Star Wars: Galaxy Of Heroes Lead Producer On The Game’s 10 Year Anniversary, The New Coliseum Mode, And Favorite Characters

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Released in 2015 just before Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has become a long-lasting and popular free-to-play mobile strategy game. Players build teams with iconic characters from across the Star Wars universe – including Jedi, Sith, Commandos, and Bounty Hunters – making for a highly engaging gameplay experience.

To celebrate ten years of Galaxy of Heroes, the game’s developers are adding new modes and characters. Comicbook.com recently spoke with Caley Roberts, Lead Producer at Capital Games, about what makes the game so popular, how they collaborate with LucasArts to incorporate new Star Wars content, and which character he was most excited to add.

Why Star Wars: Galaxy Of Heroes Has Endured For Years (And Will For Years To Come)

The enduring popularity of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes comes from its dedicated players who love the game’s unique take on the Star Wars universe. The current “Season of Anniversary” features fresh versions of beloved characters, Era Levels focused on the newest additions, and the exciting Coliseum Arena. But all of this wouldn’t be possible without the team at Capital Games and EA. According to Roberts, the team is deeply passionate about their work, being huge Star Wars fans themselves. They enjoy creating Star Wars content and have a strong, collaborative relationship with Lucasfilm, who consistently deliver amazing new characters and experiences that they can bring to life in the game.

The team’s dedication to the Star Wars universe shines through in every new character they introduce. According to Roberts, a key idea behind the game is that it’s designed like a cantina where players engage in holo-table games. This allows the game to take place just three minutes after any event in Star Wars canon. This creative freedom means they can draw characters and storylines from the original trilogy, the prequels, the sequels, and all the spin-off shows. They can even include characters from outside official canon, like Revan, and constantly introduce fresh content and exciting team combinations. It’s a labor of love, fueled by their passion and supported by Lucasfilm, who provide a wealth of resources and incredibly talented designers focused on creating synergistic and compelling teams.

We love seeing how excited our players get when we announce new teams and characters! It’s especially rewarding when an update comes out and the community starts discussing strategies and how everything will work together. That kind of engagement is really fun to watch. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our amazing fans – they’re incredibly dedicated, continue to play our game, and truly care about the characters and the community they’ve built. With a fantastic community and great partners, we’re excited to continue for another 37 years and beyond.

How Galaxy Of Heroes Is Celebrating The 10 Year Anniversary

A major challenge with expanding the game Galaxy of Heroes is finding fresh ideas, especially since many popular characters have already been featured. The 10-year anniversary presented a great opportunity to reintroduce classic characters in new ways and add exciting new game modes. For example, the team discussed bringing back different versions of Luke Skywalker, building on the success of characters like Stormtrooper Han. The developers believe that drawing inspiration from across the entire franchise history is crucial to keeping the game interesting after ten years, and they’re fully committed to this approach. Carefully designing each character’s unique abilities and combat style is also a key part of the process.

As a gamer, I’m always thinking about how different character kits work together – how their powers and abilities combo. We really focus on keeping things fresh and making sure all the teams feel balanced. Honestly, I’m really proud that we actively look at teams that are struggling and then release updates – ‘lifters’ as we call them – to help them improve and get re-energized. It’s like, sometimes you just look at a team and think, ‘Man, I wish this team was stronger!’

This lets us introduce a character who can boost weaker teams, giving players a chance to revisit and enjoy squads they invested in previously. We use various methods to achieve this, but with special teams like our anniversary characters—unique groups of five—we focus on making them broadly useful so they complement any team. We want players to feel good about their past investments and have a reason to use those older characters again. It’s about balancing new content with honoring what players already love and want to play.

The game is constantly evolving, and that includes new challenges like the Coliseum mode, where players battle huge creatures for great rewards. The developers are inspired by cool designs they see in shows like The Mandalorian – they immediately started discussing how to incorporate similar elements into the game. After 10 years, they’re willing to make big changes to keep things exciting, even if it’s a little risky for both the development team and players. A key part of this is introducing seasonal content. They’ve already started with the episode pass, and now the Coliseum will let players revisit and enjoy updated versions of favorite bosses, keeping the game feeling new and engaging.

The game is incredibly deep, offering experienced players many challenges. However, this complexity can be overwhelming for newcomers who don’t have the same range of options. That’s why the Colosseum was created – to make the game accessible for everyone. The developers noticed that new players might feel like they needed years to catch up to longtime players. The Colosseum changes that, allowing everyone to immediately enjoy new content and characters. Whether you’re a new player or have been playing for a decade, you can experience the same content in the Colosseum and share those exciting Star Wars moments that make the game special. It’s important to the developers that all players, new and old, can enjoy the latest additions to the game.

The Biggest Surprises In Ten Years Of Galaxy Of Heroes

Reflecting on ten years of Galaxy of Heroes, Roberts emphasized that the game’s longevity is entirely thanks to its dedicated fanbase, both those who’ve been playing since the start and those who joined later. He noted, “It’s rare to see this level of commitment in any game,” and expressed his surprise at just how passionate the players are. Roberts also highlighted the team’s commitment to keeping the game interesting through constant adjustments, like those made to the mod system. He explained, “We’re always making changes and aren’t afraid to revisit and rework any part of the game. Building something new is always a challenge.”

Reflecting on a decade of characters and content, Roberts shared that finally adding Jar Jar Binks and the Gungans to the game was a dream come true. He’s a long-time fan of both! The team spent nearly five years trying to make it happen, and the timing with the prequel anniversary was perfect. He believes they did Jar Jar justice, creating a character kit that really captures his personality and playstyle. He also loves the Gungans and their shields, and thought the event surrounding them was a lot of fun. As a fan of the original Knights of the Old Republic, adding Revan was also a highlight, but Jar Jar was the biggest win. He fondly remembers the meeting with the Lucasfilm team, where they approved the concept, calling it one of the most enjoyable moments of his career.

Reflecting on the project and its community, Roberts expressed immense pride in working on the game and leading the team. He particularly highlighted the incredible passion and support of the player base, noting it’s the most enthusiastic and helpful gaming community he’s ever experienced – even surpassing his time with PlayStation. He loves seeing fans discuss strategies and readily help each other, with numerous players offering advice and assistance on platforms like Reddit.

It’s a real privilege to work on this game, and I believe everyone on the team feels the same. We’re passionate about creating fun and engaging experiences for our players. It means a lot to know that Galaxy of Heroes can provide a bit of enjoyment when people are having a tough day or just need a break. We love that players connect with friends, join guilds, and use platforms like Discord through our game, giving them a taste of the Star Wars universe when they want it. That’s what makes working on games, and especially a Star Wars property like this, so rewarding.

You can download and play Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes for free on the App Store, Google Play, and the EA app.

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2025-11-19 00:45