A free preview chapter from theStar Wars Jedi: Survivortie-in novelStar Wars Jedi: Battle Scarsis now available. The sample arrives ahead of the book’s previously confirmed March 7 release and offers a glimpse at some of the story beats from the adventures of Cal Kestis taking place after theevents ofStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Based oneverything currently known aboutStar Wars Jedi: Battle Scars, the novel won’t just help bridge the gap betweenFallen Orderand its sequel, but also attempts to develop the overarchingStar Warslore and the Sith Order of Inquisitors, in particular. The book is penned by Sam Maggs, best known for authoringMarvel Action: Captain MarvelandThe Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy. Maggs also has a notable track record in game development, having previously contributed writing to high-profile projects such asAnthem,Call of Duty: Vanguard, andThe City That Never SleepsDLC forMarvel’s Spider-Man.
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The newly shared sample, available in both written and narrated form, shows thatBattle Scarswill continue the playful banter between Cal and Merrin, as well as explore the intricacies of Cere’s return to the path of the Jedi, among other things. The preview chapter’s release coincided with the lifting of the novel’s embargo, which revealed a predominantly positive critical reception to theStar Wars Jedi: Survivorprequel novel. As for its premise, the story of the 304-page book follows the Stinger Mantis crew on their quest to secure a powerful weapon that promises to provide an edge in their ongoing fight against the Empire.
Publisher Random House Worlds previously confirmed thatStar Wars Jedi: Battle Scarswill be available in both digital and hardcover forms, the former of which will also feature optional narration by Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes, a veteran actor with half a dozenStar Warsaudiobooks to his name. While the novel was initially planned to debut much closer to the upcoming game, its March 7 release date remained unchanged afterStar Wars Jedi: Survivorwas hit with a six-week delayin early February.
Battle Scarsis not the only book releasing in close proximity to the upcoming space-faring action RPG. Back in August 2022, Lucasfilm alsoannouncedThe Art of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, a canon reference book published by Dark Horse that will hit store shelves on May 2. Its contents will combine concept art created during the making ofStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, as well as developer commentary from Respawn Entertainment creatives.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivoris coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on April 28.
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