STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a 2023 action-adventure game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019), taking place five years after the events of the previous game, and continues the adventure of young Jedi Knight Cal Kestis (Cameron Monaghan) as he and his friends struggle to survive the tyranny of the Galactic Empire while racing against a corrupted High Republic Jedi to reach a shrouded planet that can serve as a safe haven for those oppressed by the Empire. As with its predecessor, Survivor's structure was inspired by Metroidvania games, with gameplay split between combating hostile enemies using Cal's lightsaber and Force powers, platforming, and puzzle-solving. Development of the game began in late 2019 and lasted for three and a half years, with Stig Asmussen returning as the game's director. It was the last game released by EA during its 10-year exclusivity contract with Lucasfilm to produce Star Wars games. With the sequel, the team's goal was to significantly expand its scope and scale, refining mechanics established in Fallen Order while introducing new gameplay features such as AI-controlled companions. The team collaborated closely with Lucasfilm while writing the game's narrative, which had a significantly darker tone than Fallen Order. In Survivor, Cal grapples with the futility of the rebellion and the dominance of the Empire while facing several antagonists that serve as foils. Announced in May 2022, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on April 28, 2023. Versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were released on September 17, 2024. The game was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised the characters, combat, level design, and music, with most deeming it an improvement over its predecessor. The PC version of the game, however, was criticized for its technical issues. It was a commercial success for EA, and was nominated for multiple year-end awards, including Best Action/Adventure Game at The Game Awards 2023 and Adventure Game of the Year at the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards. A sequel, which will serve as a conclusion to the Jedi trilogy, is in development.