Star Wars Jedi: Survivorseems to up the ante on everything fromFallen Orderwith an enticing narrative and new mechanics. However, one of the most noticeable differences inStar Wars Jedi: Survivoris that Cal Kestis looks to be standing alone against bounty hunters, Imperial troopers, and even fauna like a woodland Wampa. Fortunately, Cal has new skills in his arsenal, from taming and riding mounts to possibly introducing a blaster and lightsaber combo. Aside from these features, Cal will also be getting aid from a new companion: Bode Akuna.
Besides seemingly assisting Cal on his journey acrossnew planets inStar Wars Jedi: Survivorand sporting two blaster pistols, little is known about the mercenary Bode Akuna. However,Jedi: Survivor’s director Stig Asmussen revealed the two characters have a bond that makes them more like brothers. This closeness is reflected in some gameplay footage where Bode assists Cal in taking down a Scout Trooper and helps him up a ledge. Given theStar Warsbrand’s ethos of having narrative beats that “rhyme,” this closeness may lead to a much more complicated relationship as the influence of the Dark Side tears apart so-called brothers.
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What Cal is Up To in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
TheStar Wars Jedi: Survivortrailer at The Game Awards 2023 depicts Cal on his continuing mission against the Empire, but his allies are less active. Cere Junda makes an appearance but seems to have a less direct role than inFallen Order, rebuilding an archive onCoruscant in theJedi: Survivortrailer. Moreover, Cal will be taming various mounts and using them to cross multiple planets across the galaxy alongside BD-1.
Not all the new faces met inJedi: Survivorare friends, as the game adds onto the plethora of enemies andcharacters fromStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. From Battle Droids thatStar Wars: The Phantom Menacefans will remember to what may be a bounty hunter wielding a lightsaber, Cal’s plate certainly looks full. Luckily, Cal has a new ally in Bode Akuna, but given the state of the galaxy and the narrative arcs ofStar Warsgenerally, this alliance could become more than it seems.
Bode Akuna May Turn to the Dark Side in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
One of the main themes inStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderwas reconciling with the past. Cal was a broken man at the beginning, but by the end he not only found a new purpose and came to terms with his past, he also gained a new family. Emerging from abacta tank in theStar Wars Jedi: Survivorreveal trailer, a silver-haired character states that he was betrayed and imprisoned by the one he trusted most. The trailer’s tone could hint at a story about teaching Cal hard lessons through betrayal.
While seemingly helpful at first, Bode Akuna could become an obstacle to the young Jedi Knight. ConsideringJedi: Survivorbuilds uponStar Warsloreby its setting in the aftermath of Order 66, Bode could be using Cal as a paycheck, or for other nefarious reasons yet to be shown. Moreover, even if they do have a special bond, Anakin and Obi-Wan were also considered brothers - fans are well aware how that played out. Whatever the case,Star Wars Jedi: Survivorlooks to be a step up from its predecessor in terms of gameplay, so hopefully this is reflected the obstacles and lessons its main character faces.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivorreleases April 28 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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