For the first time ever Star Wars fans will be able to play through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame. That’s right Jedis, in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, LucasArts has announced that LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga will be coming to the Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 this fall. Developer Traveller’s Tales is also creating a new DS version and has confirmed that LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga will add new characters, new levels as well as new features.

“As we usher in the next generation of videogame consoles, LucasArts is leading the way in family entertainment,” said Jim Ward, president of LucasArts. “We’re proud of the phenomenal success of LEGO Star Wars II and how it delivered all the fun, humour and action of the Original Trilogy to the entire family. Now, with The Complete Saga, we’re excited to finally offer the entire saga playable in one package for the first time ever.”

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

The game will encourage creative thinking as players are challenged to solve puzzles requiring teamwork. The Star Wars story will be completed through the addition of new levels such as Episode II’s never before played high speed chase of bounty hunter Zam Wessel. The game features new playable characters such as Watto, Zam Wessel and Boss Nass, bringing the total to over 160 characters. Also look out for new game features such as enhanced Force powers, new power-ups and a new Challenge Mode. The Character Customizer has been upgraded to include all Prequel Trilogy characters for the first time ever as well as expand its customization options beyond those is LEGO Star Wars II. Players will be able to create cross-trilogy characters such as Han Windu and Lando Amidala.

The Complete Saga features levels from the original LEGO Star Wars which have been revamped to meet the game play evolutions of LEGO Star Wars II. Every Prequel Trilogy charater, even those without the force, can build and jump into and out of vehicles they create for the first time. Two levels (“Mos Espa Podrace” and “Gunship Cavalry”) have been redesigned to encourage the open vehicle game play of LEGO Star Wars II. The game features new bonus levels as well as 10 additional Bounty Hunter Missions.

Platform enhancements

Tom Stone, director of the game at Traveller’s Tales, said, “LucasArts was an amazing partner on LEGO Star Wars II, and working with them on The Complete Saga continues to be a great experience. We’re also thrilled to be focusing on next-generation consoles and creating content that plays to the strength of each system.”

The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game will see the premiere of online two player cooperative play as well as new high-resolution LEGO models and characters, new environment graphics and special effects. The Wii version will see players controlling the characters in new ways thanks to the motion-sensitive inputs. The DS version has been created from the ground up and incorporates touch screen action and challenges.