Industry insiders reveal that Ubisoft has scrapped plans for a Star Wars Outlaws sequel during its conceptual stages. This decision potentially leaves protagonist Kay Vess' story as a standalone adventure in the Star Wars universe.

Despite receiving moderately positive reviews with a 75/100 average on OpenCritic, Star Wars Outlaws failed to meet Ubisoft's commercial expectations. The publisher has reportedly cited declining interest in the Star Wars brand as a contributing factor to the game's underwhelming performance.

According to Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming, Ubisoft made the decision to cancel the sequel after evaluating its potential. 'They looked at Outlaws 2 and thought, 'let's not do that,'' Henderson stated on his podcast. This move follows Ubisoft's recent financial struggles, making risky projects less appealing.

While disappointing for fans, the cancellation during early development means fewer resources were wasted compared to stopping production later. The future of the franchise now depends on whether the Star Wars brand can regain its former popularity in the gaming market.

Ubisoft continues supporting the original game with updates and plans to release a Nintendo Switch 2 version on September 4, 2025. This could introduce Star Wars Outlaws to a new audience, though the canceled sequel suggests Ubisoft remains cautious about further investment in the property.