Monopoly sucks, but this new 'Star Wars' video game spinoff might add some galactic sizzle

Let’s be honest here, and no disrespect to venerable family board games, but Monopoly is kind of boring. There, we said it. Oh sure, it's iconic — the real estate-hoarding classic has been with us since 1903, when it was called "The Landlord Game" — but have you ever actually enjoyed a game of it? Behold the potential antidote to Monopoly ennui in the form of Ubisoft's new " Star Wars "-themed spinoff release, " Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs Villains ." This new twist on a time-worn game could recalibrate your thoughts on the 90-year-old land acquisition diversion when it lands on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 1/2 and Xbox Series X|S on June 11, 2026. No, this isn’t Monopoly’s first venture into the galaxy far, far away, as a basic tabletop "Star Wars" edition came out in 1996, followed by a video game adaptation in 1997. However, this latest incarnation has some sensational digital magic attached that has piqued our interest. Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains | World Premiere Trailer - YouTube Watch On "Assemble your team, build your roster of iconic 'Star Wars' characters, and battle with your friends and family for control of the galaxy as you move across storied planets and locations," states the official description. "Choose from a wide array of 'Star Wars' heroes and villains, each with their own unique abilities. …