Ubisoft explained the unsuccessful start of Star Wars Outlaws by the decline in the popularity of Star Wars and technical problems

In a conversation with investors, they also mentioned the Stop Killing Games initiative and the “imminent” release of the remake of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time.

On July 17, details of the latest report from Ubisoft executives to investors appeared online, and the media paid attention to various topics raised during the discussion - from Star Wars Outlaws to future releases.

Star Wars Outlaws

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot again confirmedthat the game's sales did not meet the publisher's expectations. According to media reports, they sold a million copies in the first month. Guillemot attributed the unsuccessful start of Star Wars Outlaws primarily to the decline in popularity of the Star Wars brand and pointedto the weak performance of the series "Acolyte", which was also released in 2024.

The manager did not deny the technical problems of the game at release. However, according to him, the situation began to change for the better in the first weeks, and the upcoming version for Switch 2 will feel “new.”

Star Wars Battlefront 2 recreates Darth Vader's scene from Star Wars: Rogue One

A Star Wars Battlefront 2 player recreated the iconic hallway scene with Darth Vader from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Stories"without even trying.

There are many iconic moments throughout the franchise's nearly 50-year history. From Luke Skywalker discovering his father's true identity to the battle between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin at the end ofRevenge of the Sith. It's a highly dramatic story that continues to inspire iconic scenes. They are trying to recreate some of them in video games.

Reddit user VerratusDominatu accidentally recreated the famous hallway scene from Rogue One. At the end of the film, a group of rebels are trapped in a dark corridor, trying to give Princess Leia the plans for the Death Star. Although they eventually manage to hand over the plans, Darth Vader deals with them. The moment was recreated on the map of Endor in Star Wars Battlefront 2.

Star Wars series about Kenobi decided to close

After the release of the filmStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. SunriseThe franchise developed on the small screen, delighting (and not so much) fans with new series.

One of the most anticipated shows was Obi-Wan Kenobi, which featured Ewan McGregor reprising his role from the prequel trilogy. Although the project was met with mixed reactions, fans were hoping for a second season that could correct the problems of the first. However, the studio does not intend to continue the story.

Insider Jeff Snyder reported on The Insneider that the second a season ofObi-Wan Kenobiis “not planned.” This update came right after rumors that Lucasfilm had decided to return to the hero.

George Lucas will attend San Diego Comic Con for the first time this month

The king of nerds, Comic-Con, is finally coming. Lucas will be joined by Doug Chiang and Guillermo del Toro for a panel dedicated to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

George Lucas, whose Star Wars movie helped create much of modern fandom, is coming to San Diego Comic-Con for the first time in history, Thursday through Sunday, July 24-27, 2025.

Lucas will be joined by director Guillermo del Toro and Star Wars Prequels production designer Doug Chiang for a panel that will explore the power of the illustrated story and offer a sneak peek of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

Queen Latifah, the Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress and recording artist, will moderate the discussion Sunday in Hall H, the cavernous and storied arena of the San Diego Convention Center.

Violent scene cut from Star Wars: Acolyte

Star Warscontains dark moments, but The Acolyte may have included a scene comparable to the adult R-rated projects.

Leslye Headland's show debuted Kimir, a ruthless Sith Lord who single-handedly defeated several Jedi on the planet Khofar. Disney and Lucasfilm canceled the project, leaving the character's mysteries unanswered. However, we know for sure that he is one of the most ruthless in the era of the Rise of the Republic.

According to the publication Screen Rant, as part of a fan festival in Denver, Manny Jacinto spoke about an intense scene that was decided to be deleted. His character participated in it.

Star Wars has always been for a wide audience, but you want to see something brutal in these battles... I think there was one moment where I took one Jedi and slammed his head into a rock. We wanted to show how cruel this guy can be, without the slightest remorse.

Big changes await Star Wars: The Old Republic: new story chapters, customization and the transition to DirectX 12

Star Wars: The Old Republic producer Keith Kanneg shared fresh details about the future of the cult MMORPG. In a letter to the community, he summed up the past months and told what to expect in the coming updates.

The recently released Update 7.7, Dynamic Worlds, brought more action-packed planet events, a new PvE mode, Relentless Replication Master, Season 8 of PvP, and customization updates—including new skin colors for races like the Chiss, Togruta, and Mirialan.

In the next update, players will find a new galactic season, expanded appearance customization options (in particular for Rattataki), as well as fixes for companions that were not finalized in 7.7. But the main thing is that major story additions Galactic Threads and Master’s Enigma are coming. More details will be revealed in a live broadcast dedicated to patch 7.7.1. The exact broadcast date has not yet been announced.

Another important innovation is working on the transition of SWTOR to DirectX 12. According to Kanneg, the team already has a stable version, but it still needs to adapt the interface and test with community support.

It looks like SWTOR is not going to slow down and is preparing for a new stage of development - with updated graphics, content and flexibility for players.

New map of the Star Wars universe spans 100,000 light years and contains hundreds of planets

Think you know everything about Star Wars? Think again. Thanks to the Official Star Wars Site fans can now explore an incredibly detailed map of the galaxy, spanning hundreds of planets and accompanied by an impressive 59-page reference book.

The map originally appeared in the 2009 edition of Star Wars: The Essential Atlas, but has recently been updated to include virtually every planet and location imaginable. There are both classic worlds like Tatooine and little-known corners of the galaxy, such as Gravlex Med.

Sideshow Collectibles has opened pre-orders for a statue of Darth Nihilus from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2

Collectors who have taken the path of the Dark Side will in the near future be able to receive a new statue of Darth Nihilus from the RPG Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 – The Sith Lords, obsessed with the lust for power and hunger for the Force.

Sideshow Collectibles has opened pre-orders for a statue of Darth Nihilus from the role-playing game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 – The Sith Lords. There are three variations of this collectible to choose from.

5 best Star Wars games: from strategy to action

Over the entire existence of a galaxy far, far away, over 50 games of completely different quality and genre have been released, after all, the franchise is already over 45 years old! We bring to your attention the top 5 games based onStar Warsin a wide variety of genres.