Reply to thread

Message

[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 54750, member: 636"]
Ubisoft canceled development of Star Wars Outlaws 2 according to recent industry reports. Tom Henderson from Insider-Gaming revealed the sequel's termination during a podcast discussion. The project remained in preliminary stages without entering full production phases. Henderson maintains credibility through previous accurate Ubisoft reporting. Mike Straw suggested the game would have required seven years for completion.

Star Wars Outlaws became Ubisoft's largest commercial failure during 2024. Chief Executive Yves Guillemot attributed poor sales performance to the Star Wars franchise experiencing difficult market conditions. Players responded negatively to the original launch version. The game director expressed disappointment regarding critical reception. Significant modifications followed months after the initial release.

Outlaws' weak sales justified delaying Assassin's Creed Shadows until March 2025. Ubisoft leadership likely abandoned sequel plans after evaluating the original game's performance. The company explored potential sequel concepts before making the cancellation decision. Henderson's report remains unconfirmed by official sources. The cancellation aligns with Ubisoft's pattern of negative statements about Outlaws.
[/QUOTE]

Name