It’s commonplace for video game projects to be canceled, but fresh reports indicate that a high-profile Star Wars game, a title originally envisioned as the start of a series, may no longer see its sequel come to fruition.
This potential shelving isn’t entirely unexpected, considering the original game’s moderate sales figures and its lack of a multiplayer mode – a feature that publisher Ubisoft typically utilizes to keep players engaged.
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Ubisoft has a track record of revitalizing games like Rainbow Six Siege and For Honor through ongoing support. This highlights how initial sales don’t always determine a game’s long-term success. However, a purely single-player experience faces greater challenges. Without live service elements, it’s difficult to retain players who aren’t fully invested in the core gameplay.
AAA Star Wars Sequel Reportedly Canceled
The game in question is Ubisoft’s ambitious action title, Star Wars Outlaws. Since its launch in August 2024, the game didn’t achieve the expected commercial success and was criticized for technical glitches and sections with forced stealth.
Reports indicate that its sales were so underwhelming that an older Star Wars game actually outperformed it within its first year.
Fans hoping for more adventures with Kay Vess might be disappointed. An unofficial report suggests that plans for a sequel have been shelved.
This information originates from Tom Henderson, who mentioned it on the Insider Gaming podcast, stating, “They also recently canceled Star Wars Outlaws 2, because that was planned and in the works. It didn’t enter production, as far as I know, it wasn’t set in stone.”
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This potential cancellation isn’t surprising, as Massive Entertainment, the studio behind Star Wars Outlaws, is also focused on supporting The Division 2 and developing its sequel, The Division 3.
Whether Star Wars Outlaws can experience a resurgence remains to be seen. Another Star Wars title achieved its highest player count a full eight years after launch. However, Star Wars Battlefront 2 relies heavily on multiplayer. Furthermore, even after a demo was released on PSN and Xbox Store, there hasn’t been a noticeable impact.
Nevertheless, a comeback is possible. Ubisoft continues to release updates for Outlaws, and it might eventually find a more favorable reception. Sometimes, a single influential content creator can spark renewed interest in a game.
Looking ahead, Star Wars Zero Company is slated for release in 2026, although its tactical gameplay might not align with all fans’ expectations.
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