Cal Kestis is heading back to bookshelves The Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order manga adaptation is getting its second volume next month, with Vol. 2 scheduled for May 5, 2026. The book is published by Panini Books, runs 192 pages, and continues the manga retelling of Cal Kestis’ post-Order 66 journey. You can preorder it here. The story moves deeper into Fallen Order territory According to the official book listing, Vol. 2 picks up as Cal, Cere, and Greez push further into their search for a Jedi Holocron while dealing with “even more deadly enemies” across new worlds. So this is not a side-story situation or a loose tie-in. It is the next chunk of the actual Fallen Order adaptation, which makes it a pretty easy sell for anyone who still has a soft spot for Respawn’s first Jedi game. That also gives the release a nice little crossover appeal….
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Star Wars Zero Company Wants to Prove Tactics Games Do Not Have to Feel Cheap
Star Wars Zero Company is already getting the obvious shorthand treatment as “Star Wars XCOM,” but the latest comments from director Greg Foertsch suggest Bit Reactor is aiming at something broader than just solid turn-based combat. In a new PC Gamer interview, Foertsch said he has “an axe to grind” with the idea that tactics fans should accept thin stories, rough presentation, or clunky controls as the price of depth. His pitch is simple: strategy games can be smart, stylish, and emotionally engaging at the same time. That matters because Zero Company is not being sold as a dry systems-first war game with a Star Wars coat of paint. Officially, EA describes it as a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the twilight of the Clone Wars, with players stepping into the role of Hawks, a former Republic officer leading an elite squad of mercenaries from across the galaxy. It…
Star Wars Zero Company Suddenly Looks Like More Than Just Star Wars XCOM
After a long quiet stretch, Star Wars Zero Company is suddenly looking much bigger, stranger, and more ambitious than the easy elevator pitch suggested. Yes, the Bit Reactor project still has the former-XCOM-developers angle hanging over it. But the latest wave of screenshots, combined with PC Gamer’s new hands-on preview, makes it sound less like “Star Wars XCOM” and more like a full-on squad RPG with turn-based tactics at its core. The Hands-On Preview Changed the Conversation The biggest shift came from PC Gamer’s feature after spending roughly four and a half hours with the game. Their main takeaway was that Zero Company is not just about tactical firefights. Outside combat, players directly control the customizable protagonist Hawks in third-person exploration segments, with story missions linking multiple battles through on-foot sequences. PC Gamer also came away impressed by the production values, the Star Wars presentation, and the more character-driven feel…
Star Wars: Zero Company Breaks Its Silence With New Artwork Ahead of Hands-On Coverage
Star Wars: Zero Company is finally moving again. After nearly a year of relative quiet, the upcoming turn-based tactics game is back in the spotlight with new promotional artwork and a confirmed wave of hands-on coverage from PC Gamer. Bespin Bulletin reports that the game’s new art appeared alongside news that the May 2026 issue of PC Gamer will feature Zero Company on the cover, complete with interviews and hands-on impressions from the team at Bit Reactor. That matters because Zero Company has not had much visible momentum lately. The game was officially announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan in April 2025 as a single-player turn-based tactics game from Bit Reactor, developed in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, and set during the Clone Wars. Since then, updates have been pretty sparse. A New Look at the Squad According to Bespin Bulletin, the new cover art shows several familiar…
Star Wars Outlaws and Jedi: Survivor Both Get a PS5 Pro Graphics Boost
Two recent Star Wars games just got a quiet visual lift on PS5 Pro, thanks to Sony’s latest system software update. Star Wars Outlaws and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor are both benefiting from Sony’s upgraded version of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, better known as PSSR. Sony says the updated tech improves image stability, fine-detail clarity, and overall consistency across supported PS5 Pro games. Both Star Wars titles were already using PSSR on PS5 Pro, which is why they now appear to be getting a boost from the newer version. This Is More Sony Update Than Game Patch That distinction matters. This is not really a case of Ubisoft and Respawn suddenly dropping big new content patches for their games. The bigger change is happening at the system level through Sony’s PS5 Pro update, which rolls out broader support for the upgraded PSSR and lets compatible games benefit from the newer…
Let’s Talk About Star Wars Jedi 3 Release Rumors — And Why It’s Too Early
Lately, you may have seen headlines suggesting that the next Star Wars Jedi game could arrive in the first half of 2026. Let’s slow down for a moment. There has been no official release window announcement from EA, Respawn, or Lucasfilm Games. None. And in the current state of the industry, that detail matters more than ever. Where the 2026 talk is coming from The speculation seems to be built on production timelines and assumptions about how long AAA sequels usually take. On paper, that can make sense. Fallen Order launched in 2019. Survivor followed in 2023. A 2026 target doesn’t sound impossible. But “possible” is not the same thing as confirmed. Right now, EA’s marketing focus has shifted away from Jedi: Survivor and toward Star Wars: Zero Company — a title that is officially slated for 2026 and still doesn’t have a specific release date. If a game already…
Vince Zampella, Architect of Modern Star Wars Games and Shooters, Has Died
Some names shape genres. Vince Zampella shaped eras. The game industry is mourning the loss of Vince Zampella, a defining creative force behind Call of Duty, Titanfall, and Respawn Entertainment’s modern Star Wars games. His death marks the end of a career that quietly, decisively changed how action games are made—and how millions of players experience them. Why this matters now Zampella’s influence stretches across two decades of gaming history. From competitive shooters to cinematic single-player adventures, his fingerprints are everywhere—including Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor, which redefined what a modern Star Wars game could be. His passing isn’t just the loss of a studio head. It’s the loss of a design philosophy built on feel, precision, and respect for players. What happened According to confirmed reporting, Zampella died following a single-vehicle car crash in Southern California. Emergency services responded to the incident after an automated alert,…
EA Drops Jedi: Survivor & Fallen Order to Their Lowest Price Ever — Up to 90% Off
EA just activated everyone’s favorite Star Wars Force ability: massive discounts. Both Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order have been slashed by up to 90%, marking the lowest prices these games have ever hit. If you’ve been waiting to jump into Cal Kestis’ story… well, you may never see a better time than right now. These aren’t tiny “here’s five bucks off, enjoy” discounts — we’re talking “grab the controller, do not walk, run to the checkout” levels of deals. Jedi: Fallen Order – The Origin Story You Shouldn’t Skip Jedi: Fallen Order was already considered one of the best modern Star Wars games when it launched. It brought back: Now that it’s up to 90% off, it’s basically cheaper than a cup of coffee in most major cities. If you somehow haven’t played it yet, this is your chance to witness Cal’s escape from Order…
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Will Exit PlayStation Plus’ Game Catalog on August 19 – Here’s What You Need to Know Before It Vanishes
If you’ve been Force-dodging your backlog like a pro, now’s the time to stop rolling and start slicing—Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is officially leaving PlayStation Plus’ Game Catalog on August 19. That’s right. Cal Kestis’ galactic second act is about to vanish faster than a Jedi during Order 66. So whether you’ve been putting off your journey through Koboh or you’re still meditating on whether to download it at all, here’s your spoiler-free (and judgment-free) reminder: you’ve got one month to play or pay. The Countdown Begins: What’s Happening on August 19? On August 19, 2025, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will no longer be available as part of the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog. That means: Basically, it’s like Han Solo promising you a ride off Tatooine… and then suddenly raising the price. Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Jedi: Survivor Let’s skip the usual “critically acclaimed” fluff—Jedi: Survivor…
Respawn Developer Says Morale Is “At An All-Time Low” — What’s Going On?
When a developer known for delivering iconic titles like Titanfall, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor starts using phrases like “morale is at an all-time low,” it’s usually not just hyperbole—it’s the digital equivalent of alarm bells going off. That’s exactly what happened when Respawn Entertainment developer “@witdarkstar” (Dan, a senior-level dev) posted on Bluesky, saying that the studio’s energy has hit rock bottom following a wave of Electronic Arts layoffs. The tweet, simple but striking, reads: “Genuinely think morale is at an all-time low.” Short. Grim. And packed with implications for one of the most creatively influential studios under the EA banner. EA Layoffs: A Galactic-Sized Blow? Electronic Arts, Respawn’s parent company, recently announced a new wave of layoffs as part of its restructuring strategy. These moves included canceling an unnamed Star Wars FPS and cutting back on future single-player content across various teams. The timing couldn’t be…
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Was Announced 3 Years Ago Today – Here’s Why That Teaser Still Hits
It’s been exactly three years since Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was officially announced, and yes—there was a teaser. And no, people have not stopped dissecting it frame by frame since. June 27, 2022, marked the day Cal Kestis officially returned to the spotlight, moody cloak and all, and dropped a teaser trailer that managed to answer zero questions and spark about a hundred more. Whether you first saw it while stress-refreshing your YouTube feed or stumbling across it mid-scroll, the announcement trailer for Jedi: Survivor hit differently. It wasn’t just a sequel reveal—it was a signal that Star Wars single-player storytelling was alive, well, and carrying a blue lightsaber. A Teaser Cloaked in Mystery (and a Whole Lot of Sand) When Respawn and EA dropped the teaser, expectations were already sky-high. Jedi: Fallen Order had set a new gold standard for narrative-driven Star Wars games, and everyone wanted to know…
EA Layoffs Hit Respawn: What It Means for Star Wars Jedi 3 and the Future of the Galaxy
There’s a disturbance in the Force—and it’s not just another Death Star blowing up. Electronic Arts has quietly swung its corporate lightsaber and laid off around 100 developers at Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind the beloved Star Wars Jedi series. Yes, that includes some of the folks working on Star Wars Jedi 3, the next chapter in the saga of Cal Kestis, Force-sensitive poncho connoisseur. And no, this isn’t just another business-as-usual reshuffle. It’s part of a wider EA maneuver that has seen hundreds of jobs slashed across multiple departments. While the droids you’re looking for are still safe (for now), some serious behind-the-scenes shakeups have fans of Star Wars games—and those keeping an eye on the industry—wondering: what’s next? EA’s Layoff Spree Hits Respawn Right in the Core According to multiple sources, EA recently trimmed its workforce by approximately 670 positions, with 100 of those cuts coming from Respawn…