Summary
With a brand as big asStar Wars, it’s a mere expectation that there are going to be countless spinoffs and products based on the license, and that’s certainly been true so far. Over the last 47 years,Star Warshas gotten many video games, animated shows, and live-action spinoffs, all of which have seen more than their own fair share of merchandise, from action figures to collectibles to board games. This cycle shows absolutely no sign of stopping, withStar Wars Unlimitedbeing just the latest spinoff project.
Set for release at the beginning of March,Star Wars Unlimitedis a brand-new trading card game being created by Fantasy Flight Games, a prolific name in the world of board games and TCGs, having made beloved games likeMarvel ChampionsandArkham Horror: The Card Game. Though this is far from the firstStar Warscard game,Star Wars Unlimitedis getting a lot of buzz right now, and it could end up paving the way for a futureStar Warsvideo game to have its own version ofGwent.
Future Star Wars Games Should Take a Page Out of The Witcher’s Playbook
Star Wars Unlimited Is Shaping Up To Be a Promising New Card Game
Fantasy Flight Games doesn’t just have excellent credentials in the TCG market; it also has an extensive history with theStar Warslicense. Back in 2012, Fantasy Flight released theX-Wingminiatures game. It was eventually succeeded byStar Wars: Armada,which itself paved the way for the ground combat-focusedStar Wars: Imperial AssaultandStar Wars: Legion. All of theseStar WarsFantasy Flight games showed great reverence for the source material, and the gameplay for each felt suitably accessible, yet challenging.
Star Wars Unlimitedseems to be following the same pattern. According to some recent previews,Star Wars Unlimitedis shaping up to be a fairly impressive TCG. WhileStar Wars Unlimited’s many different card types, multiple arenas, and assortment of various tokens might look off-putting for newcomers, most previews ofStar Wars Unlimitedhave gone out of their way to express just how beginner-friendly the game is, and how fast-paced the action is. Though the card artwork itself could use a bit of a touch-up in some areas,Star Wars Unlimitedcould be the next big thing in thetrading card gameworld, reportedly already having some impressive pre-order sales.
Future Star Wars Games Should Implement a Card Game Like Unlimited
Card minigames inside of video games have been a relatively popular thing for the best part of a decade now, withThe Witcher 3’s Gwentbecoming one of the most talked about aspects of the game upon its initial release in 2015. Since then, card games have cropped up in a number of popular AAA games, though few have managed to live up to Gwent’s legacy. EvenFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas an extensive card game, among its plethora of other fleshed-out minigames.
IfStar Wars Unlimitedends up beingthe nextDisney Lorcana, then that could easily end up influencing futureStar Warsvideo game developers to include a card minigame inside their game. While it may be a tad too late to include one,Star Wars Outlawswould be the perfect title to receive a card minigame, with its open-world gameplay structure and criminal underworld-centered narrative being the perfect fit for sleazy card games. In fact,Star Wars Outlawsalready has the perfect card game blueprint with Sabacc, which Kay Vess is seen playing in the cinematic trailer. Sabacc’s gameplay is closer to poker than Gwent, but it would make more sense in-universe.
Star Wars Outlaws
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game and explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Fight, steal, & outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITYExplore distinct planets with bustling cities and cantinas before racing across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each planet brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk.EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORYLive the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. With Nix by your side, turn any situation to your advantage: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right moments to distract enemies and gain the upper hand.EMBARK ON HIGH-STAKES MISSIONSTake on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations, and outwit enemies as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. Every choice you make influences your ever-changing reputation.JUMP INTO THE PILOT SEATPilot your ship, The Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes, finding the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.
