Star Wars Outlaws: financial flop and canceled DLC plans

In short

• Star Wars Outlaws originally had six DLCs planned, but they were canceled after disappointing sales.
• Ubisoft has admitted the game did not meet financial expectations, with consequences for future projects.
• The game, featuring a protagonist named Kay Vess, is set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi and has a Top Critic Average of 75 on OpenCritic.

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Star Wars Outlaws, developed by Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment, was promoted as a major addition to the Star Wars franchise. However, disappointing sales results have led to the cancellation of the planned six DLCs. This suggests Ubisoft is not only disappointed in the game’s sales, but also in its overall reception. According to a tweet from insider FivesWalker, one of the canceled DLCs was meant to tie in with the novel Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon, further highlighting the expectations surrounding the game.

The financial flop of Star Wars Outlaws has broader implications for Ubisoft. CEO Yves Guillemot has publicly blamed the Star Wars brand, suggesting the franchise name did not deliver the expected results. This could influence how Ubisoft develops and markets future titles, especially in a competitive gaming industry.

What does this mean for players?

For players, this means the promised extra content and expansions for Star Wars Outlaws are unlikely to arrive. That could affect the overall experience, especially for those hoping to explore the Star Wars universe more deeply through DLC. The limited post-launch support may also reduce the game’s replay value, which is disappointing for fans who wanted more from Kay Vess’s world.