Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PS4/Xbox One – Everything You Need to Know

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say I’m intrigued by the latest updates regarding “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor“. The prospect of customizing my character’s outfits and hairstyles is reminiscent of those old MMORPGs where we spent hours crafting the perfect look for our avatars.

The game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor faced numerous technical problems upon release, garnering justifiable criticism. Yet, amidst this wave of critique, Respawn Entertainment’s action-adventure title was somewhat overlooked and undervalued. Now, over a year since its initial debut, the game is preparing to launch on PS4 and Xbox One. Although there are valid concerns about how it will perform on their less powerful hardware, the opportunity for a broader audience to enjoy its exceptional features is enticing. Prior to its September 17 release on PS4 and Xbox One, let’s explore some essential details about the game for new players, as well as specific information regarding its upcoming port to last-gen consoles.

STORY

In a five-year timeframe following the incidents in Fallen Order, the young Jedi Knight, Cal Kestis, finds himself back in action. However, the team that sailed aboard the Stinger Mantis has dispersed. No longer together with Greez, Cere, and Merrin, Cal and his trusty droid companion BD-1 are now part of Saw Gerrera’s Resistance group, battling the Empire from the shadows to avoid capture.

CHARACTERS

Cal doesn’t begin his journey in “Jedi: Survivor” with his old crew by his side, yet it’s not shocking that they remain vital to the game’s plot. Characters like Greez, Cere, and Merrin reappear, along with other recurring characters from “Fallen Order,” such as the Ninth Sister or Jedi Master Eno Cordova. A new character, Bode Akuna, is also introduced, who plays a significant part in the story, acting as a mercenary and an old friend of Cal’s who becomes influential throughout the game’s events. Additionally, several beloved characters from the broader “Star Wars” universe make cameos, but we won’t reveal those here to avoid spoilers.

PLANETS

The game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers a substantial journey, where players traverse multiple planets. In all, there are six locations – five planets and one moon – ensuring ample opportunities for exploration, even on the more linear worlds. Interestingly, one of the game’s planets stands out due to its expansive size, which we will discuss further ahead.

KOBOH

In the expansive Star Wars universe, the rugged and rocky planet Koboh was initially introduced in the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor game as a significant addition to the Star Wars canon. Throughout the gameplay, Koboh plays a pivotal role, serving as the primary focus of the player’s experience. As you might anticipate, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor carries on with the Metroidvania design concept established by its predecessor, but Koboh takes it a step further by approaching the semi-open world gameplay style. Not only does Koboh function as a central hub for much of the game, it is also the largest planet featured in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

JEDI MEDITATION CHAMBERS

In the game “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor”, there’s a lot of additional content available to explore. A significant chunk of this extra content appears as Jedi Meditation Chambers. As you progress through the game, you’ll encounter several of these chambers hidden in various locations. Inside each chamber, players will face distinct puzzles and challenges that usually require the use of movement and Force skills. The rewards from these chambers can be quite beneficial, making them definitely worth discovering.

ABILITIES

In “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,” Cal’s growing array of Force powers and equipment undeniably takes center stage, and just as expected, this sequel builds upon its precursor’s offerings in various aspects. It introduces a balanced combination of fresh and familiar tools and abilities. Among the Force abilities are Force push and pull, Confuse, Force Slam, Slow Time, and others. Additionally, there are other tools and skills such as a grappling hook (referred to as an ascension cable within the game), mounts that can be ridden and glided on, and much more.

COMBAT STANCES

In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, they’ve extended the combat system further than its precursor. This enhancement comes through the introduction of various combat stances, offering a total of five distinct positions in the game, each with unique benefits and characteristics. The single, double, and dual blade stances from Fallen Order return, along with them, two new additions: the crossguard stance, which resembles Kylo Ren’s crossguard lightsaber from the sequel trilogy, and the blaster stance, which equips you not only with a lightsaber but also a blaster, providing long-range attack options.

LENGTH

How long does the game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor last? Prepare for a substantial playthrough, as its main story clocks in at around 20-22 hours, making it significantly longer than the critical path of Fallen Order. Additionally, when it comes to side content, you’re in for quite an extensive adventure. If you’re thorough, you could spend up to 35 hours exploring the game, and dedicated completionists might even surpass the 50-hour mark.

COSMETIC CUSTOMIZATION

Improvement in customization was a point often highlighted as missing in the game ‘Fallen Order’. However, the sequel, ‘Jedi: Survivor’, has made considerable strides in this aspect. Not only can you modify BD-1 and Cal’s weapons extensively, but also, Cal’s appearance has more versatility. Unlike in ‘Fallen Order’ where you could merely switch his poncho, in ‘Jedi: Survivor’, you can now select from various outfits and pick among numerous hairstyle and beard options.

LAST-GEN OPTIMIZATION

Let’s focus on discussing aspects particular to the PS4 and Xbox One versions of “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor”. Given that the game faced technical issues on all platforms at its launch last year, we’re curious about how it will function on the less powerful hardware of previous-generation consoles. EA and Respawn are highlighting a range of optimizations designed to make the most of the PS4 and Xbox One hardware, but they haven’t shared many specifics yet.

NO GRAPHICS MODE OPTIONS ON LAST-GEN

In the current generation consoles, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor provides graphical settings for a 60 FPS Performance Mode and a 4K Graphics Mode. However, EA has confirmed that only a single standard setting will be available on PS4 and Xbox One, meaning multiple graphics modes won’t be an option. As of now, the specific resolution and frame rate the game is targeting for last-gen machines (or PS4 Pro and Xbox One X) remains unclear.

PS4/XBOX ONE COSMETICS

The upcoming release of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for PS4 and Xbox One includes exclusive pre-order bonuses – unique cosmetics inspired by Obi-Wan Kenobi, which are currently only available as part of the pre-order deals on these platforms. However, it’s suggested that these cosmetics may become accessible to all players a few months after release.

PRICE AND UPGRADE PATH

On September 17, “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” will debut on both PS4 and Xbox One, priced at $49.99. Given that it’s a late port, the game costs less on last-generation consoles compared to its original $70 price tag on current-gen systems. Purchasers of the Cross-Gen Bundle will also be entitled to upgrade to the PS5 or Xbox Series X/S version of the game at no extra cost.

NO DELUXE EDITION OFFERED

Upon the launch of “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” for PS4 and Xbox One, only the standard edition and cross-generation packages will be accessible. Unfortunately, there won’t be a deluxe edition available in these versions. However, owners of digital copies can upgrade to PS5 or Xbox Series X/S, where they’ll have the opportunity to purchase the deluxe edition. Please note that this upgrade option is not applicable for last-generation consoles.

UPCOMING PC PATCH

Alongside its PS4 and Xbox One launch, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is also expected to get a substantial PC update. Respawn Entertainment and EA have hinted that the update will improve the game’s technical performance, controls, and other aspects, as well as bring numerous quality-of-life improvements. However, they haven’t revealed the details yet. We hope to learn soon when this update is due, what it includes, and how it will enhance the gaming experience.

2024-09-06 20:41

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