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Story-driven Star Wars games only—not movies, TV, or live-service titles. US release dates for KOTOR through Outlaws, in-universe chronology for canon sagas, and FAQ for Legends (Force Unleashed), Battlefront II campaign, and where to start in 2026. For films see Star Wars movies in order.

Updated August 2026

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Release order

When LucasArts, EA, and Ubisoft shipped each narrative chapter—Knights of the Old Republic (2003), KOTOR II (2004), Republic Commando (2005), The Force Unleashed I–II (2008–2010), Jedi: Fallen Order (2019), Jedi: Survivor (2023), and Outlaws (2024). Battlefront II campaign, LEGO games, and MMOs are optional.

  • Full history buff → Release order from KOTOR (2003) forward
  • New canon only → Fallen Order → Survivor → Outlaws (optional KOTOR remasters first)
  • KOTOR pair → play KOTOR then KOTOR II before other Old Republic lore
  • This page excludes Battlefront live service, MMOs, and mobile—FAQ
Story order tips

In-universe chronology for connected canon games: KOTOR → KOTOR II → Republic Commando → Jedi: Fallen Order → Jedi: Survivor → Outlaws. Release order jumps thousands of years—Story order follows galactic history, not launch dates.

  • Canon saga on Story: KOTOR → KOTOR II → Republic Commando → Fallen Order → Survivor → Outlaws
  • Cal Kestis: Fallen Order then Survivor—five in-universe years apart
  • Force Unleashed is Legends—not on Story order with new canon
  • On Story order, later eras may be hidden—reveal when ready or use Show all spoilers

Timeline

When each game was released. Click a game for platforms, dates, and where it fits in your playthrough.

Release order

  1. Knights of the Old Republic

    Knights of the Old Republic

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    Knights of the Old Republic is BioWare's Xbox/PC RPG set ~3956 BBY—Revan, Bastila, and the Star Forge twist that defined Old Republic games for a generation.

    Overview
    Party-based d20 RPG with light/dark dialogue and a legendary identity reveal. It proved Star Wars could carry deep single-player RPGs beyond film tie-ins.
    In-game setting
    Earliest main release-order titles and Story opener. Play before KOTOR II. Remasters/ports keep it playable—see FAQ for modern editions.
    Should you play it?
    Start the Old Republic pair here. Separate from Cal Kestis games by millennia—pair with BioWare-style RPGs like Mass Effect if you want similar systems.
    Release date
    US Xbox November 19, 2003; PC soon after. Later on Switch and modern storefronts.
  2. KOTOR II: The Sith Lords

    KOTOR II: The Sith Lords

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    KOTOR II: The Sith Lords follows the Exile after the Mandalorian Wars—Obsidian's darker companion drama and unfinished Sith politics.

    Overview
    Influence systems, Kreia-led philosophy, and denser planetary intrigue. PC Restored Content Mod finishes cut Obsidian material—widely recommended.
    In-game setting
    Direct sequel to KOTOR in the same Old Republic era. Required before jumping to Clone Wars or Jedi games for this saga.
    Should you play it?
    Play immediately after KOTOR. Still millennia before Republic Commando on Story order.
    Release date
    US Xbox December 6, 2004; PC February 2005. Prefer PC with Restored Content when possible.
  3. Republic Commando

    Republic Commando

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    Republic Commando drops you into Delta Squad's Clone Wars ops—tactical FPS with squad orders, not Force fantasy. Release tab year here is 2005.

    Overview
    First-person squad shooter with cover commands and clone camaraderie during ~21 BBY campaigns.
    In-game setting
    Standalone Clone Wars mission—no KOTOR cast. Story order places it after Old Republic, before Cal Kestis.
    Should you play it?
    Optional if you only want Jedi RPGs/action—strong for Clone Wars fans. Tone neighbors Halo more than BioWare RPGs.
    Release date
    US March 1, 2005 (Xbox/PC); Switch port 2021. Platforms called out for this beat: Xbox, PC.
  4. The Force Unleashed

    The Force Unleashed

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    The Force Unleashed stars Vader's secret apprentice Starkiller between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope—Legends action set pieces.

    Overview
    LucasArts physics-heavy Force combat and destructible arenas. Now Legends continuity, not Disney new-canon Story order.
    In-game setting
    Release-only Legends chapter with Force Unleashed II. Skip on canon Story path that runs KOTOR → Commando → Jedi → Outlaws.
    Should you play it?
    Optional pair for Legends completionists. Newcomers chasing canon should prioritize Jedi: Fallen Order instead.
    Release date
    US September 16, 2008; Ultimate Sith Edition bundles DLC.
  5. The Force Unleashed II

    The Force Unleashed II

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    The Force Unleashed II continues Starkiller on Kamino—shorter Legends sequel with clone intrigue. Release tab year here is 2010.

    Overview
    Tightens the Force sandbox but ships a briefer campaign than the first Unleashed. Sequel debates still measure new games against what The Force Unleashed II established.
    In-game setting
    Legends-only after Force Unleashed. Not on new-canon Story order.
    Should you play it?
    Finish only if completing the TFU duo. Canon players can ignore both Unleashed entries. Pair The Force Unleashed II with startHere guidance before optional side titles.
    Release date
    US October 26, 2010 (Xbox 360/PS3/PC). Platforms called out for this beat: Xbox 360, PS3, PC.
  6. Jedi: Fallen Order

    Jedi: Fallen Order

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    Jedi: Fallen Order follows Cal Kestis after Order 66 (~14 BBY)—Respawn's Souls-tinged lightsaber adventure. Release tab year here is 2019.

    Overview
    Metroidvania exploration, stance combat, and BD-1 puzzles on a cinematic single-player budget.
    In-game setting
    Modern canon entry after Republic Commando on Story order. Required before Jedi: Survivor.
    Should you play it?
    Best 2026 canon start if you skip Old Republic. Pair later with Survivor; Outlaws is a separate hero. Pair Jedi: Fallen Order with startHere guidance before optional side titles.
    Release date
    US November 15, 2019; next-gen upgrades followed. Platforms called out for this beat: PC, PS4, Xbox One.
  7. Jedi: Survivor

    Jedi: Survivor

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    Jedi: Survivor jumps ~five years to ~9 BBY—larger hubs, dual stances, and Cal's darker mid-Empire chapter. Release tab year here is 2023.

    Overview
    Open-ish planets, Jedha/Koboh scope, and deeper combat stances than Fallen Order.
    In-game setting
    Direct Cal sequel—finish Fallen Order first for plot and character payoff.
    Should you play it?
    Canon midpoint before Outlaws' Civil War scoundrel tale. Current Cal endpoint as of 2026. Pair Jedi: Survivor with startHere guidance before optional side titles.
    Release date
    US April 28, 2023 (PC/PS5/Xbox Series). Platforms called out for this beat: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S.
  8. Star Wars Outlaws

    Star Wars Outlaws

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    Star Wars Outlaws puts Kay Vess between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (~3 ABY)—Ubisoft open-world heists. Release tab year here is 2024.

    Overview
    Syndicate reputation, speeder/trailblazer traversal, and Outer Rim crime fantasy without a Jedi protagonist.
    In-game setting
    Latest narrative mainline on Release. Story order after Cal's games; separate cast.
    Should you play it?
    Optional after Survivor for canon breadth. Skip if you only want Jedi arcs. Pair Star Wars Outlaws with startHere guidance before optional side titles.
    Release date
    US August 30, 2024 (PC/PS5/Xbox Series). Platforms called out for this beat: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S.

FAQ

Release vs in-universe order, canon vs Legends, Cal Kestis and KOTOR placement, and what this page excludes.

Release order

Release order follows US launch dates from KOTOR (2003) through Outlaws (2024). Story order follows in-universe time: ~3956 BBY (KOTOR) → KOTOR II → ~21 BBY (Republic Commando) → ~14 BBY (Fallen Order) → ~9 BBY (Survivor) → ~3 ABY (Outlaws). They diverge because Old Republic games launched first but happen millennia before the Empire era.

Modern canon focus: Jedi: Fallen Order → Jedi: Survivor (then Outlaws if you want more). Classic RPG: KOTOR → KOTOR II (remasters on current platforms—FAQ). Completionist: Release order from KOTOR forward—expect huge time jumps in fiction between blocks.

Story & canon

Story order lists canon narrative games only. The Force Unleashed and Force Unleashed II are Legends—they stay on Release order with a Legends tag but not on Story order. KOTOR and KOTOR II remain widely referenced in modern canon (Revan, etc.) and appear on both tracks.

Yes for Cal's arc: Jedi: Fallen Order then Jedi: Survivor—same protagonist, five in-universe years apart. Survivor assumes Fallen Order character relationships and plot beats. No save import required on all platforms, but story order is fixed.

This page covers narrative video games only. Theatrical films live on Star Wars movies in order. Games intersect film eras (e.g. Outlaws between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi; Fallen Order after Revenge of the Sith). Disney+ series are optional on the movies page—we do not chart every show here.

Remasters & DLC

Optional & related

More timelines

Other release-order and story-order guides on this site.