Introduction
Every year on May 4th, Star Wars fans across the galaxy celebrate Star Wars Day – a pun-tastic holiday where “May the Fourth be with you” echoes from Tatooine to Takodana. It’s a time to revel in all things Star Wars, and what better way to join the celebration than by jumping to hyperspace on your PC? In 2025, the Star Wars gaming universe is brighter than a lightsaber, especially for PC gamers ready to unleash the Force on high settings. This post highlights four standout Star Wars games that will make you feel like you’re one with the Force (and the graphics card): from a brick-built adventure spanning the entire saga, to a Jedi’s quest against the Empire, to an open-world scoundrel’s romp, and a galactic multiplayer war. Grab your lightsaber (or keyboard) and join the rebellion of PC gamers celebrating May the 4th in style!
Game Highlights
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
If you want family-friendly fun with a brick-tastic twist, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the perfect game to join the Force with. This title humorously adapts all nine films of the Skywalker saga, letting you play through iconic moments from The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker – all reenacted by charming little LEGO characters (with gags aplenty). The game features over 300 playable characters and 23 planets to explore, so you can swap between Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Rey, or even obscure characters, and roam around locales like Tatooine’s deserts or Coruscant’s cityscape. Unlike older LEGO titles, this instalment introduces an open-world style hub for each movie era, meaning you can freely explore the galaxy in between story missions. Collecting studs and Kyber bricks to unlock characters and upgrades becomes an addictive mission of its own. And of course, the signature LEGO humour is strong with this one – expect tongue-in-cheek jokes that parody classic scenes (ever imagined Emperor Palpatine slipping on a banana peel during a dramatic moment). Whether you’re a young Padawan or a Jedi Master in gaming, The Skywalker Saga offers lighthearted gameplay that’s more fun than bullseyeing womp rats back home. It’s a love letter to the franchise that will have you laughing, exploring, and saying “Hello there!” at every turn.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
For a more cinematic, story-driven adventure that puts you in the boots of a Jedi, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the game to play. This single-player narrative masterpiece continues the journey of Cal Kestis, the former Padawan turned rebel Jedi, as he tries to survive against Imperial Inquisitors and new galactic threats. Set five years after the events of Jedi: Fallen Order, Cal is no longer a wide-eyed Padawan – he’s a full-fledged Jedi Knight standing against the darkness in an increasingly dangerous Empire. The game delivers a galaxy-spanning action-adventure with a cinematic feel, almost like you’re starring in your own Star Wars film. You’ll travel to diverse planets – from lush forests to neon-lit cityscapes – each filled with secrets to discover and unique enemies to duel. Combat is where Jedi: Survivor truly shines: the lightsaber and Force gameplay is more refined than ever. You can wield multiple lightsaber stances (single, double-blade, dual-wield, and more), string together slick combos, and unleash the Force on stormtroopers with satisfying powers like Force push or mind trick. Every duel against an Imperial Purge Trooper or raider boss feels intense and cinematic, often punctuated by Cal’s acrobatic moves and timely block or parry (get that lightsaber timing right, and you’ll feel as powerful as Yoda lifting an X-wing). The story is rich and character-driven, with familiar friends (like BD-1, the cutest little droid companion) and new allies joining the fight. Jedi: Survivor offers an epic single-player experience that’s basically like getting a new Star Wars movie you can play – one where you control the fate of the Jedi. If you’ve ever wanted to live out a Jedi adventure, facing down the Empire with lightsaber in hand, this game is your gateway to feel the Force in 2025.
Star Wars Outlaws
Time to take a walk on the scoundrel side. Star Wars Outlaws is a bold new entry (released in late 2024) that lets you experience the Star Wars universe from the perspective of, well, an outlaw. In fact, this is the first-ever open-world Star Wars game, and it absolutely lets you chart your own course through a galaxy of opportunity. Set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Outlaws doesn’t put you in Jedi robes or stormtrooper armour – instead, you step into the scrappy boots of Kay Vess, a cunning scoundrel looking to make a name for herself in the criminal underworld. Accompanied by her adorable and resourceful alien companion Nix, Kay takes on high-stakes missions that would make even Han Solo sweat. Whether you’re pulling off daring heists, outwitting crime syndicates, or dogfighting TIE fighters in the skies, this game lets you live the high-risk, high-reward life of a smuggler. The open-world design means you can roam freely across multiple planets and bustling spaceports, from dense urban sprawls filled with cantinas and bounty hunters, to lawless frontier worlds where your speeder bike kicks up alien dust. Along the way you’ll interact with iconic Star Wars elements – perhaps swindling shady Hutts or evading the Empire’s patrols – all while carving out your legend as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. With its gritty, immersive atmosphere and the freedom to choose how you complete missions (stealthy or blaster blazing), Star Wars Outlaws offers a fresh, ground-level view of the Star Wars universe. It’s perfect for those who have always dreamt of being a charming rogue like Lando or a feared bounty hunter like Boba Fett. If you’re ready to ditch the Jedi code and try the scoundrel life, Outlaws will let you shoot first and ask questions later – all in a gorgeous open world that truly feels like the galaxy far, far away come to life.
Star Wars Battlefront II (2017)
No Star Wars gaming list is complete without a battle of galactic proportions. Star Wars Battlefront II (the 2017 edition by EA/DICE) remains a stellar pick in 2025 for those who crave massive multiplayer battles and the chance to play as the iconic heroes and villains. This game drops you right onto the front lines of the Star Wars saga – one minute you’re a blaster-toting trooper in the Clone Wars, and the next you’re literally Darth Vader, lightsaber in hand, terrorising Rebels on the Death Star. Battlefront II spans all three eras of Star Wars. You can fight in the thick of the Clone Wars as clone troopers and battle droids, storm the beaches of Scarif in the Galactic Civil War, or join the Resistance vs. First Order fights on Crait. The scale of warfare is galactic – up to 40 players in a match – with battles raging on famous planets like Hoth, Endor, Tatooine, Naboo and more. The game’s Heroes vs. Villains mode even lets you create dream match-ups: ever wondered if Yoda could take on Kylo Ren, or if Rey and Luke could team up against Vader and Darth Maul? Here you can unleash those showdowns with friends in 4v4 duels. In addition to ground combat, Battlefront II features space battles with starfighters, so you can jump into an X-wing or TIE fighter and engage in dizzying dogfights above the planets. Over the years, this title evolved from a rocky launch into a content-rich celebration of Star Wars; by now it includes a roster of dozens of heroes, special units, and maps, still looking and sounding absolutely top-notch thanks to the Frostbite engine’s stunning graphics and authentic audio design. It’s also still popular among fans – you’ll find full servers especially during May the 4th events or when the game goes on sale, as veterans and newcomers alike join forces (or opposite sides) for epic battles. If you want that feeling of galactic-scale conflict and the thrill of switching from blaster to lightsaber on the fly, Battlefront II is a must-play that truly brings Star Wars battles to life. In short: “I find your lack of battlefield action disturbing” – so jump in and conquer the galaxy with your squad!
Why These Games Shine on PC
So, why play these Star Wars adventures on a PC instead of a console? In one word: power. PC gaming can offer a galaxy of advantages that make these titles even more immersive and enjoyable:
- Hyperspace Performance & Frame Rates: A decent gaming PC can run these games at higher frame rates and resolutions than consoles. That means smoother lightsaber swings and blaster shots. For example, with the right hardware you might experience Star Wars Jedi: Survivor at 60+ FPS in high settings, making every duel ultra-responsive, or enjoy Battlefront II in glorious 1440p without breaking a sweat. The improved performance is like upgrading from the Millennium Falcon’s sub-light engines to lightspeed – once you see Star Wars in high FPS, you’ll never want to go back.
- Galactic Visuals & Customisation: PCs let you dial up the graphics settings to ultra and truly appreciate the twin suns of Tatooine or the detailed textures of a starfighter up close. You have the freedom to tweak settings for the best visual experience – want higher shadows quality or an extra-wide field of view? It’s up to you. Plus, PC gamers can take advantage of technologies like ray tracing (where supported) or higher-resolution texture packs, making the Star Wars universe look incredibly lifelike. It’s as if you’ve repaired the hyperdrive and suddenly the stars (and graphics) shine brighter.
- Mods and Fan Creativity: One of the biggest reasons to play on PC is the modding community. Fans constantly create mods that add new content, fix issues, or just inject fun extras. On PC, you can customise your experience in ways consoles can’t match. Want to play as The Mandalorian or Ahsoka Tano in Battlefront II? Mods have you covered, adding fan-favourite characters, new skins, and even entirely new maps crafted by the community. Prefer a purple lightsaber for Cal Kestis in Jedi: Survivor or a silly Darth Vader in a tuxedo in LEGO Star Wars? There’s probably a mod for that. These community creations keep games fresh and exciting long after official updates have stopped, truly letting you “unleash your own Force” on the game.
- Better Controls & Customisation: PC offers versatility in control schemes – you can aim with precision using a mouse in shooters like Battlefront II, or switch to a gamepad for a relaxed experience in LEGO Star Wars. You can remap keys, use joystick or HOTAS setups for flying starfighters, and customise everything to your liking. It’s like tuning up your X-wing; on PC you have full control over how you pilot your games.
- Future-Proofing and Updates: PCs can evolve over time – you can upgrade your GPU or add more RAM, meaning as games get more demanding (or new Star Wars titles release), you can boost your rig’s power instead of buying an all-new system. Also, patches and updates often arrive promptly on PC, and you might get access to public test servers or community fixes for issues. The bottom line: these Star Wars games already shine on PC today, and they’ll only get better as you upgrade, making the PC platform a lasting home for your Star Wars adventures.
Recommended PC Specs or Hardware Tips
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Padawan Build (Entry-Level)
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