STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™

STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™

April 28, 2023
Electronic Arts Inc
4.3/5.0(56,157 reviews)

Genres

Action

Themes

sci-fifantasyspacedarkexplorationrevengemystery-solving

Mechanics

real-timecombatexplorationpuzzle-solvingcharacter-creationskill-treesstory-drivenmultiple-endingsdialoguecutsceneslevelingcustomization

About This Game

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor continues Cal Kestis's story as a third-person action-adventure that trades the original's tight corridors for sprawling, semi-open planets. Its defining strength is combat: five lightsaber stances, an expanded Force toolkit, and deliberate, Souls-influenced timing that critics widely called the best lightsaber dueling the series has produced.

Reception splits cleanly along one fault line. The writing, scope, and fighting drew strong reviews, but a rough technical launch dominated the conversation, with the PC version review-bombed to mostly negative over stuttering and crashes while the console release, though still flawed at first, landed better and improved through later patches. It suits Star Wars fans and combat-focused players who can take the polished post-patch version on faith, and rewards anyone who values a meaty single-player campaign over a flawless day-one frame rate.

Highlights

  • Expansive open-world environments to explore
  • Deep narrative tied to the Star Wars universe
  • Intense lightsaber combat and force abilities
  • Character progression with diverse skill trees
  • Rich storytelling featuring familiar Star Wars characters
  • Challenging puzzles and platforming elements
  • Stunning visual graphics and immersive sound design
  • Dynamic combat system that encourages player strategy

Platforms

PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)SpanishSpanish (Mexico)

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

Time to Beat

Rushed:23h
Main story:31h
Completionist:64h

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall player feedback for STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ reflects a divide among players, with many praising the engaging story, character development, and expanded gameplay mechanics, while others express significant frustration over severe performance issues and bugs. Reviews indicate that while there are noteworthy improvements over its predecessor, many players found it hard to overlook the persistent optimization problems that detracted from the experience.

Pros

  • Engaging story and character development
  • Expanded gameplay mechanics and customization options
  • Beautiful graphics and immersive sound design
  • Fun combat experience with new stances and abilities
  • Larger, more explorable worlds

Cons

  • Severe performance issues and bugs
  • Frustrating unresponsiveness in controls
  • Poorly optimized for PC leading to crashes
  • Some gameplay mechanics perceived as tedious
  • Mixed narrative quality with confusing elements

Based on 104 reviews from playstation, steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review

DLC & Editions

Star Wars Jedi Cross-Gen Bundle Edition
Star Wars Jedi Cross-Gen Bundle Editionbundle

STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ — Frequently Asked Questions

Is STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ worth playing?
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.3 out of 5 across 56,157 reviews.
How long does it take to beat STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™?
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ takes around 31 hours for the main story and about 64 hours to fully complete.
Is STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ single-player or multiplayer?
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ supports single player.
What platforms is STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ available on?
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ is available on PS5.
When did STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ release?
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ released on April 28, 2023.
What is STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™'s age rating?
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.