# Empire-Themed Battle Games Zynga Inc and Lucasfilm Launch Star Wars: Hunters Season 2 By Amy Duong | Published 2024-08-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-hunters References: [zynga](http://www.zynga.com/)  [Zynga Inc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-troops) and [Lucasfilm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-beyond-victory) launch the second season of Star Wars: Hunters today. The official launch of the [battle arena game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkheron) builds on team-based entertainment. This second season of content comes packed with new updates and exciting new Hinter, K-A0S, a KX-series security droid that has Imperial surplus riots shields, and the new Tank class character who will be stepping into the arena. In addition to K-A0S' introduction, the new battlefield Vader's Castle is complete with influences from Mustafar. The key elements of the volcanic area are translated through the integral design as empire-themed cosmetics are introduced as rewards and available for purchase as store bundles for existing players. Scott Warner, design director notes “We’ve been blown away by the response to Star Wars: Hunters so far and can’t wait for fans to see all of the updates we have in store for Season 2. From our latest Hunter, K-A0S, to our new Clash Event and Vader’s Castle battlefield, there is a ton of great gameplay updates and imagery that invokes the Galactic Empire across this season.” Image Credit: Zynga Inc ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Empire-themed Gaming Cosplay:** The integration of empire-themed cosmetics offers a unique opportunity for crossing over into gaming cosplay merchandise. - **New Battle Arena Formats:** The introduction of specialized battle arenas like Vader's Castle suggests evolving formats for competitive gaming environments. - **Character Customization Expansions:** The debut of K-A0S and other new character classes highlights broader customization options for enhancing player engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Merchandise:** Empire-themed cosmetics can blend digital and physical merchandise for collectors and fans alike. - **Esports:** Innovative battle arena designs align with the growing sophistication of esports competitions. - **Character Development Software:** New character class introductions reflect advanced software capabilities in character development for interactive media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fortnite.md) - [Space-Themed Game Seasons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-guys-ultimate-knockout.md) - [Spacefaring VR Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-beyond-victory.md) - [Open-World Sci-Fi Titles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-outlaws.md) - [New Sci-Fi Game Seasons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redacted-regiment.md) - [Mobile Player-Versus-Player Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eighth-era-pvp.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mandalorian-game-consoles.md) - [Interactive Cinematic Attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-cinematic-attractions.md) - [Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-star-wars.md)