LEGO Star Wars The Force Awakens game cover featuring Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, and other characters in LEGO minifigure style

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Turns 9 — And It’s Still Full of Charm (and Bricks)

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen LEGO Star Wars

On this very day, nine years ago, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens crash-landed into our consoles like a Resistance pilot in need of an insurance claim. Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive, it marked the triumphant return of the LEGO-Star Wars partnership after a bit of a break—and boy, did it deliver.

June 28, 2016. A simpler time. A pre-Last Jedi world. A world where BB-8 was just an adorable new droid and not yet a spark for endless forum debates. But in LEGO form? Pure joy.

A LEGO Game with Movie-Exclusive Filler (That Actually Works)

One of the biggest surprises of this entry was its original content. Unlike previous LEGO Star Wars games that covered entire trilogies, this one focused solely on The Force Awakens. To flesh it out, TT Games inserted bridge content—new storylines not seen in the film but considered semi-canon at the time.

Want to know how Han and Chewie caught those Rathtars? How C-3PO got his red arm? Yep, it’s all playable here—complete with slapstick brick humor and cleverly disguised exposition.

And the voice cast? Many of the original Episode VII actors lent their voices, including Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac. Hearing Poe Dameron quip in real-time LEGO chaos? Chef’s kiss.

Mechanics, Mini-Kits, and More

Cover Shooter? In a LEGO Game?

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens introduced new mechanics to the LEGO formula, including cover-based blaster battles and multi-build options, which gave players different puzzle-solving routes. It was a bold step forward for a franchise known for smashing everything in sight.

And yes, there were still studs to collect, Mini-Kits to find, and Red Bricks to unlock. But the added complexity gave longtime players something new, while still being accessible for younger gamers.

Still a Hit Nine Years Later?

While newer titles like LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga may have stolen the spotlight with their scope and polish, The Force Awakens remains a surprisingly tight and replayable game. It focused on just one movie but filled it with enough charm, content, and fan service to justify revisiting it nearly a decade later.

For gamers who prefer their Star Wars adventures with equal parts chaos and comedy—or for completionists who just need to hit 100%—this game still holds up, especially with backwards compatibility or a decent PC port.

In the Age of Esports and Speedruns—Is It Relevant?

You won’t see LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens headlining any esports events or casino-themed stream overlays, but it does have a small speedrunning community, and it pops up in Twitch nostalgia streams often.

And let’s be honest—when you’re taking a break from competitive Overwatch or blackjack tables, running around Jakku as a BB-8 brick rolling into First Order troopers is its own kind of dopamine hit.

Conclusion: 9 Years Later, the Bricks Still Click

Nine years after launch, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens still deserves a spot in your library. Whether you’re revisiting it out of nostalgia or discovering it for the first time, it’s a playful, well-crafted slice of the galaxy far, far away. It doesn’t just repackage a blockbuster—it builds on it, one brick at a time.

Besides, there’s something deeply satisfying about watching Kylo Ren throw a tantrum made of plastic.


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