Summary
- Dave Filoni, the Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm, may have an influence on future Star Wars video games, bringing his storytelling style and vision to the gaming space.
- The success and popularity of The Mandalorian series, which Filoni has worked on, could lead to a potential interactive Mandalorian game in the future.
- Filoni's promotion as CCO could have a significant impact on various Star Wars projects, including video games, and fans can expect diverse and engaging stories leveraging the franchise's rich universe.
The Star Wars franchise may be best known for its iconic heroes and epic battles, but as any dedicated fan knows, the galaxy far, far away wouldn't be what it is without the creative names behind it. George Lucas has been both praised and derided over the years for his creation and expansion of the sci-fi series, but in the years since he penned Star Wars' first script, many other artists have left their mark on the franchise. One such artist is Dave Filoni, Lucas' longtime apprentice and creator of such pivotal series such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Now, Filoni's hard work has resulted in a significant promotion.
Filoni was recently promoted to Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm, after his years spent shaping Star Wars' storytelling, and off the back of Ahsoka's widely celebrated first season. It's a move that seems like a natural progression for the seasoned writer and director, and the question now is how this promotion might affect future Star Wars projects. Filoni typically worked with the franchise's television projects in the past, but now that he'll essentially have a hand in all creative decision-making, it's possible he'll have a hand in video games as well. If that's the case, fans could start to see subtle changes in Star Wars' gaming space.
Dave Filoni's Storytelling Could Find Its Way Into Star Wars Games
One thing it's important to make clear at the start is that Dave Filoni's potential influence over Star Wars games likely won't have much to do with gameplay. His role pertains to the storytelling side of things at Lucasfilm, and is very unlikely to extend to any aspect of game development or publishing. That said, Filoni's storytelling style and future vision for the Star Wars franchise could very well find their way into future Star Wars games.
Filoni has cemented himself as a multi-faceted storyteller. He can craft both extended narratives or shorter stories, and he can make them feel as intimate or grand as he likes. Ahsoka is a strong example of this balance, as it covers both the close familial relations of the Ghost crew from Star Wars Rebels, while also setting up the intergalactic consequences of Grand Admiral Thrawn's return. If he's given opportunities to apply this expertise to Star Wars video games, it could make for some diverse stories that leverage everything the franchise has to offer.
A Mandalorian Game Suddenly Feels More Possible
Of all the Star Wars projects that Filoni has worked on over the years, The Mandalorian has proven to be one of the most influential. To say it's one of the most popular things to come from the franchise in the last five years would be an understatement, and that popularity sparked frantic conversations on a possible Mandalorian game a few years ago.
One thing it's important to make clear at the start is that Dave Filoni's potential influence over Star Wars games likely won't have much to do with gameplay.
Those rumors have long since faded into the background, but if anyone were to lead the charge on an interactive Mandalorian experience, it would be Filoni. It would likely be long after the Mandoverse movie and other projects are finished, but with Filoni in such a high-ranking position, he could eventually see a video game as the next step in expanding Mando's story.
Star Wars would be nothing without the strong creative forces behind it, and Filoni has demonstrated time and time again how invaluable he is to the franchise. As the CCO, his influence will likely find its way into many Star Wars projects over the next few years, and it's possible that could include video games. What that influence could entail exactly is still a mystery, but if his track record is any indication, Filoni could prove to be a boon to future Star Wars video game stories.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- April 28, 2023
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Respawn Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Franchise
- Star Wars
WHERE TO PLAY
The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™, a third person galaxy-spanning action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narratively-driven, single player title picks up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order™ and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness. Pushed to the edges of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal will find himself surrounded by threats new and familiar. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times - but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?
Explore an Untamed Galaxy – Discover new planets and familiar frontiers in the Star Wars galaxy, each with unique biomes, challenges, and enemies. Master new skills, equipment, and abilities that will augment the ways you explore, fight, and roam. With larger areas to explore and more to discover off the beaten path, players who adventure beyond the horizon will find hidden rewards.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Soulslike, Sci-Fi
