on Ahsoka. But once they are both back in the United States, the two will reconnect and discuss the future. MeriStation quotes Favreau as saying that after they meet next week, “we’ll sit down and talk.” The Movie Was Not Always…
Guillermo del Toro Quietly Helped Shape the Hutts in The Mandalorian & Grogu
Guillermo del Toro did not direct a Star Wars movie. He did not get to make his long-rumored Jabba the Hutt film. But somehow, beautifully, he still ended up near the Hutts. Jon Favreau has revealed that del Toro receives an acknowledgment credit in The Mandalorian & Grogu after giving creative suggestions about the Hutts featured in the film. In an interview with Vandal, Favreau explained that del Toro had spent a lot of time thinking about Hutts because of his own abandoned Jabba project, and that he shared ideas with the Mandalorian & Grogu team. The Hutt Expert Star Wars Almost Used This is one of those behind-the-scenes details that feels small at first, then immediately gets more interesting the longer you stare at it. Del Toro has history with Hutt material. Back in 2023, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the filmmaker confirmed he had worked on a now-scrapped…
Disney Is Turning Galaxy’s Edge Comics Into Limited-Edition Collectibles
Disney is giving Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge one of the most dangerous things in collecting: a limited-edition comic set with figures, coins, and a very obvious “this will probably sell out” energy. As part of its Star Wars Day merchandise push, Disney is releasing five all-new limited-edition Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge comic sets through Disney Store and the Disney Parks. Each set includes a full-size comic book, a sculpted collectible coin, and a Star Wars action figure, with an edition size of 5,500 each. The sets launch May 4, 2026, at 8 a.m. PT on DisneyStore.com and will also be available at Disney Parks. Batuu Gets the Collector Treatment The sets are built around characters tied to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, including names like Chewbacca, DJ R-3X, Dok-Ondar, and more. Disney’s official merchandise preview frames the release as part of the wider May the 4th wave, which means these are…
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Collector’s Edition Is Already Moving Fast
Star Wars: Galactic Racer has officially shifted from “that promising new racing game” to “oh no, collectors are already circling.” Physical formats for the upcoming Star Wars racer have now been detailed, and the big-ticket item is exactly what you would expect: a chunky Collector’s Edition packed with physical extras, premium packaging, and just enough shelf-danger to make your wallet start bargaining with itself. The timing is also spicy. After the game’s October 6, 2026 release date was officially confirmed — matching our earlier Steam leak report — attention has now turned to pre-orders, physical editions, and how fast the Collector’s Edition stock is moving. The Collector’s Edition Is the One Fans Are Watching According to VGC’s breakdown of the release editions, Star Wars: Galactic Racer is getting a $159.99 / £139.99 / €159.99 Collector’s Edition for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It includes the Deluxe Edition content plus…
Lucasfilm Says Fortnite Is Already Part of Star Wars’ Future
Fortnite is no longer just a place where Darth Vader shows up, gets hit with a pickaxe, and quietly questions the entire purpose of the Empire. Lucasfilm is now talking about it as something much bigger: a real part of the Star Wars storytelling ecosystem. In comments highlighted by Lucasfilm executive James Waugh, Senior Vice President of Franchise Story and Creative Strategy, Star Wars gaming and user-generated content are not being treated as side dishes anymore. Waugh said he does not see this as merely “part of the future” of the franchise, but as “a vital part of the storytelling ecosystem today,” adding that Star Wars gaming expressions have always been fundamental to the franchise’s success. His comments were shared alongside an IGN interview about Lucasfilm’s UGC strategy and Fortnite’s growing role in Star Wars. James Waugh’s LinkedIn post This Is Bigger Than Another Skin Drop That framing matters because…
Fortnite Is Hosting a Mandalorian & Grogu Watch Party Island
Fortnite is no longer just the place where Star Wars characters show up, swing lightsabers, and make Darth Vader do things no Sith Lord should ever do in public. Now it is becoming a movie preview venue. Epic Games and Lucasfilm are launching The Mandalorian and Grogu Watch Party Island inside Fortnite on May 19 at 10 a.m. ET, giving players an exclusive early look at 10 minutes of footage from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu before the film hits theaters on May 22, 2026. The island will also include a special message from director Jon Favreau. Welcome to Nevarro, Fortnite Edition The Watch Party Island is set on Nevarro, which is exactly the right choice. It is already one of The Mandalorian’s most recognizable hubs: dusty streets, bounty jobs, shady corners, and the kind of town where someone is always either asking for help or making things worse….
Star Wars Celebration LA 2027 Starts With a Very Strong Guest List
Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 has just fired its first proper hype shot. The first celebrity guests have officially been announced, and Lucasfilm is not starting small. Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Dee Bradley Baker, and Michelle Ang are all heading to Los Angeles next year, giving the event an immediate mix of Skywalker Saga royalty and Lucasfilm Animation favorites. The announcement was confirmed on StarWars.com’s Celebration LA 2027 guest reveal. Anakin, Palpatine, and C-3PO Lead the First Wave The live-action side of the first guest wave is stacked. Hayden Christensen returns to Celebration as one of the franchise’s biggest modern fan-favorites, thanks to his run as Anakin Skywalker in the prequels and his later returns in Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka. Then there is Ian McDiarmid, which means the Emperor himself will be in attendance. Few Star Wars actors can weaponize a smile quite like McDiarmid, and yes,…
SWTOR 7.9 Sets Up the End of Legacy of the Sith — and Teases Ryloth for 8.0
SWTOR is about to close one chapter and quietly open a much bigger one. Broadsword has posted its full Game Update 7.9 “Legacy Reborn” livestream recap, and the headline is clear: Legacy of the Sith is heading into its finale, Darth Jadus is back in the middle of the chaos, Khar Shian is becoming the next major flashpoint, and SWTOR 8.0 is already being positioned as the start of a new era. The full breakdown is available in the official Game Update 7.9 “Legacy Reborn” livestream recap. Darth Jadus, Khar Shian, and the Final Showdown The story setup is spicy in exactly the way SWTOR does best: too many dangerous Sith, too many personal agendas, and one ancient Force machine that absolutely should not be left unattended. According to Broadsword, Darth Jadus has stolen Darth Nul’s holocron with help from a traitorous ally. He is now heading to Khar Shian,…
Luke Skywalker Just Joined Brawlhalla’s Star Wars Event
Luke Skywalker has finally entered Brawlhalla, which means the free-to-play platform fighter has reached the natural endpoint of all crossover games: someone is about to get launched off-screen by a Jedi Knight with a green lightsaber. The latest Brawlhalla Star Wars Event returns on April 29, just in time for May the 4th, and the big new arrival is Luke Skywalker. The official Brawlhalla Patch 10.06 notes confirm that Luke joins the brawl with his green lightsaber and a Vibro-Ax Spear stolen from one of Jabba’s skiff guards. Very Return of the Jedi. Very “farm boy has entered his dangerous cape era.” Luke Comes With Force Tricks Luke is a Mythic Crossover who mirrors the abilities of Arcadia, using Greatsword and Spear. Brawlhalla says he features custom effects for his Signature attacks and Greatsword light attacks, while his Force-powered kit can stun opponents and set up combos. The best little…
LEGO Star Wars: Castaways Brings Back Unlimited Force Powers for May
“Unlimited power” is back in LEGO Star Wars: Castaways, which means May is officially the month where subtle Force restraint gets thrown directly into the reactor shaft. The latest monthly event brings back unlimited Force adept powers alongside the return of the Liberation of Naboo event. Players can jump in, complete missions, earn unique character parts, and collect event rewards while throwing Force energy around like Sheev Palpatine just found the power button. Liberation of Naboo Returns The Liberation of Naboo event gives Castaways players another limited-time reason to log in through May. The event focuses on themed missions and unlockable rewards, with character parts tied to the event progression. For a game built around LEGO customization, that is the real hook. Castaways works best when it gives players more weird little pieces to chase, mix, and turn into tiny plastic Star Wars fashion crimes. Unlimited Power, Limited Time The…
Fortnite Is Becoming a Star Wars Game Platform Now
Fortnite is not just getting another Star Wars skin drop. That would be the small version of the story. The boring version. The “yes, Darth Vader has returned to the Item Shop, please act surprised” version. The bigger story is that Epic and Lucasfilm are turning Fortnite into a place where new Star Wars games can actually live — and the latest official Fortnite update makes that very clear. Epic’s new post, A Galaxy of New Star Wars Games are Coming to Fortnite, lays out a wave of Star Wars experiences created inside Fortnite, arriving through UEFN and Creative. This is not one crossover mode. This is Star Wars becoming a game-making toolbox. Hundreds of Star Wars Islands Are Coming The key detail: Epic says players should expect a flood of Star Wars-themed Fortnite islands, with creator-made experiences launching through a new Star Wars Game Collection in Discover. That builds…
We Called It: Star Wars Galactic Racer Is Officially Coming October 6
Well, well, well. A few days ago, Star Wars: Galactic Racer appeared to accidentally show its hand on Steam. A release date and pre-order details briefly surfaced, pointing to an October 6, 2026 launch. We covered the leak, grabbed the screenshots, and said the evidence looked pretty convincing. Now Lucasfilm has made it official. According to StarWars.com’s new release date announcement, Star Wars: Galactic Racer will launch worldwide on October 6, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. So yes: our original Galactic Racer leak report was right on the money. Not that we’re smug about it. We are, of course, deeply professional. From Steam Slip-Up to Official Confirmation The first hint came when the Steam page briefly displayed marketing and pre-order images that included the October 6 date. Those details disappeared quickly, but not before the internet did what the internet does best: screenshot first, ask questions…
SWGOH’s New Republic Era Kits Are Counterattack Chaos With a Droid Bomb
The Era of New Republic is officially taking shape in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, and Capital Games is not being subtle about the design direction. This is not just “here are some new characters, please enjoy the portraits.” The latest official New Republic Kit Reveals Pt. 1 lays out a whole new mechanical identity built around counterattacks, disruption, Damage Over Time, Taunt control, Evasion, temporary Era systems, and one spectacularly suicidal astromech droid. The first wave includes R5-D4, Zeb Orrelios (New Republic Pilot), Captain Carson Teva, and Snowtrooper Commander. Three more New Republic-era characters are still being kept secret for a future reveal, because apparently even patch notes need a mystery box now. Let’s break down what actually matters. R5-D4: The Droid Nobody Picked Is Now a Problem Yes, R5-D4 is getting a real kit. The famous “bad motivator” droid from A New Hope is being turned into a…
The London Symphony Orchestra Is Bringing Star Wars Home in 2027
Some Star Wars events sound cool. This one sounds dangerous for anyone who gets emotional the second that opening crawl hits. London’s Royal Albert Hall has announced its first ever Star Wars in Concert Weekender, bringing the original trilogy to the venue across four days in spring 2027. Even better: the scores will be performed live by the London Symphony Orchestra, the orchestra forever tied to the sound of Star Wars itself. The event runs from April 29 to May 2, 2027, with two screenings each of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. (Royal Albert Hall) The Original Trilogy, Live The weekender will feature full film screenings while the LSO performs John Williams’ legendary scores live in the hall. The current schedule includes: A New Hope in Concert from April 29 to May 1The Empire Strikes Back in Concert from April 30 to May…