Summary
A recent report from Circana Retail Tracking Service revealed the best-sellingStar Warsgames in the US of these past 29 years, including both physical and digital sales. While some of the best-sellingStar Warsgames are among the most popular in the series, others may come as a surprise for long-lasting fans.
With over a hundred games spanning from 1983’s arcadeStar Warsgame to theupcomingStar Wars Outlawsfrom Massive Entertainment, the franchise features many games for those who would like to explore a galaxy far, far away. From arcade racing games to RPG or FPS, the large range ofStar Warsgames appeals to all kinds of players and continues to offer new experiences for lovers of this universe. Some of theseStar Warsgames sold millions of copies worldwide and became fan-favorites, such asKnights of the Old Republicwhich will get a remake in 2024.
Circana Retail Tracking Service revealed the best-sellingStar Warsgames in the US by lifetime dollar sales from January 1995 to May 2024. The company’s executive director and video game industry advisor Mat Piscatella shared a post on X to highlight the 10 best-sellingStar Warsgames, with 2015’sBattlefronttaking the lead. In second position comesRespawn Entertainment’sStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, with 2017’sStar Wars: Battlefront 2completing the podium.
Star Wars Battlefront And LEGO Star Wars Among The Best-Selling Star Wars Games
Besides theStar Wars: Battlefrontgames, theLEGO Star Warsfranchise is one of the most popularStar Warsgame series with four entries among the top 10 best-sellingStar Warsgames in the US.LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaadapted all nine mainlineStar Warsmovies, with over 300 playable characters and numerous side missions. Besides adapting the films into video games, further entries in theLEGO Star Warsseries could explore the stories of popular TV showssuch asStar Wars: The Clone WarsandStar Wars: Rebels.
47 years after the release of the firstStar Warsmovie, George Lucas’ franchise continues to gather a strong fanbase and keeps on inspiring developers to create new games set in its universe. Massive Entertainment’sStar Wars Outlawsis set to release this August and will take place between the events of 1980’sThe Empire Strikes Backand 1983’sReturn of the Jedi. Quantic Dream’sStar Wars: Eclipse, Saber Interactive’sKOTOR Remake, and Respawn Entertainment’ssequel toStar Wars Jedi: Survivorare all under development, with no release date announced yet.
Star Wars Battlefront 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Rush through waves of enemies on Starkiller Base with the power of your lightsaber in your hands. Storm through the jungle canopy of a hidden Rebel base on Yavin 4 with your fellow troopers, dispensing firepower from AT-STs. Line up your X-wing squadron from an attack on a mammoth First Order Star Destroyer in space. Or rise as a new STAR WARS hero - Iden, an elite Imperial special forces soldier - and discover an emotional and gripping single-player story spanning thirty years.Experience rich and living STAR WARS multiplayer battlegrounds across all three eras: prequel, classic, and new trilogy. Customize and upgrade your heroes, starfighters, or troopers, each with unique abilities to exploit in battle. Ride tauntauns or take control of tanks and speeders. Down Star Destroyers the size of cities, use the Force to prove your worth against iconic characters such as Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, or Han Solo, as you play a part in a gaming experience inspired by 40 years of timeless STAR WARS films.
