EA's Mandalorian-Inspired STAR WARS Game Reportedly Scrapped Over No Jedi or Lightsabers

EA had been developing a new Star Wars video game that centers on a Mandalorian character. Not much was known about the game, but earlier this month the game was scrapped. Some details have now come to light one why the game was cancelled the reported reasons are ridiculous.

What we know about the game was that it would revolve around an unnamed Mandalorian character and that it was a First-Person Shooter. Development on the game started in 2022 ,and it was generating some excitement among sci-fi fans.

According to the Origami YouTube channel, one of the main reasons EA scrapped this Star Wars game was because it featured no Jedi or lightsabers!

"Basically from what I was told, internal communications formulated by Electronic Arts, the goal would be to say to Star Wars 'yes' but Star Wars without the Jedi... [Makes fart sound effect]. They’re not sure it pays off sufficiently compared to what was going to be put in."

Those within EA are reportedly being told: "If there is no Lightsaber, we’re not too sure about that. That's it." So, basically, they don’t think fans want to play Star Wars games without Jedi characters and lightsabers, which is absolutely ridiculous! Why would they creatively limit themselves like that?

Star Wars is so much more than Jedi, Lightsabers, and The Force! The Mandalorian are freaking badass characters and I would love to play a game that is completely focused on a Mandalorian character in a corner of the Star Wars universe where they don’t necessarily need to run into a Jedi wielding a Lightsaber. Give me that epic adventure! It’s a shame they won’t if this is actually true.

When the game was initially scrapped, Laura Miele, President of EA Entertainment and Technology, shared in a memo: "As we’ve looked at [EA’s Star Wars studio] Respawn’s portfolio over the last few months, what’s clear is the games our players are most excited about are Jedi and Respawn’s rich library of owned brands.

She continued: "Knowing this, we have decided to pivot away from early development on a Star Wars FPS Action game to focus our efforts on new projects based on our owned brands while providing support for existing games."

She concluded: "It’s always hard to walk away from a project, and this decision is not a reflection of the team’s talent, tenacity, or passion they have for the game."

Hey EA, you’re crazy! Speaking for myself, I’m bored of Star Wars games that are focused on Jedi! Give me something different! Give me something unique and new! I was excited about this Mandalorian game, do you not know how popular Mandalorian characters are!? It’s a shame that EA has no expansive vision for Star Wars.