The year 1988 saw the release of Battle for the Golden Sun. Here is a compilation of Star Wars-related happenings that occurred in 1988.
- 28 – The birth of Pierce Brown took place.
- ?? – Elliot Hawkes entered the world.
- 10 – The birth of Daniel Kwan occurred.
- 13 – Katie Lucas was born on this day.
- 18 – Nickelodeon broadcasted the premiere of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
- 29 – Mark Stanley came into this world.
- 14 – Charlie Bowater was born.
- ?? – West End Games published the Star Wars Campaign Pack, a supplement designed for the Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.
- ?? – West End Games released Tatooine Manhunt, an adventure scenario created for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.
- 11 – Dhruv Chanchani was born.
- 19 – The world welcomed Cherami Leigh.
- 27 – Chelsea Hamill was born.
- 20 – Nikki SooHoo entered the world.
- ?? – West End Games published Strike Force: Shantipole, an adventure scenario for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.
- ?? – West End Games released Assault on Hoth, a board game depicting the Imperial assault on the Rebel Alliance's Hoth Base.
- ?? – West End Games published the Lightsaber Dueling Pack, a flipbook game.
- 23 – Ritesh Rajan was born.
- 10 – Sam Maggs was born.
- ?? – West End Games published Battle for the Golden Sun, an adventure scenario designed for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.
- ?? – Daniel Fleetwood was born.
- ?? – Oliver Walpole was born.
- ?? – Star Wars 3-D 2 was released.
- ?? – Star Wars 3-D 3 was released.
- ?? – Star Wars: Droids (video game) was launched.
- ?? – The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 2 was published during the Winter season.
- ?? – The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 3 was published during the Spring season.
- ?? – The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 4 was published during the Summer season.
- ?? – The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 5 was published during the Fall season.