LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga: Why It's the Ultimate Revolution in Licensed IP

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga sets a high standard for future licensed LEGO games with its abundance of content and high level of passion for the source material.

The game exceeds expectations by featuring missions inspired by all nine Star Wars movies, delivering approximately 80 hours of additional content, and incorporating numerous Easter eggs and references. Considering the success of the franchise, it seems reasonable to have a LEGO Harry Potter game that resembles The Skywalker Saga. However, surpassing the ambitious and astounding LEGO Star Wars game will certainly pose a challenge.

Licensed LEGO games have been a consistent presence in the gaming industry for nearly two decades. The first notable release was the original LEGO Star Wars, with a few other Harry Potter-themed games following shortly after. Throughout the years, LEGO has expanded its collection to include various licenses such as Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, and Jurassic Park. However, the most ambitious and recent addition to the LEGO game series is LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, developed by TT Games.

Although it did not receive any Game of the Year awards, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga successfully delivered on its promises. While it may not boast the most impressive graphics or intricate mechanics, the game wholeheartedly celebrates the Star Wars franchise. As a result, it has set a high standard for future licensed LEGO games to strive for.

It'll Be Difficult For the Next LEGO Game To Top LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

While licensed LEGO games have been steadily evolving over the past decade and a bit, they reached a point of stagnation around the release of LEGO Jurassic World in 2015. Following that, the licensed LEGO offerings received a decent reception but lacked uniqueness and impressiveness. However, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga changed the game entirely. This extraordinary project from TT Games collects all nine mainline Star Wars movies, runs on a brand-new engine, and is the most ambitious undertaking by the studio.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga goes above and beyond in every possible way. In addition to missions based on all nine Star Wars movies, the game also includes approximately 80 hours of side content. This includes hunting down hundreds of collectibles, completing various side quests, and participating in unique minigames. Although none of these elements are overly complex, the sheer quantity of content in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is remarkably impressive, especially for a licensed LEGO title.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga not only impressed with its extensive content, but also showcased the undeniable passion of the developers for the source material. The game went above and beyond by featuring lesser-known Star Wars characters and incorporating Easter eggs and nostalgic visual gags from past LEGO games. TT Games's devotion to the Star Wars license was evident throughout every second of the experience. Going forward, it's crucial that the next LEGO game with a licensed IP also embraces this level of enthusiasm from the developers.

Recent rumors suggest that a LEGO Harry Potter game may be in the works. While LEGO has yet to confirm these rumors, it would be a logical choice considering the enduring popularity of the Harry Potter franchise. With the immense success of Hogwarts Legacy, it seems only natural for LEGO to pursue this opportunity. Similar to The Skywalker Saga, a Harry Potter game could offer a vast array of movies to draw inspiration from, an abundance of potential characters, and numerous iconic locations that can be explored as expansive open-world hubs. However, it will undoubtedly be a challenge to surpass the high bar set by LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.