It’s that time of year again — the season when Wookiees gather around glowing globes, stormtroopers mysteriously become less accurate, and every Star Wars game suddenly leans hard into red-and-green color palettes. Yep: Life Day has arrived in LEGO Star Wars: Castaways, and with it comes the glorious return of the Holiday Special content. Snow? Back. Festive minifigure parts? Back. Holiday chaos? Absolutely back. Let’s unwrap it. The Holiday Special Returns — Don’t Pretend You Aren’t Curious The infamous Star Wars Holiday Special may not be the franchise’s proudest moment, but in LEGO form? It’s pure charm. This year’s event brings back: ❄️ Snow covering key areas of Castaways Island🎅 Seasonal minifigure pieces (ugly sweaters included — because LEGO understands us)🌟 Life Day–themed accessories and cosmetics🌌 A re-run of Holiday Special missions and activities for anyone who missed them last year It’s equal parts nostalgia and meme energy, but in…
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LEGO Star Wars: Castaways Released 4 Years Ago Today – And It’s Still Going Strong
Four years ago today, LEGO fans and Star Wars fans united in a way only LEGO games can make possible: through chaos, charm, brick-smashing, and tons of customizable minifig fun. LEGO Star Wars: Castaways launched on Apple Arcade exactly four years ago, introducing players to a tropical, digital island filled with mysteries, minigames, and more LEGO studs than any responsible person should ever ignore. And unlike many mobile titles that disappear faster than a Jawa when you mention “fair trade,” Castaways is still going. In fact, the game continues to receive monthly events featuring content, characters, and themes from across the Star Wars films and TV shows — from the Skywalker Saga to The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, and beyond. Not bad for a cozy little island adventure built out of plastic bricks and creative chaos. A LEGO Star Wars Game With Its Own Identity Unlike the typical story-driven LEGO…