Earlier this year, Electronic Arts (EA) and Lucasfilm games announced that the next installment of the Star Wars Jedi game series was in the works by Respawn Entertainment.
The story of Jedi Cal Kestis will continue, and now, the first teaser trailer has officially dropped for the newly titled Star Wars Jedi: Survivor during the Star Wars Celebration event.
The new title is developed by Respawn under the leadership of game director Stig Asmussen. It will expand on the world, stories, characters, and combat established in the previous game. It’s due out later next year. You can view the first teaser trailer for the upcoming game below:
STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR WILL FEATURE THE RETURN OF CAL KESTIS AS HIS JOURNEY CONTINUES
The upcoming game is being built for current-generation game hardware. EA is promising the game will offer players a “deeper and more expansive” Star Wars experience for players across the globe.
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The new teaser trailer appears to be an entirely CG cinematic with no actual gameplay footage. It appears to be narrated by a mysterious figure asking why Cal Kestis tries to lead when no one is willing to follow. The figure, who is a Pau’an, the same species as The Grand Inquisitor, but does not appear to be the Grand Inquisitor himself, asks, “Why fight when you can’t win? What is your next move, Jedi?” It also appears this sinister figure, who appears to be the villain, now has possession of Cal’s previous lightsaber from the last game.
The teaser also features images of Cal fighting a dark, cloaked figure who wields a red-bladed lightsaber. Cal and BD-1 also observed a pale, wounded figure with light hair who is recovering in a bacta tank.
Game director Stig Asmussen said about the upcoming game in a press release from EA, “Even before completing Jedi: Fallen Order, our team had a vision of how to carry the adventure for Cal, BD, and the crew into the sequel.” He continued, “For Jedi: Survivor, we are working in lockstep with Lucasfilm Games to build on the legacy of Jedi: Fallen Order.”
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Lucasfilm Games Vice President Douglas Reilly added, “Millions of Star Wars fans have been captivated by the story of Cal Kestis, and we’re thrilled to be working with the world-class developers at Respawn to continue this epic tale.” He went on, “We could not be more excited to reveal Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and this next chapter of Cal Kestis’ journey with players around the world.”
STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR WILL EXPAND ON THE GAMEPLAY OF FALLEN ORDER
Survivor is set to pick up five years after the events of Fallen Order. Cal Kestis and his trusty droid companion, BD-1, have to stay a step ahead of the Empire and their constant pursuit. Kestis begins to feel the weight of being one of the last Jedi in the galaxy. Throughout the game, Kestis and BD-1 will meet and form alliances with an array of unique, interesting characters.
Additionally, EA and Respawn are promising the new title will expand on the first game’s dynamic combat in “new and innovative ways.” In the course of his journey, Cal Kestis will learn new skills to survive and deepen his connection with the force.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor picks up five years after the events of Jedi: Fallen Order. Cal is in a desperate race to stay avoid the Empire’s constant pursuit, and he continues to feel the crushing weight of being one of the last remaining Jedi in existence. Accompanied by his trusty droid friend BD-1, Cal will meet and ally himself with an array of unique and interesting characters on his journey. As mentioned earlier, the game will feature an expansion on the series’ dynamic combat in new and innovative ways. To survive, players as Cal must learn new Jedi skills and deepen his connection with the Force.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is due out in 2023. The game is in the works for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC.
But what did you think about the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor teaser trailer debut? Do you think the sequel will meet the standard set by the first game? Let us know what you think about it on our social media.
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SOURCE: Electronic Arts, Lucasfilm Games, YouTube
