In addition to that, they made the beloved The Force Unleashed series non-canon.
Explanation
The statement that 'they made the beloved The Force Unleashed series non-canon' is accurate because the canon status of the Star Wars universe was altered significantly after Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012. Specifically, in 2014, Disney redefined the canon of the Star Wars franchise, declaring that all previously existing materials from the Expanded Universe (EU) would no longer be considered canon, and this included The Force Unleashed series of video games. Under the new classification, the EU became known as 'Legends,' removing its official status within the current Star Wars lore. Therefore, both before and after this change, The Force Unleashed was considered canon for a brief period but has been since relegated to 'Legends.' This transition affected fandom perceptions and the storytelling within the Star Wars universe, leading to a mixture of disappointment and nostalgia among fans. As such, the statement accurately captures the loss of canon status for this series, reflecting both the transition and the emotional ties fans have to it.
Key Points
- The Force Unleashed was originally part of the canon before the Disney acquisition.
- Disney's reclassification of the Star Wars canon in 2014 made The Force Unleashed and other previous works non-canon.
- The series remains beloved among fans despite its non-canon status.
