If you have been waiting for a new way to experience all trilogies, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga presents a promising alternative. Introduced as a package that includes a chapter for all nine movies, there are plenty of characters to unlock, memories to relive, and LEGO blocks to smash. The launch is just around the corner, and we have details on the global release times for both PC and consoles. If you happen to have an Xbox, there is a trick to play LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga early, too.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Release Times on PC
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga launches on April 5. While there used to be a bug on the Steam page that displayed April 6 as the release date, this has been fixed by the developer.
The LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga release times on PC are as follows:
- 10 a.m. PDT on April 5
- 1 p.m. EDT on April 5
You can use the aforementioned times to calculate the exact hour if your region isn’t on the list. Sadly, the release times on PC happen later than on consoles, so make sure to plan accordingly.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Release Times on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch
The LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga release times on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch consoles are taking place at midnight Eastern Time. This may vary depending on your console and your region, but that’s the estimated release timeframe.
When Can You Start LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga? – Pre-Load Times and Download Size
First of all, it’s worth mentioning there is no pre-load for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on PC via Steam. This is going to sound like a bummer to some, especially as the game’s Steam store page mentions you’ll need at least 40 GB of available space.
That being said, you can already pre-load LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox consoles. In case you’re curious about the download size on PlayStation, it’s a bit over 38 GB without the day one patch (thanks to @PlayStationSize on Twitter for the details).
How to Play LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Early on Xbox Consoles
If you happen to have the game on Xbox, you can play LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga early with the following steps:
- Sign in to your Xbox console
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
- Head to System – Settings – System – Language & Location
- Select New Zealand from the Location list, and then select Restart now
It’s only going to get you ahead of the official LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga release time on consoles for a couple of hours, but it’s a neat trick to consider.
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If you’re wondering about what to expect from the latest LEGO game, guides writer Collin Macgregor wrote in his preview that it’s “great for those who want to enjoy a fun, LEGO-fied version of the different trilogies as TT Games nails their specific brand of family-friendly, pun-infused humor,” which sets a promising prospect. In addition, keep in mind that the developers behind it have reportedly endured long overtime periods to get to the finish line, which is worth considering amidst the praise the game has been getting with the initial wave of reviews.
