Cal Kestis' fight for survival will continue next year in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. We've long known that Respawn Entertainment was working on a sequel to their 2019 blockbuster hit — with the title even previously leaked — but EA made it official today at Star Wars Celebration.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will release in 2023 and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC. Fans were treated to a first look at Star Wars Jedi: Survivor with the game's first cinematic trailer which you can check out below.
Despite ending the previous game on a positive note, having learned the ways of the Force and building a team of solid allies, it seems Cal has fallen into a bad place in Jedi: Survivor. The game picks up five years after the events of Jedi: Fallen Order with Cal, now a Jedi, still being hunted by the Empire. He once again appears to be alone, accompanied only by his companion droid BD-1. It also appears that his lightsaber, which we spent so much time rebuilding in the previous game has fallen, into the hands of the Empire. The trailer is light on plot details, but EA did offer some insight into what fans can look forward to in the upcoming sequel.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor picks up five years after the events of Jedi: Fallen Order. Cal must stay one step ahead of the Empire’s constant pursuit as he begins to feel the weight of being one of the last remaining Jedi in the galaxy. Accompanied by his trusty companion BD-1, Cal will meet and ally himself with an array of unique and interesting characters on his journey. Jedi: Survivor will expand on the series’ dynamic combat in new and innovative ways. In order to survive, Cal must learn new skills and grow his connection with the Force.
Development of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is being led by Stig Asmussen, who served as the director on the first game as well. “Even before completing Jedi: Fallen Order, our team had a vision of how to carry the adventure for Cal, BD, and the crew into the sequel,” said Stig Asmussen. “For Jedi: Survivor, we are working in lockstep with Lucasfilm Games to build on the legacy of Jedi: Fallen Order. We’re leveraging advanced technology to create more dynamic Jedi combat and cinematic storytelling to expand on Cal’s story as he matures and survives during the dark times. We can’t wait to share more about the game with the world later this year.”
“Millions of Star Wars fans have been captivated by the story of Cal Kestis, and we’re thrilled to be working with the world-class developers at Respawn to continue this epic tale,” added Douglas Reilly, vice president, Lucasfilm Games. “We could not be more excited to reveal Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and this next chapter of Cal Kestis’ journey with players around the world.”
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will release in 2023. EA didn't specify when exactly, but expect it to be a holiday blockbuster.