History of Star Wars: Starfighter in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 18, 2025

Star Wars: Starfighter is a 2001 action video game by LucasArts, set prior to the Battle of Naboo. Players join three starfighter pilots, piloting various spacecraft to thwart the invasion threatening Naboo. The game focuses on aerial combat and the player's role in the events leading up to the broader conflict.

April 2001: GamePro review

In April 2001, Air Hendrix of GamePro reviewed Star Wars: Starfighter, stating it was one of the best PS2 titles in early 2001.

October 4, 2001: Japan Release

On October 4, 2001, the PlayStation 2 version of Star Wars: Starfighter was released in Japan, receiving a score of 30 out of 40 from Famitsu.

2001: Unveiling at E3

Following its unveiling at E3 2001, an Xbox version of Star Wars: Starfighter was released approximately ten months after the initial PlayStation 2 release. The Xbox version, titled Star Wars: Starfighter: Special Edition, featured enhanced graphics, improved multiplayer, and other upgrades.

2001: Release of Star Wars: Starfighter

In 2001, Star Wars: Starfighter, an action video game developed and published by LucasArts, was released. The game is set before the Battle of Naboo, where players join three starfighter pilots and control spacecraft to stop the invasion of Naboo.

2001: Starfighter Revealed at E3 2001

In 2001, Starfighter was revealed at E3, Initially released for PlayStation 2 (PS2), an Xbox version was later released as Star Wars: Starfighter: Special Edition.

January 2002: PC port release

In January 2002, a PC port of Star Wars: Starfighter, based on the PS2 version, was released. Secret Level, Inc. performed the port.

2002: Release of Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter

In 2002, Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter was released. The developers of the original Star Wars: Starfighter confirmed that a sequel would be based on Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, incorporating Force powers due to the success of the first game.