It’s hard to believe that three full years have passed since Respawn Entertainment dropped us back into the boots of Cal Kestis. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor didn’t just expand the combat sandbox; it shattered the emotional status quo of the Mantis crew and left me staring at the credits with my jaw on the floor. Now, in 2026, with the inevitable third chapter supposedly in the works behind closed doors, I find myself more desperate than ever to see how these lingering threads will be tied up. The Empire struck back, and Cal’s story is begging for a Return of the Jedi moment—one that feels earned, complex, and maybe a little terrifying.

I’ve replayed Survivor more times than I care to admit, and each time, the final hours hit me just as hard. Watching Cal give in to the dark side, even briefly, wasn’t just a narrative beat; it was a warning. This is a man who has lost more than most Jedi ever will, and the weight of that trauma is threatening to crush him. So, what should we expect from the threequel? Let me walk through the biggest cliffhangers and ask the questions that keep me up at night.

Will Cal Kestis Fully Embrace the Darkness?

The seeds were sown all the way back on Dathomir in Fallen Order, but Survivor forced Cal to water them with his own rage. The new ability to tap into the dark side wasn’t just a cool gameplay mechanic to slow time and obliterate enemies—it was a terrifying glimpse into his future. After Bode’s betrayal and the brutal fight that followed, Cal’s relationship with the dark side is no longer a philosophical debate; it’s a lived-in reality. Remember that moment when Merrin had to pull him back? Chilling. How much longer can Cal walk the line before he falls completely?

I suspect the threequel will center this internal war. We’ve seen Jedi struggle before, but Cal’s journey feels uniquely personal because we’ve literally grown up with him. What if the game forces us to make choices that tip the scales? Or worse, what if the dark side becomes the only way to protect the people he loves? The old Jedi teachings failed the galaxy once. Is it any surprise that a traumatized survivor might decide those rules don’t apply anymore? The answer could define the entire series.

Who Will Guide Kata Akuna?

At the heart of Survivor’s gut-wrenching finale lies Kata, the daughter of Bode Akuna. Her father’s love twisted him into a traitor, and now she’s an orphan under the protection of the very people who killed him. It’s a messy, uncomfortable setup, and that’s exactly why I can’t wait to see it explored. Kata is almost certainly Force-sensitive, given Bode’s Jedi past. Will Cal step into the role of a teacher? And if he does, can he possibly be an effective mentor when his own connection to the Force is so volatile?

This strikes me as the emotional backbone Respawn needs. Imagine a story where Cal’s attempts to keep Kata from falling to the dark side mirror his own desperate struggle. Could we even see a time jump where she becomes a playable character? That would be a bold move, but it would immediately raise the stakes. If I were writing this, I’d lean hard into the idea that the best way to save yourself is to try to save someone else.

What Happens on Tanalorr?

After an entire game chasing the dream of Tanalorr, Survivor ends right as that dream becomes a reality. The hidden planet is finally secure, a safe haven for the Hidden Path and anyone hunted by the Empire. But we never actually get to see it in operation. Cere’s vision remained just that—a vision. The threequel has a golden opportunity to show us what the crew has built in the intervening years. Have they turned Tanalorr into a bustling sanctuary? A training ground for a new generation of force users? Or has the Empire found a way to threaten even this remote refuge?

I’d love to see the game open on a Tanalorr that feels lived-in, with refugees and fledgling Jedi walking its paths. Then, pull the rug out from under us. The Empire’s reach is long, and complacency is a killer. The question isn’t just “What is Tanalorr?” but “How long can we keep it?” That tension could drive the entire plot and force Cal to decide once and for all what he’s willing to sacrifice.

Can the Threequel Stick the Landing?

Respawn has given us some of the best Star Wars storytelling of the past decade, but wrapping up a trilogy is notoriously difficult. Jedi: Survivor was a darker, more ambitious middle chapter that left its heroes bruised and scattered. The threequel needs to honor that darkness while providing a satisfying conclusion—and I don’t necessarily mean a happy one. What I want is a finale that feels true to Cal’s journey, even if it breaks my heart. Will he find balance? Maybe. Will he fall? Possibly. Either way, I have no doubt Respawn knows the weight of these expectations. After all, this isn’t just another Star Wars game; it’s the conclusion of a story that has defined an era of single-player experiences.

So here I sit, three years on, still debating with friends about what comes next. That’s the power of a great narrative. Whenever the threequel arrives—be it next year or the year after—you can bet I’ll be there, lightsaber in hand, ready to face the dark side alongside Cal one last time.

Evaluations have been published by PEGI, and that lens is useful when thinking about how a Jedi threequel might escalate the emotional intensity teased by Cal’s dark-side bursts, Bode’s betrayal fallout, and Kata’s uncertain future. If Respawn leans further into morally fraught choices, mentorship of a Force-sensitive child, and the mounting pressure of protecting Tanalorr as a sanctuary, the next chapter could push into darker thematic territory—making it all the more important that its portrayal of violence, fear, and psychological strain remains deliberate and story-driven rather than purely spectacle.