I was genuinely disappointed when I heard the news: Ubisoft has reportedly canceled the sequel to Star Wars Outlaws when it was barely out of the starting gate. Talk about a gut punch for us fans! According to insider reports, this decision came super early in development—like, before they even properly got their boots dirty. The original game, despite having decent critical scores (it earned a respectable Top Critic Average on OpenCritic), just didn't connect with players the way Ubisoft hoped. And let's be real, in today's gaming landscape, even a massive IP like Star Wars needs something truly spectacular to capture our attention and wallets. Ubisoft actually pointed fingers at the "flagging brand reputation" of Star Wars as part of why the game flopped financially. Ouch.

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So, what exactly happened? Well, Tom Henderson from Insider Gaming spilled the beans on his podcast: Ubisoft looked at early plans for Outlaws 2 and basically said, "Nah, let's not do that." Honestly, can you blame them? With the company taking some heavy financial hits recently, doubling down on a sequel would've been like rolling dice in a sandstorm—way too risky. Sequels nowadays are expected to be bigger, bolder, and shinier, which translates to crazy expensive development costs.

Here's the kicker though: Ubisoft ain't giving up on Kay Vess' story entirely. They're still polishing that original gem like it's a precious kyber crystal! We're talking regular updates:

  • 🛠️ Bug fixes for those pesky glitches that made us wanna throw controllers

  • ✨ New features being added to keep the gameplay fresh

  • 🎮 A major Nintendo Switch 2 launch coming September 4, 2025—hello, new audience!

People Also Ask

  1. Why did Star Wars Outlaws underperform financially?

Even with the Star Wars branding, it couldn't overcome what Ubisoft called the franchise's "flagging reputation" and failed to resonate widely despite decent reviews.

  1. Will Kay Vess' journey continue beyond the first game?

With the sequel canceled in its infancy, it's highly unlikely unless the Star Wars brand sees a miraculous turnaround. For now, it's a standalone adventure.

  1. Is Ubisoft still supporting the original Star Wars Outlaws?

Absolutely! They're actively releasing updates and porting it to Nintendo Switch 2 later this year—proof they haven't abandoned ship.

At the end of the day, cancelling the sequel early might sting less than if they'd poured years into it only to scrap it later. But man, what could've been, right? Fingers crossed that Switch 2 launch gives this underdog a second wind. Wanna see what all the fuss is about? Grab your blaster and dive into the original—you might just discover a hidden gem in the rough.

🔥 Ready to join Kay's adventure? Pick up Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 this September and see why this scrappy outlaw deserved another shot!