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Ubisoft is undergoing restructuring, resulting in layoffs and game cancellations. The company confirmed the departure of roughly 1,200 employees in its last fiscal year, with more cuts expected.

Quantic Dream is ending development of Spellcasters Chronicles, its free-to-play MOBA, and will shut down the servers on June 19. The studio cited market challenges and will undergo internal reorganization, with potential layoffs.

Tom Kane, a prolific voice actor in video games and animation, has died at the age of 64. Kane was known for his roles in the Star Wars franchise and Call of Duty's Zombies mode. He had been dealing with health issues following a stroke in 2020.

Amazon MGM Studios has begun the search for the next James Bond. Casting director Nina Gold, known for her work on Game of Thrones and Star Wars, is leading the effort to find the actor to take over the iconic role.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 sees a significant player count jump on Steam, reaching over 9,000 concurrent players. This surge is driven by the upcoming 'Resurgence Day' event and recent May the 4th celebrations, boosting numbers from recent averages.

Nielsen data reveals Star Wars films and series commanded significant viewership on Disney+ in 2025, with "Andor" and "A New Hope" leading their respective categories.

The season finale of Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord saw Darth Maul's criminal empire crumble on Janix and featured his first clash with Darth Vader. The aftermath sets up Maul's future with Crimson Dawn.

Secretlab has unveiled a new gaming chair inspired by The Mandalorian and Grogu, featuring Beskar armor details and iconic quotes. The release coincides with the upcoming Star Wars series premiere.

The conclusion of Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord featured a pivotal showdown between Maul and Darth Vader, reshaping the Sith Lord's canon and motivations. All episodes are now streaming.

Celebrate Star Wars Day with significant price cuts on a wide range of titles, from classics like Battlefront to recent hits like Star Wars Outlaws. Deals are live now across multiple platforms.

Hasbro Pulse has announced the Ultimate Grogu, a 1:1 scale animatronic figure. It features over 250 animations and sounds, and is available for pre-order, with the standard edition shipping from late March 2027 and the First Edition from early January 2027.

May the Fourth brings the conclusion to Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord on Disney Plus, alongside new Marvel and other series finales.

Fortnite has rolled out a suite of new Star Wars experiences, including three distinct in-game titles and a special preview for The Mandalorian & Grogu, celebrating Star Wars Day.

Hasbro and Disney Consumer Products have released the Ultimate Grogu, a 1:1 scale animatronic replica. Pre-orders are now open, with First Edition shipping late 2026 and Standard Edition in early 2027.

Ubisoft unveils Star Wars-themed Monopoly with unique hero abilities and team modes. The digital board game launches June 11 for PC, consoles, and Switch, with pre-orders offering exclusive dice skins.

Ubisoft Montpellier is actively recruiting for a new, unannounced project currently in its early conceptual stages. The studio's focus on Unreal Engine 5 suggests a potentially 3D title, sparking fan speculation.

PowerWash Simulator 2 is getting a major crossover DLC pack this summer, bringing the iconic Star Wars universe to the popular cleaning simulation game. The content will focus on the original trilogy.

Gina Carano has indicated a Star Wars return is possible after a "very nice" conversation with Lucasfilm leaders Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau. The talks follow a 2025 settlement of her lawsuit against Disney.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer's Steam page saw a temporary update suggesting an October 6 release and the removal of Denuvo DRM, but publisher Secret Mode quickly reversed the changes, leaving details uncertain.

An October 6, 2026 release date for Star Wars: Galactic Racer briefly appeared on Steam before being removed. The game is in development by Fuse Games.

Despite initial controversy and cancellation, Star Wars: The Acolyte has resurfaced in Disney+'s US Top 10, showing renewed viewer interest. The series is set during the High Republic era.

New leaks suggest LEGO is expanding its Pokémon line with trainer minifigures and potentially oversized figures, aiming for a 2026 release. This marks a shift from previous brick-built creature sets.

Jon Favreau reveals classic film inspirations, including a surprising chase scene from The French Connection, for the upcoming theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Major studios showcased upcoming projects at CinemaCon 2026, detailing franchise sequels, new ventures, and a significant merger. The industry anticipates a packed year for theatrical releases.

Mark Hamill believes Luke Skywalker's sexuality is open to interpretation. He says fans can decide if Luke is gay. This contrasts with the more defined canon.

Leaked gameplay footage of the canceled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has emerged online, offering a glimpse at what could have been.

Steven Soderbergh's Ben Solo Star Wars film is not happening, despite fan efforts. Get the details on the scrapped project and the future of Star Wars films.