Summary
To sayStar Wars Jedi: Survivor’s ending was a bittersweet one would be an understatement. Cal Kestis and company may have found the mysterious planet of Tanalorr and claimed it as a refuge for those persecuted by the Empire, but Cal suffered tremendous loss in the process. After the betrayal of Bode Akuna, Cal’s Jedi master Cere Junda was killed andStar Wars Jedi: Survivor’s protagonist found himself slipping into the impulses of the dark side. Just asThe Empire Strikes Backended with a sense of uncertainty,Jedi’s second entry left players with many questions about the future.
One of the biggestquestions regarding the nextStar Wars Jedigameis how Cal Kestis will go on without the mentorship of Cere Junda. While he does have the guidance and support of Merrin and Greez Dritus, the hole left by Cere will likely be one that sticks with Cal and one that can only be filled by the presence of another Jedi. Considering the time period of the games, Jedi are particularly difficult to come by, but there are a few that Cal may come across thanks to his new role with the Hidden Path. One such Jedi is Quinlan Vos, who could prove to be just the role model Cal needs moving forward.
The Hidden Path Could Bring Cal Kestis And Quinlan Vos Together
Star Wars Jedi: Survivorends with Cal and friends securing Tanalorr for the Hidden Path, a group Cere Junda and Eno Cordova worked with to protect Jedi and Force-sensitives from the Empire. It first enteredStar Warscanon through theObi-Wan KenobiDisney+ series, where the titular Jedi found himself working with the organization. Obi-Wan soon discovered he wasn’t the only notable Jedi to come across the Path, as he found a note from his Jedi friend Quinlan Vos in a safe house. Not only did this confirm that Quinlan survived the Jedi Purge, but he played an active role in ensuring other Jedi find safety in the galaxy.
With this knowledge and Cal’s place in the Hidden Path, the chance that he encounters Vos shifts from a mere dream to surprisingly possible.Obi-Wan Kenobishowed just how volatile life is in the Hidden Path, and now that Cal has secured Tanalorr, Vos could seek out the young Jedi to set up transport for refugees.
Depending on whether thenextJedigame features a significant time jump, it could either show Cal and Vos meeting for the first time or start by showcasing how they’ve been in league for a considerable amount of time.
Why Quinlan Vos Would Be The Perfect Mentor For Cal
While Cal and Vos' pairing makes sense regardingJedi: Survivor’s overarching plot, Vos would make a powerful mentor for Cal due to the latter’s personal journey.Survivorshowed Cal succumbing to aspects of the dark side on multiple occasions, particularly in hisboss fight with Bode Akuna. If he’s going to work his way back to trusting only in the light side of the Force, Vos would be the ideal guide to help him do so. The novelDark Discipleshows Vos fall victim to the dark side and return to the light, so he may be able to teach Cal firsthand about the dangers of losing oneself.
In some ways, Cal and Vos' journeys mirror each other. They are both unconventional Jedi in their experiences and perspectives, and their romantic relationships contradict the Jedi’s usual doctrine. If Quinlan Vos was brought into the nextStar Wars Jedititle, he could serve as a compass for Cal’s most intense personal story yet. By having Vos help with the Hidden Path andguiding Cal away from his darker impulses,Star Warsfans could see an emotional master/apprentice relationship unlike anything the games have seen before.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
WHERE TO PLAY
The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™, a third person galaxy-spanning action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narratively-driven, single player title picks up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order™ and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness. Pushed to the edges of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal will find himself surrounded by threats new and familiar. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times - but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?Explore an Untamed Galaxy – Discover new planets and familiar frontiers in the Star Wars galaxy, each with unique biomes, challenges, and enemies. Master new skills, equipment, and abilities that will augment the ways you explore, fight, and roam. With larger areas to explore and more to discover off the beaten path, players who adventure beyond the horizon will find hidden rewards.
