If you were hoping for choices in Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, you will be disappointed. There will be no choice between the light and dark side of the Force.
During the “EA Play” stream, the developers revealed a lot of details about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In addition to nearly 15 minutes of exciting gameplay footage, there was also information about the different versions of the game. Other questions that were burning in the community were also addressed. One question stood out: “Can you choose between the light and dark side of the Force?”
The clear answer to that: No, you cannot. The reason? “Because.”
Why is the question so important? Choosing between the light and dark side of the Force is an essential part of many games in the “Star Wars” universe. In SWTOR , players can influence which side they lean towards through their actions. This unlocks different outcomes or abilities. In Jedi Fallen Order, that will not be the case; such a decision does not exist at all.
Main character has a fixed path: The developers then cite several reasons why such a decision does not exist. The main character, Cal, is a Jedi, and the game wants to tell a Jedi story. This story is predetermined, and the players experience it. It is not a narrative with great freedom of choice, but a story that is told through the game.
Furthermore, Jedi Fallen Order belongs to the official canon of Star Wars. Other works could refer to Cal, and it is important that the character is clearly defined and his actions are distinct to ensure a consistent narrative.
Cal has Jedi powers: Based on this, Cal definitely has Force abilities that are more aligned with the light side of the Force. Therefore, he will not be able to shoot Force lightning. Instead, players have these four Force abilities that they can develop:
- Push
- Pull
- Slow
- Jump
What do you think of this decision to not allow a choice between the light or dark side? Is it good for telling a fixed story? Or do you miss gameplay freedom?
