A new update is out now for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Out of nowhere, EA and Respawn Entertainment have released a new update for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, that adds in a lot to the game, like a really large amount, check out the video below to get an idea of just how much is included.
One of the most requested addition is that of a new game plus mode, letting you start over, but with all the upgrades you got on your first playthrough and the team have delivered, though they call it New Journey+. This new feature gives those of you who’ve beaten the game a menu option to start from the beginning, gaining access to Meditation Training game modes (exclusively available in NJ+). You’ll also keep all of their collectibles from a previous playthrough while abilities will have to be relearned. This includes lightsaber parts, kyber crystal colors, and other aesthetic items. And yes, that means you get to keep every poncho. Any chests you’ve opened in your previous playthrough will stay empty, meaning you won’t need to check every chest or open empty ones by accident. Any chests you haven’t opened, though, will remain in place for you and your best droid buddy to find.
As there are chances for you to collect new cosmetics, the coolest ones are obtained for BD-1 and only in the new challenge modes. In Meditation Training, you can enter one of two new modes, Combat Challenges, or Battle Grid and the former is the one that can earn you some sweet new skins for your little buddy.
Combat Challenges will pit Cal against waves of enemies across multiple planetary backdrops from across the galaxy, including the Imperial stronghold Fortress Inquisitorius. Each unique location will feature its own unique challenges, too, allowing for tailor-made experiences that draw from each environment. Different challenges will have different numbers of waves and each will have a three-star completion rating. What makes these challenges especially unique is that they’ve all been designed for veteran players. They’re designed to be tackled when Cal is at his strongest and most experienced towards the end of the game, so be wary if you decide to take on challenges early in a playthrough. The abilities Cal knows at the time of entering his meditation will be the ones you take into a challenge. There are 12 challenges in total and each challenge has three stars. Unlocking twelve stars in total, regardless of how many you get per challenge, will give you three new BD-1 appearances.
Star 1: Complete the challenge
Star 2: Complete the challenge without healing
Star 3: Complete the challenge without taking damage
Complete them all and unlock the below skins.
The other half of that mode is the Battle Grid, this mode is a sandbox for players to create their own encounters. In it, players will be able to select a location, the size of the encounter they want to face, tinker with various difficulty modifiers, and set the overall combat difficulty to one of the four difficulty levels.
There’s a lot of room for creativity within this mode and you’ll also be able to save your grid creations to play later and while not announced or even hinted at, it would be great to see other Star Wars characters appear in here as well. As an added bonus, this mode will also feature unique enemies Cal saw during the dark visions of his past and future: his fallen Master Jaro Tapal as well as the dark side version of himself, Inquisitor Cal Kestis.
There is even more to discover, new lightsabre options as one example, hit up the official site to learn all the details you need and remember, may the force be with you.
