Star Wars The Force Unleashed is in need of a reboot
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a beloved action game series from the latter half of the 2000s, deserves to be revived under Disney’s Star Wars continuity, according to Polygon. The games, which also spawned a sequel, stood out among the many acclaimed Star Wars titles of that era—alongside Battlefront, Knights of the Old Republic, Republic Commando, and the Revenge of the Sith film tie-in—for making players feel like the most powerful Force-wielding lightsaber duelist imaginable.
When Disney acquired Lucasfilm and Star Wars in 2012, The Force Unleashed games were removed from official canon, leaving them as non-canonical entries in the franchise’s expanded universe. Despite no longer being part of the official story, the games maintained a devoted following among Star Wars fans and gamers who appreciated their unique appeal and gameplay.
The article argues that Disney should consider rebooting or reintroducing The Force Unleashed within its newly established continuity. Set between the events of the prequel trilogy and the original trilogy, the games’ narrative premise remains compelling and could fit seamlessly into Disney’s current Star Wars plans. While acknowledging the original games weren’t perfect, the author makes a case for why this particular franchise deserves another chance, highlighting both the nostalgia factor and the games’ enduring entertainment value for the fanbase.