A new report details the many delays that LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has faced over the years, largely as a result of a messy development. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was revealed in 2019 ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, leading many to assume the game would release shortly after the film. However, the rise of COVID-19 and a multitude of other factors threw a wrench in the release plans.
After three delays, TT Games confirmed the LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga release date in the latest trailer. The new entry will release on April 5, 2022, meaning fans won't have to wait much longer to play it. After years of prolonged silence, many were concerned about the state of the game, but the latest gameplay trailer seems to put some fears to rest. Nonetheless, it seems like it was a bumpy and unpleasant ride to get the game to where it is today.
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In a new report from Polygon, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was delayed a number of times due to TT Games staff members being moved to other projects, new features being added and then subsequently removed, and struggles with a new internal engine which will reportedly not be used on future games. Although the LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga gameplay trailer makes the game look like a blast, it sounds like it has been extremely difficult to make. Developers believe the project will satisfy fans, but are questioning the lengths it took to pull it off, with some reporting 80 — 100 hour work weeks.
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