The follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2019 game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is about to arrive! How will you stand together once again with outlaw Jedi Cal Kestis against the Empire? Find out in our preview of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor!

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Release Date

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Will Come Out in April 2023

Though it was originally supposed to come out on March 17, 2023, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will instead release on April 28, 2023. In a statement on the EA Star Wars Twitter, Respawn Entertainment said the game was delayed to ensure quality and polish.

Everything We Know About Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Latest Trailer

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Story Plot

Five years after the events of Jedi: Fallen Order, Jedi Knight Cal Kestis is once again facing off against the Empire in search of a place its long arm can never reach them. Cal has grown up from his boyish looks in Fallen Order, sporting a beard, as well as new Jedi powers and wisdom.

Developed by Respawn Entertainment, Jedi Survivor is the direct sequel to Fallen Order. Little is known about the plot except that, based on trailers, Cal is now facing off against the Empire, remnant Separatist androids, and even an old Jedi from the High Republic. Along with him are his companions, who will now help him in battle.

The game retains the combat from Fallen Order, but with new tweaks. For example, Cal can now lift multiple enemies with the force and use a blaster. His “Slow” ability also depletes its own bar now, instead of his Force meter.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Editions, Pre-Order Bonuses, & Platforms

Following the announcement of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, there were three editions of the game available for pre-order: the Standard, Deluxe, and Collector’s Editions.

The Standard Edition, which costs $69.99, is a normal copy of the game, but pre-ordering it will net players the Hermit cosmetic for Cal, the Hermit Lightsaber Set, and the Combustion Blaster Set.

The Deluxe Edition meanwhile, which costs $89.99, will come with two cosmetics for BD, Scoundrel, and Rebel costumes for Cal, the DL-44 Blaster Set, and the Rebel Hero Lightsaber Set.

Lastly, the Collector’s Edition, which costs $299.99 on the Limited Run Games website, includes a copy of the game, a Cal Kestis Replica Lightsaber Kit (blade sold separately), a magnetic box for the lightsaber hilt, an official Steelbook, a Certificate of Authenticity, and the pre-order bonus cosmetics for the Standard Edition.

Unfortunately, as shown on Limited Run Games’ website, the Collector’s Edition has already sold out for all platforms as of this writing.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Gameplay

The gameplay of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is similar to Jedi: Fallen Order, where you'll have complex combat combined with the use of Jedi skills. Based on trailers, this has been expanded with movesets using dual lightsabers, and being able to call on companions to help in battle.

Games That Will Come Out Alongside Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Games Releasing in April 2023	How It Matches Up With Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Dead Island 2	Though Dead Island 2 probably tops Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in the violence department, the game does emphasize being more attentive to gameplay than in regular FPSes. Those who want fairly complex gameplay will want to play Jedi: Survivor much more compared to Dead Island 2.
Minecraft Legends	Though Jedi: Survivor doesn't have Minecraft Legends' tactical aspects, it has deeper combat and much better graphics than that game.
Honkai Star Rail	Those who want more active action will probably enjoy Jedi: Survivor a lot more compared to a turn-based game like Honkai Star Rail.

How Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Matches Up to Similar Games

Games Similar to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor	How It Matches Up With Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order	Based on what we've seen with Jedi: Survivor so far, it expands greatly on the formula that was already laid out by Jedi: Fallen Order in 2019. On top of the complex combat, there are new features like a dedicated moveset for dual-wielding lightsabers and companions.
Elden Ring	Elden Ring may still be more open and expansive compared to Jedi: Survivor, but the latter has a less obtuse plot that more casual fans of the 'Souls-like' genre might appreciate.
Dark Souls	The action in Jedi: Survivor is much more active and fast-paced compared to the original Dark Souls, with its emphasis on jumping and running around, as well as platforming outside of combat.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Trailers

Official Teaser Trailer (Released May 28, 2022)

In this teaser, we see a cinematic of a man in a Bacta tank. Meanwhile, a voiceover asks Cal a cryptic question, interspersed with shots of the Stinger Mantis' cockpit overlooking a cliff, and Cal himself fighting in a lightsaber duel

Official Reveal Trailer (Released December 9, 2022)

Here we see more of the man in the Bacta tank, as well as more shots of Cal in combat with stormtroopers, and riding various animals. We also see Cal dual-wielding his lightsabers and working together with companions.

Official Story Trailer (Released March 20, 2023)

In this trailer, we hear Cal talking about how the Empire has remained strong, as well as other narratives talking about how he and his companions are looking for a place the Empire can't reach them. We also see a few puzzles, and more of Cal's companions helping him fight in battle.

Final Gameplay Trailer (Released April 9, 2023)

We see more of the game's new combat mechanics, such as the companions that will help you out in battle, as well as Cal climbing up AT-ST walkers. We also get a glimpse of new enemies such as a Rancor, Separatist battle droids, and an armored opponent armed with a long mace.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor System Requirements

The system requirements for Jedi: Survivor are much higher than the previous game, Jedi: Fallen Order, necessitating an Nvidia RTX 2070 for best graphical performance, as well as an 11th generation Intel Core i5 processor. However, compared to games coming out currently, these requirements are not that taxing. If you have a decently-upgraded PC, you should be able to run it.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Product Information

Title	STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR
Release Date	April 28, 2023
Developer	Respawn Entertainment
Supported Platforms	PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Genre	Action-Adventure
Number of Players	1
ESRB Rating	Teen
Official Website	https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/jedi/jedi-survivor

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