The Mandalorian and Grogu is finally hitting theaters, taking audiences on a wild and explosive adventure with all the favorites Star Wars duo. The Mandalorian and Grogu is rich with Star Wars lore, but those who want more insight into the Mandalorian world may still be hungry for more. While viewers can delve deeper into Mandalorian lore through the Legends comics and novels, one of the best ways to explore more about the Mandalorians is through the game world.
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Best Star Wars Games for Mandalorian Lore
There are a large number Star Wars games on the market, but few delve into the rich lore of the Mandalorians. Fortunately, we have compiled a list of the best games you should jump into it if you want to further explore Mandalorian lore:
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
- Star Wars: Empire at War – The Force of Corruption expansion
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
If you're looking for a game to jump into that offers some light Mandalorian lore, this is an easy one to pick up Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. The game takes place after the Mandalorian Wars, the central conflict between the Mandalorians and the Jedi, without going too far into spoiler territory.
it is in Knights of the Old Republic where much of the Mandalorian legacy is presented, and even if you're not directly playing as a Mandalorian, the aftermath of the war itself heavily shapes the world you explore in the game. The Mandalorian Show also takes inspiration from Legends material that the game draws from items like Krayt Dragon Pearls and several key locations, just as the Mandalorians are a culture rather than a race.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords
While Knights of the Old Republic touches on one of the key conflicts in Mandalorian lore, the Mandalorians themselves have a greater presence in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords. Again, while players cannot play as a Mandalorian and instead assume the role of a Jedi, they are present throughout the world, often as allies and enemies as a result of the Mandalorian Wars.
IN Knights of the Old Republic 2, players can gain deeper insight into Mandalorian culture through dialogue and NPC interactionsprimarily through the character of Canderous Ordo, who now serves as Mandalore's Savior and a key leader of the Mandalorian clans. Throughout the game, players can also see how the Mandalorians rebuild after the war.
Star Wars: The Old Republic
There is another one Star Wars: The Old RepublicAn MMORPG that takes place 300 years after the events of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. While the game itself focuses primarily on the conflict between the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic, The Mandalorians play a supporting role, with the group split into factions between the two sides.
Star Wars: The Old Republic is currently one of the few games where players can experience what it's like to be a Mandalorian through the Bounty Hunter class, which allows players to the story of the bounty hunter. Here, you'll see your character work closely with the Mandalorians and rise through the ranks as a feared warrior in the Empire. Later expansions also delve deep into Mandalorian lore, such as Legacy of the Sith, Knights of the Fallen Empire, Knights of the Eternal Throne, and Attack.
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter directly related to the prequels, and while part of the Legends canon, which isn't explicitly universe canon Star Wars movies and shows, it's still an interesting game. Star Wars: Bounty Hunter follows Jango Fett's previous story Episode II: Attack of the Clonesand delves deep into why he was chosen to create the clone army, which as many fans know is directly related to the fall of the Galactic Republic in Episode III.
Those who only know movies may have written this fact off that Jango Fett is related to the Mandalorian. However, in Star Wars: Bounty Hunterexplores Jango's direct ties to the Mandalorians through his rivalry with the game's main antagonist, Montross. IN Star Wars: Bounty Hunterplayers will also get first-hand experience of how a bounty hunter like Jango Fett would perform in combat, from using a range of gadgets like the Mandalorian Jetpack to his trusty blasters and flamethrowers. In short, for those who want the closest thing to playing as a Mandalorianthen Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is the game for you.
Star Wars: Empire at War – The Force of Corruption expansion
It's the last one up Star Wars: Empire at Wara real-time strategy game in which players control different factions throughout the original trilogy. While the game is incredibly light on Mandalorian lore, there are a few loose ties through the Forces of Corruption expansion through the Zann Consortiumthe third playable faction alongside the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance.
The Mandalorians themselves are not present in the expansion. However, the Zann Consortium faction did incorporate some stolen Mandalorian technology into their unitssuch as the Keldabe-class battleship, along with bounty hunter-style units. In Forces of Corruption, players can also play directly on Mandaloreserving as one of many conquering worlds.
