Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a 2019 action-adventure game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Set in the Star Wars universe, it takes place five years after Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The narrative centers on Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis, who becomes a target of the Galactic Empire and is pursued by the Imperial Inquisitors. Players follow Kestis as he seeks to complete his training, confront his past, and rebuild the Jedi Order. The gameplay involves using Kestis' lightsaber and Force powers to combat enemies like stormtroopers and bounty hunters. The game features a Metroidvania style of level design, allowing access to new areas as players unlock new skills and abilities.
2014: Initial Game Concept and Collaboration with Lucasfilm
In 2014, Respawn Entertainment, initially planning an original game, pivoted towards a Star Wars title at EA's suggestion. Lucasfilm, initially hesitant about a Jedi-focused game, was persuaded by Asmussen's vision, leading to a collaboration that ensured the game aligned with the Star Wars lore.
May 2016: Project Reveal
Electronic Arts revealed their development of a new third-person action-adventure Star Wars game in May 2016.
September 2019: "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Dark Temple" Comic Release
September 2019 saw the launch of "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Dark Temple," a comic prequel series that delves into the adventures of Cere and her master, Eno Cordova, on the planet Ontotho.
October 18, 2019: Game Goes Gold
On October 18, 2019, "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" was declared gold, signifying the completion of its development and readiness for production and release.
November 15, 2019: Official Release
"Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" was officially released on November 15, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One. Notably, this release marked EA's return to the Steam platform.
November 2019: "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" Initial Release
"Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" was initially released in November 2019 for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One.
December 2019: Photo Mode Added
A photo mode was introduced to "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" via an update released in December 2019.
December 2019: Sales Performance in Japan, UK, and US
December 2019 marked a successful period for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's sales. The game secured the fifth best-selling retail game spot in its first week in Japan. It achieved second place in the UK during its debut week, trailing only Pokémon Sword and Shield. In the US, it achieved the second position in November and December, surpassed only by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
December 2019: BD-1 Outfit Added to Apex Legends
In December 2019, Respawn Entertainment, the developers of Jedi: Fallen Order, added a new outfit to their popular battle royale game, Apex Legends. The outfit was inspired by BD-1, the game's beloved droid companion.
March 2020: Sales Milestone - 10 Million Units
By March 2020, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order had reached a significant sales milestone, surpassing 10 million units sold.
August 21, 2020: Soundtrack Release
The soundtrack for "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" was released on August 21, 2020, featuring music composed by Gordy Haab and Stephen Barton, and including "Sugaan Essena" by Mongolian folk metal band The Hu.
November 24, 2020: Stadia Release
On November 24, 2020, "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" was released on the Stadia gaming platform.
2020: Sales Milestone: 10 Million Units
By 2020, "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" had sold over 10 million units.
January 12, 2021: Performance Update
On January 12, 2021, a free update for "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" was rolled out, enhancing the game's performance when using backward compatibility on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
June 11, 2021: Next-Gen Enhancements
On June 11, 2021, "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" received dedicated releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. These versions offered improved technical performance, stability, resolution support, and significantly faster loading times.
June 2021: Next-Gen Release
In June 2021, "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" was released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
June 2021: Player Base Surpasses 20 Million
The player count for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order exceeded 20 million by June 2021.
January 2022: Sequel Confirmed
In January 2022, Respawn Entertainment announced the development of a sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, confirming the return of Stig Asmussen as the director.
March 7, 2023: "Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars" Novel Release
March 7, 2023, saw the release of "Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars," a novel that bridges the narrative gap between Fallen Order and Survivor. Penned by Sam Maggs, the book provides further context and background for fans eager to delve deeper into the game's universe.
April 2023: "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor" Release
Titled "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor," the much-anticipated sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order, was released in April 2023 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. Set five years after the events of Fallen Order, the game is a collaboration between Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games.