LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is arriving this summer and will allow players to relive the events of last year's blockbuster in signature LEGO style. The game will take players beyond the events movie as well, such as telling the story of how C3PO got his new red arm.
Like many of the LEGO games before it, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will come chock-full of different preorder bonuses and exclusive extras, depending on where you decide to spend your hard-earned cash and what version of the game you buy. It can get confusing pretty quickly, but thankfully, that's why we have this guide.
Compiled below are all the various preorder, console and retailer-exclusive bonuses being offered for LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as well as detailed information about everything that is included in the game's season pass. With all the information below, you'll be able to focus more on playing the game than worrying about where you're going to buy it from, plus you'll be able to get all the extras that appeal to you most. It's a win-win. So, let's dive in, shall we?
GameStop Exclusive Jabba's Palace Character Pack
Preordering either the standard or deluxe version of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens at GameStop will net players an exclusive character pack that includes Bib Fortuna, Malakili, Gamorrean Guards, plus the bounty hunter Booush, dancer Oola and Princess Leia in her slave outfit.
GameStop Exclusive Kylo Ren's Command Shuttle Mini Playset
As GameStop usually does when it comes to LEGO games, preordering either version of the new game will score players an actual LEGO playset, in this case, a miniature version of Kylo Ren's ship as seen in the film.
Best Buy Exclusive First Order Star Destroyer Mini Playset
Best Buy is also offering a physical LEGO toy for those who purchase the game with them in the form of a mini First Order Star Destroyer.
PlayStation Exclusive Phantom Limb Level Pack And Droid Character Pack
Those playing LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens on PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 will receive an extra level and character pack free of charge. The Phantom Limb level pack will explore how exactly C3PO gained his new red arm, a story hinted at in the film but never detailed.
Deluxe Edition Bonuses
Players who preorder the deluxe edition of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens for Xbox One or PlayStation 4 will get early access to the Empire Strikes Back character pack, which includes Boba Fett in white armor, Luke, Leia and Han Solo in their Hoth gear, Lobot, Ugnaughts, Bossk and Dengar. The Deluxe edition of the game also comes with the season pass, a collectible 3D art graphic and an exclusive Finn minifigure.
Season Pass
The $9.99 LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens season pass includes three additional level packs and five new character packs, one of them being a season pass owner-exclusive in the form of the Jedi character pack. Below are all the details, straight from the source.
Poe's Quest for Survival Level Pack
A whole new adventure following Poe Dameron's journey back to the Resistance base. After his daring escape from the First Order that left him stranded on Jakku, Poe must search for BB-8 and locate a ship to escape the desert planet in an effort to find his way home.
Playable characters and vehicles include: Naka Lit, Ohn Gos, Poe Dameron (Jakku), Strus Clan Leader, Strus Clan Raider, Strus Clan Speeder (Full-size Vehicle), Strus Clan Speeder (Microfighter Vehicle)
First Order Siege of Takodana Level Pack
Experience the thrilling assault on Maz Kanata's castle in a new way. Storm the shores of Takodana with Kylo Ren and the First Order in a quest to capture Rey and BB-8 to crush the Resistance forever.
Playable characters and vehicles include: Jashco Phurus, Rosser Weno, Strono "Cookie" Tuggs, Thromba, Laparo, Jakku Freighter (Full-size Vehicle), Jakku Freighter (Microfighter Vehicle)
Escape from Starkiller Base Level Pack
After crash landing on the surface of Starkiller Base, join the battle from the perspective of two Resistance pilots. With the help of a loyal astromech droid, outmaneuver the First Order to escape the planet before it explodes.
Playable characters and vehicles include: C'ai Threnalli, Colonel Datoo, Lieutenant Rodinon, Lt. Wright, R3-Z3, Assault Walker (Full-size Vehicle), Assault Walker (Microfighter Vehicle)
The Jedi Character Pack – Season Pass Exclusive / Available June 28, 2016
Features powerful members of the Jedi Order. Available exclusively to Season Pass owners.
Playable characters and vehicles include: Aayla Secura, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Kit Fisto, Luminara Unduli, Mace Windu, Plo Koon, Saesee Tiin, Shaak Ti, Jedi Interceptor (Full-size Vehicle), Jedi Interceptor (Microfighter Vehicle)
The Prequel Trilogy Character Pack
Play as select characters from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
Playable characters and vehicles include: Anakin Skywalker (Damaged), Captain Panaka, Darth Maul, Jango Fett, Jar Jar Binks, Padmé Naberrie, Watto, Zam Wesell, Naboo Starfighter (Full-size Vehicle), Naboo Starfighter (Microfighter Vehicle)
The Freemaker Adventures Character Pack
Showcases the galaxy's bravest family of scavengers from the upcoming LEGO animated series, debuting June 20th on Disney XD.
Playable characters and vehicles include: Baash (Iktotchi), Graballa the Hutt, Kordi Freemaker, Naare, Raam (Iktotchi), Roger (Battle Droid), Rowan Freemaker, Zander Freemaker, Star Scavenger (Full-size Vehicle), Star Scavenger (Microfighter Vehicle)
Star Wars: Rebels Character Pack
Play as the crew of the Ghost from the popular Disney XD animated series.
Playable characters and vehicles include: Ahsoka Tano, Chopper, Ezra Bridger, Hera Syndulla, Kanan Jarrus, Sabine Wren, Seventh Sister Inquisitor, Zeb Orrelios, Ghost (Full-size Vehicle), Ghost (Microfighter Vehicle)
The Clone Wars Character Pack
Exciting characters from the acclaimed animated series.
Playable characters and vehicles include: Asajj Ventress, Aurra Sing, Barriss Offee, Cad Bane, Captain Rex, Commander Cody, Hondo Ohnaka, Savage Opress, Republic Gunship (Full-size Vehicle), Republic Gunship (Microfighter Vehicle)
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens releases for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, PC and Nintendo 3DS on June 28.