Beginning Could 1, Monopoly Go gamers would possibly see some characters showing from a galaxy far, far-off. That is as a result of the cellular recreation is getting a Star Wars collaboration that may see Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader assembly up with Mr. Monopoly.
Introduced at Star Wars Celebration Japan, the Monopoly Go crossover will cowl the Skywalker Saga in addition to The Mandalorian. Confirmed characters coming to the sport (together with the beforehand talked about) embody Han Solo, R2-D2, Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, and Qui-Gon Jinn. There shall be a Star Wars Go sticker album to unlock in addition to particular tokens, shields, and emojis. The Star Wars collaboration will run by July 2.
Monopoly Go was the largest cellular recreation launch of 2023, in accordance with developer Scopely. The free-to-play recreation reportedly introduced in over $2 billion in income after simply 10 months of availability. As well as, Scopely apparently spent $500 million on advertising and marketing and consumer acquisition, which is greater than The Final of Us Half II reportedly value to develop.
Scopely would possibly sound acquainted, even if you happen to do not play Monopoly Go. That is as a result of the developer acquired Pokemon Go studio Niantic final month for $3.5 billion. Scopely is owned by Savvy Video games Group, headquartered in Saudi Arabia.
One other announcement from Star Wars Celebration Japan was the official unveiling of Star Wars Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling. Fascinatingly sufficient, that title is identical as a PS2 recreation from 2001. Nevertheless, the movie slated to reach in 2027 takes place after Rise of the Skywalker whereas the 2001 online game was set through the prequel trilogy.