Over the past couple of weeks,Harry Potterfans have finally been able to live out their childhood dreams thanks toHogwarts Legacy. Avalanche Software was able to craft an immersive open-world Hogwarts and fill it with content for players to discover. It whisked players off on a new magical journey within the Wizarding World, and let them be who they want to be within the confines of its narrative.Hogwarts Legacyhas simply been a fantastic ride from start to finish, andStar Warsneeds to take some notes.
Star Warsis one of the largest multimedia franchisesaround, and its future looks very bright. Not only is Disney planning on expanding the franchise through countless Disney Plus shows and movies, but the gaming industry is also crafting numerous new galactic adventures for fans to enjoy. It feels like a great time to be aStar Warsfan. However, none of the projects have really let fans live out their dreams, and a developer like Ubisoft needs to change that.
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Star Wars Needs to Let Fans Live in Its Galaxy
Star Warshas had a very impressive history with gaming, and that does not seem to be changing anytime soon. The industry has been churning out titles inGeorge Lucas' galaxysince the 80s, but the majority of them seem to be playing it safe. They have all given players control of different characters during the events of the main series, and the ones that have branched out to new eras have still forced players to control specific characters. Outside a couple of MMOs,Star Warshas really never let fans be themselves.
Some of the mostpopularStar Warsgameseither gave players control of established force users or put them in the shoes of soldiers during pivotal points of the main series.Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Ordergave them control over Jedi Cal Kestis during the Age of the Empire,Star Wars Battlefrontlet fans experience what it would be like for a soldier in the galaxy, andStar Wars: The Force Unleashedgave them control over Vader’s secret apprentice post-Revenge of the Sith. While all of these games were great, they did not give players aHogwarts Legacy-like experience.
The popularStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicserieslet players fully customize their character in classic RPG fashion, and it is probably the closest that the series has come to letting players be their own person. However, the story strips much of that away by the end when it is revealed that the player was Darth Revan the entire time. While they can still make choices that affect the game’s finale, they are no longer their own person. Instead, they are forced to once again play as an established character.
Hogwarts Legacyhas givenHarry Potterfans the ability to be their own person within the Wizarding World, andStar Warsneeds to take some notes. The galaxy is a vast place filled with stories waiting to be told and characters waiting to be created. There is so much potential withinStar Warsfor a game likeHogwarts Legacy, and it is surprising that no developer has tried to give players that experience yet. As moreStar Warsgames enter development, hopefully, titles like Ubisoft’sStar Warsgame are going to finally give players that option.
Star Warsneeds a single-player RPGthat is disconnected from the greater series and gives players a plethora of content to explore. It should let players be whoever they want to be within the franchise, and allow them to explore some of the most iconic corners of the galaxy. While it would take a bit of work to get right, it could lead to one of the most immersiveStar Warsgames ever created.Hogwarts Legacyhas led the way, andStar Warsneeds to follow it as soon as possible.
Hogwarts Legacyis now available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with PS4 and Xbox One versions coming on April 4 and the Switch version launching on July 25.
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