UK studio TT Games is developing a Lego title based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which will launch on June 28, according to a leaked listing on Xbox.com. While early product listings are generally to be treated with some skepticism, Microsoft’s website has included numerous screenshots and details on the games.
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The game will bridge the gap between Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. Naturally, the iconic cast of characters from both films will feature in the game.
The Xbox description reads: “The Force is strong with this one … The No. 1 Lego video game franchise triumphantly returns with a fun-filled, humorous journey based on the blockbuster Star Wars film. Play as Rey, Finn, Poe, BB-8, Kylo Ren, Han Solo, and the rest of your favorite characters from the movie.
“In Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens, players relive the epic action from the blockbuster film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, retold through the clever and witty Lego lens. The game will also feature exclusive playable content that bridges the story gap between Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
It continues: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens also introduces Multi-Builds and Blaster Battles to the LEGO video game universe. With Multi-Builds, use available LEGO bricks to open up new paths, then break them apart and re-build them again to open up another! And another! During Blaster Battles, use your surroundings as cover to stand against the First Order.”
The last Lego-based game to be released was Marvel’s Avengers, which launched on January 26. In its debut week, it reached the top of the UK chart, knocking Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 down into second position.