Fan-Made 'Star Wars Genesis' Surges Ahead of Major Update Adding Lightsabers

Overview

• Star Wars Genesis is a free total-conversion mod for Bethesda’s Starfield created by modder DeityVengy and released as an unlicensed fan project.
• A late-January or early-February update is billed as game-changing with lightsabers, new backgrounds, an Imperial Agent storyline, balance tweaks, and bug fixes.
• The creator recommends new players wait for the imminent release, signaling a substantial shift in features and scope.
• Genesis emphasizes character creation, allegiance choices, and emergent paths through factions like the Empire, Rebellion, and criminal syndicates.
• Ubisoft’s 2024 title Star Wars Outlaws drew criticism for limited player agency and later missed sales targets, according to the company.