ILM and Lucasfilm are cooking up another exciting entry in the Star Wars gaming universe, introducing a fresh experience known as Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset. This upcoming title will be exclusively available on the Meta Quest 3 and 3S.
Set during the timeline of Han Solo’s early adventures as shown in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), this game promises to take players on an exhilarating ride through a galaxy filled with thrilling podracing. Gamers can expect to team up with Volo Bolus and partner with the legendary pilot Sebulba, promising a dynamic mixed reality podracing adventure.
Details remain sparse, but the term "Playset" suggests that this game could include an assortment of mixed reality mini-games. While ILM hasn’t dropped any solid confirmations beyond a few teases, they tend to reveal more about their XR games strategically as launch dates approach. Currently, a release date and trailer are still under wraps.
However, fans won’t have to wait too long for more news. Attendees of the ‘Star Wars Celebration 2025’ in Tokyo, Japan from April 18-20 will get an exclusive first look. Over a dozen demo stations will be set up, offering hands-on previews of Beyond Victory, alongside earlier VR hits like Vader Immortal and Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge.
What makes this game particularly innovative is its utilization of mixed reality. Jose Perez III, the director, highlights how this technology offers unparalleled immersion, allowing players to experience the wonders of a galaxy far, far away from the comfort of home in ways never attempted before.
Behind the scenes, it’s likely that Meta has a financial hand in this ambitious project, just as it has supported ILM’s previous VR endeavors in the Star Wars series. With this partnership, there’s a great deal of anticipation for what Beyond Victory will bring to the world of gaming.
