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I wish it was just a silly April Fools joke that got accidentally
released early, but it seems to be real. :-\


Surprising Star Wars Video Game Announced
Ahead of Next Month's Reveal
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A surprising new Star Wars video game has been announced by Ubisoft,
with the game's official reveal set to take place next month.

What do we know about the new Star Wars video game from Ubisoft?
Ubisoft has officially announced Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs.
Villains, a dynamic, team-based twist on the iconic board game that
releases on June 11, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S,
Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, GeForce Now, and PC. The game is set to
have a full reveal on April 29, 2026.

Developed by Behavior Interactive, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs.
Villains will take players into the world of Star wars with a custom
Monopoly board packed with iconic locations from the franchise. The
classic Monopoly gameplay is reimagined with "thrillingacinematic
moments, themed spaces, andadynamic elementsathat refresh the
experience from start to finish."

Players can choose from a wide roster of Star Wars heroes, all of
whom have their own special abilities. "With competitive 2v2 and 3v3
modes,aavailable online and via couch co-op,atraditional gameplayais
transformedainto anaaction-packed, strategic showdown where teamwork
and hero combinations play a pivotal role," reads the game's official
description.

"Every turn carries high stakes as properties change hands in an
instant, while dynamic GO events introduce game-altering twists. With
evolving team strategies, and a fewasurprises, there's always a
reason to jump back in for one more round."

More information about the upcoming game will be made available next
month. As of now, no official trailer or video of the gameplay has
been released.



<https://www.comingsoon.net/games/news/2109095-surprising-star-wars-video-game-announced-ahead-of-next-months-reveal>





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