Amy Hennig's Star Wars Project Should Make Anakin the Protagonist

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Since her work on Uncharted as well as the Legacy of Kain series is so beloved, writer Amy Hennig is seen by many as one of gaming's biggest writing talents. Recent news has confirmed that her studio, Skydance New Media, is working on a Star Wars title with an all-new and original story, though not much more was revealed. Its confirmation follows the release of the critically well-received LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and with the sequel to Jedi Fallen Order on the horizon, the project needs to do something different to truly stand out.

This isn't Hennig's first foray into the Disney-owned IP, as Visceral Games was working on a game titled «Project Ragtag,» which was scrapped not long after it was announced. Recent news could take cues from what the canceled game was initially going to offer, though within the Star Wars lore, there's one character who would be perfect for the upcoming title to focus on. Anakin Skywalker is underappreciated by fans, but his complex past and inevitable future would make him a compelling lead to the new Skydance-developed game.

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Though his son, Luke, is perhaps the most well-known character in Star Wars lore, Anakin was the first Skywalker to make a significant impact. His upbringing on Tatooine, learning the way of the force from Obi-Wan Kenobi, and his eventual turn to the dark side all contribute to making him one of the most compelling characters in the franchise. By the time A New Hope rolls around, and he dons the now-iconic black suit as Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker's life is storied, and his place in the galaxy is solidified. The upcoming Disney+ shows will look to expand on the character, but without a central role,