PowerWash Simulator 2 continues its trend of gaining access to significant IPs and turning them into fun, creative, washable content. The PowerWash Simulator – STAR WARS Pack is an exciting addition to the franchise, bringing nostalgia with a dash of lore-building thanks to FuturLab.

The former DLC (Adventure Time) changed the base game to represent its cartoon style, which was initially jarring. Will the STAR WARS pack have a similar jarring effect? Or will this DLC bring balance to the (cleaning) force?

Prepare to powerwash in a galaxy far, far away…

Thankfully, much like the previous DLC, the base game and mechanics remain the same. It’s still the same old power-blasting away dirt and chasing that satisfying 100% completion ‘ding’ notification.

However, instead of suburban homes and industrial spaces, you’re going to be cleaning some iconic Star Wars locations such as the Lars Homestead, the Mos Eisley Cantina, a gigantic AT-AT, the Super Star Destroyer Bridge, an X-Wing fighter and the legendary Millennium Falcon!

The level design is incredibly detailed. Sure, there are VR experiences and a real-life Star Wars world you can visit in theme parks, but there’s something about the way the PowerWash team have handled this DLC that makes you feel like you’re actually there. Each location does bring a sense of whimsy and nostalgic memories to them, but what’s also fun is that you can see how the locations are actually set up.

No longer are we limited to certain scenes or shots from the movies; you can now freely walk around Luke Skywalker’s room or browse other booths in the Cantina. It’s these little details in, arguably, this 1:1 recreation of these locations that really make the difference.

The text messages that appear as you’re cleaning away return. This time, iconic Star Wars characters such as Princess Leia, Han Solo and Lando Calrissian all shoot through a fun text or three. You seem to be a part of some group chats, as your cleaning character has now reformed as a cleaning droid for hire. I guess it’s nice of them to include droids in their regular chats.

Having your in-game character visually change into someone who would live in the Star Wars universe was quite a nice surprise. Aside from the art style, which we will discuss later in this review, your equipment also gets a visual and audio upgrade! There’s something about starting up the powerhouse, and it’s making the sound of a Star Wars Blaster that really does something to a PowerWasher.

As we mentioned earlier, because there are no new gameplay elements or mechanics, the controls are identical to those of the base game.

Visually, this DLC’s strong suit is, without a doubt, its iconic 1:1 recreation of the Star Wars worlds and vehicles. The sheer size of the AT-AT alone is an intimidating sight. We’re not going to lie here; it’s a big cleaning job that is definitely going to eat away at your free time.

The audio, compared to the base game, has not changed. Other than the sound effect of the power hose ignition changing to that of a Star Wars Blaster, most sound effects remain the same as the base game. All the ASRM cleaning noises, from the clicking noises as you change the nozzle to the floor cleaner soaking up suds, all remain in clear, crisp detail.

Sharing the same negative factor as the Adventure Time pack DLC, no iconic Star Wars music or themes appear in the game. Sure, there are occasional droid cameos, Easter egg-style imagery in the background to set the lore/timeline of where you’re at in the Star Wars world, and the previously mentioned Blaster ignition sound. But, other than that, there appears to be no other sound. Cleaning the Cantina without the Cantina theme really was a letdown.

The PowerWash Simulator 2 – STAR WARS Pack is exactly what you’re looking for: a fun, loyal, 1:1 recreation of some iconic Star Wars locations and vehicles that injects its long-standing nostalgia into PowerWash Simulator 2.

If you’re here for more cleaning, you’ll get it. Seriously, you’ll get it. But if you’re here for new items or cleaning products, you may feel a bit disappointed.

May the (cleaning) force be with you.