Introduction & Context
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor is the sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order, developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. It continues the story of Cal Kestis, set approximately five years after the events of Fallen Order.
The Deluxe Edition is a premium variant designed for fans who want cosmetic bonuses in their version of the game. It does not include major story expansions or extra gameplay content beyond the base game; its extras are strictly aesthetic.
🎮 Minimum Requirements
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| OS | 64‑bit Windows 10 |
| CPU | Intel Core i7‑7700 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1070 or AMD RX 580 (both with 8 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 155 GB free space |
✅ Recommended Requirements
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| OS | 64‑bit Windows 10 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5‑11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 2070 or AMD RX 6700 XT (8 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 155 GB SSD preferred |
What’s Included in the Deluxe Edition
Here’s a breakdown of what you get above the standard edition:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Galactic Hero Cosmetic Pack | Includes “Scoundrel” outfit for Cal, “Rugged” BD‑1 skin, and DL‑44 Blaster skin (an homage to Han Solo) Game Rant+2G2A+2 |
| New Hero Cosmetic Pack | Includes “Rebel Hero” outfit, “BD‑Astro” BD‑1 skin (inspired by R2‑D2), and “Rebel Hero” Lightsaber set (Luke Skywalker themed) VideoGamer+3Game Rant+3G2A+3 |
| Jedi Survival / Hermit Pack | The standard edition (or preorder) gives a “Hermit / Jedi Survival” cosmetic pack (Obi‑Wan Kenobi–inspired outfit & lightsaber, and a “Combustion” blaster skin). The Deluxe Edition includes this by default. Game Rant+2VideoGamer+2 |
In short: six additional cosmetics (outfits, skins, weapons) beyond what the standard version gives. Game Rant+3VideoGamer+3VideoGamer+3
Importantly: these are purely cosmetic. They do not add new missions, story content, or major gameplay features. VideoGamer+2Game Rant+2
As VideoGamer puts it: “The Deluxe Edition will set you back an extra $20 … you get access to two extra Cosmetics packs … all the content added is cosmetic in nature.” VideoGamer
Reception & Critical Opinions
Strengths
Improved combat and expanded arsenal — Many players and critics praised how the sequel refines lightsaber combos, Force powers, and movement compared to Fallen Order.
Larger, more ambitious worlds — The planets you explore are more sprawling, varied, and open.
Strong Star Wars feel — The lore, atmosphere, and visual aesthetics often succeed at making fans feel immersed in the galaxy.
Polish in many areas — On modern consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S), many early performance issues have been mitigated via patches. Best Buy+3Metacritic+3stash.games+3
Weaknesses & Critiques
Technical issues & performance — At launch, the game had frame rate drops, bugs, and graphical glitches, especially on PC. Metacritic+4Metacritic+4Best Buy+4
Repetitive side content / filler — Many reviews found the side missions and open‑world filler to be less compelling or a bit filler.
Cosmetics only in Deluxe — Some criticize the Deluxe Edition’s extra cost for only cosmetic content, seeing it as a “pay extra for style” approach. VideoGamer+2Game Rant+2
Mixed user impressions — While many love the game, some players are more critical, citing issues with traversal, balancing, bugs, and overall polish. Reddit+4GameSpot+4Reddit+4
Metacritic Score is in the “generally favorable” range, though technical issues are often mentioned in critiques.
