What You Need to Know About the Skywalker Saga Coming in 2020

16 July 2019

During the Xbox E3 2019 conference, fans got a chance to peek into the soon to be released Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, which is set to encompass all 9 of the principal Star Wars films in a sole adventure. The new title spanning all 9 films will also include the upcoming movie title ‘The Rise of Skywalker’.

This new game will give fans a brand-new LEGO Star Wars experience that will allow them to explore the LEGO Star Wars galaxy with unrestricted freedom. Players will be able to control the dozens of characters and vehicles from the films for a unique gaming experience.

What’s so different about this title?

Unlike the original title, which was based on the spinoff trilogy of Revenge of the Sith, The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones that was released back in 2005, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be based on 9 films.  The 9 main Star Wars films are commonly referred to as the “Skywalker Saga and because they will all be included in the new release, fans can expect a lot of content to peruse.

The upcoming collection of films is aimed at giving gamers and fans the ultimate experience with the series’ characteristic appeal. With the Skywalker saga coming to a halt, the folks over at Lucasfilm Games wanted to deliver a Star Wars’ video game experience with the charm and humor that is generally associated with anything uniquely LEGO.

What we know so far

Apart from the news already revealed that indicates that the game will cover the nine main “Star Wars” films, the trailer for the game also reveals scenes from eras of “Star Wars franchise” including scenes of Qui-Gon Jinn and the famous Obi-Wan Kenobi fighting Darth Maul, as well as images of Kylo Ren constructing a Darth Vader snowman.

LEGO: Star Wars - The Complete Saga

Gameplay

Players will have to build and take apart objects as they proceed through the different levels. When players boot up the sage, they will be treated to several dioramas featuring popular scenes from the 9 primary films. Players can start anywhere in the timeline and cruise off to any of the available planets to explore what each has to offer.

The combat

The combat of The Skywalker Saga has been modernized with melee combat now having a combo system that blends light and heavy attacks. Ranged characters, unlike in previous installments, will have more ability to aim for precision shots for precise attacks.