Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains launched today on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Switch 2 (it also streams on GeForce NOW), after a delay from its original June 11 date. Ubisoft publishes; Behaviour Interactive developed.
Why it matters
This is Monopoly with a genuinely different rule set, not a reskin. Matches are team-based (2v2 or 3v3, with AI filling empty seats), and every one of the 28 Star Wars characters has an ability that bends the board. Luke sends Wedge Antilles ahead to buy properties before you get there. Dedra Meero buys properties at half price, which is the most on-brand Imperial accountant power imaginable. The roster runs from Vader and Rey to deep cuts like Cad Bane.
Is it a hardcore Star Wars game? No. Is it the family-night Star Wars game that actually gets played? That's the pitch, and the character-ability twist gives it a real shot.
The details
- 28 playable characters including Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Ahsoka Tano, Rey, Cad Bane, and Dedra Meero, each with a unique ability.
- Team formats: 2v2 and 3v3, with AI backfill so you don't need six humans.
- The three-week delay was announced in late May; the game moved from June 11 to today.
- Full launch details via Gematsu and Nintendo Life.
What to do with this: if your household already fights over regular Monopoly, this adds lightsabers to the fight, a reasonable purchase. If you're here for tactics and campaigns, your money is better parked for August 27.
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