"Star Wars, Mandalorian Join Monopoly Go"

The mobile gaming sensation Monopoly Go is set to ignite the excitement of its fans by collaborating with the iconic Star Wars franchise. Announced at the Star Wars Celebration in Japan, this thrilling partnership will run from May 1 through July 2, drawing inspiration from the epic events of the Skywalker Saga and the adventures of The Mandalorian.

During the Star Wars season, Monopoly Go will delight players with adorable cartoon versions of cherished Star Wars characters. Players can look forward to collecting a Star Wars Go sticker album, engaging in high-speed podracing at the Mos Espa Grand Arena, and snagging exclusive in-game collectibles such as tokens, shields, and emojis. Imagine the delight of seeing Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo, R2D2, Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, and Qui-Gon Jinn mingling with the game's iconic host, Mr. Monopoly, also known as Rich Uncle Pennybags.

This isn't Monopoly Go's first foray into crossover territory; last September, it brought Marvel characters into the fold, featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, and the Avengers in a unique Monopoly experience.

Adding to its impressive portfolio, game publisher Scopely recently acquired the teams behind Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now from Niantic, signaling its ambition to expand its reach in the mobile gaming industry.

According to a report from our sister site GamesIndustry.biz, Monopoly Go has been crowned the top game for consumer spending in 2024, amassing a staggering $2.47 billion in revenue, which is humorously described as enough to buy "gold toilets for everyone on the team." In the same year, the game achieved 150 million downloads and boasted 10 million daily active users, solidifying its status as a mobile gaming powerhouse.