In the last decade, there has been a massive uptick in Star Wars adaptations. Ever since Disney acquired the iconic sci-fi franchise, the Star Wars renaissance has brought to life television shows, a new trilogy, and video game spin-offs. One of the most successful of these spin-offs is The Mandalorian on Disney+, prompting a spin-off movie; The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Reports originating from Puck’s newsletter suggested that filming had come to an end, while other sources, like the Bespin Bulletin, claimed that filming could continue until December. Either way, it appears that The Mandalorian and Grogu‘s production could be inching toward its end. If this is the case, the impending film spin-off could hopefully open the door for a Mandalorian character to make his or her way back into the gaming sphere. After Respawn canceled its planned Mandalorian-focused game, the success of a film could hopefully reignite interest in such a project.
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Respawn’s Mandalorian Game Remains a Glimmer of What Could Have Been
An Anticipated Departure From Respawn’s Jedi Series
Respawn has made a name for itself as a developer that is capable of crafting strong Star Wars stories. Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor have been some of the most successful Star Wars games in recent memory, which made the prospect of the developer taking on a Mandalorian story even more exciting. Unfortunately, EA canceled Respawn’s Mandalorian game at the beginning of the year, squashing hope for such a character to be brought to life through this medium.
The now-canceled first-person shooter would have put players in the shoes of a Mandalorian bounty hunter, which would have been a compelling change from Fallen Order and Survivor‘s third-person perspective. Despite the game being in production since 2022, EA ultimately chose to pull the plug on the untitled project with no clear reason given. However, The Mandalorian and Grogu movie will hopefully signal a brighter future for a bounty hunter-focused video game.
Reports claim that Respawn’s Mandalorian game would have featured an original character instead of Din Djarin.
Reports About the Canceled Mandalorian Project Hinted at Exciting Linear Gameplay
According to previous reports from Insider Gaming, Respawn’s FPS Mandalorian game would have featured many of the best parts of Star Wars‘ warrior class. Jetpacks, mercenary work, and taking bounties all reportedly played a large role in its overall gameplay. While EA has spared some of its future Star Wars projects, like its in-development strategy game from Bit Reactor, there are questions about whether Respawn will get a fresh chance at bringing a Mandalorian into its games or not.
Although Respawn’s Chance at Developing a Mandalorian Story May Be Over, There is Still Hope
Finding a Home With a Different Developer
Whatever Respawn’s Mandalorian game had in store, it is clear that EA likely viewed its content and gameplay as too much of a risk to continue. However, there is still hope for a Mandalorian character to see the light of day in another game adaptation. It may not be an FPS or feature the same rumored mechanics as Respawn’s adaptation, but that doesn’t have to be bad. Since The Mandalorian has been one of the more successful Star Wars spin-offs in recent years, it would be shocking if EA never gave this type of character a chance. The audience is there for a Mandalorian-focused game, it just has to be given the right approach.
Respawn is currently working on a third and final game in the
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Although Respawn’s adaptation sounded near-perfect, it’s impossible to know what the game would have been like. Respawn’s impressive run with the Jedi series doesn’t necessarily mean that this same success would translate to an FPS bounty hunting game. As The Mandalorian and Grogu’s scheduled 2026 release looms in the distance, EA will hopefully find the perfect developer to finally bring a Mandalorian project to fruition.
