Rumor: Ubisoft Cancels Star Wars Outlaws Sequel

Rumors Surrounding Cancellation of Star Wars Outlaws Sequel

Recent statements from Yves Guillemot, the CEO of Ubisoft, have cast a shadow over the future of the Star Wars Outlaws franchise. He attributed the game’s failure to meet sales expectations to the overall state of the Star Wars brand, describing it as being “in choppy waters”at the time of the game’s release.

Insider Reports Point to Cancellation

Adding to the uncertainty, a new rumor has emerged suggesting that Ubisoft has quietly canceled the sequel to Star Wars Outlaws. Renowned gaming insider Tom Henderson discussed this rumor during a podcast episode on Insider-Gaming, stating that the second installment had recently been called off while it was still in the early development phases, without having progressed to full production.

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Context of the Rumor

Henderson’s track record of accurately reporting Ubisoft’s internal matters lends some credence to the claim, although it remains unconfirmed. The notion of a sequel being scrapped isn’t entirely surprising given that Star Wars Outlaws has been branded as one of Ubisoft’s significant disappointments of 2024. The game faced difficulties right from its launch, struggling to attract players and subsequently undergoing major revisions to address widespread negative feedback.

Impact on Future Releases

The disappointing sales performance of Star Wars Outlaws may have contributed to the decision to delay other major projects, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which has now been pushed back to March 2025. It seems Ubisoft’s leadership has not been optimistic about the prospects for Outlaws, suggesting that a sequel’s cancellation may be seen as a prudent business decision given the current landscape.

While the confirmation from Ubisoft is still pending, industry observers are watching closely to understand the implications this may have on the company’s future endeavors and its approach to existing franchises like Star Wars.

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