Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm Take Players to a Galaxy Far, Far Away with the Launch of LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™
Relive the Epic Action from the Blockbuster Film with a Humorous
LEGO Twist and for the First Time in a Videogame, Journey Through
Exciting New Adventures from across the Star Wars Galaxy
BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and
Lucasfilm today announced the launch of LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force
Awakens™, an all new Star Wars adventure that immerses
players in the blockbuster film like never before. Developed by TT Games
and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Star
Wars: The Force Awakens is now available for the PlayStation®4
computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment
system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, Xbox One®, Xbox
360®, Wii U™ system from Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems,
Windows PC, Mac and on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens marks the triumphant return of
the No. 1 LEGO videogame franchise, allowing fans and newcomers to
relive the action from the hit film in a way that only LEGO games can
offer, featuring storylines from Star Wars: The Force Awakens,
retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens. For the first time in a
videogame, players can experience new adventures within the Star Wars galaxy
set in the time leading up to the movie, providing deeper insights into
the film’s characters and most memorable moments.
“LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens has given us a wonderful opportunity
to express once again the play themes of LEGO and Star Wars in a way
that only those two properties can,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director,
TT Games. “All of the classic play mechanics that make up a LEGO
videogame are included in LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, plus we’ve
added some new and innovative features to entertain and enthrall the
whole family. This marks the beginning of an exciting new journey.”
“LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens introduces fans to familiar and new
Star Wars adventures packed with the charm and humor that LEGO games
have become known for,” said Douglas Reilly, Director of Lucasfilm
Franchise Management. “Players will take an entertaining trip through
the Star Wars galaxy, interact with the all-star cast and discover new
story elements tied to the film.”
“Star Wars has a special place within The LEGO Group, and we are
delighted to continue the journey with the franchise that started it all
for LEGO videogames,” said Niels Jørgensen, Vice President, Digital
Games for The LEGO Group. “LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will offer
the definitive game of the blockbuster movie, with all the fun, humor
and epic gameplay you would expect from a LEGO game, along with brand
new stories that have never been seen before.”
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens introduces various new gameplay
features that push the series forward. Players can now engage in intense
Blaster Battles, using objects and structures as cover while driving
back the First Order. For the first time, Multi-Builds allow the same
pile of LEGO bricks to be used for multiple purposes, such as building
and re-building different objects to puzzle solve and advance the game
in different ways. Lastly, players can experience the thrill of
high-speed flight gameplay like never before, piloting iconic vehicles,
including the legendary Millennium Falcon, through arena-based
aerial battles and dogfights in space.
This action-packed adventure offers five free-play HUB areas to explore,
including D’Qar, Jakku, the Millennium Falcon interior,
Starkiller Base and Takodana, along with more than 200 collectible and
customizable characters and more than 80 vehicles and creatures. The
game also features original dialogue from key members of the
theatrical cast, providing the most authentic Star Wars experience
for players, including Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Daisy Ridley (Rey),
John Boyega (Finn), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Carrie Fisher (Leia Organa),
Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Domhnall Gleeson (General Hux), Gwendoline
Christie (Captain Phasma), Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata), Max von Sydow
(Lor San Tekka), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron) and other top stars from the
film.
Announced today, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is now
available on the App Store as a mobile game for iPhone, iPad and iPod
touch. Perfect for fans on-the-go, the mobile version includes
action-packed battles, exciting environments and key characters, with a
campaign designed to best utilize the pick up and play style of mobile
devices, enjoyed anytime, anywhere. The mobile game will be coming soon
to Google Play for Android devices.
The LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Digital Deluxe Edition is
currently available, which includes the main game and Season Pass, for
PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One at a suggested retail price of $69.99.
The Season Pass grants players access to a variety of downloadable
content (DLC), including three Level Packs with exciting new
story-driven content not seen in the movie and five Character Packs
featuring well-known Star Wars heroes and villains. The Season
Pass is available for $9.99 on PlayStation®4 system, PlayStation®3
system, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Steam (Windows PC). Players can also
purchase each DLC Pack individually for $2.99 each. As an added bonus,
Season Pass holders will gain exclusive access to The Jedi Character
Pack, available today.
PlayStation®4 system and PlayStation®3 system players will also have
access to exclusive DLC packs for a limited time, including the Droid
Character Pack, featuring a variety of droids from previous Star Wars films,
and The Phantom Limb Level Pack, exploring the origins of C-3PO’s
mysterious red arm. Available as a FREE download via the
PlayStation®Store, the Droid Character Pack launches today; The Phantom
Limb Level Pack will be available later this summer.
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is rated “E10+” for everyone 10
and older by the ESRB and is now available for PlayStation®4 system and
Xbox One at a suggested retail price of $59.99; PlayStation®3 system,
Xbox 360 and Wii U at a suggested retail price of $49.99; Windows PC
(Steam) and Mac at a suggested retail price of $39.99; PlayStation®Vita
system and Nintendo 3DS at a suggested retail price of $29.99; and play
the first chapter for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, with
subsequent levels, character packs and additional content available
throughout the year via in-app purchases.
Follow LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LEGOStarWarsGame
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/LSWGame
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/LEGOStarWarsGame/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/legostarwarsgame
About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner
Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home
Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer,
licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive
space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and
PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.
About TT Games
TT Games (www.ttgames.com)
is the combined publishing and development group behind the hit LEGO
videogame franchises such as LEGO® Star Wars™, LEGO® Indiana Jones™,
LEGO® Batman™, and LEGO® Harry Potter™. Incorporating renowned UK
developer Traveller’s Tales, TT Games has a distinctive focus on
console, handheld, mobile and PC games of the highest quality, aimed at
young gamers and their families.
About The LEGO Group
The LEGO
Group is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters in
Billund, Denmark, and main offices in Enfield, USA, London, UK.,
Shanghai, China, and Singapore. Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen,
and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world’s leading
manufacturers of play materials. Guided by the company spirit: “Only the
best is good enough”, the company is committed to the development of
children and aims to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow
through creative play and learning. LEGO products are sold worldwide and
can be virtually explored at www.LEGO.com.
About Lucasfilm Ltd.
Lucasfilm
Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global
leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In
addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company’s
activities include visual effects and audio post-production,
cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and
the management of the global merchandising activities for its
entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA
JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern
California.
LEGO® STAR WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS™ software © 2016 TT Games Ltd.
Produced by TT Games under license from the LEGO Group. LEGO, the LEGO
logo, the Brick and the Knob configurations and the Minifigure are
trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. © 2016 The LEGO Group. ©
Disney. STAR WARS © & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used
under authorization.
WB GAMES LOGO, WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
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