Today sees an announcement from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm as the companies team up once more for LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, marking the return of the number one LEGO videogame franchise.
Players will be allowed to relive the memorable moments of the blockbuster film in LEGO's humorous trademark way, launching on June 28 later this year.
Brand new gameplay mechanics are promised, with gamers 'building, battling and flying through the galaxy like never before'.
New story content will also be included exploring the time not seen on screen between Return of the Jedie and The Force Awakens, providing exciting additional insight.
Managing Director at TT Games, Tom Stone comments: "We're extremely proud of the LEGO Star Wars videogames, truly an incredible franchise that has sold more than 33 million copies and helped ignite a passion for numerous fun-filled LEGO games enjoyed by countless gamers around the world.
"LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be pushing the series forward with innovative new gameplay mechanics, while also exploring new parts of the universe that are sure to excite and delight both LEGO and Star Wars fans, as well as newcomers to our games."
Ada Duan, Vice President, Digital Business & Franchise Management, Lucasfilm adds: "We are thrilled to be bringing back the LEGO Star Wars videogame franchise, which kicked off such a beloved series of LEGO titles more than a decade ago.
"LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens allows players to experience the new film in a unique way that only TT Games can provide, combining signature humor with epic Star Wars action. With exclusive story content exploring new details about the movie and its characters, it's a perfect fit for fans young and old."
"We are delighted to return to the Star Wars Universe and continue the journey with the franchise that started it all for LEGO videogames." said Niels Jørgensen, Vice President, Digital Games for the LEGO Group. "LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will offer an amazing gaming experience covering not only the movie but also exclusive content with all the fun and humor you would expect from a LEGO game, while delivering the epic Star Wars adventure fans expect."
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, PS Vita, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Windows PC.
PS4 and PS3 players will be given exclusive access to DLC, including the Droid Character Pack and the Phantom Limb Level Pack.
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