Star Wars: The Acolyteis set to be released in June 2024, and it will be the first time that the High Republic era will appear in live-action. The High Republic era is when the Jedi were at the height of their power, and it will certainly be interesting to see that on-screen. However, the era has been seen inStar Warsbefore and connections will inevitably be made.
The era has primarily been featured in books and comic books. BeforeThe Acolyte, the only onscreen appearance had been throughStar Wars: Young Jedi Tales, and through the flashbacks ofStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. Indeed,Star Wars Jedi: Survivordidn’t dive fully into the High Republic but offered enough of a tether for other endeavors to grasp onto.
Star Wars: The Acolyte Could Tie Into Star Wars Jedi
The Acolyte is Set During Star Wars’ High Republic Era
WithStar Wars: The Acolytetaking place in the High Republic era, it leaves lots of room for the show to embraceStar Wars Jedi: Survivorand the lore that the game set up. The High Republic era played a role in the narrative by introducing High Republic characters, such as Santari Khri, ZN-A4 (also known as Zee), andSurvivor’s Dagan Gera. The game also introduces the planet of Tanalorr, which was a big plot device the story worked toward.
Tanalorr is a planet in which the Jedi Order of the High Republic had interest in untilthe Nihil Maraudersinvaded and forced the Jedi to abandon the planet. It would certainly be interesting to see some acknowledgment of the games' High Republic lore now inThe Acolyte, especially since Santari Khri was a Jedi master within the order.
The Time Period of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s High Republic Lore is Unknown
WithSurvivorintroducing lots ofHigh Republic lore, it would be a missed opportunity forThe Acolyteto not reference the game or even subtly mention it. However, this all depends on what point in the High Republic era these flashbacks took place in.The Acolyteis set around 100 years beforeThe Phantom Menace, but the period of events in the flashbacks ofSurvivoris unknown.
The Acolytehas many ways and opportunities to embrace the game. Santari Khri would be the perfect character to receive a mention within the show, as she served as a Jedi master duringthe High Republic era ofStar Wars. If the events ofSurvivor’s flashbacks happened around the same time asThe Acolyte, then it would be a great way of confirming the time period of the flashbacks, as well as providing another reference to Respawn’sStar WarsJedigames.
Other Star Wars Shows Have Embraced The Star Wars Jedi Games
Over the years, mostStar Warsshows have somewhat embraced the games. Players may have acknowledged major references, such asStar Wars' Bracca(a planet created forFallen Order) appearing inThe Bad Batch, or more subtle references such as passing remarks such asThe Mandalorian’s Greef Karga mentioning that Grogu looks like a Bogling.
Of course,The Acolytewouldn’t be able to embrace the games as much as shows likeThe Bad BatchorObi-Wan Kenobi, but it could still tie into them thanks to this loose thread. Even if it’s a blink-and-miss-it reference, or a reference viewers won’t pick up the first time; regardless of what happens, it will be interesting to see ifThe Acolytedoes make use ofSurvivor’s High Republic lore or not.
