Some games fade out gracefully. Star Wars Battlefront 2 apparently missed that memo. For a title that launched back in 2017, got dragged for years, and officially stopped receiving major new support ages ago, it is still doing a remarkably good impression of a game that refuses to leave the party. And not in a sad, clinging-to-the-punch-bowl way. In a “why is this old shooter suddenly showing up everywhere again?” way. The clearest sign that this is not just recycled nostalgia came from Sony itself. In the official PlayStation Store March 2026 top downloads chart, STAR WARS Battlefront II landed on the US/Canada PS4 list. That alone would be eyebrow-raising for a nearly decade-old game, but it gets better: the game also appeared in PlayStation’s January 2026 and February 2026 PS4 download charts too. That is not a one-day miracle. That is a pattern. This is bigger than one comeback…
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Star Wars Zero Company Just Revealed How Deep Squad Customization Really Goes
Star Wars Zero Company is starting to look less like a simple tactics game and more like a full-blown squad-building obsession simulator in the best possible way. New details suggest the game gives players a surprisingly wide range of ways to shape their team, from 12 different classes to multiple species options, unique astromech variants, and a base of operations packed with systems that sound built for long-term tinkering. Twelve Classes Means This Squad Can Get Weird Fast The biggest immediate takeaway is the class lineup. Zero Company reportedly includes 12 total classes, split between 8 standard options and 4 exotic ones. The standard classes are: That alone already gives the game a solid tactical spread. But the exotic classes are where things get much more interesting: That setup says a lot. It suggests Zero Company is not just throwing random archetypes at the wall. It is building around a…
Star Wars Zero Company Director Thinks Old-School PC Genres Are Back Because Consoles Couldn’t Carry Them Properly
One of the more interesting things coming out of the Star Wars Zero Company press cycle is not just what the game is, but what Bit Reactor thinks it says about the wider industry. In a new PC Gamer interview, creative director Greg Foertsch argued that a lot of classic PC-first genres went quiet for years because the industry got “enamored with consoles” in the 2000s, while certain types of games simply did not make that transition well. That is a pretty sharp way of explaining why genres like turn-based tactics, CRPGs, RTS, and grand strategy suddenly feel alive again. Officially, Zero Company itself is a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the Clone Wars, with players leading Hawks and an unconventional squad across tactical operations and investigations. The Key Idea Is Not Just “PC Genres Came Back” Foertsch’s actual point is more specific than simple nostalgia. He told PC…
LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game Released 21 Years Ago Today — and It Changed More Than You Remember
On this day in 2005, LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game began its rollout, with its first U.S. release landing on March 29, 2005. That date belongs to the Game Boy Advance version, while the PlayStation 2 and PC versions followed on April 2, and Xbox arrived on April 5. Even with that staggered launch, March 29 still marks the moment this weird little brick-built Star Wars experiment first hit shelves. And at the time, it really did feel like a bit of a gamble. A family-friendly LEGO game built around the Star Wars prequel trilogy could easily have been disposable licensed filler. Instead, it turned out to be something much stickier: a goofy, charming, surprisingly smart action-adventure that let players smash bricks, swap characters, solve puzzles, and replay The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith in a way that was much funnier than anyone…
Star Wars Zero Company Is Starting to Sound Like a Jedi: Fallen Order Spinoff in the Best Possible Way
There was a very lazy way to talk about Star Wars Zero Company when it was first revealed: call it Star Wars XCOM, nod knowingly, move on with your day. That shorthand is already starting to feel too small. The more we hear about the game, the less it sounds like a neat little tactics side project and the more it sounds like Bit Reactor is trying to pull off something messier, weirder, and honestly more exciting: a Star Wars squad drama with turn-based tactics at the center, but with enough third-person storytelling and world interaction around the edges to make it feel like a real adventure instead of a spreadsheet with blasters. PC Gamer’s hands-on preview is a big reason that conversation is shifting. They came away from about four and a half hours with the game talking not just about combat, but about production values, third-person traversal, character…
Star Wars Zero Company Suddenly Looks Like More Than Just Star Wars XCOM
After a long quiet stretch, Star Wars Zero Company is suddenly looking much bigger, stranger, and more ambitious than the easy elevator pitch suggested. Yes, the Bit Reactor project still has the former-XCOM-developers angle hanging over it. But the latest wave of screenshots, combined with PC Gamer’s new hands-on preview, makes it sound less like “Star Wars XCOM” and more like a full-on squad RPG with turn-based tactics at its core. The Hands-On Preview Changed the Conversation The biggest shift came from PC Gamer’s feature after spending roughly four and a half hours with the game. Their main takeaway was that Zero Company is not just about tactical firefights. Outside combat, players directly control the customizable protagonist Hawks in third-person exploration segments, with story missions linking multiple battles through on-foot sequences. PC Gamer also came away impressed by the production values, the Star Wars presentation, and the more character-driven feel…
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic’s “Modesto” Codename May Be a George Lucas Clue
The latest Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic speculation is not about a Sith Lord, a planet, or a returning character. It is about a possible internal codename: “Modesto.” The name surfaced through Star Wars community posts and leak chatter, but it has not been officially confirmed by Lucasfilm or Arcanaut Studios. That matters, because if the codename is real, it immediately points to something bigger than a random placeholder: Modesto is George Lucas’ hometown. Why “Modesto” Stands Out “Modesto” is not just any California reference. Lucasfilm has explicitly described Modesto as the place that shaped George Lucas’ adolescence and inspired American Graffiti, while StarWars.com recently called it the small California town where Lucas grew up before making Star Wars. That makes the alleged codename feel unusually specific. If true, it would be hard to read it as anything other than a deliberate nod to Lucas himself. Probably Not…
Star Wars: Unlimited – A Lawless Time Is Here, and It Looks Like the Set That Wants the Game to Get a Little Messier
Not every new card set changes the mood of a game. Some just add more pieces to the toy box. A Lawless Time does not really feel like that. This one looks like Fantasy Flight deliberately leaned into the shadier, more chaotic side of Star Wars, with a set built around outlaws, heists, crime lords, Credit tokens, and new aspect combinations. Officially, it packs more than 260 new cards, and FFG has framed it as a release big enough to shake up the game as Star Wars: Unlimited moves into its third year. This Is Not Just “More Cards,” It’s a Format Moment The biggest reason A Lawless Time matters is that it is tied directly to the game’s first rotation and the launch of the Eternal format. FFG’s March streaming schedule made that very clear, with separate streams for the pre-launch meta check-in, launch day, post-rotation Premier gameplay, and…
On This Day in Battlefront: The Age of Rebellion Update Dropped 6 Years Ago
Time flies faster than a TIE Interceptor in a trench run. On this day six years ago, Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) received one of its most memorable content drops: The Age of Rebellion Update. And for many players, it marked a turning point where the game truly started feeling like a complete Star Wars sandbox. Packed with new reinforcements, weapons, co-op content, and quality-of-life improvements, the update gave both Rebels and Imperials plenty of reasons to jump back into the fight. Let’s take a quick hyperspace jump back to what made this update so special. A New Era Begins: Age of Rebellion Comes to Co-Op One of the biggest highlights of the update was the arrival of Age of Rebellion content in Co-Op mode. This addition allowed players to experience classic Original Trilogy battles in a more accessible and teamwork-focused environment. Whether you were pushing objectives as Rebel forces…
SWG Restoration Introduces Galactic Supply Lines – A Risky New Way to Trade, Escort, and Raid Across the Galaxy
If you’ve ever thought Star Wars Galaxies needed more danger, more profit, and more reasons to shoot at strangers in the desert… good news. SWG Restoration just unveiled Galactic Supply Lines, a brand-new system inspired by classic Silkroad Online trade mechanics — and it might be one of the most sandbox-feeling additions the project has introduced so far. This isn’t just another delivery mission system. It’s a full galaxy-wide risk-vs-reward economy where crafters, traders, escorts, and raiders all collide. And yes… convoys can absolutely get ambushed. A Living Trade Network With Real Risk The core idea behind Galactic Supply Lines is simple:move valuable goods across the galaxy — and survive the trip. Players can now participate in a shared logistics system where crafting, hauling, escorting, and piracy all connect into one loop. Instead of safe instant travel and static trading, supply runs turn the space between starports into meaningful gameplay….
Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017) – Battle Droid Overhaul Mod Enhances Droid Combat
If you’ve ever wished that the Separatist army’s mechanical troops felt as iconic and impactful as they look on screen, the Battle Droid Overhaul mod for Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017) delivers just that. This fan-made update reimagines the battle droids that players encounter across galactic conflict zones, introducing polished models, updated textures, and refined combat visuals that elevate every encounter with the Confederacy’s robotic forces. At its core, this mod focuses on making battle droids — from the classic B1 units to their heavier variants — more visually interesting and satisfying in combat. Rather than the plain, stock assets, players now experience a more detailed and immersive look that brings the war machines of the Clone Wars era to life with greater fidelity and presence. What This Mod Changes The overhaul brings several notable improvements: These changes work across Galaxies far, far away — from dusty plains to galaxy-class…
Star Wars Galaxies Restoration Prepares Massive “Shatterpoint” Update and Revamped Galactic Civil War
The galaxy is far from quiet in the world of fan-run Star Wars MMOs. While many players are celebrating anniversaries and nostalgia events across the Star Wars gaming scene, Star Wars Galaxies Restoration III is gearing up for something much bigger: a massive new content update called Shatterpoint — and it might be one of the most ambitious overhauls the rogue server has attempted yet. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jump back into SWG (or try Restoration for the first time), this could be it. A New Chapter for Star Wars Galaxies Restoration The Restoration project — a hybrid CU/NGE sandbox version of the classic MMO — first launched its full 1.0 release back in 2022. Since then, the team has continued expanding and refining the experience with new systems, balance tweaks, and live events. Now, the upcoming Shatterpoint update is set to push things even further….
How Sabacc For Charity Is Turning Star Wars Card Games Into Real-World Good
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Star Wars fandom.Collecting lightsabers. Rewatching The Clone Wars. Modding your favorite games. And then there are fans using Star Wars to actually make the world a little better. That’s exactly what’s happening with Sabacc For Charity, a fast-growing community initiative that’s turning the galaxy’s most famous card game into a real-world fundraising machine for local causes. What started as casual sabacc nights among friends has evolved into one of the most interesting grassroots Star Wars charity projects we’ve seen in years. SWTORStrategies is proud to be the first Star Wars gaming site to spotlight the project as it continues to expand into major convention appearances and charity events across the community. And yes — it’s every bit as cool as it sounds. From Friendly Sabacc Nights to a Full Charity Mission Sabacc For Charity was founded in September 2023 by Jonathan Aponte and…
From Dreamcast to Death Star: Remembering Sega Legend Hideki Sato
The gaming industry has lost one of its true hardware visionaries. Hideki Sato — the legendary Sega engineer behind some of the most iconic consoles ever created — has passed away, leaving behind a legacy that stretches far beyond Sega itself and into the wider galaxy of gaming… including Star Wars. While many players know Sato as the “Father of the Dreamcast,” his influence helped shape an entire era of gaming hardware that also powered some unforgettable Star Wars experiences. And yes — if you’ve ever piloted a speeder in a Star Wars arcade cabinet or blasted TIE fighters in a Sega-built machine, you’ve indirectly experienced his work. The Engineer Behind Sega’s Golden Era Hideki Sato joined Sega in the early 1970s and quickly became one of the company’s most important hardware designers. Over the decades, he played a leading role in the development of nearly every major Sega console,…
On This Day in Battlefront: The Darth Tyranus Update Dropped 7 Years Ago
If you were playing Star Wars Battlefront II back in its glory days, you probably remember exactly where you were when this happened: The Darth Tyranus Update released 7 years ago today. And it wasn’t just another patch — it was one of those updates that instantly changed the feel of the game, mainly because it finally brought in one of the most requested prequel-era villains. Yes… Count Dooku arrived. Count Dooku (Serenno’s Sith) Entered the Battlefield The update was headlined by Serenno’s Count Dooku, aka Darth Tyranus — smooth, brutal, and absolutely built for people who enjoy deleting enemies with elegant lightsaber swings and zero mercy. Dooku didn’t just feel like “another hero.” He felt like a statement:Battlefront II was going all-in on the Clone Wars era. And honestly? That era is where the game truly started to shine. Geonosis Expanded Into More Modes The update also brought Geonosis…
The Star Wars Games That Quietly Shaped Canon
Not all Star Wars canon was forged on the big screen. Some of the most important ideas, characters, and concepts in the galaxy far, far away didn’t arrive with a theatrical release or a Disney+ premiere. They slipped in quietly—through controller prompts, dialogue trees, and mission briefings—often unnoticed outside gaming circles. Over the years, Star Wars games have acted as a kind of narrative testing ground. A place where new ideas could be explored without the pressure of box office expectations. And in more than a few cases, those ideas didn’t stay in games—they reshaped canon itself. Games as a Narrative Sandbox For decades, Star Wars games occupied a strange middle ground. They weren’t movies.They weren’t novels.And for a long time, they weren’t treated as “important” canon either. That freedom turned out to be their greatest strength. Developers could explore moral ambiguity, alternative Force philosophies, and unexplored eras of the…
Best Star Wars Games Ranked by Replayability
Looking for the most replayable Star Wars games? Titles like Star Wars: The Old Republic, Knights of the Old Republic, and classic Battlefront II still stand out thanks to strong systems, player choice, and active communities. Not all Star Wars games are created equal — and even fewer are worth replaying years after release. Some titles are unforgettable the first time through, but lose their magic once the credits roll. Others keep pulling players back thanks to strong systems, player choice, mods, multiplayer modes, or ongoing content. This ranking focuses on replayability above all else. Not nostalgia alone. Not review scores. But the games that still work in 2026 — and give you a reason to return. What Makes a Star Wars Game Truly Replayable? Before ranking the games, it’s worth defining what replayability actually means in practice. A replayable Star Wars game typically offers at least one of the…
Shadow of Revan Turns 11: Celebrating One of SWTOR’s Most Iconic Expansions
On December 9, 2014, Star Wars: The Old Republic dropped one of its most beloved expansions — Shadow of Revan — and changed the game forever.Yes, it’s officially been 11 years since Revan returned to the spotlight, raised an army, and delivered one of the most quotable threats in the entire SWTOR storyline: “War is coming. Conflict on a scale we’ve never seen. Revan has forged an army with a single purpose — to change the galaxy forever. Empire. Republic. We must unite, or fall.” And honestly? Eleven years later, that line still hits just as hard. Why Shadow of Revan Stands Out In the long history of SWTOR, Shadow of Revan wasn’t just another expansion. It was a pivot — a story that connected Knights of the Old Republic, SWTOR’s evolving narrative, and the larger mythos of Revan into one huge, dramatic arc. Players got: It was the moment…
Lucasfilm Games Announces a New Star Wars Digital Collectible Card Game for PC & Mobile
Move over sabacc — a new card game is coming to the galaxy far, far away. Lucasfilm Games has officially teamed up with Zero36 Studio and CCG Lab to create a brand-new digital collectible Star Wars card game launching on Android, iOS, and PC. If you’ve ever wanted to command a deck full of Sith Lords, bounty hunters, Jedi, smugglers, or whatever strange thing is living in Jabba’s basement… your moment may finally be here. And honestly? It’s about time the franchise dipped back into competitive card gaming — but with a modern twist this round. A New Way to Play Star Wars The goal of the new project is simple: take the strategy, tension, and lore of a traditional collectible card game (CCG), mix it with characters spanning the entire franchise, and wrap it all in an accessible digital package. According to the developers, the game aims to be…
SWTOR 7.8 “Pursuit of Ruin”: All the Big Changes You Need To Know
SWTOR’s next major update — 7.8 “Pursuit of Ruin” — lands on December 9, 2025. It brings a host of new content: a fresh story, a brand-new dynamic zone on Dantooine, a new stronghold, PvP Season 9, balance changes, and plenty of incentives to jump back in. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new, what’s changed, and why it matters for old players, newcomers, and everyone in between. 🚀 New Story & Galactic Threads Continue 7.8 advances the main storyline under the umbrella of Galactic Threads. This restored narrative arc picks up where the previous chapters left off, tying together ongoing threats — including the fallout from the Hidden Chain, and emerging dangers linked to Darth Malgus and other dark machinations. If you’re caught up on all prior expansions and flashpoints, Galactic Threads will be available immediately. If not — you’ll need to complete the required legacy missions to unlock it….
SWTOR Galactic Seasons Objectives Updated for December 9 – January 12: What Players Need to Know
Galactic Seasons 9: Flashpoint Resurgence continues rolling forward, and with Game Update 7.7.1 live, SWTOR has now officially updated the Season Objectives running from December 9 through January 12. That’s five full weeks of Galactic Seasons progress — perfect for catch-up players, alts enjoyers, completionists, and those of us who just like seeing that little reward track light up. Below is your weekly breakdown of everything happening in Weeks 17–21, explained clearly so you know exactly where to spend your time (and which objectives you can safely ignore). Week 17: December 9 – December 15 Daily Objective Influencing the GalaxyEarn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy. Weekly Objectives (Complete Any 7 of 11) Tip:If you don’t feel like raiding, the world bosses + crafting + Tatooine objectives make for an easy 7/11. Week 18: December 16 – December 22 Daily Influencing the Galaxy – Earn 25,000 Conquest Points. Weekly…
On This Day in Battlefront: The Battle of Geonosis Update Dropped 7 Years Ago — And It Was Peak Clone Wars Gaming
Seven years ago today, Star Wars Battlefront II delivered one of the biggest and most beloved updates in the game’s entire lifespan: The Battle of Geonosis. This wasn’t a small patch. It wasn’t a balance tweak. It was a full-blown content explosion — the kind of “oh wow, they actually did it” moment that reminded players why they fell in love with Battlefront in the first place. And honestly? It still holds up as one of the greatest Clone Wars experiences ever put into a Star Wars shooter. A Massive Galactic Assault Map That Felt Like a Real War The Geonosis Galactic Assault map was huge — not “Battlefront huge,” but legit battlefield huge. Wide open dunes, rocky caverns, marching walkers, war dust everywhere, and that orange haze that instantly screams “we are so, so doomed.” For many players, this was the first time Battlefront II truly felt like: Snipers,…
Star Wars x Destiny 2: Renegades – Launch Trailer Drops Ahead of December 2 Expansion
Destiny 2 just went full hyperspace. Bungie has released the official launch trailer for Star Wars x Destiny 2: Renegades, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most ambitious and surprising crossovers in the history of either franchise. The full expansion arrives on December 2, 2025, but the trailer alone is enough to get both Guardians and Star Wars fans vibrating like an overloaded fusion coil. This isn’t just a cosmetic pack. This is a full-blown expansion with crossover energy so strong it feels like Disney and Bungie looked at each other and said, “What if we just broke the internet?” Spoiler: They did. A Massive IP Mashup That Actually Makes Sense On paper, Destiny 2 and Star Wars should clash like a Titan charging into a Jedi Council meeting. But the Renegades trailer proves how perfectly the universes blend when you focus on their shared pillars:…
EA Drops Jedi: Survivor & Fallen Order to Their Lowest Price Ever — Up to 90% Off
EA just activated everyone’s favorite Star Wars Force ability: massive discounts. Both Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order have been slashed by up to 90%, marking the lowest prices these games have ever hit. If you’ve been waiting to jump into Cal Kestis’ story… well, you may never see a better time than right now. These aren’t tiny “here’s five bucks off, enjoy” discounts — we’re talking “grab the controller, do not walk, run to the checkout” levels of deals. Jedi: Fallen Order – The Origin Story You Shouldn’t Skip Jedi: Fallen Order was already considered one of the best modern Star Wars games when it launched. It brought back: Now that it’s up to 90% off, it’s basically cheaper than a cup of coffee in most major cities. If you somehow haven’t played it yet, this is your chance to witness Cal’s escape from Order…