The mobile gaming phenomenon, Monopoly Go, is set to ignite fans' excitement with a thrilling collaboration with the iconic Star Wars franchise. Announced at the Star Wars Celebration in Japan, this unique partnership will run from May 1 through July 2, drawing inspiration from the epic events of the Skywalker Saga and the beloved series, The Mandalorian.
In this stellar season, Monopoly Go will feature adorable cartoon versions of beloved Star Wars characters, enhancing the game with a Star Wars Go sticker album for players to complete. Fans can look forward to engaging in podracing at the Mos Espa Grand Arena, alongside collecting special in-game items such as tokens, shields, and emojis. The collaboration brings an intriguing twist by integrating characters like Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo, R2D2, Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, and Qui-Gon Jinn into the Monopoly universe, where they'll mingle with the iconic Mr. Monopoly, also known as Rich Uncle Pennybags.
This isn't the first time Monopoly Go has ventured into crossover territory; last September saw a successful mash-up with Marvel, introducing characters like Spider-Man, Wolverine, and the Avengers into the game.
Adding to its portfolio, publisher Scopely has recently expanded its reach by acquiring the teams behind Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now from Niantic, signaling a strategic move to further dominate the mobile gaming market.
According to a report from our sister site, GamesIndustry.biz, Monopoly Go has been crowned the top game for consumer spending in 2024, raking in an impressive $2.47 billion. The game has also seen staggering success with 150 million downloads and 10 million daily users in 2024, underscoring its massive popularity and influence in the mobile gaming arena.
