The former Padawan and his faithful droid return to the fray in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, an all-new adventure set five years after the events of Star Wars: Fallen Order.
The next chapter in Cal Kestis' adventures, developed by Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, will be released by Electronic Arts on PS5,Xbox Series X/S, and PC on April 28,bringing with it an enhanced combat system including new Force abilities and lightsaber fighting styles.
As the dark times spread across the galaxy and enemies close in, a more experienced Cal (played once again by Cameron Monaghan) will be faced with testing choices as he struggles to protect those who are closest to him.
“We find Cal in a really dire situation at the beginning of the game," Monaghan recently told StarWars.com. “He's searching for ways to rebel, but what happens when you have hope in a situation that has become increasingly hopeless? Different people have different ideas about what is the best way to resist.
“This game is really ambitious in how much it is furthering and progressing not only the gameplay elements, but also the story and the characters as well," added Monaghan. “I think people are going to be pleasantly surprised by just how this game progresses, and where it goes as you get deeper into it. It is not only exciting, its also emotional and beautiful, and treats its audience with a level of respect that I think a lot of people are going to really appreciate.”
Cal's mentor, Cere Junda (played by Debra Wilson), also returns for the gaming sequel, and the heroic Jedi seems to have found a new ally in the form of mercenary Bode Akuna, with whom he forms a special bond.
If the prospect of the new game isn't enough Cal Kestis for you, and you want to read about one of his adventures between Fallen Order and Survivor, then pick up a copy of Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars, the new novel by Sam Maggs, published by Random House Worlds and available in all good bookstores on March 7.