Fans eager to find out more about Star Wars Jedi: Survivor may soon be in luck, as word around the internet claims that the game’s release date will finally be unveiled at The Game Awards next month. With Star Wars Jedi: Survivor rumored to be launching early next year, chances are good that EA and Respawn Entertainment will use the last big gaming event of 2022 to really get the marketing machine going for the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Released in 2019 to overall critical acclaim, Fallen Order expanded upon the Star Wars universe with the introduction of Cal Kestis, a Jedi apprentice on the run following the rise of the Galactic Empire. The game was praised for its mix of Metroidvania-esque exploration and Soulslike combat, resulting in one of the most unique single-player experiences set in the galaxy far, far away. It’s understandable then that a lot of fans are keen to see more of its follow-up, and frustrated that EA has been silent about Star Wars Jedi: Survivor since its official reveal earlier this year.
According to the latest from the rumor mill, that will change when the 2022 Game Awards air on December 8. Industry insider Jeff Grubb claimed on social media site Hive that the game is among the upcoming titles slated to appear, adding that it should confirm Survivor’s rumored March 2023 release date. Elsewhere, Insider Gaming claimed that the announcement will take place around 30 minutes into the show and consist of a new trailer, the release date, and the pre-order date. Of course, this is all unverified information at the moment, so one should take this with a grain of salt until The Game Awards air or EA itself teases a reveal.
Not much is officially known about Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. EA has confirmed that it will once again star Cal five years after the events of Fallen Order, but other than that, fans have only been able to speculate how the game will expand on its predecessor’s gameplay. It’s been suggested, based on a leaked action figure of Cal with a blaster, that Survivor may introduce firearms, adding a new layer to combat beyond Cal’s lightsaber and Force powers. Whether the game does show at The Game Awards or not, hopefully EA will finally start sharing some gameplay details sooner rather than later.
The Game Awards 2022 are a little over two weeks away now, so it won’t be long before gamers will find out if all the rumored announcements lately will actually happen. These rumored reveals include the announcement of Final Fantasy 16’s release date, a new Crash Bandicoot game, and a collaboration between Resident Evil co-creator Shinji Mikami, Capcom, and PlatinumGames. Now fans can add Star Wars Jedi: Survivor to the list of games that may make an appearance.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is slated to launch in 2023 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: ResetEra, Insider Gaming