What You Should Know Before LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's Release

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With two-and-a-half decades' worth of experience in the video game industry, LEGO has made quite a name for itself, becoming a go-to starter franchise for younger fans and relaxing nostalgia for older players. While LEGO has a long history of making games based on own unique themes, like the classic LEGO Island and LEGO Racers games, the company is most known for its series of games based on popular IPs ranging from Indiana Jones to Jurassic Park. By far, the company's most beloved series is LEGO Star Wars, and the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagamay just be its most ambitious game yet.

Releasing in just a few weeks' time, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga turns all nine mainline Star Wars movies into charming, light-hearted experiences that look to be pushing the boundaries of previous LEGO titles. Though its core structure will be familiar to fans, there's some new gameplay mechanics people should know about before diving in.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Preview

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is going to follow the same general formula that past LEGO Star Wars games have, but with some slight tweaks to bring it closer to a modern AAA experience. The player will start their adventure by choosing one of the nine mainline Star Wars films.

There are said to be five story missions in each Star Wars episode, encapsulating the movies' biggest moments. Cutscenes will bookend each level, presumably filled with unmistakable LEGO charm and humor. Once the player has finished the level, they'll be allowed to free-roam around the planet they've unlocked, grabbing a slew of collectibles in the environment or by completing side missions. These collectibles will allow the player to unlock iconic characters and