Summary
There are several newStar Warsgames in the works, including the Ubisoft-helmedStar Wars Outlawsand the curiously MIAStar Wars: Eclipse, but the franchise may want to take a new direction in the future, releasing a game that is a bit more experimental or off the beaten path. One interesting way to shake up the franchise’s gaming presence would be to launch a game starring the ever-iconic Grogu fromThe Mandalorian; this concept has the potential to either lead toone of the bestStar Warsgamesin recent history or fall on its face.
Star Warshas been expanding its gaming footprint over the past few years. For a significant stretch in the 2010s, the IP was best known in the industry for itsBattlefrontmultiplayer games, but that repertoire has been growing, most notably with theStar Wars Jedititles, which injected a bit of single-player,Uncharted-inspired action-adventure into the series' gaming sector. Something else to note about theJedigames is the fact that they tie directly into the canon of the movies, books, and comics, as they feature characters like Darth Vader and Boba Fett, even though the stories of the games are only tangentially connected to the mainStar Warssaga. Something similar could be accomplished with aThe Mandaloriangame, but it would be a bit of a tightrope act.
The Pros and Cons of Giving Grogu His Own Star Wars Game
A Grogu Star Wars Game Could Be a Major Experiment for the Franchise
AStar Warsgame drawing fromThe Mandalorianloredoesn’t seem too implausible, considering the success of the show and the franchise’s apparent doubling-down on ambitious games. The obvious choice of protagonist for this game would be Din Djarin, the titular Mandalorian himself, but the game could stand out in just about every way if it chose the less pedestrian route and made Grogu the playable hero.
Generally speaking, there seem to be two distinct routesStar Warsgames relegate themselves to when it comes to their protagonists: the hero can either be a Jedi or a gunslinging rogue similar to characters like Han Solo orOutlaws' Kay Vess. When consideringaMandaloriangame adaptation, though, Grogu offers a decidedly unique option, as he is a character with exceptional force abilities but is otherwise mostly incapable. Putting him in the starring role in aStar Warsgame would make for a strikingly unique experience, as players could leverage force powers of increasing capacity, but would be extremely vulnerable to physical threats and lack mobility.
There Are Many Risks Associated With a Grogu Star Wars Game
Star Wars Jediproves that aStar Warsgame experimenting with different genres, namely, Soulslike and Metroidvania, can pay off. However, theJedigames draw from frameworks that have been long-established and fleshed out—a GroguStar Warsgame doesn’t have this advantage, as it would need to go out on a limb with regard to its game design. Basically, there aren’t many games that feature a playable infant with advanced space-magic powers. Creating this sort of gameplay foundation could prove difficult.
A game starring Grogu could also be a challenge for the overallStar Warsfranchise, as it would inevitably impact the canon narrative ofThe Mandalorianand any spin-off movies or shows.
Putting players in the shoes of the physically underpowered but force-competent Grogu would require some creativity and risk-taking, but it may be worth it. Even greatStar Warsgames likeKOTORsometimes lean too heavily into the Jedi-gunslinger dichotomy, so a title that truly thinks outside the box could be a great thing for theinteractive side ofStar Wars.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
WHERE TO PLAY
The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™, a third person galaxy-spanning action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narratively-driven, single player title picks up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order™ and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness. Pushed to the edges of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal will find himself surrounded by threats new and familiar. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times - but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?Explore an Untamed Galaxy – Discover new planets and familiar frontiers in the Star Wars galaxy, each with unique biomes, challenges, and enemies. Master new skills, equipment, and abilities that will augment the ways you explore, fight, and roam. With larger areas to explore and more to discover off the beaten path, players who adventure beyond the horizon will find hidden rewards.
