Star Wars: Magellan
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The secret to making a good Star Wars game is to do less - Reader's Feature
This reader's feature argues that successful Star Wars games succeed by focusing on a single core fantasy rather than trying to include every possible element of the universe. Games like TIE Fighter, Republic Commando, and Jedi: Fallen Order are highlighted for their focused design, while others are criticized for becoming unfocused "catalogues" of features. The author suggests that future Star Wars games should prioritize a clear identity and developer confidence in saying 'no' to extraneous features.
Snabbkollen: Realistiska eller tramsiga simulatorer?
This article discusses the appeal of both realistic and 'silly' simulator games, asking readers for their preferences. It also includes a roundup of recent gaming news, including leaks, release date announcements, and developer interviews.
Gameplay från nedlagda Star Wars: Magellan har letat sig ut
Gameplay footage and concept art from the canceled Star Wars action RPG, Star Wars: Magellan, have surfaced online. Developed by Echtra Games, which included former Blizzard and Runic Games staff, the game would have allowed players to control a Twi'lek Jedi and a Mandalorian. Echtra Games was shut down last year, but Naturalmotion, also involved in the project, continues to operate and worked on Star Wars: Hunters.
Canceled Star Wars RPG Magellan Looked Like A Star Wars Take On Borderlands
Details have emerged about Star Wars: Magellan, a canceled AAA action-RPG developed by Echtra Games under Zynga. The game, which was in development since 2021, featured third-person shoot-and-loot gameplay with Jedi and Mandalorian classes, and was targeting PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Echtra Games was shut down last year, leading to the project's cancellation.
Another cancelled Star Wars video game has surfaced online with early footage
A cancelled multiplayer action RPG for Star Wars, codenamed Magellan, developed by Echtra Games and NaturalMotion under Zynga, has surfaced with early footage. The game, intended for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, was reportedly abandoned in 2025 due to strategic realignments within Zynga and its parent company Take-Two Interactive, which also led to Echtra Games being shut down.
Star Wars: Magellan Was a AAA Action RPG Where You Could Play as a Jedi or Mandalorian
Footage has surfaced of Star Wars: Magellan, a canceled AAA action RPG that would have allowed players to choose between playing as a Jedi or a Mandalorian. The game was in development but ultimately scrapped.
Gameplay footage for the cancelled Star Wars: Magellan has appeared online
Gameplay footage has surfaced online for Star Wars: Magellan, an action RPG developed by the now-closed Echtra Games. The footage showcases Jedi and Mandalorian characters fighting enemies and collecting loot, hinting at a loot-centric experience. The game was intended for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S before Zynga shut down Echtra Games in June 2025.
