Star Wars: Force Arena
Star Wars: Force Arena was a free-to-play mobile MOBA that put Star Wars heroes and villains into fast, real-time PvP battles. Players picked a side, Empire or Rebellion, then collected character cards to assemble a squad, customize a deck, and push objectives in short 1v1 or 2v2 matches.
| Publisher: Netmarble Type: Mobile MOBA Release Date: January 11, 2017 Shut Down: March 18, 2019 Pros: +A large roster of 60+ recognizable Star Wars characters. +Live 1v1 and 2v2 PvP matchmaking. +Time-limited events that awarded unique rewards. Cons: -Limited information available. |
Star Wars: Force Arena Shut Down on March 18, 2019
Star Wars: Force Arena Overview
Star Wars: Force Arena aimed to translate the feel of a lane-based arena fight into a mobile-friendly format, built around collectible cards and quick competitive sessions. After choosing the Empire or the Rebellion, you built a deck from a pool of more than 60 characters, each bringing a distinct role or ability to the battlefield. Familiar faces like Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia were part of the lineup, alongside other franchise staples, giving matches a strong fan-service appeal without requiring long play sessions.
Deck building was at the center of progression. Characters were collected as cards and then upgraded and arranged into a battle squad that you deployed during matches. Beyond heroes and troopers, decks could be reinforced with vehicles and items, letting you tailor a loadout toward pressure, defense, or burst damage depending on your style and preferred faction tools.
One of the more interesting twists was the pairing system, which encouraged thematic combinations by granting special boosts when certain characters were used together, such as Han Solo and Chewbacca. It was a simple idea, but it helped decks feel more intentional than just picking the highest-level cards.
On the multiplayer side, Force Arena focused on real-time PvP with both 1v1 and 2v2 options, pitting you against players from the opposing faction. For practice and pacing, there was also a training mode and a solo campaign that functioned as an introduction to mechanics and a way to play when you were not in the mood for ranked competition. Limited-time events rounded out the schedule with exclusive rewards, including items and occasional character-related prizes.
Star Wars: Force Arena Key Features:
- 60+ Iconic Characters – build a collection of Star Wars units with different kits and battlefield roles, from Luke Skywalker to Darth Vader.
- Form Decks – assemble a playable squad by mixing character cards with vehicles and item support.
- Pair Up – use specific character duos to activate synergy boosts (for example, Han Solo with Chewie).
- 1v1 and 2v2 PvP – jump into short, real-time matches designed for competitive play on mobile.
- Events with Exclusive Prizes – take part in rotating limited-time events that offered special rewards.
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Star Wars: Force Arena Links
Star Wars: Force Arena Official Site
Star Wars: Force Arena Google Play
Star Wars: Force Arena iTunes App Store [Singapore]
Star Wars: Force Arena System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Operating System: Android 4.3 and up / iOS 7.0 or later.
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Star Wars: Force Arena Additional Information
Developer(s): Netmarble
Publisher(s): Netmarble
Platform(s): iOS, Android
Language(s): English, Korean
Global Release Date: January 11, 2017
Shut Down: March 18, 2019
Development History / Background:
Developed and published by Netmarble, Star Wars: Force Arena was a free-to-play mobile MOBA created in partnership with Lucasfilm. The project was first revealed using the working title Star Wars Battlegrounds before later adopting the Star Wars: Force Arena name. Pre-registration began in November 2016, followed by a soft launch in Singapore and Australia ahead of the worldwide release on January 11, 2017. On December 19, 2018, Netmarble announced that the game would end service, with shutdown scheduled for March 18, 2019.
