What to play on Game Pass: Star Wars games

Don’t know what to play on Game Pass? With well over 100 games to choose from across just about every genre out there, it can be tough to know where to start. Thankfully we’ve got you covered with these Game Pass recommendation for Star Wars fans. For these folks, Game Pass does not disappoint with four awesome games (and six total editions) from the franchise. Let’s check them out.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

This third-person action game holds with the Metroidvania approach to balancing action and exploration. Armed with a lightsaber and the Force, players assume the role of former Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis. Along the way Cal will acquire new abilities that will allow him to reach areas that were previously inaccessible. There isn’t anything here that reinvents the wheel, but it doesn’t need to. What Fallen Order does do is deliver a rock-solid Star Wars adventure that will be a treat for fans casual and hardcore alike.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has sold over 10 million copies. The game is set to get a sequel in 2023 with Jedi: Survivor.

Star Wars Battlefront

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To be clear, this is a reboot of the Star Wars Battlefront subseries than launched in 2004 with a game of the same name. This 2015 title reflects the new Star Wars mythology that came about after Lucas Arts was acquired by Disney. An action-shooter that can be played in either first or third person, Battlefront is really geared toward the multiplayer experience. This is seen in the wealth of modes and maps available. Multiplayer games can accommodate up to 40 players.

Battlefront has sold 14 million copies, and has won several awards. It was nominated for Best Shooter at The Game Awards in 2015. PC Game Pass members are treated to the game’s Ultimate Edition, which includes content from the season pass.

Star Wars Battlefront II

As you might have guessed from the game’s title, this is the follow up to the previous entry. Much like its predecessor, it is a first- and third-person shooter with both single player and multiplayer game modes. The game spans multiple eras of Star Wars history, each with exclusive maps.

There are several classes present in Battlefront II in addition to a roster of Heroes (and villains) who can be leveled up as with other classes. These include series icons like Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo, Boba Fett, and many others.

If you enjoyed the first Battlefront, then you will enjoy this too. And PC Game Pass members get the Celebration Edition with all cosmetic options in the game.

Star Wars Squadrons

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We end with something different. Star Wars Squadrons is a space combat game played in the first-person perspective. Players can choose to fly starfighters from either the Galactic Empire or the New Republic. Each has four distinct starfighter classes: Fighter, Bomber, Interceptor and Support.

Squadrons has a single player story mode as well as two online modes – a team deathmatch mode for u to ten players called Dogfight, and Fleet Battles. In Fleet Battles 2 teams of up to 5 players fight to destroy each other’s Capital Ships. All in all, Squadrons is geat for a soaring good time for die-hard Star Wars aficionados and casual fans alike.

Wrap up

Which of these great Star Wars games are you going to tear into first? Let us know in the comments. And if you haven’t already signed up for a Game Pass subscription, you can do so here. Learn more about Game Pass over on its FAQ page. And don’t forget to check out our other “What to play on Game Pass” posts for other Game Pass recommendations. And may the Force be with you.

Featured image courtesy of starwars.com.