Rebellion Against Tyranny

Five years after Fallen Order, Cal Kestis races against time and tyranny to find a sanctuary for the galaxy's oppressed.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a 2023 action-adventure title developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Serving as the sequel to Fallen Order, it takes place five years after those events, following young Jedi Knight Cal Kestis. Alongside his friends, Cal struggles to survive the tyranny of the Galactic Empire while racing against a corrupted High Republic Jedi to reach a shrouded planet that can serve as a safe haven for the oppressed.

Quick Facts

Primary antagonist: The Galactic Empire
Key figurehead: Cal Kestis
Military arm: Resistance fighters under Saw Gerrera
Legacy foundation: Search for the safe haven planet Tanalorr

Lore & Background

Set five years after the destruction of the Jedi Holocron, the narrative follows Cal Kestis as he works as a resistance fighter under Saw Gerrera before reuniting with his crew on Koboh. The story introduces a significantly darker tone than its predecessor, exploring themes of futility regarding the rebellion and the overwhelming dominance of the Empire. Key antagonists include the Ninth Sister, an Imperial Inquisitor trained by Darth Vader; Dagan Gera, a former High Republic Dark Jedi seeking to reach Tanalorr; and Rayvis, the Gen'Dai leader of the Bedlam Raiders.

The plot thickens when Cal discovers ZN-A4, a droid from the High Republic era who activates the Forest Array. This reveals a vision of Dagan Gera and Santari Khri discovering the mythical planet Tanalorr hidden behind the impassable Koboh Abyss nebula. In a desperate bid to secure an ally, Cal frees a one-armed Dagan from a bacta tank, only for the turned Jedi to escape with Rayvis.

Reader's Guide

Survivor adopts a Metroidvania structure, splitting gameplay between combat, platforming, and puzzle-solving. Players control Cal Kestis using five distinct lightsaber stances: double-bladed, dual-wield, single, blaster, and crossguard, though only two can be equipped at once. Combat relies on parrying enemy attacks to deplete their block meter, while unblockable red-glowing attacks must be dodged. Cal utilizes Force abilities like pushing, pulling, slowing time, lifting enemies, and confusing them into attacking each other.

Progression is driven by earning XP to upgrade skills across three trees: combat stance, Force powers, and survival. Meditation circles serve as safe zones for healing, skill upgrades, and fast travel, but also trigger enemy respawns. Exploration involves using wall-running, air-dashing, double-jumping, and the Ascension cable grappling hook to traverse large, sprawling spaces. Players can recruit companions at Pyloon's Saloon, unlock side quests called rumors, play Holotactics, and discover seven High Republic-era Jedi Chambers containing puzzles and rewards.

Did You Know?

Development began in late 2019 and lasted three and a half years, with Stig Asmussen returning as director.
This was the last game released by EA during its 10-year exclusivity contract with Lucasfilm.