Star Wars Games Have A Relevancy Issue

May 5, 2026 - 00:50

The galaxy far, far away has never been short of video game adaptations, but the Disney era has introduced a curious problem: games that feel massive in scope but quickly fade into obscurity. Titles like "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" and its sequel "Survivor" were praised for their storytelling and gameplay, yet their impact on the broader Star Wars universe often feels muted. Meanwhile, games like "Star Wars: Squadrons" and "Star Wars Outlaws" arrive with promises of deep lore connections, only to be overshadowed by the next big movie or streaming series.

This disconnect stems from a lack of cohesive planning. Lucasfilm's story group has carefully mapped out the films and shows, but games are often treated as side adventures rather than essential pieces of the canon. Characters like Cal Kestis, the protagonist of the Jedi series, have compelling arcs and high-stakes conflicts, but they rarely cross over into other media. When a game introduces a planet, faction, or Force power that could reshape the timeline, it often goes unmentioned in the next blockbuster release.

The result is a growing sense of irrelevance. Fans invest hours into these games, only to feel that their choices and discoveries don't matter in the larger narrative. With the upcoming "Star Wars Eclipse" and other projects on the horizon, the challenge remains: how do you make a game feel vital when the movies and shows are the only things that truly move the needle? Until that question is answered, Star Wars games will continue to fight for a spotlight that keeps slipping away.