It was known Star Wars Resistance intended to incorporate The Force Awakens into the series eventually, although this could be sooner than some expected.
There’s still four episodes left in the season following this, and with Season 2 a sure thing, the two could really intertwine and lead into some more serious story arcs.
That’s not a guarantee, but one would think Kaz might become a little more somber if he learned of the destructive power of Starkiller Base.