The Force Awakens is undoubtedly a massive hit and if the availability of some sets is an indication then The Force Awakens LEGO sets are also a hit. It doesn’t really come as a surprise then to learn that a new LEGO Star Wars game based on the new film will be coming out in June this year.
The LEGO Star Wars games are some of the most popular LEGO games produced and a new entry in the series is exciting for fans. The launch trailer gives plenty of hints that the game will feature the humour that has become a trademark of the game.
As well as retelling the story of the film the game will also include exclusive new story levels that takes place between Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and the new film. There is a great lineup of playable characters including Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and BB-8, as well as Kylo Ren, General Hux and Captain Phasma.
The game will be released in Australian on June 29 2016 and will be available for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, 3DS, PS4, Wii U, PS Vita and PC.
UPDATE: EB Games will be selling a Deluxe Edition of the game (for PS4 and Xbox One) that comes with an exclusive Finn minifigure. Both versions are available for pre-order now. Also at EB Games – all pre-order customers will receive a Star Destroyer polybag. [Thanks JigglePhysx for sharing that in the comments]
Check out the launch trailer and official press release below.
Press Release
The No. 1 LEGO® videogame franchise returns with a fun-filled, humorous journey through the new Star Wars adventure – and more!
GAME OVERVIEW:
LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™ marks the triumphant return of the No. 1 LEGO videogame franchise and immerses fans in the new Star Wars adventure like never before. Players can relive the epic action from the blockbuster film in a way that only LEGO can offer, featuring all of the storylines from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens. The game will also feature exclusive playable content that takes players on adventures between Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, providing additional insight about the new movie and its characters.
GAME FEATURES:
- Relive the Blockbuster Action – Blast off into a new and improved LEGO Star Wars experience that takes fans deeper into the new film than any other game, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens.
- Exclusive New Story Levels – Experience untold adventures set before Star Wars: The Force Awakens through exclusive new story levels that takes place between Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and the new film.
- Variety of Characters, Vehicles & Locations – Play as all of the heroic characters from the movie, including Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and BB-8, as well as Kylo Ren, General Hux and Captain Phasma, while exploring iconic Star Wars locales, such as Jakku and Starkiller Base, and utilizing a multitude of vehicles along the way.
- Build… and Rebuild – Through the enhanced “Multi-Builds” system, players must choose from multiple building options – to puzzle solve, or just for fun – all advancing the game in different ways.
- Exciting New Blaster Battles – Use your surroundings as cover during intense Blaster Battles and drive back the relentless First Order.
- Experience the Galaxy Like Never Before – Experience the thrill of high-speed, action-packed flight gameplay like never before, including arena-based battles and dogfights in space.
- More “I” in A.I. – Enemy fighters can now build using LEGO bricks to support their fellow Stormtroopers, calling in air support, reinforcements or heavy artillery – taking the fight to the Resistance with the power of LEGO!
Is there any word yet on whether we will get the Finn polybag pre-order offer that certain US retailers are offering for PS4 and XBox One versions of the game?
It’s up at EB games. Deluxe edition includes Finn
Also has a mini star destroyer kit for preorders
Thanks JigglePhysx! $109…ouch! I’m sure the game will sell for ~$59 on launch so I can’t really see $50 value in the two polybags. I could be wrong but I think I’ll try my luck on the secondary market for the Finn polybag.
Yeah bummer about the price, deluxe edition does include the season pass as well… Though don’t know what that’s worth.
Sometimes places like Mighty Ape get the same editions as EB games and are usually much more reasonably priced.
Here is a thought (mightbe a bit morally grey). Could you pre-order the Deluxe Edition, pickup the game with the polybags, return the game and keep the polybags?
No. I’m pretty sure they would be all over that one. I suspect the Finn polybag will be inside the deluxe packaging anyway. Nothing stopping you from selling the sealed game though if you only want the polybags. It should still fetch an ok price as it comes with the season pass unlike the vanilla version. Alternatively you could just pick up the polybags on bricklink or EBay.
Really want that mini fig – but the $109 is an outrage. EB is just too expensive now days.