"Star Wars, Mandalorian Join Monopoly Go"

The mobile gaming phenomenon Monopoly Go is set to take players on an intergalactic adventure with its latest collaboration with Star Wars. Announced today at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, this exciting crossover will run from May 1 to July 2, drawing inspiration from iconic moments in the Skywalker Saga and The Mandalorian.

During the Star Wars season on Monopoly Go, players can expect to see beloved Star Wars characters reimagined in a delightful cartoon style. The update introduces a Star Wars Go sticker album for players to complete, thrilling podracing events in the Mos Espa Grand Arena, and a range of collectible in-game items including tokens, shields, and emojis. Imagine the surreal sight of 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 the first time Monopoly Go has ventured into the realm of popular culture crossovers. Last September, it embraced the Marvel universe, featuring characters like Spider-Man, Wolverine, and the Avengers in its gameplay.

In other news, Scopely, the publisher behind Monopoly Go, has recently expanded its portfolio by acquiring the teams behind Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now from Niantic. This move signals Scopely's ambition to further dominate the mobile gaming market.

According to a report from our sister site GamesIndustry.biz, Monopoly Go has been crowned the top game for consumer spending in 2024, raking in an astonishing $2.47 billion. This financial success has been accompanied by impressive user engagement, with 150 million downloads and 10 million daily active users reported by Scopely in 2024.