The Hypernova[3] was the starship of Balada the Hutt. It floated over the Grand Arena on Vespaara.[1]
Behind the scenes
Hypernova first appeared in the video game Star Wars: Hunters,[3] which soft-launched on November 16, 2021 to select countries.[4] However, the ship was unnamed until update 0.18.0, through the Arena Pass as one of the rewards available.[3]
Concept art gallery
![Previsualization by C. Young[5]](/starwars/wiki/File:HypernovaConcept2-ClintYoung.jpg "HypernovaConcept2-ClintYoung.jpg (238 KB)")
![Previsualization by C. Young[5]](/starwars/wiki/File:HypernovaConcept1-ClintYoung.png "HypernovaConcept1-ClintYoung.png (1.66 MB)")
![Previsualization by C. Young[5]](/starwars/wiki/File:GrandArenaConcept1-ClintYoung.png "GrandArenaConcept1-ClintYoung.png (1.94 MB)")
![Previsualization by C. Young[5]](/starwars/wiki/File:GrandArenaConcept2-ClintYoung.png "GrandArenaConcept2-ClintYoung.png (724 KB)")
![Previsualization by C. Young[5]](/starwars/wiki/File:GrandArenaConcept3-ClintYoung.png "GrandArenaConcept3-ClintYoung.png (910 KB)")
Appearances
- Hunters: Battle for the Arena (and audiobook)
- Star Wars: Hunters (First appearance)
Sources
The Game on Star Wars: Hunters' official website (original site is defunct)- Star Wars: Hunters – Welcome to the Arena | Cinematic Trailer on the official Zynga Star Wars YouTube channel (original link is obsolete) (Posted on StarWars.com) (First pictured)
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy (Indirect mention only)
- Kubaz Mania! on Arena News (original site is defunct) (Picture only)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Hunters: Battle for the Arena
- ↑ The Game on Star Wars: Hunters' official website (original site is defunct)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Star Wars: Hunters
- ↑ Zynga Star Wars (@ZyngaStarWars) on Twitter (post on November 16, 2021): "We are excited to announce Star Wars: Hunters is now entering soft launch and is available on Android for players in India, Philippines, Malaysia & Indonesia." (original link is obsolete) (screenshot)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Clint Young on ArtStation: Star Wars: Hunters VisDev (May 18, 2025): "Previs for Star Wars: Huntres- The Planet Vesparaa and the Hunters Games broadcast ship and arenas. these were a few of the visual designs and biomes pieces I completed for the game." (backup link) (screenshot)
External links
- Zynga and Lucasfilm Games Challenge Players to Enter the Arena With New Cinematic Trailer for Upcoming Team-Based Competitive Action Game, Star Wars: Hunters on Zynga (September 14, 2021) (backup link archived on October 3, 2019)
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