A galaxy far, far away is about to collide with your living room. At Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan, Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm pulled back the curtain on Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset, a cutting-edge experience currently in development for Meta Quest headsets. Fans attending the convention at Makuhari Messe were treated to the very first hands-on preview at the ILM and Meta Quest activation (Hall 4, Booth #20-5).
A New Way to Experience the Galaxy
Blending immersive storytelling with groundbreaking mixed reality technology, Star Wars: Beyond Victory isn’t just a game—it’s a reimagination of play itself. Executive Producer Alyssa Finley described the project as something far more expansive:
“We’re calling this a Playset because it isn’t just a game; it’s an entirely new way to experience the Star Wars galaxy and the worlds we create at ILM,” said Finley. “This new mixed reality experience blends the physical and digital worlds in a way that’s unlike anything we’ve done before.”
Set in the timeline surrounding Solo: A Star Wars Story, the playset introduces original characters and delivers gameplay that spans story-driven missions, high-speed podracing, and creative worldbuilding.
What’s in the Playset?
The mixed reality experience is divided into three distinct modes, offering a spectrum of interactivity and immersion:
- Adventure Mode: Follow Volo, a scrappy, aspiring podracer whose life changes dramatically when he becomes a protégé of none other than Sebulba. Yes—that Sebulba. Expect narrative-driven gameplay that combines the magic of ILM storytelling with the freedom of MR.
- Arcade Mode: Jump into the pilot’s seat with mixed reality podracing on a virtual holotable. It’s fast, furious, and puts you right in the heart of the podracing experience as you’ve never seen it before.
- Playset Mode: This is where fans can turn their own homes into Star Wars playgrounds. Unlock and display virtual action figures and vehicles, then stage epic battles or custom scenes using real-world surfaces as your galactic backdrop.
Celebration Sneak Peek
Fans attending Star Wars Celebration were among the first to pilot the future of Star Wars gaming. Over a dozen Meta Quest stations allowed attendees to step into the role of Volo, engage in their first MR podrace, and interact with a glimpse of what’s to come.
Also available for demo were Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series and Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, reminding fans of how far immersive Star Wars storytelling has come—and how much further it’s about to go.
Wishlist Star Wars: Beyond Victory
With its release date still to be announced, Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset is already generating major buzz. Fans are encouraged to wishlist the title now and follow the official social channels for updates as development continues.
Are you ready to build your own Star Wars story, podrace Sebulba-style, or turn your home into a galactic sandbox in Star Wars: Beyond Victory? Which mode are you most excited to try—Adventure, Arcade, or Playset? And who would you recruit to your Star Wars mixed reality dream team? Wishlist Star Wars: Beyond Victory today and let us know your plans for the experience on social media!
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