LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagahas only just released, though fans had been anticipating the ultimate collection ofLEGO Star Warsgames for quite some time. After a few delays and a lot of hype building around the game, it is finally available for play. People buying physical copies of the game may already have enjoyed a few days of stud collecting, as somePS5 owners receivedLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaearly.
Now, both physical and digital releases of the game are officially available. Unfortunately for players on Steam, because they were unable to pre-load the game, some may have had towait longer to play the latestLEGO Star Warsadventure. However, just because Steam users couldn’t play right away does not mean that they didn’t jump intoLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagain huge numbers.
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Just hours after the game officially launched, it became the most played title on Steam from either theLEGOorStar Warsfranchise, peaking at 82,517 players in the 24 hours following release. Prior to the launch ofLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga,Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Orderwas the most playedStar Warstitle, peaking at 46,550 following its launch in 2019. These numbers may not match Steam’s most played games likeDOTA 2andCS:GO, but the numbers forLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaare still impressive.
These concurrent player figures are even more outstanding consideringLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’scompetition among otherLEGOtitles. The most popularLEGOgame on Steam prior toLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagawasLEGO Marvel Super Heroes, which only saw a peak player base of around 6,000. The player numbers forLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaoutnumber those of even the most popularLEGOtitle on Steam by nearly 15 times.
Being the biggest game launch among bothStar WarsandLEGOtitles is no mean feat, though it’s clear to see whyLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagahas become so immediately popular. Combining the nostalgic elements of traditionalLEGO Star Warstitles, such as a mumble mode, with new mechanics to prove it’s more than just a remake,LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagahas been met with a positive receptionfrom fans and critics following its launch. There’s a satisfying amount of content to be unpacked inLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, as it contains levels from all nine majorStar Warsmovies.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais available now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
