Canceled Star Wars RPG Magellan Appeared Like A Star Wars Take On Borderlands

There is not any scarcity of Star Wars video games in improvement proper now, however one recreation set in a galaxy far (far!) away that you just will not be taking part in is an AAA action-RPG set in that sci-fi collection. Developed beneath the codename Magellan–it’s value noting that Zynga has by no means formally confirmed this project–the challenge would have allowed gamers to select up a lightsaber and play as a Jedi, or, in the event that they needed to be cool, a Mandalorian.

Based on official improvement supplies seen and uploaded by MP1st, Magellan was in improvement at Echtra Video games, however the studio was shut down final yr by its proprietor, Zynga. NaturalMotion was additionally aiding on the sport’s manufacturing, which reportedly kicked off in 2021. Some footage shared by a former Echtra Video games developer reveals off a third-person ARPG with loads of shoot-and-loot gameplay, that includes two character lessons: Jedi and Mandalorian. Jedi have their signature lightsabers and the flexibility to make use of the Drive, whereas Mandalorians can use their jetpacks to get round, flamethrowers, and ranged weaponry.

Each lessons might use devices like electrical grenades, and the core gameplay loop appeared to revolve round acquiring “Booster Gear” from enemies and opening reward chests. An “NPC Bond System” would even have allowed gamers to construct relationships with NPCs after they weren’t combating Stormtroopers and droids. Magellan was initially concentrating on a PC, PS5, and Xbox Sequence X|S launch, however work on the challenge ceased, and Magellan joined a protracted listing of canceled Star Wars video games, like Star Wars 1313, Visceral’s Mission Ragtag, and a Republic Commando sequel.

Whereas Magellan is presently one with the Drive, the wait for brand new Star Wars video games is paying off with the discharge of the XCOM-like Zero Firm on August 27 and Star Wars: Galactic Racer on October 6. This yr’s D23 additionally had loads of reveals for the broader Star Wars franchise, together with a brand new take a look at Ahsoka’s second season, the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter film starring Ryan Gosling, and the current launch of The Ninth Jedi, a standalone spinoff of the Star Wars: Visions anthology.