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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Developer: Respawn Entertainment
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Released: 28 April 2023 (PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S) · 17 September 2024 (PS4, Xbox One)
Metacritic: 86 (Xbox Series X) · 85 (PS5) · 78 (PC)
20-50h
Avg. Playtime
No DLC
Expansions
Solo Only
Multiplayer
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About Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is Respawn Entertainment's sequel to Fallen Order — a Metroidvania-style action-adventure that expands the combat system and the Force toolkit. Five years after Fallen Order, Cal Kestis is a full Jedi operating in the waning years of the Empire, working with a ragtag group of allies to find a place outside the Empire's reach.

The combat system adds five lightsaber stances — Single, Double-Bladed, Dual Wield, Blaster (single blade + blaster), and Crossguard — alongside a more flexible skill tree that lets Cal develop into a truly personalized Jedi. The Metroidvania structure returns, with new Force powers (including Lift and Slam) and traversal abilities opening previously inaccessible areas. The BD-1 droid companion adds traversal and scanning options.

Koboh, the game's central planet, is a large frontier hub with secrets, hidden areas, and the Pyloon's Saloon cantina that grows as you recruit allies throughout the campaign. The game launched on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S in April 2023, and PS4 and Xbox One versions followed in September 2024.

Why Players Love It

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Five Stances

Single, Double-Bladed, Dual Wield, Blaster, and Crossguard stances each play differently; you equip two at a time and can swap between them in combat.

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Koboh Hub

A frontier planet serving as the central Metroidvania hub — Pyloon's Saloon grows as you recruit allies.

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BD-1

Your droid companion supports traversal and exploration throughout the game.

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Expanded Force Powers

Push and pull, slowing time, lifting and slamming enemies, and confusing enemies, plus Force-based traversal such as wall-running, air-dashing and double-jumping (per Wikipedia).

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Sources & fact-check

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Critic reception

Metacritic (critic aggregate): 86 (Xbox Series X) · 85 (PS5) · 78 (PC)

Source: Metacritic, checked 12 Oct 2026. These are third-party critic scores, not ParryStack ratings.

Summary

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a polished action-adventure sequel with five lightsaber stances, a Metroidvania-style hub in Koboh and a story that continues Cal Kestis's journey. PC performance was widely criticised.

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor beginner's guide
Getting started, core mechanics and early-game tips · ✅ Progress tracking
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor walkthrough & boss guide
Main story in order, with boss strategies
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™ - Patch 9 Details
Sep 12, 2024
Source: Steam announcement
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™ - Patch 8 Details
Jan 11, 2024
Source: Steam announcement
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™ - Patch 7.5 Details
Oct 10, 2023
Source: Steam announcement

Tips

“You can equip two stances at a time and swap between them in combat with the D-pad (per PlayStation Blog) — pairing a close-range stance with a ranged Blaster option gives you answers for different enemy types.”
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“Koboh rewards backtracking: some areas need abilities you only unlock later, so expect to return once you have new Force powers.”
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“The Blaster stance gives you ranged pressure while a boss recovers; you can then switch back to a melee stance.”
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