How to Change Characters in Lego Star Wars

One of the best things about Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is that players have more than 300 characters to choose from! While the game offers characters from all nine Star Wars films, it does not explicitly state how players can change characters when they desire.

Players can change characters depending on the game mode they selected. For instance, players cannot switch characters during story missions, and so on. Keeping this in mind, this guide will give instructions regarding how and when players can change characters in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and other helpful tidbits.

Updated on August 22, 2024, by M. Salman Shahid: Since the Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was released on PS Plus recently, it has undergone several changes since its initial release. This guide reflects those changes, especially those pertaining to a bug that prevents players from changing characters whenever they want.

Changing Characters in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

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Players can choose the character of their choice through a simple interface that has divided characters based on categories. The Star Wars characters have been distributed across ten categories, which are as follows:

Jedi – 45 Characters
Hero – 90 Characters
Scavenger – 11 Characters
Scoundrel – 23 Characters
Bounty Hunter – 16 Characters
Villain – 65 Characters
Dark Side – 20 Characters
Astromech Droid – 19 Characters
Protocol Droid – 13 Characters

To change characters in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, follow these simple instructions:

Press the Down button on the D-pad.
Locate and select the Characters tab.
Locate and select the character that has to be replaced.
Now, choose a replacement character.
Select an appearance for the desired character by pressing Triangle on a PlayStation controller or Y on an Xbox controller.

Players can only freely change characters in free-play mode and are in full control when they are not watching a cutscene. Character selection during story missions may be severely limited.

How to Change Characters in Party in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

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Each party will have at least two characters, which may vary depending on the game mode.

Players can switch between characters in their current party by following these steps:

Use the directional inputs on the D-pad to make a selection.
When moving between characters, the character portraits will change at the top of the screen.
Press the confirmation button to play another character from the party.

Players can also switch between characters in a party by using the shoulder buttons on their controller.

Can’t Change Character Bug Fix

Many players have reported not being able to change characters whenever they want, unless they are on a mission. If you come across this bug, you can solve it by starting another mission or flying.

If the issue persists, your best bet is to delete the game while keeping your saves. Then, reinstall the game in offline mode. While in offline mode, start the game and continue where you left off. This workaround should fix the issue, but only if you have a physical copy of the game. It is worth noting this workaround will not work if you own a digital copy of the game.

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