LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, WB Games and TT Games unveiled a brand new LEGO Star Wars game. (Emphasis on a long time ago.)

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga offers the most comprehensive look at the Star Wars franchise in a LEGO game to date. But following its initial announcement it was beset by delays, leaving many fans waiting eagerly for any news of progress.

Now it’s out, and thousands of gamers are returning to one of their favourite pop culture worlds. To help you better enjoy it, we’ve got all the key facts about this highly-anticipated title.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga release date

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was released on Tuesday, April 5. The game’s initial release date was given as 2020, with its initial trailer premiering at E3 2019. As you can see, this is a game that’s been a long time coming.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga history

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Star Wars has been a key part of LEGO gaming history for some time. In 2005, LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game launched on PC, Mac and contemporary consoles. It established a new template for LEGO games going forward; most LEGO games that succeeded it would adopt its mix of light combat, simple puzzle solving and humorous interpretations of licensed source material.

A sequel focusing on the original trilogy launched in 2006, while an all-in-one game (with some exclusive content) launched in 2007. It was followed by two more titles; one drew inspiration from the Clone Wars TV series, while another took inspiration from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. They’ve been joined over the years by other licensed titles: Marvel Super Heroes, Indiana Jones, Jurassic World and many more have followed in these games’ footsteps.

New (and old) features in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga shakes up this formula in several different ways. The most obvious change is in the amount of content. Previous LEGO games focused on a relatively small slice of pop culture – say, two to three movies from a franchise. In contrast The Skywalker Saga includes content from the nine main chapters of the Star Wars franchise, referencing others (such as Rogue One) in additional character packs. 

Naturally, you can play through the entire game with a friend in local co-op. Online co-op was reportedly considered, but ultimately cut during the development process.

Upon starting the game, you can jump into any of the three movie trilogies (although the second and third chapters of each one are locked to start with). From there, you can play through LEGO versions of all nine episodes, with the mix of humour and slapstick we’ve come to expect. Expect both on-foot and spaceship-based activities – including space combat – to keep things fresh.

Certain environments lean more into the ‘LEGO’ side of LEGO Star Wars this time around, and exhibit the wear and tear such elements would experience in the ‘real’ world. Characters will also get dirtier the more they move around certain environments. The result is a game world that feels more tangible than ever before.

Generally speaking, LEGO games since the mid-’00s have downplayed their LEGO-ness; only minifigures and interactive objects are made of the stuff. That helped telegraph possible player actions, but it also created a certain visual disconnect – something that media like The LEGO Movie made all the more apparent.

Indeed, the other building blocks (pun intended) of the game are more complex now. Our full playthrough of the first level in the game (well, one of them) has highlighted many tweaks to the basic LEGO gameplay.

Gameplay Upgrades

The larger scope of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has resulted in many changes to gameplay, and the ways in which we interact with the game world.

Several major changes have been made to combat in The Skywalker Saga – a historically weak link in the LEGO series. In the past, it didn’t take much effort to turn an enemy into a pile of plastic bricks. Now enemies are tougher; they can take more hits, and the shift to over-the-shoulder blaster firing angles requires more accuracy on your part. However, you can now take cover from blaster fire behind walls and barricades – a mechanic that builds on a similar idea in LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Close-quarters combat is also more complex this time around. You can press several different buttons to land a hit on an enemy, and by mixing up your moves you can dispatch them more quickly than you might otherwise. Indeed, you’re going to need to; enemies can block some attacks altogether, forcing you to use a few different attacks during combat.

Boss battles are another aspect of gameplay that’s now more complex than before. Battles against villains like Count Dooku are multi-stage affairs, with multiple health bars to empty during combat. Players need to both attack and defend from attacks, and string together combos to deal more damage at once. They’ll also need to break off from the main battle to fight ancillary enemies (in this case, Super Battle Droids) before they can continue.

Of course, LEGO games aren’t just about fighting all the time. Puzzle-solving also returns from previous LEGO games, and encourages a co-operative element from players; one player may need to perform one task so a second player can perform another task. However, while the specific form factor has changed the level of difficulty has not, reflecting the accessible nature of these titles.

Building LEGO objects in-game has enjoyed a bit of an overhaul, too. Certain objects like barricades can be built (and rebuilt if they’re destroyed) giving you additional options during combat. Outside of combat you even have options for multiple builds; in the Tantive IV level, for instance, you have the choice of building a laser turret or a water cannon. Each one unlocks a different path, but only one can be built during a single playthrough of a level. This encourages the replayability we’ve come to expect from LEGO video games.

Besides fighting and puzzle-solving, you’ll need to engage in a bit of exploration as well. Minikits – a staple of early LEGO games – make a triumphant return in The Skywalker Saga, with five hidden in each story level. Finding all five unlocks a miniature Star Wars vehicle for you to play with in open-world areas.

Outside of story levels, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga gives you 24 open-world planets to run around in. Besides obvious choices such as Tatooine and Hoth, you can explore more recent additions such as Cantonica and Utapau. Each planet comes with a range of missions and hidden collectibles to uncover.

New collectibles in the game include Kyber Bricks and Datacards. Kyber Bricks can be earned in a similar fashion to Gold Bricks in older LEGO titles; you receive them for achieving a variety of tasks such as completing story levels and side missions, achieving True Jedi status during story levels or completing puzzles on planets. You can use them to upgrade characters’ abilities, either on a broad or a specific level.

Datacards are rarer, but unlock cheats within the game. While they can make gameplay easier (by helping you collect studs more quickly, for instance) most of them are just for fun, adding screen effects or novelty items to the game. They can each be unlocked with a single Datacard and a fee payable in LEGO studs.

With all these new features, it’s possible you’ll feel a bit overwhelmed. However, a brand new droid – H1-NT – is on hand to explain them to you. You’ll see him in the game during your exploration, but you’ll also be able to access his explanations from the Extras tab on the pause menu.

Character Classes and Upgrades

Another point of differentiation comes from the characters in the game. While characters in LEGO games have always had unique abilities, The Skywalker Saga makes this idea more explicit with nine character classes. Choose from Jedi, Hero, Scavenger, Scoundrel, Bounty Hunter, Villain, Dark Side, Astromech Droid or Protocol Droid.

A greater change from prior LEGO games is skill upgrades: the abilities of playable characters can now be improved. By collecting Kyber Bricks in-game, players can upgrade various skills and unlock new tools to use. Every upgrade requires you pay both studs and Kyber Bricks to unlock it: the more powerful the upgrade, the more it costs to unlock.

Upgrades fall into two broad categories: core upgrades and class upgrades. Core upgrades change the behaviour of every playable character, regardless of class. Class upgrades change the behaviour of all characters within a specific class (like Jedi or Scavenger) instead.

You can apply upgrades to characters from the pause menu: look for the Upgrades tab in the middle. Keep in mind you must purchase some upgrades before others; you can’t buy Speedy Sprint Level 2 before Speedy Sprint Level 1, for example.

Core Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Studs	Kyber Bricks
Speedy Sprint Level 1	Sprint 10% faster than normal	0	1
Speedy Sprint Level 2	Sprint 30% faster than normal	25,000	15
Speedy Sprint Level 3	Sprint 40% faster than normal	50,000	20
Fast Build Level 1	Build LEGO objects 25% faster	10,000	5
Fast Build Level 2	Build LEGO objects 50% faster	25,000	10
Fast Build Level 3	Build LEGO objects 75% faster	50,000	15
Counter Cash Level 1	Receive 250 studs for each counter	10,000	5
Counter Cash Level 2	Receive 500 studs for each counter	15,000	10
Counter Cash Level 3	Receive 750 studs for each counter	25,000	15
Extra Health Level 1	Increase your health by an extra bar	10,000	5
Extra Health Level 2	Increase your health by two extra bars	10,000	10
Extra Health Level 3	Increase your health by three extra bars	10,000	25
Ship Enhancements Level 1	Ship attacks are 10% more powerful	10,000	5
Ship Enhancements Level 2	Ship attacks are 15% more powerful	25,000	10
Ship Enhancements Level 3	Ship attacks are 25% more powerful	50,000	15
Collectible Detector Level 1	Detect minikits and ships during gameplay	10,000	5
Collectible Detector Level 2	Detect minikits, ships and Kyber Bricks during gameplay	25,000	10
Collectible Detector Level 3	Detect minikits, ships, Kyber Bricks and datacards during gameplay	50,000	15
Attract Studs Level 1	Attract studs over a short distance	10,000	5
Attract Studs Level 2	Attract studs over a medium distance	15,000	10
Attract Studs Level 3	Attract studs over a long distance	25,000	15
Melee Attack Power Level 1	Lightsaber and melee attacks are 10% more damaging	10,000	5
Melee Attack Power Level 2	Lightsaber and melee attacks are 20% more damaging	25,000	10
Melee Attack Power Level 3	Lightsaber and melee attacks are 30% more damaging	50,000	15
Ranged Weapon Power Level 1	Blasters and ranged attacks are 10% more damaging	10,000	5
Ranged Weapon Power Level 2	Blasters and ranged attacks are 20% more damaging	25,000	10
Ranged Weapon Power Level 3	Blasters and ranged attacks are 30% more damaging	50,000	15
Health Recovery Speed Level 1	Health starts regenerating one second sooner	10,000	5
Health Recovery Speed Level 2	Health starts regenerating two seconds sooner	25,000	10
Health Recovery Speed Level 3	Health starts regenerating three seconds sooner	50,000	15

Jedi Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Studs	Kyber Bricks
Force Flinger Level 1	Objects thrown with the Force are 15% more damaging	10,000	4
Force Flinger Level 2	Objects thrown with the Force are 30% more damaging	25,000	8
Force Flinger Level 3	Objects thrown with the Force are 50% more damaging and have an added explosive impact	50,000	12
Jedi Reflexes Level 1	Combat counters are 50% more damaging and affect a small radius	10,000	4
Jedi Reflexes Level 2	Combat counters are 100% more damaging and affect a medium radius	25,000	8
Jedi Reflexes Level 3	Combat counters are 200% more damaging and affect a large radius	50,000	12
Trick Time Level 1	Distract and Panic Jedi mind tricks last three seconds longer	10,000	4
Trick Time Level 2	Distract and Panic Jedi mind tricks last six seconds longer	25,000	8
Trick Time Level 3	Distract and Panic Jedi mind tricks last nine seconds longer	50,000	12
Mind Master Level 1	The range of Distract and Panic Jedi mind tricks is extended by a small amount	10,000	4
Mind Master Level 2	The range of Distract and Panic Jedi mind tricks is extended by a moderate amount	25,000	8
Mind Master Level 3	The range of Distract and Panic Jedi mind tricks is extended by a large amount	50,000	12

Hero Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Studs	Kyber Bricks
Improved Shield Generator Level 1	Ships piloted by Heroes receive a 25% shield boost	10,000	4
Improved Shield Generator Level 2	Ships piloted by Heroes receive a 50% shield boost	25,000	8
Improved Shield Generator Level 3	Ships piloted by Heroes receive a 100% shield boost	50,000	12
Armoured Disguise Level 1	Equipped armour pieces reduce damage by 3% each, for a maximum of 9%	10,000	4
Armoured Disguise Level 2	Equipped armour pieces reduce damage by 6% each, for a maximum of 18%	25,000	8
Armoured Disguise Level 3	Equipped armour pieces reduce damage by 9% each, for a maximum of 30%	50,000	12
Rebel Heart Level 1	Defeated enemies drop hearts 25% more often	10,000	4
Rebel Heart Level 2	Defeated enemies drop hearts 50% more often	25,000	8
Rebel Heart Level 3	Defeated enemies drop hearts 75% more often	50,000	12
Hero Terminal Expert Level 1	Receive 2,500 studs for completing a terminal	10,000	4
Hero Terminal Expert Level 2	Receive 5,000 studs for completing a terminal	25,000	8
Hero Terminal Expert Level 3	Receive 7,500 studs for completing a terminal	50,000	12

Scavenger Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Studs	Kyber Bricks
Crafty Level 1	Add one additional colour to your Scavenger tools	10,000	4
Crafty Level 2	Add two additional colours to your Scavenger tools	25,000	8
Crafty Level 3	Add three additional colours to your Scavenger tools	50,000	12
Expert Climber Level 1	Climbing speed is increased by 40%	10,000	4
Expert Climber Level 2	Climbing speed is increased by 80%	25,000	8
Expert Climber Level 3	Climbing speed is increased by 120%	50,000	12
Better Breaker Blaster Level 1	Slightly increase explosion size and damage for the Breaker Blaster	10,000	4
Better Breaker Blaster Level 2	Moderately increase explosion size and damage for the Breaker Blaster	25,000	8
Better Breaker Blaster Level 3	Greatly increase explosion size and damage for the Breaker Blaster	50,000	12
Advanced Gliding Level 1	Gliding speed is slightly increased	10,000	4
Advanced Gliding Level 2	Gliding speed is moderately increased	25,000	8
Advanced Gliding Level 3	Gliding speed is greatly increased	50,000	12

Scoundrel Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Studs	Kyber Bricks
Business Opportunist Level 1	Receive a 10% stud discount when purchasing rumours and hints in the Holoprojector	10,000	4
Business Opportunist Level 2	Receive a 25% stud discount when purchasing rumours and hints in the Holoprojector	25,000	8
Business Opportunist Level 3	Receive a 50% stud discount when purchasing rumours and hints in the Holoprojector	50,000	12
Charged Shot Level 1	Charged shots bounce off one surface	10,000	4
Charged Shot Level 2	Charged shots bounce off two surfaces	25,000	8
Charged Shot Level 3	Charged shots bounce off three surfaces	50,000	12
Combat Slide Level 1	Slide a short distance, causing minor damage	10,000	4
Combat Slide Level 2	Slide a moderate distance, causing moderate damage	25,000	8
Combat Slide Level 3	Add the ability to shoot while you’re sliding	50,000	12
Piercing Rounds Level 1	Enemies take 15% of the damage you inflict on their cover	10,000	4
Piercing Rounds Level 2	Enemies take 30% of the damage you inflict on their cover	25,000	8
Piercing Rounds Level 3	Enemies take 45% of the damage you inflict on their cover	50,000	12

Bounty Hunter Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Studs	Kyber Bricks
Enemy Detector Level 1	See nearby enemies through walls	10,000	4
Enemy Detector Level 2	See enemies through walls from slightly further away	25,000	8
Enemy Detector Level 3	See distant enemies through walls	50,000	12
Hidden Bounties Level 1	Defeated enemies drop 250 studs	5,000	4
Hidden Bounties Level 2	Defeated enemies drop 500 studs	15,000	8
Hidden Bounties Level 3	Defeated enemies drop 750 studs	25,000	12
Scattershot Level 1	Fire a spread of 2x blaster bolts	10,000	4
Scattershot Level 2	Fire a spread of 3x blaster bolts	25,000	8
Scattershot Level 3	Fire a spread of 4x blaster bolts	50,000	12
Shock Grenade Level 1	Stun enemies in a small radius	10,000	4
Shock Grenade Level 2	Stun enemies in a moderate radius	25,000	8
Shock Grenade Level 3	Stun enemies in a large radius	50,000	12

Villain Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Studs	Kyber Bricks
Demolitions Expert Level 1	The blast range of grenades is increased slightly	10,000	4
Demolitions Expert Level 2	The blast range of grenades is increased moderately	25,000	8
Demolitions Expert Level 3	The blast range of grenades is increased greatly	50,000	12
Extra Ammo Level 1	Weapons in Weapon Drop Crates have 25% more ammo	10,000	4
Extra Ammo Level 2	Weapons in Weapon Drop Crates have 50% more ammo	25,000	8
Extra Ammo Level 3	Weapons in Weapon Drop Crates have 100% more ammo	50,000	12
Defense Droid Level 1	Attacks from a training remote cause a small amount of damage	10,000	4
Defense Droid Level 2	Attacks from a training remote cause a moderate amount of damage	25,000	8
Defense Droid Level 3	Attacks from a training remote cause a large amount of damage	50,000	12
Villain Terminal Expert Level 1	Completed Villain Terminals give you 2,500 studs	10,000	4
Villain Terminal Expert Level 2	Completed Villain Terminals give you 5,000 studs	25,000	8
Villain Terminal Expert Level 3	Completed Villain Terminals give you 7,500 studs	50,000	12

Dark Side Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Studs	Kyber Bricks
Fear the Dark Side Level 1	NPCs are 5% more likely to run away, from a slightly further distance	10,000	4
Fear the Dark Side Level 2	NPCs are 10% more likely to run away, from a moderately further distance	25,000	8
Fear the Dark Side Level 3	NPCs are 15% more likely to run away, from a much further distance	50,000	12
Power Push Level 1	Adds a slight increase to the range of Force Push	10,000	4
Power Push Level 2	Adds a moderate increase to the range of Force Push	25,000	8
Power Push Level 3	Adds a large increase to the range of Force Push	50,000	12
Dark Rise Level 1	Allows you to lift non-droid enemies with Force Lift	10,000	4
Dark Rise Level 2	Allows you to throw non-droid enemies with Force Lift	25,000	8
Dark Rise Level 3	Allows you to throw Force-lifted enemies much further	50,000	12
Force Crush Level 1	Force-grabbed enemies are slightly damaged	10,000	4
Force Crush Level 2	Force-grabbed enemies are moderately damaged	25,000	8
Force Crush Level 3	Force-grabbed enemies are greatly damaged	50,000	12

Astromech Droid Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Studs	Kyber Bricks
Distraction Level 1	Project an enemy-distracting hologram for three seconds	10,000	4
Distraction Level 2	Project an enemy-distracting hologram for five seconds	25,000	8
Distraction Level 3	Project a hologram for eight seconds that causes enemies to flee in terror	50,000	12
Droid Barge Level 1	Barge a short distance, causing minor damage to enemies	10,000	4
Droid Barge Level 2	Barge a moderate distance, causing minor damage to enemies	25,000	8
Droid Barge Level 3	Barge a moderate distance, causing major damage to enemies	50,000	12
Astromech Socket Expert Level 1	Completed Astromech Sockets give you 2,500 studs	10,000	4
Astromech Socket Expert Level 2	Completed Astromech Sockets give you 5,000 studs	25,000	8
Astromech Socket Expert Level 3	Completed Astromech Sockets give you 7,500 studs	50,000	12
Super-Charged Level 1	Add a shockwave to stun prod attacks, damaging enemies within a small range	10,000	4
Super-Charged Level 2	Add a shockwave to stun prod attacks, damaging enemies within a moderate range	25,000	8
Super-Charged Level 3	Add a shockwave to stun prod attacks, damaging enemies within a large range	50,000	12

Protocol Droid Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Studs	Kyber Bricks
Destructive Assembly Level 1	Release a shockwave upon disassembling, damaging enemies in a small radius	10,000	4
Destructive Assembly Level 2	Release a shockwave upon disassembling, damaging enemies in a moderate radius	25,000	8
Destructive Assembly Level 3	Release a shockwave upon disassembling, damaging enemies in a large radius	50,000	12
Paid Translator Level 1	Receive 500 studs for each new translation of an alien language	5,000	4
Paid Translator Level 2	Receive 1,000 studs for each new translation of an alien language	15,000	8
Paid Translator Level 3	Receive 2,500 studs for each new translation of an alien language	25,000	12
Polished Plating Level 1	You have a 50% chance of deflecting enemy blaster bolts	10,000	4
Polished Plating Level 2	You have a 75% chance of deflecting enemy blaster bolts	25,000	8
Polished Plating Level 3	You will deflect all enemy blaster bolts	50,000	12
Turret Tune-Up Level 1	Bolts fired from Protocol Terminal Turrets will bounce off one surface	2,500	4
Turret Tune-Up Level 2	Bolts fired from Protocol Terminal Turrets will bounce off two surfaces	5,000	8
Turret Tune-Up Level 3	Bolts fired from Protocol Terminal Turrets will bounce off three surfaces	10,000	12

Retro References

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has a number of subtle nods to its history. For example, you can find references to the original LEGO Star Wars game boxes in the title’s early levels. Look in the Trade Federation ship and Tantive IV corridors to locate them.

A number of existing LEGO Star Wars models are also referenced as the game unfolds. Many vehicles in the game are exact recreations of LEGO sets in the Star Wars range; everything from Microfighters to UCS models can be seen here. Some more obscure and unusual sets even make an appearance, such as 75241 Action Battle Echo Base Defence.

If you grew up with the early LEGO titles, you’ll probably want to turn Mumble Mode on. This cheat replaces all spoken dialogue in the game with mumbled gibberish, reflecting the silent comedy of the earliest TT Games Lego titles.

Of course, nostalgia comes in many flavours – and if you’re a younger Star Wars fan, you may prefer to leave the voices on. This is because a number of original voice actors from Star Wars media have reprised their roles for the game.

Besides obvious choices like Anthony Daniels and Billy Dee Williams, several actors from the Clone Wars TV show have provided new voice work. Highlights include Matt Lanter (who played Anakin Skywalker) James Arnold-Taylor (who played Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Tom Kane (who has played Yoda on multiple occasions for Star Wars media). Since a stroke has forced the latter to retire from voice acting for good, his presence in this game is very special indeed.

Other highlights include Brian Blessed (who played Boss Nass in The Phantom Menace) Sam Witwer (who’s played both Darth Maul and Emperor Palpatine in multiple projects) Catherine Taber (responsible for voicing Padmé Amidala) and Matthew Wood (responsible for voicing both General Grievous and his battle droid subordinates). Keep an ear out for any other familiar voices during gameplay, but remember that (since all dialogue has been re-recorded) a lot of original voice actors are missing altogether.

Tribulations at TT Games

Despite the positive reception from fans, the release of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been tinged with sadness. At the same time as WB Games finally announcing the game’s release date, video game news site Polygon published a story about the developer’s unsavoury working practices.

Development started on the game in 2017, during a period of high tension between TT Games’ employees and management. The former took issue with tight development schedules, outdated tools and the company’s ‘crunch’ culture. Crunch is a common issue in video game development; it refers to the practice of working unreasonably long hours, with frequent unpaid overtime.

This seems to have been a consequence of LEGO games’ annual releases; a diverse range of licences have made LEGO titles a regular feature of the gaming landscape since 2005. More troublingly, crunch apparently wasn’t a mere emergency measure and became a regular tool in the developers’ arsenal. It was also accompanied by hostile behaviour from leads if they felt staff were slacking off.

Employees of TT Games have made allegations of ‘soft-spoken blackmail’, and described their experiences within the company as ‘PTTSD’. Programmers, visual effects staff and animation staff reportedly suffered the worst, while QA testers for TT Fusion cited numerous issues during their time there. The innovations of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga appear to have come at a high cost. 

That said, a former member of the development team has encouraged people to buy the game regardless. This is (apparently) because developers of the game receive sales-based bonuses, which are obviously influenced by how many people purchase the game. However, we don’t know if these bonuses are still in effect at this time.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga review

Of course, after all these years of waiting and development (and heartache) one question remains: is LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga a good time? Our review of the game answers that question in more detail, but in a nutshell: yes, provided the TT Games formula isn’t one that’s exhausted you yet.

It’s a game that’s obviously more ambitious than the ones that preceded it. Its worlds are bigger, its graphics are shinier and its character roster is (to use a technical term) off the chain. But it’s also – for better or worse – a TT Games LEGO title, with the familiar, simplistic gameplay we’ve come to expect.

There are obviously some new elements to look forward to (like improved combat, and a tower defence segment). But even these can stray into style over substance – hardly surprising when we consider the game’s young target audience. And the efforts to open up the world can leave the game’s overall design feeling inconsistent and unsatisfying.

Still – of all the games to use this formula – LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is definitely the most ambitious expression of it. If that sounds like a good time, don’t hesitate in picking it up.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga platforms

In the tradition of modern-day LEGO games, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is releasing on multiple platforms. You can play it on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. There may be some minor graphical or performance differences between each of these platforms, but we don’t expect any major issues at this time. The PlayStation 4 version of the game should be fully backwards-compatible with the PS5 as well.

The file sizes for the digital versions of the title are considerable, which is to be expected considering how expansive the games are. The PlayStation 5 edition of the game has a reported download size of 38.182GB, while the Xbox version is 42.89GB. The PC and Nintendo Switch versions are 40GB and 14.218GB respectively. However, these file sizes could fluctuate if additional updates and patches are released.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga deluxe edition

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has received a deluxe edition with certain exclusive features. Each version of the deluxe edition comes with special box art featuring Darth Vader. American versions also feature a slip case – removing this slip case removes Vader’s helmet, referencing the famous moment in Return of the Jedi.

In addition to this box art, the deluxe edition includes six downloadable character packs (although more may be on the way). Fans who acquire a physical deluxe edition will also receive an exclusive Luke Skywalker minifigure. This version of Luke shows him drinking blue milk – one of the most famous foodstuffs in Star Wars more broadly. 

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga characters

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is confirmed to have 422 playable characters across its various character classes. Characters from the nine main movie releases can be unlocked in the base game, but characters from the other movies and TV shows (like Rogue One and The Mandalorian) are only available through DLC Character Packs.

These are included with the Deluxe Edition of the game, although they can be bought separately for use in the standard edition. In either case, they require an internet connection to access them.

If you’re worried about Grogu coming to harm during gameplay, worry no longer. Any blaster fire aimed at Grogu will be blocked by the lid of his hover-pram, in an impressive bit of attention to detail. Child characters (such as the young Anakin Skywalker) are also immune to harm – at least when you’re not controlling them. This quirk can be used to access remote areas of the game world more easily.

It’s important to remember that the release date of the DLC characters is staggered, so – even if you’ve bought them – you might not be able to play them for a little while. The Trooper Character Pack and Rogue One character packs will be widely released on April 19, whereas the Bad Batch and Mandalorian character packs will be released on May 4.

One feature that is conspicuously absent is character creation. A tweet from TT Games has confirmed that this feature is unavailable in this title, dashing our dreams of a playable Jedi Bob in the process.

However, a glitch in the game may help to make up for this absence. Owners of the first Mandalorian character pack can exploit a bug to endlessly clone a chosen character – at least until the game crashes. It’s likely this bug will eventually be patched out, however.

Without further ado, look for your favourite character below:

Jedi

Jedi can use the Force to pick up objects, solving puzzles or creating new paths in the process. They can also use Mind Tricks to remotely control characters, make them dance, or attack people surrounding them. When they need to move around the game world Jedi can wall-run, cut along specific surfaces with a lightsaber and swing off Twirl Poles.

In combat, Jedi can use lightsabers to block or deflect enemy attacks. They can even throw a lightsaber to hit distant enemies.

• Aayla Secura
• Anakin Skywalker (Episode II — Cape)
• Anakin Skywalker (Episode II)
• Anakin Skywalker (Episode III — Cape)
• Anakin Skywalker (Episode III)
• Barriss Offee
• Ben Solo
• Jocasta Nu
• Ki-Adi Mundi
• Kit Fisto
• Leia Organa (Training Flashback)
• Luke Skywalker (Hoth)
• Luke Skywalker (Episode V — No Jacket)
• Luke Skywalker (Yoda Backpack)
• Luke Skywalker (Episode V — Jedi)
• Luke Skywalker (Jabba’s Palace)
• Luke Skywalker (Episode VI)
• Luke Skywalker (Endor)
• Luke Skywalker (Training Flashback)
• Luke Skywalker (Old — Flashback)
• Luke Skywalker (Old — Crait)
• Luminara Unduli
• Mace Windu (Cape)
• Mace Windu
• Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode I)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode I — No Cape)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode II — Robe)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode II)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode III — Cape)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode III)
• Old Ben Kenobi (Tatooine — Hood)
• Old Ben Kenobi (Tatooine)
• Plo Koon
• Qui-Gon Jinn (Cape)
• Qui-Gon Jinn
• Qui-Gon Jinn (Tatooine Disguise)
• Rey (Grey Jedi Wrap)
• Rey (Episode VII — Jedi)
• Rey (Episode IX)
• Rey (Kijimi Coat)
• Rey Skywalker
• Shaak Ti
• Yaddle
• Yarael Poof
• Yoda

Hero

Heroes can unlock in-game rewards by interacting with Hero Terminals. They can also disguise themselves with armour pieces dropped by enemies. Picking up three pieces of armour allows them to masquerade as a Villain, unlocking more items to interact with. When they’re not engaging in subterfuge, Heroes can use Grapple Blasters to access hidden areas and items, or reach out-of-range Climb Bars.

• Admiral Ackbar
• Admiral Holdo
• Aftab Ackbar
• Bail Organa
• Beaumont Kin
• Biggs Darklighter
• Boolio
• Boss Nass
• C’ai Threnalli
• Captain Antilles
• Captain Panaka
• Captain Tarpals
• Captain Typho
• Clone Trooper (Phase I)
• Clone Trooper (Phase II)
• Clone Trooper (Sergeant)
• Clone Trooper (Lieutenant)
• Clone Trooper (Captain)
• Clone Trooper (Commander)
• Clone Trooper (212th Attack Battalion)
• Clone Trooper (501st Legion)
• Clone Trooper (Coruscant Guard)
• Clone Trooper (Kashyyyk)
• Commander Cody
• Commander D’Acy
• Commander Gree
• Ello Asty
• Finn (Episode VII)
• Finn (Bacta Suit)
• Finn (Jacket — White Shirt)
• Finn (Crait)
• Finn (Episode IX)
• Finn (Kijimi Coat)
• Garven Greis (Red Leader)
• General Rieekan
• General Rieekan (Hoth — Hood)
• Grakchawwaa
• Gungan Warrior
• Jannah
• Jar Jar Binks
• Jar Jar (Senator)
• Jek Porkins
• Jess Pava
• Kaydel Connix
• Kaydel Connix (Episode IX)
• Leia Organa (Episode IV)
• Leia Organa (Cloud City)
• Leia Organa (Jabba’s Palace)
• Leia Organa (Endor)
• Leia Organa (General)
• Leia Organa (Silver/Grey Robes)
• Leia Organa (Bandaged)
• Leia Organa (Black Robes)
• Leia Organa (Episode IX)
• Luke Skywalker (Episode IV)
• Luke Skywalker (Rebel Pilot)
• Luke Skywalker (Ceremony)
• Mon Mothma
• Nien Nunb
• Padmé Amidala (Handmaiden — Orange)
• Padmé Amidala (Tatooine Disguise)
• Padmé Amidala (Battle of Naboo)
• Padmé Amidala (Pilot — Helmet)
• Padmé Amidala (Pilot)
• Padmé Amidala (Silver Cape)
• Padmé Amidala (Ship)
• Padmé Amidala (Clawed)
• Padmé Amidala (Pregnant)
• Poe Dameron (Jacket)
• Poe Dameron (Pilot — Helmet)
• Poe Dameron (Pilot)
• Poe Dameron (Black Resistance Jacket)
• Poe Dameron (Episode IX)
• Poe Dameron (Kijimi Coat)
• Rebel Friend
• Ric Olie
• Rose Tico
• Rose Tico (Crait)
• Rose Tico (Episode IX)
• Tallie Lintra
• Tarfful
• Temmin Wexley
• Theron Nett
• Wedge Antilles
• Wrobie Tyce
• Zev Senesca (Rogue 2)

Scavenger

Scavengers can build useful objects with scrap to better explore the game world. The Glider lets you fly over large gaps, the Breaker Blaster lets you destroy cracked LEGO walls, and the Net Launcher lets you stick climbable nets to certain structures. Like Jedi, Scavengers can wall-run and use Twirl Poles to move around as well.

• Chief Chirpa
• Jawa
• Logray
• Paploo
• Rey (Episode VII)
• Rey (Episode VII — Starkiller Base)
• Rey (Scavenger Grey Vest)
• Teebo
• Teedo
• Tusken Raider
• Wicket

Scoundrel

Scoundrels can deduce Opportunities as the game unfolds. By hitting an Opportunity prompt at the right time, you can use Scoundrels to hit the weak points on pieces of machinery. Certain open-world missions also require a Scoundrel to initiate.

• Bala-Tik
• Chewbacca
• DJ
• Doctor Evazan
• Han Solo (Episode IV)
• Han Solo (Hoth)
• Han Solo (Hoth — Hood)
• Han Solo (Episode V)
• Han Solo (Carbonite — Shirt)
• Han Solo (Endor)
• Han Solo (Episode VII)
• Lando Calrissian (Episode V)
• Lando Calrissian (Han Solo’s Clothes)
• Lando Calrissian (Jabba’s Palace)
• Lando Calrissian (Episode VI — General)
• Lando Calrissian (Hermit)
• Lando Calrissian (Episode IX)
• Maz Kanata
• Ponda Baba
• Sidon Ithano
• Tasu Leech
• Wandering Wookiee
• Zorii Bliss

Bounty Hunter

Bounty Hunters can destroy gold LEGO objects by superheating them with their blasters. Like Scoundrels, Bounty Hunters can also be used to access certain open-world tasks.

• 4-LOM
• Aurra Sing
• Bazine Netal
• Boba Fett
• Bossk
• Carib Diss
• Dengar
• Greedo
• IG-88
• Jango Fett
• Jango Fett (Casual)
• Leia Organa (Boussh Disguise)
• Rothgar Deng
• Zam Wesell (Human)
• Zam Wesell (Alien Face)
• Zuckuss

Villain

Villains can access evil doors and interfaces within the game, opening locked areas in the process. They can also access Weapon Crates; doing so grants you access to very powerful weapons, although each one has a finite amount of ammunition.

In addition to these weapons, Villains can throw Grenades in battle. These deal significant damage against enemies, and can also destroy silver LEGO objects.

• Ap’lek
• B1 Battle Droid
• B1 Battle Droid (Commander)
• B1 Battle Droid (Geonosis)
• B1 Battle Droid (Heavy Assault)
• B1 Battle Droid (Kashyyyk)
• B1 Battle Droid (Security)
• Captain Canady
• Captain Peavey
• Captain Phasma
• Captain Phasma (Cracked Helmet)
• Cardo
• Commander Jir
• DJ (First Order)
• Emperor’s Royal Guard
• Empire Captain
• FN-2199
• Finn (FN-2187)
• Finn (FN-2187 — No Helmet)
• Finn (First Order)
• Finn (Episode VIII — Supremacy)
• First Order Flametrooper
• First Order Jet Trooper
• First Order Officer
• First Order Officer (Kijimi)
• First Order Snowtrooper
• First Order Cold Weather Assault Trooper
• First Order Special Forces Fighter Pilot
• First Order TIE Fighter Pilot
• General Grievous
• General Hux
• Han Solo (Stormtrooper)
• Han Solo (Stormtrooper — No Helmet)
• Imperial Fleet Trooper
• Imperial Gunnery Technician
• Kuruk
• Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper)
• Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper — No Helmet)
• 00M-9
• Pryde
• Rose Tico (First Order)
• Rose Tico (Episode VIII — Supremacy)
• Sandtrooper
• Sandtrooper (Commander)
• Sandtrooper (Sergeant)
• Scout Trooper
• Scout Trooper (Kashyyyk)
• Sith Jet Trooper
• Sith Trooper
• Snowtrooper
• Sovereign Protector
• Stormtrooper
• Stormtrooper (Empire Sergeant)
• Stormtrooper (Empire Commander)
• Stormtrooper (First Order — Driver)
• Stormtrooper (First Order Sergeant)
• Stormtrooper (First Order Officer)
• Stormtrooper (First Order Heavy Assault)
• Stormtrooper (First Order Squad Leader)
• Stormtrooper (First Order)
• TIE Fighter Pilot
• Tarkin
• Trudgen
• Ushar
• Vicrul

Dark Side

Dark Side characters have many abilities in common with Jedi, such as manipulating objects with the Force and using a lightsaber in combat. However, their abilities can be upgraded to deal damage with Force abilities as well. When playing as a Dark Side character, other characters in the game world may flee in terror as you approach.

• Anakin Skywalker (Yellow Eyes)
• Anakin Skywalker (Charred)
• Count Dooku
• Darth Maul
• Darth Maul (No Cape)
• Darth Vader
• Darth Vader (No Helmet)
• Kylo Ren
• Kylo Ren (No Helmet)
• Kylo Ren (No Helmet — Scar)
• Kylo Ren (Topless)
• Kylo Ren (Episode IX)
• Rey (Sith)
• Sheev Palpatine (Senator)
• Sheev Palpatine (Chancellor — Grey)
• Sheev Palpatine (Chancellor — Red)
• Sheev Palpatine (Scarred)
• Sheev Palpatine (Emperor)
• Sheev Palpatine (Sith Eternal)
• Snoke

Astromech Droid

Astromech Droids can interact with Astromech Sockets to access new areas and hidden items. Their unassuming nature also makes them ideal for stealth sections. Provided you don’t start a fight with anyone, you can move through hostile areas very easily.

• BB-8
• BB-8 (Disguise)
• BB-9E
• G8-R3
• K3-R1
• R2-A6
• R2-B1
• R2-D2
• R2-D2 (Swamp)
• R2-D2 (Waiter)
• R2-KT
• R2-N3
• R2-Q5
• R2-R9
• R4-M9
• R4-P17
• R5-2JE
• R5-D4
• R5-M2

Protocol Droid

Protocol Droids can access Protocol Terminals, which offer many different functions in the game. They allow you to control nearby devices (such as turrets, alarms or other droids) and open doors – provided you’ve found the passwords to unlock them. When a more hands-on approach is required, these characters can split in two to access new areas or solve puzzles.

The translation abilities of Protocol Droids lets them speak to every NPC in the game without cheating. Like Astromech Droids, Protocol Droids can also move through hostile territory without arousing suspicion.

The disassembly ability of Protocol Droids can offer an unofficial gameplay advantage. Since you can control each half independently, it effectively gives you a third playable character. This can make solving certain puzzles easier than usual.

• C-3P0 (Episode I)
• C-3P0 (Rusted)
• C-3P0
• C-3P0 (Red Arm)
• C-3P0 (Kijimi Coat)
• C-3P0 (Red Eyes)
• E-3P0
• H1-NT
• K-3PO
• ME-8D9
• R-3P0
• RA-7
• TC-14

Extras

This class is a much broader category, encapsulating everyone who doesn’t fit into one of the standard classes. Expect some of the odder Star Wars characters to be found here.

• 2-1B
• 8D8
• AD-4M
• Alcida-Auka
• Anakin Skywalker (Episode I)
• Anakin Skywalker (Podracer)
• Anakin Skywalker (Pilot)
• B2 Super Battle Droid
• Babu Frik
• Bib Fortuna
• Boba Fett (Young)
• Bobbajo
• D-0
• Dellso Prin
• Dexter Jettster
• Droideka
• EV-9D9 Supervisor Droid
• Figrin D’an
• Fode and Beed
• Gasgano
• Gonk Droid
• Gonkatine
• Grebe-Korora
• Greeata Jendowanian
• Grummgar
• Han Solo (Carbonite)
• IG-101 MagnaGuard Droid
• Imperial Probe Droid
• Jabba the Hutt
• Jango Fett (Clone)
• Jubnuk
• Klaud
• LC-24
• Lama Su
• Lobot
• Luke Skywalker (Old — Ahch To)
• Luke Skywalker (Old — Raincoat)
• Malakili
• Mama the Hutt
• Mas Amedda
• Master Codebreaker
• Mawhonic
• Max Rebo
• Mister Bones
• Mouse Droid
• Mustafarian
• Nambi Ghima
• Nute Gunray
• Ody Mandrell
• Oola
• Pit Droid
• Poggle the Lesser
• Praetorian Guard (First Guard)
• Praetorian Guard (Seventh Guard)
• Praetorian Guard (Third Guard)
• Praetorian Guard (Eighth Guard)
• Queen Amidala
• Rancor
• Ratts Tyerell
• Ree-Yees
• Roger
• Rune Haako
• Salacious Crumb
• Sebulba
• Senate Guard
• Shmi
• Sith Acolyte
• Sith Probe Droid
• Sy Snootles
• Temiri Blagg
• Tion Medon
• Ubbla Mollbro
• Ugnaught
• Unkar Plutt
• Wampa
• Watto
• Weequay
• Willrow Hood

The Deluxe Edition of the game grants access to these Character Packs, which give you

Classic Character Pack

This pack includes recreations of the original Star Wars minifigures, who featured yellow skin and simpler facial features.

• Classic Luke Skywalker
• Classic Princess Leia
• Classic Han Solo
• Classic Darth Vader
• Classic Lando Calrissian
• Classic Obi-Wan Kenobi (Digital Pre-Order Bonus)

Trooper Pack

This pack brings together unique troopers introduced in films like Rogue One.

• Death Trooper
• Incineration Trooper
• Range Trooper
• Imperial Shore Trooper
• Mimban Stormtrooper

The Mandalorian Season 1 Pack

This pack includes some of the key characters from The Mandalorian’s first season.

• Din Djarin and Grogu
• Greef Karga
• Cara Dune
• IG-11
• Kuiil

The Mandalorian Season 2 Pack

This pack, meanwhile, focuses on the show’s second season instead.

• Ahsoka Tano
• Boba Fett
• Fennec Shand
• Bo-Katan
• Moff Gideon

Rogue One Pack

The heroes of the Death Star plans heist can all be found here.

• Jyn Erso
• Cassian Andor
• K2-SO
• Bodhi Rook
• Chirrut îmwe
• Baze Malbus
• Director Krennic

Solo Pack

Han Solo’s earlier adventures are paid tribute to in this pack, with him and several of his associates available.

• Young Han Solo
• Young Chewbacca
• Young Lando Calrissian
• Qi’ra
• Tobias Beckett
• Enfys Nest

The Bad Batch Pack

All five members of Clone Force 99 are available in this pack.

• Hunter
• Echo
• Wrecker
• Tech
• Crosshair

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga vehicles

In addition to unlockable characters, there are many different Star Wars vehicles to enjoy. The full list covers a broad swathe of Star Wars history, and even includes a few unique creations:

• AA-9 Freighter
• Anakin Skywalker’s Podracer
• ARC-170 Starfighter
• Atmospheric Assault Lander
• AT-RT
• B-Wing Starfighter
• BTA-NR2 Y-wing
• BTL-A4 Y-wing
• Bestoon Legacy
• Boba Fett’s Starship
• CR90 Corvette (Tantive IV)
• Count Dooku’s Solar Sailer
• Darth Maul’s Scimitar
• Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced x1
• Droid Tri-fighter
• Escape Pod
• Falcon Escape Pod
• First Order TIE Fighter
• Fortitude
• GNK Power Cruiser
• General Grievous’ Soulless One
• Ghost
• H-type Nubian Yacht
• HMP Droid Gunship
• IG-2000
• Imperial Lambda-Class Shuttle
• Imperial Sentinel Landing Transport
• J-type Star Skiff
• Jango Fett’s Starship
• Jedi Interceptor
• Jedi Starfighter
• Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle
• Kylo Ren’s TIE Whisper
• Libertine
• Luke Skywalker’s T-65 X-wing
• MG-100 StarFortress SF-17
• Meson Martinet
• Millennium Falcon (Episode IV-VI)
• Millennium Falcon (Episode IX)
• Millennium Falcon (Episode VII-VIII)
• Mist Hunter
• Naboo Royal Starship
• Naboo Starfighter
• Nantex-class Starfighter
• Night Buzzard
• Poe Dameron’s Black One
• Quad Jumper
• RZ-1 A-wing
• Republic Cruiser
• Resistance A-wing
• Resistance I-TS Transport
• Resistance Transport
• Resistance Transport Pod
• Separatist Vulture Droid
• Imperial Speeder Bike
• T-70 X-wing
• T-70 X-wing (Episode IX)
• TIE Baron
• TIE Bomber
• TIE Bomber (Chrome)
• TIE Dagger
• TIE Fighter
• TIE Interceptor
• TIE/sf Space Superiority Fighter
• Tallie Lintra’s RZ-2 A-wing
• The Razor Crest
• Theta-class T-2c Shuttle
• Trade Federation Shuttle
• Trade Federation Vulture Droid
• U-55 Orbital Loadlifter
• V-wing Starfighter
• Wookie Gunship
• Xi-class Light Shuttle
• YT-2400 Light Freighter

In addition to these vehicles, you can unlock much larger vessels known as capital ships:

• Death Star
• Death Star II
• Executor
• Steadfast
• Trade Federation Battleship

Micro ships are unlocked when you collect all minikits within a single level. You may need to visit a level multiple times to find all it has to offer:

• Trade Federation Battleship (Micro)
• Naboo Royal Starship (Micro)
• Darth Maul’s Scimitar (Micro)
• Trade Federation Landing Craft (Micro)
• Naboo Starfighter (Micro)
• Naboo Royal Cruiser (Micro)
• Jango’s Starship (Micro)
• Jedi Starfighter (Micro)
• Republic Assault Ship (Micro)
• Count Dooku’s Solar Sailer (Micro)
• Jedi Interceptor (Micro)
• Vulture Droid (Micro)
• ARC-170 Starfighter (Micro)
• V-wing (Micro)
• J-Type Star Skiff (Micro)
• Tantive IV Escape Pod (Micro)
• Millennium Falcon (Micro)
• Imperial TIE Fighter (Micro)
• Y-wing (Micro)
• Death Star (Micro)
• GR-75 Medium Transport (Micro)
• Imperial Star Destroyer (Micro)
• Imperial TIE Bomber (Micro)
• Boba Fett’s Starship (Micro)
• Rebel X-wing (Micro)
• Super Star Destroyer (Micro)
• Rebel A-wing (Micro)
• Imperial Lambda-Class Shuttle (Micro)
• Imperial TIE Interceptor (Micro)
• Death Star II (Micro)
• Finalizer (Micro)
• First Order TIE Fighter (Micro)
• Ervana (Micro)
• Starkiller Base (Micro)
• Resistance X-wing (Micro)
• Resistance A-wing (Micro)
• Libertine (Micro)
• TIE Silencer (Micro)
• Supremacy (Micro)
• Kylo Ren’s Shuttle (Micro)
• Resistance Y-wing (Micro)
• Bestoon Legacy (Micro)
• TIE Dagger (Micro)
• Kylo Ren’s TIE Whisper (Micro)
• Tantive IV (Micro)

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga character codes

Around the time of the game’s announcement, the LEGO Group produced a number of Star Wars sets with exclusive codes. When entered into the game, these codes unlock corresponding vehicles and characters in the game to play with.

The repeated delays to the game means most of these sets are no longer available for purchase. Luckily, the codes are readily available for use by anyone who purchases the game. There are also several other codes to unlock characters within the game.

To use these codes, go to the pause menu in the game and look for a key-shaped icon named “Enter Code”. Select it to bring up a keyboard, and then enter the codes below. If a green box appears, you’ve successfully redeemed the code. If a red box appears, the code is invalid or has already been redeemed.

Code	What it Unlocks
LIFEDAY	A Snow Gonk Droid. Code first included with 75279 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar.
WROSHYR	Darth Vader in a holiday sweater. Code first included with 75279 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar.
SIDIOUS	Emperor Palpatine. Code first included with 75291 Death Star Final Duel.
ARVALA7	The Razor Crest. Code first included with 75292 The Razor Crest.
GR2VBXF	Ratts Tyerell
WBFE4GO	Nute Gunray
Z55T8CQ	Poggle the Lesser
3FCPPVX	Tarkin
XV4WND9	Admiral Holdo
OKV7TLR	Dengar
WOOKIEE	Chewbacca (Holiday Special)
KORDOKU	Poe Dameron (Holiday Special)
TIPYIPS	D-O (Holiday Special)
C3PHOHO	C-3PO (Holiday Special)

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Cheats

Unlike character codes, cheats produce a more drastic change to gameplay – one that applies across any playable character. To unlock these cheats, you must locate a datacard in the game world and pay a fee in studs. Some cheats (like stud multipliers) can be used in tandem, while others (like screen effects) are mutually exclusive.

Cheat Name	What it Does	What it Costs
Studs x2	Collected studs are worth twice as much	1 Datacard and 1,000,000 studs
Studs x4	Collected studs are worth four times as much	1 Datacard and 2,000,000 studs
Studs x6	Collected studs are worth six times as much	1 Datacard and 8,000,000 studs
Studs x8	Collected studs are worth eight times as much	1 Datacard and 48,000,000 studs
Studs x10	Collected Studs are worth ten times as much	1 Datacard and 384,000,000 studs
Super GNK	Adds a golden, invincible, fast-moving Gonk droid to your party	1 Datacard and 1,000,000 studs
Porg Companion	Summons a porg with a piercing scream to aid you in battle	1 Datacard and 500,000 studs
Baguette Lightsabers	Replaces all lightsabers with baguette elements	1 Datacard and 250,000 studs
Galaxy Rave	Galaxy Free Play becomes a disco. May hinder story progression	1 Datacard and 500,000,000 studs
Television Mode	Adds scanlines to the screen	1 Datacard and 250,000 studs
Hologram Mode	Turns playable characters and ships into holograms	1 Datacard and 500,000 studs
Retro Mode	Gives the game’s visuals a sepia tone	1 Datacard and 250,000 studs
GNK Civilians	Turns all civilians into Gonk droids	1 Datacard and 1,000,000 studs
Mumble Mode	Speech is replaced with mumbling	Free
Comedy Weapons	Replaces blasters and ranged weapons with silly items, such as bananas and paintball guns	1 Datacard and 250,000 studs
Rainbow Effects	Replaces certain attack effects with sparkly rainbow effects	1 Datacard and 250,000 studs
Cantina Music	Plays cantina music on a loop	1 Datacard and 250,000 studs
Big Head Mode	Adds giant heads to playable characters. (Not compatible with every character)	1 Datacard and 500,000 studs
Pew Pew	Replaces ranged weapon sounds with vocalised versions	1 Datacard and 500,000 studs
Universal Translator	Allows any playable to character to understand any language	1 Datacard and 500,000 studs

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Achievements

Players on PlayStation and Xbox platforms can unlock trophies/achievements during the course of gameplay. These offer an added incentive to root out everything that the game has to offer: do you have what it takes to find them all?

The complete list of trophies can be seen below. Some mild spoilers may be included, so read at your own risk.

Trophy Name	How to Unlock
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….	Collect all trophies
The Phantom Menace	Complete ”Episode I – The Phantom Menace”
Attack of the Clones	Complete ”Episode II – Attack of the Clones”
Revenge of the Sith	Complete ”Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”
A New Hope	Complete ”Episode IV – A New Hope”
The Empire Strikes Back	Complete ”Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back”
Return of the Jedi	Complete ”Episode VI – Return of the Jedi”
The Force Awakens	Complete ”Episode VII – The Force Awakens”
The Last Jedi	Complete ”Episode VIII – The Last Jedi”
The Rise of Skywalker	Complete ”Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”
”It’s true… all of it”	Complete The Skywalker Saga
The Arkanis Sector	Complete all events on Geonosis and Tatooine
Greater Javin	Complete all events on Bespin, Crait and Hoth
New Territories	Complete all events on Cantonica, Yavin 4 and Ajan Kloss
Rishi Maze	Complete all events on Kamino
The Interior	Complete all events on Coruscant, Jakku and Takodana
The Slice	Complete all events on Kashyyyk and Kijimi
Trailing Sectors	Complete all events on D’Qar, Naboo and Pasaana
Unknown Regions	Complete all events on Ahch-To, Endor, Kef Bir and Exegol
Western Reaches	Complete all events on Dagobah, Mustafar, Utapau
”You think you’re some kind of Jedi?”	Achieve True Jedi in a single level
”Now I am the Master”	Achieve True Jedi in every level
”Impressive, most impressive”	Complete all ‘Level Challenges’ in a single level
”No more training, do you require”	Complete all ‘Level Challenges’
”A fine addition to my collection”	Collect all Minikits in a single level
”You needn’t worry about your reward”	Collect all Minikits
”Raw, untamed power”	Fully upgrade a character class
”Power! Unlimited power!”	Fully upgrade all of the character classes
”What have you done with those plans?”	Collect every datacard
”You may fire when ready”	Collect 1000 Kyber Bricks
”Hello there!”	Collect all characters
”See you around, kid”	Complete all of the events in the Galaxy
”The fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy”	Complete all races in the Galaxy
”Do or do not. There is no try”	Complete all Galaxy Challenges
”Jedi Business”	Use Jedi Mind Tricks to make 5 people fight simultaneously in the Cantina
”I’ve never seen a real one!”	Ride all creatures throughout the Galaxy
”You guys got yourself a ship!”	Earn 17,000 studs
”Only one business in the Galaxy…”	Earn 10,000,000,000 studs
”Get the crews to their fighters”	Destroy 100 TIE fighters
”Aggressive Negotiations”	Defeat 3 enemies at the same time with an explosion
”And who gave you permission…?”	Shoot helmets off 50 enemies
”A little short for a Stormtrooper…”	Create 25 disguises as a Hero character
”I don’t like you either!”	Achieve a combat multiplier score of 30
”Hey, what are you trying to push on us?”	Complete all the Jawa’s ”Faulty Droid” missions on Tatooine
”GONK!”	Complete all the GNK droid escort missions
”I can fly anything”	Complete a flight level without dying

Where to buy LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is available to purchase from most websites that video games are sold. The Deluxe Edition of the game can be bought from LEGO.com, although supplies of it may be limited.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition on PS4
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition on PS5
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition on Xbox
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch

The physical Deluxe Edition of the game may now prove difficult to acquire more generally, regardless of your chosen platform. However, unless you want the Blue Milk Luke minifigure, there’s nothing in it that can’t be bought separately.

As such, you may want to consider pre-order bonuses from other retailers before you buy. However, doing so will cost you the exclusive Luke Skywalker minifigure since these offers only apply to the game’s standard edition.

Some retailers may offer some kind of bonus with the standard physical edition. Amazon, for example, is currently bundling the Classic Character Pack with all standard editions of the game. If you’re particularly nostalgic for this era, this might be your best option.

More generally, discounts on the game may prove hard to come by at the moment. However, the price of the physical game is likely to drop as time passes.

If you’d prefer to buy the game digitally, you can do so via PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC digital storefronts. These may also offer discounts on the game going forward.

ShopTo is offering several discounts on digital versions for Xbox and PC. You can order the standard digital edition on Xbox for £41.85, or get the deluxe digital edition on Xbox for £49.85. If you’ve already plumped for the standard edition, have no fear; the Skywalker Saga Character pack (for Xbox) includes the missing character packs, and is available here for £10.85.

PC gamers can grab the standard edition of the game from ShopTo for £30.85, or the deluxe edition for £38.85. You will need a Steam account to take advantage of this offer, but pre-ordering here will grant you access to the Trooper Pack and classic Obi-Wan character as well.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Black Friday

If you can bear to wait even longer to play it, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga may receive some kind of discount through retail channels. We’ll keep you posted if this occurs over the Black Friday period.