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Release & story order

LEGO Star Wars timeline

Traveller's Tales LEGO Star Wars games from The Video Game (2005) through The Skywalker Saga (2022). Release lists each mainline console title. Story follows the 2026 recommended path: Skywalker Saga Episodes I–II → Clone Wars → finish Episodes III–IX. Mobile/Arcade spin-offs stay FAQ-only. Narrative games: Star Wars games; films: Star Wars movies.

Updated August 2026

Pick your path:

Modern path Classic I–VI Full release Full release list Story order

Where to start

Pick Modern path for Skywalker Saga + Clone Wars, Classic I–VI for Complete Saga only, or Full release for every mainline console title.

  • Skywalker Saga covers all nine films—Complete Saga is older I–VI remake
  • Clone Wars game fills animated-era gap
  • DLC character packs optional—Galactic Edition FAQ

Release order

When each mainline LEGO Star Wars game shipped in the US—2005 through The Skywalker Saga (April 5, 2022). Complete Saga replaces buying LSW1+LSW2 separately.

  • Newcomers 2026 → Skywalker Saga first; add Clone Wars for completeness
  • Classic only → Complete Saga (I–VI) then optional Clone Wars / Force Awakens
  • Skip LSW1+LSW2 if you own Complete Saga
  • Mobile Battles/Castaways → FAQ only
Story order tips

Recommended 2026 play path by galactic era: start Skywalker Saga Episodes I–II → play LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars → finish Skywalker Saga Episodes III–IX.

  • Ep I–II → Skywalker Saga levels
  • Clone Wars gap → LEGO Star Wars III full campaign
  • Ep III–IX → finish Skywalker Saga
  • Force Awakens 2016 → optional if you already have TSS Sequel levels

Timeline

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When each game was released. Click a game for platforms, dates, and where it fits in your playthrough.

Release order

  1. LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game

    LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game

    PS2XboxGameCubePCGBADSLEGOAction-adventurePrequels

    LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game (2005) adapts Episodes I–III in Traveller's Tales brick comedy—the series debut that proved film saga levels could be co-op playgrounds.

    Overview
    Free-play character swapping, stud collecting, and silent brick slapstick that defined every later LEGO Star Wars title.
    In-game setting
    Prequel-era coverage only. Next Release is LEGO Star Wars II. Story path for 2026 newcomers usually starts at The Skywalker Saga instead.
    Should you play it?
    Superseded by The Complete Saga and later The Skywalker Saga for most players. Buy only if you collect originals or lack modern platforms.
    Release date
    US April 2, 2005 on PS2/Xbox/GameCube/PC; handheld ports followed.
  2. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

    LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

    PS2XboxGameCubeXbox 360PCPSPDSLEGOAction-adventureOriginal Trilogy

    LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006) covers Episodes IV–VI—Death Star stud runs, Hoth brick battles, and vehicle sections that fans still quote.

    Overview
    Vehicle levels and create-a-character extras expanded the 2005 formula. Often rated the funnier of the mid-2000s duo.
    In-game setting
    Original Trilogy coverage. Pairs with LSW1 inside Complete Saga.
    Should you play it?
    Bundled into The Complete Saga—prefer that compilation over buying LSW2 alone in 2026.
    Release date
    US September 12, 2006 multiplatform.
  3. LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga

    LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga

    WiiPS3Xbox 360PCDSiOSAndroidLEGOCompilationEpisodes I–VI

    LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007) merges LSW1 and LSW2 into one polished package—still the best classic way to play Episodes I–VI in LEGO form.

    Overview
    Unified hub, extra levels, and HD-era ports that kept the mid-2000s games alive on modern storefronts for years.
    In-game setting
    Replaces LSW1 and LSW2 for collectors. Does not include Clone Wars or Sequel trilogy content.
    Should you play it?
    Classic essential—play this instead of buying LSW1+LSW2 separately. Skip only if you go straight to The Skywalker Saga.
    Release date
    US November 6, 2007 on Wii/Xbox 360/PS3; later PC and mobile.
  4. LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

    LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

    WiiPS3Xbox 360PC3DSPSPDSLEGOAction-adventureClone Wars

    LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (2011) adapts the animated Clone Wars era between Episodes II and III—unique ground/space missions not fully replaced by Skywalker Saga.

    Overview
    Dual ground-and-space mission structure tied to the Cartoon Network series characters. Fills the gap Skywalker Saga film levels skip.
    In-game setting
    Insert between Prequel and Original Trilogy eras on Story path. Not required for film-only binge of Skywalker Saga.
    Should you play it?
    Still recommended beside The Skywalker Saga—play after Ep II content, before Ep III. Only mainline LEGO SW with deep Clone Wars coverage.
    Release date
    US March 22, 2011 multiplatform.
  5. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    PS4Xbox OnePCWii U3DSPS VitaSwitchLEGOAction-adventureSequel

    LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2016) adapts Episode VII with Multi-Builds and Blaster Battles—fun standalone, later overlapped by Skywalker Saga's Sequel levels.

    Overview
    Multi-Build puzzles and on-rails blaster segments refreshed the formula for Seventh Generation consoles.
    In-game setting
    Sequel trilogy opener in LEGO form. Skywalker Saga supersedes for most 2026 players.
    Should you play it?
    Optional if you own The Skywalker Saga (which covers Ep VII–IX). Buy for TFA-specific levels/characters or nostalgia.
    Release date
    US June 28, 2016; Switch port later.
  6. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

    LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

    PS4PS5Xbox OneXbox SeriesSwitchPCLEGOAction-adventureEpisodes I–IX

    LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022) rebuilds all nine saga films with open planets, free trilogy start order, and voice acting—the default 2026 LEGO Star Wars experience.

    Overview
    Open-world planets, class-based characters, and any-trilogy start. Galactic Edition bundles DLC character packs.
    In-game setting
    Covers Episodes I–IX. Does not replace Clone Wars game content. Narrative games neighbor: /star-wars; films: /star-wars-movies.
    Should you play it?
    Start here for newcomers. Pair with LEGO Star Wars III if you want Clone Wars between Ep II and III. Older Complete Saga titles become optional.
    Release date
    US April 5, 2022 on current consoles and PC. Galactic Edition November 1, 2022.

FAQ

Release vs recommended path, Complete Saga vs Skywalker Saga, Clone Wars insert, and mobile skips.

Release order

Release order lists when each LEGO Star Wars game launched. Story order on this page is a recommended play path—use The Skywalker Saga plus an optional Clone Wars insert so film eras stay chronological without replaying obsolete 2005–2006 discs.

Modern: The Skywalker Saga (start Episodes I–II) → LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars → finish Skywalker Saga Episodes III–IX. Minimal: Skywalker Saga alone. Classic nostalgia: The Complete Saga for Episodes I–VI only.

Play path

No for story—Skywalker Saga remakes all nine films with new levels. Complete Saga is optional nostalgia for the 2005–2007 brick style. Many completionists still keep both for 100% stud runs.

Yes if you want Clone Wars—Skywalker Saga film levels jump from Episode II to III. LEGO Star Wars III is the dedicated animated-era game. Insert it after Ep II levels on the Story path.

Optional & related

More timelines

Other release-order and story-order guides on this site.