Get ready, mobile gaming fans! Monopoly Go is about to inject a dose of sci-fi excitement with its latest collaboration with Star Wars. Announced at the Star Wars Celebration in Japan, this thrilling partnership will run from May 1 to July 2, drawing inspiration from the iconic Skywalker Saga and the gripping series, The Mandalorian.
The Star Wars season in Monopoly Go promises to transform beloved characters into adorable cartoon versions while introducing a host of new features. Players can look forward to collecting Star Wars Go stickers, racing pods in the Mos Espa Grand Arena, and snagging unique in-game items like tokens, shields, and emojis. Imagine the delight of seeing Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo, R2D2, Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, and Qui-Gon Jinn mingling with the iconic Mr. Monopoly, also known as Rich Uncle Pennybags.
This isn't Monopoly Go's first rodeo with crossover events. Last September, the game welcomed Marvel characters such as Spider-Man, Wolverine, and the Avengers into its universe, adding a superhero twist to the classic board game.
In other news, publisher Scopely has expanded its portfolio by acquiring the teams behind Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now from Niantic, signaling their commitment to enhancing mobile gaming experiences.
According to a report from our sister site GamesIndustry.biz, Monopoly Go has topped the charts as the highest-earning game of 2024, raking in an impressive $2.47 billion. Additionally, Scopely reported 150 million downloads and 10 million daily users for the game in 2024, showcasing its massive popularity and success.
