Once a mainstay of tabletop dogfighting, Star Wars: Armada has been sailing through hyperspace under player power for a while now. Fantasy Flight Games officially pumped the brakes on new content, but if you thought that was the end of this tactical space wargame… think again. The community is not just alive—it’s thriving, organizing tournaments, crafting custom expansions, and turning what looked like a retirement party into an underground esports renaissance. Here’s how Star Wars: Armada is defying the odds, backed by a community that treats retreat as a four-letter word. When the Publisher Steps Back, the Community Steps Up Fantasy Flight Games’ 2021 announcement that Armada was entering maintenance mode might’ve read like an obituary. But much like Palpatine’s return (somehow), Armada refuses to stay dead. Enter the community—a ragtag group of admirals, modders, tournament organizers, and lore geeks who decided to take the wheel. They’ve filled the void…
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Legends of the Force Set Drops July 12: Cal Kestis, Darth Revan, and Force Power Galore
If you thought the Force was already strong in Star Wars: Unlimited, buckle up—because Set 5: Legends of the Force is charging in lightsabers-first on July 12, 2025. Whether you’re building casual decks or chasing meta glory, this expansion brings some of the most beloved characters and all-new mechanics to the table—literally. Who’s Joining the Fight? Cal Kestis and BD-1 Straight from Jedi: Fallen Order, Cal Kestis and his droid buddy BD-1 make their official debut in the Unlimited card universe. Expect a cunning playstyle built around survival, resilience, and probably the occasional parry-flip combo that makes opponents rage-quit with elegance. Darth Revan Enters the Arena Yes, you read that right—Darth Revan, the dual-aligned legend from the Old Republic era, is finally playable. A character long requested by players and lore-lovers alike, Revan promises to bring morally complex—and tactically ruthless—gameplay to the battlefield. This is Star Wars Unlimited’s most Force-heavy…