With reports that a sequel to 2024’s Star Wars Outlaws would not be moving forward after lower-than-expected sales, it seemed the galaxy’s first open-world Star Wars adventure had stalled. However, a newly released prequel novel by Mike Chen suggests there is still story left in the underworld, shifting the spotlight from Kay Vess to crime lord Jaylen Vrax and the events that shaped him. Early reactions indicate that Star Wars: Low Red Moon, released February 3 and set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, is landing well — particularly for those who wanted more depth behind the game’s supporting players.
“I just finished the audiobook and had a really great time. I loved ND-5 while playing Outlaws but found Jaylan and Sliro to be underdeveloped, so this book was right up my alley. Getting to hear the voices from the game narrate this adventure was absolutely worth it, and I especially love the touch that ND-5’s voice is only modulated when he has dialogue as opposed to his thoughts.”
Another reader added:
“I am not far in, but it is really good so far, lots of cool world building and added context to the Clone Wars.”
While it may not be the sequel players expected, Low Red Moon proves there is still life in the Outlaws era.