
More than three years after Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order released on PC and consoles in 2019, Star Wars fans and gamers alike are eagerly anticipating the 2023 sequel.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was originally confirmed to be in production during Star Wars Celebration in May, and is now preparing to launch at The Game Awards 2022 (opens in a new tab)In a tweet on Monday, publisher EA announced plans to debut the sequel’s gameplay at an event on Friday, which is exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting the follow-up to 2019’s Fallen Order.
Not long after, a leaked listing appeared on Steam, suggesting that we might see the latest Jedi adventure sooner than expected–the unexpected listing appeared to confirm a March release date.
Pre-order details and a synopsis also leaked along with the listing, teasing new Force abilities, new planets, and larger areas to explore.
The as-yet-unconfirmed synopsis further offers an ominous warning of the threat of a “dark age to come,” potentially pitting protagonist Karl Kestis against the more powerful Sith, and possibly the Emperor himself in the sequel.
Naturally, since the accidental listing was noticed, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s landing page on Steam has been stripped of all incriminating details, suggesting that the Survivor release date is simply “coming soon.”
Star Wars fans were pleasantly surprised by the release of Fallen Order in 2019, and developer Respawn Entertainment found a winning formula that combined elements of Soulsborne, Metroidvania, and RPG-style games. Star Wars: Jedi: Fallen Order is set in the familiar Star Wars universe, but offers Jedi fans all-new sights, sounds and experiences, ultimately providing the perfect foundation for an exciting new series that fans hope will The series is featured in the upcoming Jedi: Survivor.
If the announced release date for Jedi: Survivor turns out to be accurate, fans won’t have to wait long to see if the sequel lives up to their expectations.
Sadly, the new entry has been confirmed as a next-gen-only title, meaning gamers still reliant on PS4 or Xbox One will have to pull the trigger on the upgrade before its release date to get it.