Star Wars: The Acolyte has been released. What do we know about the acolyte saber in the show and how to get a new lightsaber of your own

Fans have been anticipating the release of The Acolyte since Variety's 2020 article alluded to its beginning. Four years later, Lucasfilm's formal announcement during the yearly Star Wars Day celebration validates what many had been waiting for.

The scene is set for a new adventure in the Star Wars world as anticipation grows and conjecture gives way to reality. For fans who have followed the evolution of the series, this is a critical moment. A new adventure into the depths of legend awaits you at The Acolyte.

What is The Acolyte?

A brand-new TV show called "The Acolyte" will debut on Disney+. Lesley Headland's series immerses viewers in a galaxy of dark secrets and new dark-side abilities during the latter days of the High Republic. In contrast to earlier tales, "The Acolyte" takes place decades before "The Phantom Menace," providing a novel glimpse into the Jedi at the height of their abilities. The eight-episode series revolves around the search for an assassin connected to the Sith, the dark-side fanatics who are said to have vanished from the world a thousand years ago. A fascinating and enigmatic plot is set up by the fact that this assassin is specifically targeting a group of Jedi.

By further distancing the franchise from being primarily a family-oriented tale about the Sky-walkers, the show departs from the well-known tales. Instead, it broadens the cosmos beyond its conventional bounds by adding a galaxy's worth of heroes and villains to the narrative.

When is Star Wars: The Acolyte Being Released?

On Tuesday, June 4, "The Acolyte" will make its two-episode Disney+ debut. About a century before the prequel trilogy starts, this release brings fans to a new period in Star Wars history. This new adventure takes place against the backdrop of the High Republic era, which is renowned for its relative calm and the prominence of the Jedi.

Who will appear in The Acolyte?

The official reveal of 'The Acolyte' primary cast on November 7, 2022, caused a stir for both Disney Plus and Lucasfilm. Amandla Stenberg (from "The Hate U Give"), Lee Jung-Jae (from "Squid Game"), Manny Jacinto (from "The Good Place"), Dafne Keen (from "Logan"), Jodie Turner-Smith (from "Queen & Slim"), Rebecca Henderson (from "Inventing Anna"), Charlie Barnett (from "Russian Doll"), Dean-Charles Chapman (from "1917"), Carrie-Anne Moss (from "The Matrix"), and Joonas Suotamo (from "The Rise of Skywalker"), who plays a Wookiee Jedi. 

What Do We Know About the Acolyte Lightsaber?

"The Acolyte" introduces new lightsaber designs, which is one of its fascinating features. There are many new Jedi in the series, and they all carry sabers that differ slightly from those we've seen in the past. Social media comments have pointed out that these sabers seem thicker. Disney's improvements in lightsaber technology are partially to blame for this shift.

From an out-of-universe production standpoint, Disney's ongoing improvements to lightsaber technology have produced designs that are more aesthetically pleasing. These upgrades increase the lightsabers' versatility by giving them a more realistic glow and enabling the battery packs to be hidden inside the hilts. These technological developments are reflected in "The Acolyte" thicker hilts.

In-universe, the heavier hilts could represent the evolving Jedi styles of the High Republic period. The design variation from sabers from other eras may be explained by the Jedi of this era's preference for gaudy, flamboyant hilts.

Get Your Acolyte Saber in Neopixel or Proffie from LaserPointerWorld

LaserPointerWorld provides homemade lightsabers in both Neopixel and Proffie variants for enthusiasts who want to imitate the new lightsabers from "The Acolyte." While Proffie Sabers features sophisticated sound and light effects, giving Star Wars fans an immersive experience, Neopixel lightsabers are renowned for their colorful, programmable LED blades.

With excellent replicas that perfectly reflect the spirit of the sabers featured in "The Acolyte," LaserPointerWorld has you covered whether you're a collector or a cosplayer. Use your piece of the High Republic era while embracing the newest Star Wars technologies.

'The Acolyte' proves to be a noteworthy addition to the Star Wars universe. It introduces new characters and stories while enriching the franchise's lore and providing new viewpoints.