"Star Wars, Mandalorian Join Monopoly Go"

The mobile gaming phenomenon, Monopoly Go, is set to excite fans with a new collaboration featuring the iconic Star Wars franchise. Announced during the Star Wars Celebration in Japan, this exciting partnership will run from May 1 to July 2, drawing inspiration from the legendary Skywalker Saga and the popular series, The Mandalorian. This event promises to add a thrilling sci-fi twist to the classic real estate dice-rolling game.

During the Star Wars season on Monopoly Go, players can look forward to seeing their favorite Star Wars characters transformed into charming cartoon versions. The season will introduce a Star Wars Go sticker album for players to complete, as well as the exhilarating experience of podracing in the Mos Espa Grand Arena. Additionally, players can collect special in-game items such as tokens, shields, and emojis. Imagine the delight of seeing iconic figures like Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo, R2D2, Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, and Qui-Gon Jinn mingling with the classic Monopoly mascot, Mr. Monopoly, also known as Rich Uncle Pennybags.

This isn't the first time Monopoly Go has ventured into crossover territory. Last September, the game embraced the Marvel universe, featuring characters like Spider-Man, Wolverine, and the Avengers, which added a superhero flair to the gameplay.

In other news, publisher Scopely recently expanded its portfolio by acquiring teams behind popular games such as Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now from Niantic. This strategic move is set to enhance Scopely's position in the mobile gaming market.

According to a report from our sister site, GamesIndustry.biz, Monopoly Go has been crowned the top game for consumer spending in 2024, generating a staggering $2.47 billion. This financial success has not only highlighted the game's popularity but also its ability to engage players, with Scopely reporting 150 million downloads and 10 million daily active users in 2024.