Highlights

  • Cal Kestis's unique character and willingness to defy Jedi norms make a potential reunion with his family an intriguing storyline, though nothing suggests his family will appear.
  • Survivor hinted at Cal's attachment to Merrin, breaking the traditional Jedi code and suggesting his willingness to prioritize personal relationships over Jedi teachings.
  • A potential third game could explore Cal's divergence from both the Jedi and Sith, leading him to become a Gray Jedi with his own personal code.

After the events of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, there are many questions surrounding what a potential third game could look like when it comes to Cal Kestis and his journey. After Cameron Monaghan, the actor responsible for Cal's incredible portrayal, seemingly confirmed a third Jedi game, many fans have wondered where Cal's story will go after Survivor. Although there are no clear plot points known yet, putting a twist on long-established Jedi lore could serve as an interesting narrative for Cal.

A new chapter for Cal after Star Wars Jedi: Survivor could dive into his past in a fascinating way that would go against the established Jedi code. It's well known in Star Wars canon that Jedi are taken from their families at a very young age in order to release them of any attachments, so they can fully focus on the Jedi Order. However, Cal eventually finding his family would be an interesting glimpse into what a Jedi's relationship with their family might look like after years of being apart.

Cal's Story Already Bends the Jedi Rules

It's established throughout the events of Fallen Order and Survivor that Cal Kestis is different from his other Jedi peers. Not only has the franchise teased Cal's potential turn to the Dark Side, but Cal's determined moral compass constantly puts him in the crosshairs of danger throughout the events of both games, while other Jedi, like Ahsoka and Yoda, lie low to protect the Jedi Order. It's clear that Cal isn't afraid to break away from the views of his fellow Jedi, and that's why stumbling upon his family would be so intriguing to watch unfold.

Cal Isn't Immune to Attachment

One of the most important pieces of Jedi code is to avoid attachment. However, Survivor teased a romantic relationship between Cal and Merrin that would ultimately defy that rule, as Anakin's attachment to Padme in the prequel films defied the Jedi. There are certain lines the next Jedi game shouldn't cross, but Cal running into his family would be a jaw-dropping moment that could truly change the character's trajectory.

Additionally, Cal choosing to destroy the Holocron in Fallen Order as a way to protect Force-sensitive children showed that he ultimately cares more about people's safety than the wishes of the Jedi. Seeing Cal being faced with a dilemma that required him to save his family in a manner that directly defied the rules of the Jedi in a major way could be incredible to see. There are several directions a Survivor sequel could take, and diving deeper into Cal's strong moral compass through his family would test his allegiance to the Jedi in the ultimate challenge.

Not Jedi or Sith, But Something Else

Being faced with a reunion with his family and a potential romance with Merrin could make Cal officially turn away from the Jedi Order but still avoid succumbing to the Dark Side. This could lead Cal to become a Gray Jedi, although the term itself isn't canon in Star Wars. The next game in the Jedi series could craft an official label for Force-sensitive individuals who choose to defy both paths and choose their own personal code instead.

The future of Star Wars games looks bright, and a third installment in the Jedi franchise would be a great way to explore and play with established Jedi lore. In many ways, Cal stands on his own outside the Order, and the past two games have clearly been hinting at a major turn for the young Jedi. If Cal happened to run into his family, it could signal a big change for him, and this would be a compelling new avenue to explore.