The Star Wars galaxy is getting a new entry into its criminal underworld—and this time, it ties directly into the upcoming game Star Wars Outlaws. The novel Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon launches on February 3rd, and if you’re planning to dive into Ubisoft’s scoundrel-filled open-world game, this book might just be essential reading. Written by Mike Chen—a fan-favorite author known for Brotherhood and From a Certain Point of View—Low Red Moon serves as a prequel to the game, expanding the lives of characters who will soon appear on-screen. Even better? It works as a standalone story for readers who just love gritty Star Wars storytelling. And yes, you can already pre-order it on Amazon here: A Story From the Underworld — Long Before the Game Begins Low Red Moon spans two distinct eras of the Star Wars timeline: The book follows Jaylen Vrax (formerly Jaylen Barsha), whose entire…
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Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon – ND-5 and Jaylen Vrax Get Their Moment in the Twin Suns
The galaxy just got grittier—and a whole lot more intriguing. Revealed during San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon is the next big narrative piece to drop in the expanding Outlaws corner of the canon. Set before the events of the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws video game, this new novel by Mike Chen gives us the backstory we didn’t know we needed about two of the galaxy’s shadiest operators: ND-5 and Jaylen Vrax. If you’re into morally grey droids, tortured freedom fighters, and the occasional laser-blast-to-the-face, this one’s for you. And yes—you can already preorder it here. Meet the Outlaws: ND-5 and Jaylen Vrax We’ve seen glimpses of ND-5 in game trailers—a towering, trench coat-wearing droid with the vibe of a bounty hunter, the ethics of a sabacc cheat, and the dry wit of someone who’s been rebooted one too many times. Jaylen Vrax, on the other…