Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order - 17 Easter Eggs, Secrets & References Explained
16. Lightsaber Materials Reference Actual Canon
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One of the best things about Fallen Order is the lightsaber customisation. It's the most in-depth we've seen a Star Wars game to date, with players being given access to a menagerie of kyber crystals, emitters, switches, sleeves and materials to craft their own weapon.
Unsurprisingly, many of the metals and materials referenced in the game are actual canon metals featured in other Star Wars stories. The most noticeable inclusion is Haysian Smelt, a rare form of gold that Page and Rose Tico's medallions were made of in The Last Jedi.
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