If it weren't for BD-1, I've often thought that Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order would have been a very lonely experience. The droid companion provides Cal Kestis with company when he's often facing the dangers of the galaxy alone, acting as a source of comfort amidst the looming threat of the Empire. But as well as being integral from a storytelling perspective, BD-1 also offers support in very practical ways. Whether it be helping Cal make it across ziplines, using its slice ability to open up doors or shortcuts, or storing healing stems, the little bot is a companion you can't be without. And after finally tucking into the sequel Star Wars Jedi Survivor, the same applies. Despite the fact that Cal now has a home base of sorts in Pyloon's Saloon, along with his own found family and a roster of established relationships, BD-1 is still the one major constant for the Jedi protagonist, with more skills to put to use for exploration and traversal.
In many ways, it feels like one can't exist without the other, and I love how they complement each other as a pair. The more time I spend with Cal and BD-1 in Survivor, the more my sense of anticipation grows for another upcoming Star Wars game set to take us to a galaxy far, far away: Star Wars Outlaws. As lead character Kay Vess navigates the criminal syndicates of the Outer Rim, she'll be joined by a little companion of her own - a Merqaal by the name of Nix. In fact, developer Massive Entertainment is positioning the pair as dual protagonists, and if my enjoyment of Survivor's dynamic duo is anything to go, that's a very exciting prospect indeed.
