Star Warsgaming is looking to have a very bright future with Lucasfilm Games showing greater interest in unlocking the treasures of this IP for more game developers. The franchise is home to an extensive collection of stories, characters, and worlds that are ripe for the interactive medium, and a new generation of consoles could powerStar Warsexperiences that have the sophistication and production quality that fans would appreciate. Assuming that Disney is still dedicated to maintaining a consistent continuity in its storytelling, gaming could take advantage of recognizable, yet obscure, elements of the universe with ample room for creative freedom.
The classicStar Wars Legendstimeline might be suitable source material for games that intend to expose fresh interpretations of these events within the context of canon. Rather than expecting direct remakes, fans might see contemporary games standing on their own merits while also applying central themes and features which madeLegendsspecial. It is especially unlikely that new properties will be made inLegends, so Lucasfilm Games could approve projects that revive these adventures through an immersive structure in canon.The High Republicmultimedia project presents a different era inStar Warsthat is already being explored inQuantic Dream’sStar Wars Eclipse, but it would be refreshing to see other eras represented in games as well.
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Darth Bane and the Brotherhood of Darkness
Darth Bane was a Sith Lord that lived around 1,000 years before the events of the original trilogy ofStar Warsfilms, and he is known most prominently as the creator of the Rule of Two - a law that mandated that only two Sith should be dominant at any point in time. The origin of this law came as a consequence of the Sith Army’s downfall in the New Sith Wars, and the aftermath of those wars was reflected later in theJedi Knightseries. Documenting the story of a massive war between Jedi and Sith would not only be a monumental task for a game, but it might even fit the scale of something resemblingUbisoft’s rumored universe-spanningStar Warsproject.
The Sith Army, also known as the Brotherhood of Darkness, is mentioned in canon material but was originally involved in the tragedy of the Valley of the Jedi fromLegends. The valley was believed to be the site of the final defeat of the Sith, and it first appeared as an ancient source of power inStar Wars: Jedi Knight - Dark Forces 2. This 1997 FPS game could act as a starting point in adapting the New Sith Wars in canon, as this confrontation is just one of manyuntapped events inStar Warsthat might make a great gaming journey.
The Great Hyperspace War in Star Wars
Deeper in the timeline, there are many figures who would befantasticStar Warsantagonists- one being Naga Sadow. InLegends, the Great Hyperspace War was a conflict that occurred 5,000 years before the firstStar Warsfilm. Naga Sadow was a Sith alchemist who led the Sith Empire in this war, and his gambit was nearly successful as he also benefited from the support of his corrupted Massassi Warriors.
The Republic eventually caught up to his illusory schemes and drove the Sith Lord into exile on Yavin 4. A new story set during the Great Hyperspace War could reveal a more primitive period in the Galaxy, and it may also function as an example of aStar Warsgame that centers on the dark side. There is great potential inStar Warsportraying the progression of its factions over time, and this is one era that might be visually stunning as well.
The Dark Trooper Project
Few other stories received as much renewed attention in recent years as the legend of the Dark Troopers. The second season ofThe Mandalorianfeatured these cybernetic horrors as droids that were nearly invulnerable to anything but a lightsaber. Originally, the Dark Trooper Project was the subject ofStar Wars: Dark Forces, a classic shooter where players uncover the secrets of the Empire as Rebel Kyle Katarn. The game guided players through a 14-level campaign where they could infiltrate hidden Imperial facilities and unearth the conspiracies of a ruthless war machine. With theKnights of the Old Republicremake already underway with a new developer, there is space for a side story that exists within the bounds of an established period inStar Warshistory.
In a retelling ofDark Forces, Lucasfilm Games could draw fans into the fantasy of espionage in theStar Warsuniverse - it would be fitting to see Dark Troopers return in the same medium they originated from. Fans might even notice a fewsimilarities betweenJedi: SurvivorandJedi Outcastwhich proves that gaming-based inspirations could be valuable if they can also elevate upcoming titles in the franchise.
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