Star Wars Outlaws Sequel Reportedly Cancelled

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It appears that the follow-up to the “Star Wars Outlaws” film has allegedly been scrapped. The Star Wars franchise, in terms of its size, is about as massive as a brand can truly become. Spanning almost 50 years, it’s managed to endure and adapt at nearly every juncture. Not only are the initial three movies considered timeless classics with narratives and visual effects that have aged relatively well, but the series has expanded beyond these with two more trilogies (and a third in development) along with spin-offs, TV shows, books, and video games. In essence, it’s an enormous media empire (without any reference to the dark side).

Star Wars video games have consistently enjoyed great admiration from fans over the years. Games like Star Wars Battlefront, the Knights of the Old Republic series, and numerous others hold a cherished spot in fans’ hearts. There’s a strong desire for a third installment of Star Wars Battlefront, but its development remains uncertain. For a decade, Electronic Arts (EA) held exclusive rights to console Star Wars games, yet their output left some fans underwhelmed – only four titles were released during this period, with two being sequels, and several projects getting scrapped. Fans were hopeful when they learned that Ubisoft would develop the first open-world Star Wars game, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to expectations.

The game titled “Star Wars Outlaws” initially struggled, largely because of its rocky debut which left players feeling like the game was incomplete and disconnected. Ubisoft made efforts to enhance the game, and while it’s improved significantly, it unfortunately didn’t recover enough to be considered successful. Ubisoft attributes part of the game’s failure to Star Wars brand being weakened due to some less-than-stellar films and television shows, although some fans might challenge that claim. Regardless, it appears Ubisoft is taking a break from the Star Wars universe for now.

Star Wars Outlaws 2 Reportedly Cancelled

As reported by gaming journalist and industry insider Tom Henderson, the follow-up to the game Star Wars Outlaws has been scrapped. He mentioned that the project never progressed beyond its initial stages of development at Ubisoft, but it was an idea they had in mind. The specifics about what Star Wars Outlaws would have offered were not disclosed, and it appears that Ubisoft had not yet determined many details given the early stage of pre-production. Assuming the narrative would have picked up where the original left off, it seems this spin-off game may stay as a standalone title for now. The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Wars Outlaws is set to launch later this year, but it’s uncertain if sales will be substantial enough to prompt Ubisoft to reconsider making a sequel.

I must admit, I’m quite disappointed that Ubisoft is stepping away from Star Wars. With so much potential for an exceptional sequel, a refined fan-favorite experience seemed within reach. It’s hard not to hope that one day it might materialize, but at this point, it seems like a distant dream. Still, I’m optimistic that developers like Respawn will keep pushing the boundaries of Star Wars gaming, ensuring the galaxy far, far away remains alive in our interactive worlds.

Would you have liked to see Star Wars Outlaws get a sequel? Let me know in the comments.

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2025-07-25 01:11