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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a 2023 third-person action-adventure video game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a 2023 third-person action-adventure game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and follows Cal Kestis five years after the events of the first game.

What it is

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a single-player action-adventure game played from a third-person perspective. It continues the exploration- and combat-focused style of its predecessor. The game was released on April 28, 2023 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S, with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions arriving on September 17, 2024.

Story and characters

The plot follows Cal Kestis, portrayed by Cameron Monaghan, as he evades the Galactic Empire five years after the events of Fallen Order. Players explore new planets and face new threats in the Star Wars timeline.

Why it matters

Developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts (a major publisher with Canadian studios), the game is relevant to Canadian players and the local industry. It is a direct sequel that expands the Star Wars Jedi series with updated gameplay and visuals on current-generation consoles.

In short

  • Sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019)
  • Follows Cal Kestis five years after the first game
  • Released April 2023 on PS5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S; later on PS4 and Xbox One
Canadian angle

Electronic Arts is a major Canada-based video game publisher through its EA studios and operations in Vancouver and other Canadian cities, making the game relevant to Canadian game players and industry readers.

Quick questions

What is Star Wars Jedi: Survivor?
It is a 2023 Star Wars action-adventure game and the sequel to Fallen Order.
Who is the main character?
Cal Kestis, played by Cameron Monaghan.
When was it released?
April 28, 2023 on modern platforms, with older console versions in September 2024.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Jedi:_Survivor
    Supports: Developer, publisher, genre, sequel status, setting, main character
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Jedi:_Survivor
    Supports: Release dates, platforms, sequel status, setting
  3. StarWars.com — https://starwars.com/games-apps/star-wars-jedi-survivor
    Supports: Official description, single-player status, sequel timing, Lucasfilm Games collaboration