EA has released a new trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and it shows some serious ambition for Respawn’s latest action-adventure game.
Jedi Survivor is set to release April 28, so it won’t be long until folks on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S get their hands on the latest adventure of Jedi outcast Cal Kestis. The game is set after the fall of the Republic, during the time of the Empire. In this dark chapter of the Star Wars saga, Jedi are hunted by the Empire’s ruthless Inquisition – a harsh reality we see Cal having to contend with throughout the trailer(opens in new tab).
The new video is a real treat, showing off some gorgeous Star Wars locales as well as reunions with fan-favorite characters from the previous game.
It looks like Greez, the surly but well-meaning pilot from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be making a return, bringing his gruff charms back to the story. We also got a glimpse of Merrin, a fellow force user, and outcast. However, as great as it is to have the return of these beloved characters confirmed, what’s most interesting about the trailer is the range of locations on offer in Jedi Survivor.
Like its predecessor, Jedi Survivor places a strong emphasis on exploration, rewarding inquisitive players with gorgeous sights and flashy collectibles. In the story trailer, we see canyons, starship interiors, and even an ancient temple.
All of these locales are topped, however, by the fact that the trailer shows off scenes from Coruscant – the capital of the Empire and the epicenter of Emperor Palpatine’s cruel regime.
Ever since it was first shown off in the prequel trilogy, Coruscant has been an iconic part of the Star Wars universe. The entire planet is a vast city so jam-packed with seedy under-levels
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