The game takes place on the planet of Batuu, on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost. Yes, the very same one found at Disney World and Disneyland. This is the closest anyone is going to get to Disney-owned property without going to Florida for the foreseeable future, as Disneyland has called California’s reopening guidelines “unworkable.”
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The trailer for the Oculus-exclusive title begins by setting up the premise for the new Star Wars story. The player is a droid technician that is operating near Batuu. Suddenly, a group of Guavian Death Gang pirates attack, forcing the player to jettison the cargo the pirates are after, and then launch in an escape pod to the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost. The trailer then transitions to a cantina run by a character named Seezelslak, who proceeds to narrate through the trailer.
From there, a montage of harvesting, gunfights, and droid-repairing ensues. In addition to seeing some familiar droids, the trailer showcases the different kinds of activities the player will get to do. Lastly, an appearance by Yoda, highlighting lightsaber combat. The trailer concludes with the announcement of its mid-November release date, just a few weeks after the premiere of The Mandalorian Season 2.
The game looks like it should be fun for VR users. A common critique of Vader Immortal was its lack of a strong central narrative, despite a generally positive reception. This is something that Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge appears to improve upon. The wide variety of options shown throughout the trailer make it seem like players will be given freedom in choosing how to explore that narrative. However, time will tell if the physics and mechanics in the game are up to snuff, or if it could end up being silly-looking, like the upcoming Star Wars Lego Holiday Special.
Despite the global pandemic causing theme park closures, it’s a great time to be a Star Wars fan. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s Cal Kestis’ lightsaber handle is coming to Galaxy’s Edge, and Star Wars Squadrons released just a few weeks ago. The Mandalorian season 2 is fast approaching, along with the Lego holiday special. There’s plenty to be excited about, even if Star Wars fans can’t physically visit Galaxy’s Edge just now.
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge releases on November 19, 2020 for Oculus.
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