TheStar Warsmovies have a lifelong bond with the video game industry.Star Warsgames have reached just about every genre, from classic platformers to modern first-person shooters, evolving with the gaming community from the very beginning. Like most video game adaptations of films, the vast majority of these games have tied into the films in one way or another. They all attempt to embody some of the best aspects of the franchise, whether it’s wielding the Force or piloting an X-Wing, and they’re often successful in accomplishing as much.
Although it seems like there’s been moreStar Warsgames lately, there are some films that haven’t gotten their fair share of video game adaptations. The video game industry was a little different when the first two trilogies ofStar Warsfilms were coming out, and pumping out unimpressive movie tie ins was a routine occurrence. Much more is expected from developers these days, and recent releases likeStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderare a big indication of that. This doesn’t mean all is lost however, as there’s always still a chance that certain films could be made into big budget game releases in the future.
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
When Disney took overStar Warsand decided to produce more films for the franchise, part of its plan was to createStar Warsspinoffs. These would be different from the episodic films, and tell “smaller” stories in comparison. The first such film to get this treatment wasRogue One: A Star Wars Story. This film told the story of how the Death Star plans were stolen by the Rebellion, and it was received well by a decent portion of the fanbase. Although this movie did get some attention inthe 2015Star Wars Battlefront, it has the potential for so much more.
The main narrative ofRogue Onecentered around two things: the team dynamic of the Rebels and the gripping heist of the Death Star plans. This would set aRogue Onegame up perfectly forsomething reminiscent ofGrand Theft Autoor thePaydayseries. Players could take up the role of one of the six members of the Rogue One team, and each character could have their own special abilities based on what they did in the films. The game’s main story could have players pulling off all sorts of heists at different Imperial installations, and teamwork would be key to make sure everything goes off without a hitch.
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Solo: A Star Wars Story
The second, and slightly more controversial spinoffStar Warsfilm was 2018’sSolo: A Star Wars Story. This film may have been criticized for giving a story that not many people asked for,a Han Solo origin story, but the film did still have some redeemable qualities. Donald Glover’s portrayal of Lando Calrissian was one of the fan-favorite performances from the film, and scenes like the Kessel Run sequence were some of the most visually stunning in the whole franchise. A game set during this film would have to do a lot of heavy lifting in order to enticeSolodetractors, but making it a worthwhile experience wouldn’t be impossible.
Similar toRogue One, aSologame could also lean towards heist oriented gameplay. In order to make this experience unique however, drawing on different inspirations would be necessary. Due to the high-speed, smuggling nature of Han Solo’s younger years, a game centered on this era could take a third-person action game approachsimilar to that ofUncharted. Players could play as Solo as he treks from planet to planet, swindling people in games of Sabacc or racing them for as many credits as possible. With Chewbacca at the player’s side, it could end up being a sort of sequel toSolothat many fans have been asking for.
The Sequel Era
One of the most divisive aspects of theStar Warsfranchise in recent years is the sequel era. Episodes seven through nine have ushered in a new era ofStar Warsstorytelling, but some of that storytelling has faced some backlash from fans. Whether it’s Han and Luke never reuniting orFinn’s character being rather underused, the sequel era films are going through almost exactly what the prequels experienced. But now that the trilogy is over, there’s a chance that some games based on the era could redeem it somewhat.
The sequel eraStar Warsfilms have really only been touched on intheLEGO Star Warsgames. Although those games have their charm, more could be done to expand on the stories told in the movies. For instance, a large period of time passes betweenThe Last JediandThe Rise of Skywalker, and it’s assumed that Rey has done a large amount of Jedi training during this time. A game set between these movies would do a lot to fill in the gaps of the sequel era, and help explain Rey’s progression as a Jedi more thoroughly. Gameplay could be similar toJedi: Fallen Order, and give players a chance to play as Rey as she searches for Jedi relics throughout the galaxy.
The future landscape ofStar Warsgames is starting to look more and more ambitious. A sequel toStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderis currently in the works, andLucasfilm Games' recent partnership with Ubisofthas many fans buzzing about what the developer has brewing. Although there’s no known plans to turn these films into their own video game in the near future, that doesn’t mean they’ll never happen.
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