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Lucasfilm’s April 25, 2014 announcement placed past Expanded Universe stories—including video games—under the Legends banner. It also said the post–Return of the Jedi Expanded Universe would not be the story told by Episodes VII–IX. That change did not make every older game meaningless, nor does a familiar character or reused object make an entire older game part of current continuity.
What did Lucasfilm change in 2014?
Before the announcement, the Expanded Universe encompassed Star Wars stories in comics, novels, videogames, and other formats. Lucasfilm said that the stories set after Return of the Jedi would not be the story told by the upcoming sequel films. Past Expanded Universe stories would remain available under a new label: Legends. Lucasfilm’s announcement described this as a new page for the Expanded Universe, not a deletion of the older stories.
Lucasfilm also said it had formed a story group to coordinate creative development and described a future of interconnected storytelling across Star Wars formats. In practice, that means a newer game may connect with films, animation, or other stories—but continuity should be judged from the specific game and official material, not inferred from its release date or a shared character.
How to tell whether a Star Wars game is canon or Legends
Use Legends for older Expanded Universe material covered by Lucasfilm’s announcement. For a particular game, check its official description and any official material that places its story in an era or connected storyline. A game’s use of a familiar character, location, or object is not by itself proof that all of that game’s plot belongs to current continuity.
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- Era and story: When is the game set, and whose story does it follow?
- Gameplay: Is it a single-player adventure, a multiplayer-focused game, or another format?
- Platform and edition: Check the specific platform and edition before looking for a copy; availability and compatibility can vary.
Examples: newer connections and Legends-era stories
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
StarWars.com describes Jedi: Survivor as a third-person, galaxy-spanning action-adventure that picks up five years after Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and continues Cal Kestis’ story. The official Star Wars eras timeline places the game in the Reign of the Empire era. StarWars.com reported its release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. These official descriptions give players a concrete era, protagonist, genre, and platform context rather than requiring them to guess from the title alone.
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- The following games are included in the cartridge: STAR WARS Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (3.6 GB)
- STAR WARS Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (1.1 GB)
- STAR WARS Episode I Racer (254 MB)
- STAR WARS Republic Commando (2.5 GB)
- STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed (3.4 GB)
Star Wars Battlefront II and connections across stories
In a 2025 feature about connections in Star Wars video games, StarWars.com noted that Battlefront II features Luke Skywalker’s discovery of the Pillio Star Compass, also glimpsed in The Last Jedi or its visual guide. The same feature discusses familiar characters and locations in Jedi: Survivor. Such links show how elements can cross between media; they do not establish that every plot point in every older game transfers wholesale into current continuity. Read StarWars.com’s examples of those connections.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Are Legends games still worth playing?
Continuity status and whether a game is enjoyable are separate questions. The Legends label tells you how Lucasfilm classifies those older Expanded Universe stories in relation to the newer continuity; it does not rate their gameplay or make them unplayable. Choose based on the experience you want—such as a particular story, era, or style of play—and check that the edition works on your platform. The cited official sources explain continuity and describe selected games, but do not establish a ranking of games.
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Best Value
- Standard Edition for PlayStation 5 (disc) includes the full Star Wars Zero Company game. Single-player turn-based tactics set in the twilight of the Clone Wars—lead Hawks and Zero Company in an intense campaign.
- Build your squad from clone troopers, scoundrels, astromechs and even a Jedi—combine abilities and gear in deep Tactical-Strategy combat.
- Plan at your base, adapt on dynamic battlefields and make decisions that shape missions and replayability in this cinematic Star Wars story.
- Customise Hawks and your operatives, tailor loadouts and unlock powerful squad synergies designed for Strategy, Turn-Based and Sci-Fi fans.
Rank #4
- Standard Edition for Xbox Series X (disc) includes the full Star Wars Zero Company game. Not compatible with Xbox One. Single-player turn-based tactics set in the Clone Wars era—lead Hawks in an intense campaign.
- Build your squad from clone troopers, scoundrels, astromechs and even a Jedi—combine abilities and gear in deep Tactical-Strategy combat.
- Plan at your base, adapt on dynamic battlefields and make decisions that shape missions and replayability in this cinematic Star Wars story.
- Customise Hawks and your operatives, tailor loadouts and unlock powerful squad synergies designed for Strategy, Turn-Based and Sci-Fi fans.
Rank #3
- A new hero, a story untold in an emotionally gripping new Star Wars campaign that spans over 30 years
- The ultimate battleground
- Galactic scale space combat: Space combat has been designed for Star Wars Battlefront II from the ground up with distinct handling, weapons and customization options
- Battery: No battery used
Rank #2
- Only at Amazon Limited Edition Content - The Rogue Infiltrator Character Pack includes cosmetics for Kay and Nix.
- Discover a galaxy of opportunity. Explore distinct locations with bustling cities and cantinas. Race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each location brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk.
- Experience an original scoundrel story. Live the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. Turn any situation to your advantage with Nix by your side: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right moments to distract enemies and gain the upper hand.
- Embark on high-stakes missions. Take on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations, and outwit enemies as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. Every choice you make influences your ever-changing reputation.
- Jump into the pilot seat. Pilot your ship, the Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with the Empire and other foes. Find the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.
What to check before buying or revisiting one
- Look up the exact title in official Star Wars material to identify its setting, story, and continuity context.
- Confirm the platform and edition you intend to play; an older game’s original release does not guarantee current compatibility or availability.
- Keep cross-media references in proportion: a shared character, place, or artifact can connect stories without making the full older game current canon.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
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