God of War: Sons of Sparta vs STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: None (Single-Player Only)
• Setting: Various Planets in the Star Wars Galaxy (Koboh, Jedha, Coruscant, etc.), 9 BBY
• Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: Five Lightsaber Stances, Expanded Force Abilities, Larger Semi-Open World Planets, Mounts, Deep Character Customization (Cal, Lightsaber, BD-1), High Republic Era Lore.

• BD-1: Cal's constant and indispensable companion. BD-1 provides healing via Stim Canisters, projects a holographic map, hacks terminals and droids, fires electro-darts, uses a Koboh Grinder to clear paths, slices certain enemy types, provides ziplines, and collects scans for the Databank. Highly customizable cosmetically.
  BD Unit Droid
• Merrin (Temporary AI): Joins Cal as an AI-controlled combat companion during specific story missions and exploration segments. Uses powerful Nightsister magick for AoE attacks, traversal assistance (creating green bridges/paths), and can turn invisible to perform takedowns.
  Human (Nightsister from Dathomir)
• Bode Akuna (Temporary AI): Accompanies Cal on several missions as an AI companion. Fights effectively with blasters and jetpack maneuvers, provides covering fire, and assists with co-op actions like opening heavy doors.
  Human (Mercenary)
• Other Temporary Story Allies (e.g., Cere Junda, Greez Dritus - contextual): In specific narrative moments or combat encounters, characters like Cere or Greez might offer direct or indirect assistance, though they don't typically function as persistent combat companions in the field like Merrin or Bode.
  Human, Latero

• Priorite Shards: Shiny crystal shards found primarily on Koboh. Used as currency at Doma's Outpost Commodities shop in Rambler's Reach to purchase cosmetic items (outfits, BD-1 parts, lightsaber parts, music tracks) and other goods.
• Jedha Scrolls: Ancient scrolls found in ruins and settlements on Jedha. Used as currency with specific vendors on Jedha (like Eno Cordova's contact) for unique items or lore.
• Datadiscs: Data storage devices often found in High Republic era ruins or Imperial facilities, particularly on the Shattered Moon of Koboh. Can be traded to Zee at Pyloon's Saloon for Perks.
• Treasures (Chests): Numerous chests scattered throughout all planets. Contain cosmetic items for Cal (outfit components, hairstyles, beard styles), BD-1 components, lightsaber parts, blaster parts, new material colors, or occasionally stim canister upgrades or perk slots.
• Databank Entries (Force Echoes & BD-1 Scans): Interactable objects, terminals, or specific locations that trigger a Force Echo (revealing past events) or allow BD-1 to scan for information. These entries provide lore about the world, characters, creatures, factions, and the High Republic era, collected in Cal's databank.
• Seed Pods (for Garden): Found by interacting with specific plants across various planets. These seeds can be given to Pili Walde on Koboh to grow in the garden atop Pyloon's Saloon, eventually yielding more plants for harvesting or cosmetic changes to the garden.
• Fish (for Aquarium - Skoova Stev): Skoova Stev, a fisherman NPC, can be found at various fishing spots. Talking to him will have him catch a unique fish for the aquarium in Pyloon's Saloon. Each new fish adds to the aquarium's display.
• Bounty Pucks (from Haxion Brood Bounties): Dropped by defeated Haxion Brood bounty hunters. These pucks can be turned in to Caij Vanda at Pyloon's Saloon to unlock new bounty targets, earn rewards (weapon/BD-1 parts), and progress her side quest.
• Perks: Found in Jedi Meditation Chambers, as quest rewards, or purchased from Zee. Equippable items that provide significant passive gameplay bonuses. Cal has a limited number of perk slots, which can be increased.
• Music Tracks: Can be purchased from Doma's shop or found in some chests. Unlocks new music tracks that can be played by the Cantina band or on the jukebox in Pyloon's Saloon.

• Survival Against the Empire
• Jedi Identity & Burden
• Found Family & Trust
• The Scars of the Past
• Hope & Despair
• Ancient Mysteries (High Republic)
• The Dark Side's Lure
• Rebellion
• Exploration & Discovery

• Spartan Spear: Polearm
  Precision weapon of the Agoge, used for rapid thrusts and long-range throws.
• Aspis Shield: Shield
  The foundation of Spartan defense; can be used for parries and crushing shield bashes.
• Hunting Sling: Ranged
  Used for activating distant environmental switches and stunning flying enemies.

• Lightsaber (Single Blade Stance): Energy Sword (Versatile Melee)
  Cal's primary weapon. The standard single blade stance offers a balance of attack speed, damage, and defense. Customizable with various emitters, switches, grips, and pommels (cosmetic) and blade colors.
• Lightsaber (Double-Bladed Stance): Energy Sword (Crowd Control Melee)
  Transforms the lightsaber into a double-bladed staff, excellent for fending off multiple enemies with wide, sweeping attacks. Good for defensive maneuvers.
• Lightsaber (Dual Wield Stance): Energy Swords (Fast Melee, Offensive)
  Cal wields two lightsabers (his own and a shoto, or Cere's lightsaber temporarily). This stance focuses on rapid attacks and aggressive combos, allowing for quick follow-ups but often sacrificing some defense. Can cancel out of attacks into a parry.
• Lightsaber (Blaster Stance): Energy Sword & Blaster Pistol (Hybrid Melee/Ranged)
  A new stance where Cal combines lightsaber attacks with a blaster pistol for ranged shots. Allows for unique combos integrating both melee and ranged pressure. The blaster has limited, recharging ammo.
• Lightsaber (Crossguard Stance): Energy Sword (Heavy Melee, High Damage)
  A new stance where Cal uses a lightsaber with a crossguard (similar to Kylo Ren's), focusing on powerful, deliberate, and heavy-hitting attacks that can break enemy guards. Slower attack speed but high damage output.
• Force Powers (Push, Pull, Slow, Lift, Slam, Confusion, Tame): Telekinetic/Mental Abilities
  Cal's connection to the Force allows him to manipulate objects and enemies. Push and Pull are used for combat and puzzles. Slow temporarily freezes enemies or objects. Lift and Slam are powerful AoE attacks. Confusion can turn enemies against each other. Tame allows Cal to pacify and ride certain creatures.
• BD-1's Gadgets (Stim Canisters, Electro-Dart, Grinder, Koboh Grinder, Hacking Droids): Droid Utility/Support
  Cal's droid companion, BD-1, can be upgraded to deploy stim canisters for healing, fire electro-darts to power conduits or stun enemies, hack enemy droids to fight for Cal, and use a grinder to clear obstacles or create paths.

• Outfits (Jacket, Shirt, Pants - Cosmetic Sets): Cal Kestis can equip various cosmetic clothing items. These are typically unlocked as full sets (Jacket, Shirt, Pants) or individual pieces found in chests or purchased from vendors. Examples include the 'Survivor' outfit, 'Jedi' robes, 'Bandolier' set, etc. These are purely cosmetic and do not provide stat bonuses. Colors and materials can often be customized.
• Ponchos (Removed as primary cosmetic, some outfit components resemble them): While the dedicated poncho slot from Fallen Order is gone, some jacket or shirt components in Survivor have a poncho-like aesthetic.
• Hairstyles & Beards: Cal's hairstyle and beard can be customized at specific interaction points (e.g., mirror in the Mantis or Pyloon's Saloon) or when finding new styles. These are purely cosmetic.
• BD-1 Components (Head, Body, Legs, Photoreceptors, Audio Sensors): BD-1's appearance can be customized with various components found in chests or as rewards. These are purely cosmetic.
• Lightsaber Components (Emitter, Switch, Grip, Pommel, Materials, Colors): Extensive cosmetic customization for Cal's lightsaber(s) at workbenches. Players can collect numerous parts and materials to create a unique look. Blade color can also be changed.
• Blaster Components (Barrel, Body, Grip - for Blaster Stance): Cosmetic customization for the blaster pistol used in the Blaster Stance. Parts are found or purchased.
• Perks (Equippable): While not 'armor,' Perks function similarly to Talismans in other RPGs. Cal can find and equip a limited number of Perks that provide significant passive gameplay bonuses (e.g., increased lightsaber damage, more health from stims, faster Force regeneration). Perk slots are unlocked by finding specific characters or completing Jedi Meditation Chambers.

• Outfits (Jacket, Shirt, Pants Components): Cal can equip various cosmetic clothing items, typically divided into Jacket, Shirt, and Pants slots. These are found in chests, purchased from vendors, or earned as rewards. Examples include the 'Survivor' set (default), 'Jedi' robes, 'Outlaw' attire, 'Commander' uniform, and many more. Color palettes for each component can often be changed.
• Hairstyles & Beards: Cal's hairstyle and facial hair can be customized at specific interaction points (e.g., mirror in the Mantis or Pyloon's Saloon) or when new styles are found as collectibles. Options range from short cuts and stubble to longer hair and full beards.
• BD-1 Customization (Components & Materials): BD-1's appearance is highly customizable. Players can find or purchase different components for BD-1's Head, Body, and Legs, as well as various material sets (paints/textures) to apply to these components.
• Lightsaber Customization (Emitters, Switches, Grips, Pommels, Materials, Blade Colors): Extensive cosmetic customization for Cal's lightsaber(s) at workbenches. Players can collect numerous parts for each section of the lightsaber hilt and choose from various metal or material types. Multiple lightsaber blade colors (blue, green, purple, yellow, orange, white, magenta, cyan, indigo - red unlocked in NG+) are available.
• Blaster Customization (Barrel, Body, Grip - for Blaster Stance): Cosmetic customization for the blaster pistol used in the Blaster Stance. Players can find or purchase different barrels, bodies, and grips, and apply various material finishes.

Players use Blood Orbs to purchase skills from a 'Martial Mastery' tree. Upgrades include spear techniques (Leaping Strike, Phalanx Shield), and 'Gifts of Olympus' which act as magical abilities. Gear can be modified with attachments like the 'Arrow of Virtue' to add elemental or stat bonuses.

As a Metroidvania, the map is an interconnected hive of Laconia, featuring sub-regions like the Training Grounds, the Foggy Wilds, Mount Taygetos, and the Hidden Pits of Agon. While side-scrolling, the depth of background layers and hidden 'Abyss' zones provide a sense of massive scale.

• Mantis (Starship): Primary Interplanetary Transport / Mobile Hub
  Cal Kestis's starship, piloted by Greez Dritus. Used to travel between the different planets in the game. Serves as a mobile hub where Cal can rest, customize his lightsaber and appearance, interact with his crew, and access the galaxy map.
• Nekko (Mount)
• Spamel (Mount)
• Relter (Gliding Creature)
• Ascension Cable (Grappling Hook): Traversal Tool (Personal Gear)
  A wrist-mounted grappling hook that allows Cal to latch onto specific points to swing across gaps, pull himself towards ledges, or quickly ascend vertical surfaces. Essential for navigating complex environments.
• Ziplines & Wall-Running Surfaces: Fixed Traversal Elements
  Environmental elements used for quick traversal. Ziplines allow for rapid movement between points. Specific surfaces allow Cal to perform wall-runs, often in sequence with jumps and Force abilities.

• Cal Kestis: Protagonist / Jedi Knight
  The main playable character. Five years after Fallen Order, Cal is a more experienced Jedi Knight still fighting the Empire. He seeks a safe haven (Tanalorr) and grapples with the temptation of the dark side and the responsibilities of a leader.
• BD-1: Companion / BD Unit Droid
  Cal's loyal and resourceful droid companion. BD-1 assists with hacking, scanning, deploying stim canisters for healing, projecting holographic maps, and providing emotional support. Highly customizable cosmetically.
• Cere Junda: Ally / Former Jedi Master / Anchorite Leader
  Cal's former mentor. She has established a hidden archive on Jedha dedicated to preserving Jedi knowledge and aiding those persecuted by the Empire. A powerful Force user and guiding figure.
• Greez Dritus: Ally / Latero Pilot / Saloon Owner
  The four-armed Latero pilot of the Mantis starship and owner of Pyloon's Saloon on Koboh. Provides transport, comic relief, and a home base for Cal's crew.
• Merrin: Ally / Nightsister / Potential Romantic Interest
  A Nightsister from Dathomir who joined Cal's crew in Fallen Order. Her magick abilities have grown, and she plays a crucial role in assisting Cal, offering a unique perspective and becoming a potential romantic interest.
• Bode Akuna: Ally (Initially) / Antagonist / Mercenary with a Secret
  A new character who initially presents himself as a gun-for-hire fighting the Empire alongside Cal. He has a daughter, Kata, and his motivations and allegiances are slowly revealed, leading to a significant and tragic antagonistic role.
• Dagan Gera: Antagonist / Fallen High Republic Jedi Master
  A Jedi Master from the High Republic era who was betrayed and left in stasis. Freed by Cal, he is consumed by bitterness and a desire to reclaim Tanalorr, becoming a formidable Force-wielding antagonist.
• Rayvis: Antagonist / Gen'Dai Warlord / Leader of Bedlam Raiders
  An ancient and incredibly durable Gen'Dai warrior, leader of the Bedlam Raiders on Koboh, and Dagan Gera's enforcer. He seeks a worthy death in battle.
• Ninth Sister (Masana Tide - Mentioned/Holocron): Antagonist (Imperial Inquisitor - from Fallen Order)
  While defeated in Fallen Order, her presence and the threat of other Inquisitors still loom.
• Various supporting characters on Koboh & Jedha: Quest Givers, Merchants, Civilians
  Includes characters like Zee (High Republic droid), Caij Vanda (bounty puck missions), Mosey (saloon regular), Skoova Stev (fisherman), and members of the Anchorites and various prospectors.

• Main Story Quests (Cal's Journey for Tanalorr)
  A series of narrative-driven quests following Cal Kestis's efforts to find the hidden planet of Tanalorr, a potential safe haven from the Empire. This involves reuniting with his crew, exploring ancient High Republic ruins, confronting Dagan Gera and the Bedlam Raiders, dealing with Imperial forces, and making difficult choices regarding his path and the dark side.
• Rumors (Major Side Quests & Character Arcs)
  Optional multi-part questlines often initiated by talking to NPCs in Pyloon's Saloon or other settlements. These 'Rumors' delve deeper into the lore of planets like Koboh and Jedha, explore the backstories of supporting characters, or lead to valuable rewards like Perks, Stim Canisters, or unique encounters (e.g., investigating missing prospectors, helping Zee with High Republic research, Caij Vanda's bounty hunter missions).
• Jedi Meditation Chambers (High Republic Puzzles)
  Optional puzzle dungeons hidden throughout Koboh and Jedha, created by Jedi of the High Republic era. Solving the environmental and Force-based puzzles within rewards Cal with a new Perk or other valuable upgrades.
• Bounty Hunting (Caij Vanda's Missions)
  After meeting Caij Vanda, Cal can track down and defeat numerous Haxion Brood bounty hunters scattered across the galaxy. Each successful bounty rewards a Bounty Puck, which can be exchanged with Caij for blaster parts, weapon materials, or new bounty targets.
• Force Tears (Combat & Traversal Challenges)
  Small, instanced challenges found throughout the galaxy, accessed through tears in the Force. These test Cal's combat skills against specific enemy waves or his platforming/traversal abilities. Completing them rewards XP and sometimes skill points.
• Recruiting for Pyloon's Saloon
  Find and recruit various NPCs scattered across Koboh to become residents or patrons of Greez's saloon, Pyloon's. This can unlock new shop items, mini-games (like Holotactics), or add more life to the hub area.
• Legendary Enemy Hunts (Optional Bosses)
  Track down and defeat unique, powerful versions of native creatures or particularly strong raiders/droids. These often guard valuable loot or are part of rumors.
• Holotactics Mini-Game
  A holographic strategy game playable in Pyloon's Saloon against various NPC opponents. Players collect scannable enemy data to unlock units for their Holotactics roster and battle for rewards.

Available in Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Deluxe Edition included cosmetic items: 'Galactic Hero' Cosmetic Pack (Scoundrel outfit, Rugged BD-1 skin, DL-44 Blaster set) and 'New Hero' Cosmetic Pack (Rebel Hero outfit, BD-Astro BD-1 skin, Rebel Hero Lightsaber set). Pre-order bonuses often included 'Jedi Survival' Cosmetic Pack.

• Q: Is this game canon?
  A: Yes, Santa Monica Studio has confirmed it is a canon prequel set before the events of Ascension.
• Q: Can I play as Deimos in single-player?
  A: No, Deimos is only controllable by a second player in Co-Op mode; he acts as an AI companion otherwise.
• Q: Do I need to have played the previous games?
  A: While it's a prequel, knowledge of the Greek era (especially Ghost of Sparta) adds significant emotional depth.
• Q: Will there be a physical release?
  A: Currently, Sons of Sparta is a digital-only release to celebrate the 20th anniversary.
• Q: How long is the game?
  A: A standard playthrough of the main story and major Metroidvania secrets takes roughly 8-12 hours.

• Q: Is STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor a direct sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order?
  A: Yes, STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor is a direct sequel, taking place five years after the events of STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order and continuing the story of Cal Kestis and his crew.
• Q: Do I need to play Jedi: Fallen Order before Jedi: Survivor?
  A: It is highly recommended. Jedi: Survivor heavily builds upon the characters, relationships, and plot threads established in Fallen Order. While there's a recap option, playing the first game provides crucial context and significantly enhances the emotional impact and understanding of the sequel.
• Q: How many lightsaber stances are there in Jedi: Survivor?
  A: There are five distinct lightsaber stances that Cal can master and switch between: Single Blade, Double-Bladed, Dual Wield, Blaster Stance (lightsaber and blaster pistol), and Crossguard Stance (heavy, powerful attacks).
• Q: Is Jedi: Survivor an open-world game?
  A: Jedi: Survivor features several large, semi-open world planets that players can explore. These areas are significantly more expansive than in Fallen Order, with more side content and freedom of movement, but the game still guides players through a main narrative path across these planets. It's more 'wide-linear' with large explorable hubs rather than a completely seamless single open world like some other titles.
• Q: Are there mounts in Jedi: Survivor?
  A: Yes, Cal can tame and ride certain native creatures on planets like Koboh (e.g., Nekko, Spamel) for faster ground traversal and accessing new areas.
• Q: Does Jedi: Survivor have fast travel?
  A: Yes, players can fast travel between discovered Meditation Points within a planet and also use the Mantis to travel between different planets. Some planets also have specific fast travel networks (like Relter glides on Koboh).

Developed on Unreal Engine 4, the game showcases stunning visuals with highly detailed character models, diverse and lush planetary environments, advanced lighting, and spectacular Force effects. Features significant improvements in scope and fidelity over Fallen Order. Ray tracing options are available on PC and current-gen consoles, enhancing reflections and shadows.

Original score composed by Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab, featuring epic orchestral themes in the classic Star Wars tradition, with motifs for characters, locations, and emotional beats. Sound design is immersive, with iconic lightsaber sounds, blaster effects, distinct creature vocalizations, and rich environmental audio.

Features a third-person HUD displaying health, Force meter, stim canister count, and equipped lightsaber stance. Enemy health and stagger bars are shown. BD-1 provides a holographic map and access to menus for skills, customization, database, and objectives. Navigation often relies on environmental cues and BD-1's map.

Offers a robust suite of accessibility options, including customizable controls (full remapping on PC), extensive subtitle and caption customization, options to simplify QTEs and button holds, navigation assist (ping system), combat accessibility (slow-motion during combat puzzles, auto-target), colorblind modes, audio cues, and various gameplay difficulty modifiers.

• Exclusively available on PlayStation 5 as of February 2026. PC requirements are high-confidence estimates based on current Sony PC port standards (e.g., God of War Ragnarök PC).
• Laptop Performance Note: While pixel-based, the high-density particle effects and 4K assets require a modern laptop GPU with at least 6GB VRAM for smooth 60 FPS gameplay.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: 65W - 80W (Mid-range mobile GPUs)
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Moderate; the 2D nature is less taxing than 3D entries but sustained high-bit rendering can generate heat.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Efficient; quad-core mobile CPUs from the last 3 years will suffice.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Helpful for reducing frame-time jitter in fast-paced platforming sections.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: DLSS 3.0, FSR 3.0, and XeSS supported.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Pixel Density and Particle Intensity are the primary performance toggles.
• Game Name: God of War: Sons of Sparta

• Official PC system requirements from Respawn Entertainment/EA. Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially dense environments or large combat encounters), and background applications. An SSD is MANDATORY. The game is known to be CPU and GPU intensive, particularly at higher settings or with ray tracing.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and excellent cooling. **STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor is a demanding title on PC; high-end laptop hardware is necessary for higher resolutions and settings, especially to maintain smooth framerates with ray tracing enabled.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling in this graphically intensive game.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits and good single/multi-core performance will benefit.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM (DDR5 preferred for newer systems) is highly beneficial.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR 2. NVIDIA DLSS support was not native at launch but may have been added via patches or is achievable via mods for some users. Ray tracing is available and very demanding.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing (Global Illumination, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion), Shadow Quality, View Distance, Texture Quality, Effects Quality, Foliage Detail, and Post Processing Quality heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher resolutions/settings, especially with ray tracing.
• Game Name: STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor

• Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR 2. NVIDIA DLSS support was not native at launch but may have been added via patches or is achievable via mods for some users. Ray tracing is available and very demanding.
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing (Global Illumination, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion), Shadow Quality, View Distance, Texture Quality, Effects Quality, Foliage Detail, and Post Processing Quality heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher resolutions/settings, especially with ray tracing.

• G P U T G P: 65W - 80W (Mid-range mobile GPUs)
• Cooling Thermals: Moderate; the 2D nature is less taxing than 3D entries but sustained high-bit rendering can generate heat.
• C P U Power Limits: Efficient; quad-core mobile CPUs from the last 3 years will suffice.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Helpful for reducing frame-time jitter in fast-paced platforming sections.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling in this graphically intensive game.
• C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits and good single/multi-core performance will benefit.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM (DDR5 preferred for newer systems) is highly beneficial.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.