Overview

• Ubisoft officially halted development of Star Wars Outlaws 2 while it was still in early pre-production and before full production began.
• Star Wars Outlaws failed to meet launch sales targets despite improvements and post-release patches intended to bolster player reception.
• CEO Yves Guillemot publicly pointed to the broader franchise’s struggles as a key reason for the original title’s underperformance.
• The sequel cancellation reflects a strategic shift as Ubisoft reprioritizes its portfolio amid financial and operational challenges.
• Other studios such as Respawn are expected to take the lead on upcoming Star Wars gaming projects going forward.