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Monopoly GO Is Getting a Star Wars Collab


Summary

  • Monopoly GO is set to launch a Star Wars collaboration event from May 1 to June 2, featuring iconic characters and locations.
  • Scopely is doubling down on the success of themed events after Marvel event led to a revenue spike.
  • Gameplay for the Star Wars collaboration has been heavily overhauled with new stickers, challenges, and mini-games.

Monopoly GO has confirmed that its upcoming season will be themed around the Star Wars franchise. Scopely’s popular dice game has become one of the top titles in mobile gaming, generating billions in revenue since its launch. Now, with Monopoly GO fans embracing themed events, this Star Wars collaboration looks poised to “print money” and bring in even more success for the developer.

In September 2024, Monopoly GO introduced a Marvel collaboration featuring a limited-time crossover event packed with new stickers themed around iconic superheroes and villains. The event was a massive hit, with reports suggesting it led to a noticeable spike in revenue. Scopely now appears to be doubling down on the success of themed events, preparing to launch one of its most ambitious collaborations yet.

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In a blog post on Monopoly GO’s official website, Scopely announced a crossover event with the Star Wars franchise, running from May 1 to June 2. The event will introduce iconic Lucasfilm characters like Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Yoda to the world of Monopoly GO. Players will be able to collect Star Wars-themed stickers, along with cosmetics, new locations such as Tatooine and the Mos Espa Grand Arena, and take part in themed challenges, puzzles, and activities. It’s also worth noting that the event will reportedly feature “storied battles” between good and evil, potentially pitting Jedi and Sith against each other in classic Star Wars fashion.

Star Wars’ Iconic Characters and Locations Are Coming to Monopoly GO

Unlike the previous crossover event, Monopoly GO’s Star Wars collaboration is set to be more multilayered. According to the event trailer, the gameplay will be heavily overhauled with references to the iconic film franchise. So far, confirmed characters include Yoda, Mace Windu, Luke, Rey Skywalker, Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Grogu, the Mandalorian, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Mr. M. Some of these will appear as Monopoly GO’s collectible stickers, while others may feature in themed activities and mini-games.

The trailer for the Monopoly GO and Star Wars collaboration premiered during Star Wars Celebration Japan, a major fan convention. Story-wise, the event appears to take place within PEG-E’s dream, where she imagines embarking on an adventure with her friends in the Star Wars universe, setting the stage for all the themed activities players will experience. Fans of Lucasfilm’s sci-fi franchise might also be interested to know that Fortnite has teased an upcoming Star Wars crossover of its own, with more details expected soon.


Monopoly Go! Tag Page Cover Art

Monopoly Go!

Systems

phone transparent

Released

April 11, 2023

ESRB

E For Everyone

Engine

Unity

Franchise

Monopoly



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