May 4th is Star Wars Day, and fans of the longtime sci-fi franchise are in for a treat, given that several video game digital storefronts are currently offering irresistible deals on some of the biggest Star Wars games.
Currently, both the Xbox Store and the Nintendo eShop are holding an official May the 4th Be With You sale that offers discounts on select Star Wars games for up to 75% off. Although the PlayStation Store is not officially commemorating the event, it also offers tons of savings on titles based on the popular franchise.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Headlining the many Star Wars-related deals available today is Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, currently the most popular game based on the franchise. For players on PlayStation consoles, the PlayStation Store is offering Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for $19.99 or 67% off its original price of $59.99. On the other hand, the Xbox Store offers the game's Deluxe Edition for also $19.99, making it a better deal than what the PlayStation Store has, given that the Deluxe Edition includes several in-game bonuses.
It is worth noting that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is about to receive massive PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrades from Respawn Entertainment. These upcoming updates are expected to raise the game's visuals and performance to utilize the beefier hardware of new-generation consoles. Players who own either the PS5 or Xbox Series X should take advantage of the price drop of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, given that the upcoming updates will be released for free.
- Purchase Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for $19.99 at the PlayStation Store
- Purchase Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition for $19.99 at the PlayStation Store
Star Wars Squadrons
Next up is Star Wars Squadrons, which saw the return of the Star Wars space combat series after nearly two decades of hiatus. Currently, both the PlayStation and Xbox Stores offer Star Wars Squadrons for $19.99 or 50% off its original price of $39.99. For the uninitiated, Star Wars Squadrons allow players to control ships from either the Galactic Empire or the New Republic Navy. The game features full flight stick support, and each ship available will feature unique movement of power, weapons, and other technology to aid players in combat.
Star Wars Squadrons features a single-player mode and two multiplayer modes, all played in first-person. Both multiplayer modes available feature Dogfight, which puts up to 10 players, split into two groups, to battle each other in Team Deathmatch format. In terms of story, Star Wars Squadrons revolves around the events after the Battle of Endor and the Death Star's destruction.
- Purchase Star Wars Squadrons for $19.99 at the PlayStation Store
- Purchase Star Wars Squadrons for $19.99 at the Xbox Store
Other Star Wars Games
Now, for players looking for even more, here some of the Star Wars deals that are currently available at the Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox Stores:
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy - $9.99 at Nintendo eShop
- Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast - $4.99 at Nintendo eShop
- Star Wars Episode I Racer - $7.49 at Nintendo eShop
- Star Wars Pinball - $17.99 at Nintendo eShop
- Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition Upgrade - $8.74 at PlayStation Store
- LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Deluxe - $5.99 at Xbox Store
- LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens - $4.99