Why Star Wars Outlaws Makes a Mandalorian Game Unnecessary in 2025

Wow, let me tell you, I've been dreaming about a game like this my entire life! Ever since that first trailer dropped, Star Wars Outlaws has felt like the definitive answer to every Star Wars fan's deepest desires. I mean, just imagine it—soaring across the galaxy in your "borrowed" ship with a loyal droid and a fuzzy little companion, taking shady contracts from crime lords who operate in the shadows of distant stars, and getting tangled up in wild adventures on planets you've never even heard of! You're zipping around on speeder bikes through massive, sprawling landscapes, meeting characters with problems only you can solve, and at any moment, you can just jump into your ship and make the jump to lightspeed toward whatever mystery awaits. It's absolutely mind-blowing! Honestly, if I didn't say the name "Outlaws," you'd probably think I was describing the next big Mandalorian video game adaptation. The vibe is that strong, that thrilling, and that perfectly Star Wars.

Ever since The Mandalorian blasted onto our screens in 2019, the chatter about turning it into a massive, open-world game has been non-stop. And why wouldn't it be? The show's structure is literally perfect for it! Each episode is like a self-contained planet-hopping adventure, packed with its own unique challenges, quests, and weirdos. It's basically The Witcher 3... but in space! You get this incredible blend of:

• Exploration 🗺️

• Heart-pounding action 🔫

• Meaningful dialogue choices (fingers crossed!)

• Small-time contracts for quick credits

• High-stakes political missions that shape the galaxy

...all woven around a deeply personal, epic storyline. I've seen the fan concepts online, like "The Mandalorian: Way of the Warrior," and they get me pumped. But then... BAM! Ubisoft announces Outlaws, and suddenly, my desire for a straight-up Mando game just... fizzled. Why would we need another game that does the same thing but with a different helmet? What could Din Djarin possibly bring to my console that Kay Vess and her crew won't?

Let's break down the similarities, because they are deliciously obvious:

Feature	The Mandalorian (Hypothetical Game)	Star Wars Outlaws (Confirmed!)
Ship	Din's iconic ST-70 Razor Crest	Kay's slick, new EML-850 Trailblazer (inspired by 70s toys!)
Companion	The adorable, Force-sensitive Grogu	The clever, helpful merqaul Nix
Core Theme	Finding your tribe & defining family	Finding your place & forming your own family
Protagonist Vibe	Stoic, honorable warrior	Ambitious, charming scoundrel

See? It's the same fantastic, galaxy-spanning recipe, just with different, exciting ingredients! I'm not saying Outlaws is copying homework—far from it! These elements are just what make a Star Wars story sing. Look at Jedi: Survivor! Cal Kestis had his droid BD-1 and his ship, the Mantis, while fighting to restore the Jedi. It's a classic formula. The real magic will be in how Ubisoft Massive puts their own spin on these timeless beats.

And here's where Outlaws might actually surpass a Mandalorian game: it's offering something brand new! We're getting:

• A completely original setting in the Star Wars timeline.

• A fresh cast of characters, including the instantly iconic droid ND-5. 🤖

• Never-before-seen planets like Toshara to explore.

• The story of a rising mercenary, free from the baggage of Skywalkers or Sith Lords.

For me, that's incredibly refreshing. I love discovering new corners of this universe without the obligatory cameo from a legacy character just to make me clap. (Sorry, Darth Vader in Fallen Order, you were cool, but we get it!). Outlaws is letting its own story breathe, and that's brave!

Now, Kay Vess might seem like just another bounty hunter at first glance, like Din. But the vibe is different! Din takes jobs, but his journey is deeply personal. Kay? She's a scoundrel! She'd rather pull off a perfect heist than track down some dangerous fugitive. (Though, let's be real, I'd be shocked if there weren't any bounty hunting quests—that's open-world gold right there!).

Of course, I have one giant, Ubisoft-sized fear: bloat. 🚨 You know what I'm talking about—the map littered with a thousand identical icons, turning a masterpiece into a chore. The good news? The developers have specifically told us Outlaws is "absolutely not a 200 or 300 hour epic unfinishable RPG." Praise the Force! They want us to enjoy it at our own pace, not drown in it.

But... I've been hurt before. Assassin's Creed Valhalla made similar promises. We all remember how that turned out. 🙄 My hope—no, my plea—to Ubisoft in 2025 is this: learn from the past. Don't stretch this beautiful game into a meaningless, endless grind just to boast about "playtime." Give us a dense, meaningful, and complete adventure.

The truth is, we still know so little. Outlaws might not have the instant name recognition of The Mandalorian, but if it delivers on even half of its potential? It will be the game to satisfy that itch to be a spacefaring rogue. It could make the idea of a dedicated Mandalorian game feel totally redundant.

I'll be glued to my screen for The Mandalorian Season 4 later this year, without a doubt. But for my interactive Star Wars fix? My hopes are pinned on Kay, Nix, and the Trailblazer. The galaxy is big enough for both stories, but my gaming console? In 2025, it's ready for some new Outlaws.