Summary
Star Wars Outlawswill feature Lady Qi’ra fromSolo: A Star Wars Story, Massive Entertainment has confirmed. The Ubisoft-owned studio shared this revelation as part of a wider overview of its upcoming game, which coincided with the release of the latestStar Wars Outlawstrailer.
A crime lord based on the planet Corellia, Lady Qi’ra was originally introduced in the 2018 Han Solo spin-offSolo: A Star Wars Story, where she was portrayed byGame of Thronesalumni Emilia Clarke. The head of the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate had a prominent role in the movie, and has long been among thecharacters who were speculated to make an appearance inStar Wars Outlaws, largely based on the game’s place in the series timeline.
Star Wars Outlaws to Feature Lady Qi’ra, But Sans Emilia Clarke
That theory has now been officially confirmed by Massive Entertainment, whose representatives opened up on the upcoming game in the latest issue ofGame Informer. Among other things, the Swedish studio revealed that Kay Vess will cross paths with Lady Qi’ra during her adventures in a galaxy far, far away. In a subsequent social media follow-up,Game InformerOnline Content Director Brian Shea shared a confirmation that Emilia Clarke will not be reprising her role in the game.
Who will end up voicing the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate boss remains unclear. The fact that theGame of Thronesstar isn’t attached to the project may not come as a surprise to the most attentive of fans, asClarke herself recently suggested she won’t be returning toStar Warsanytime soon.
Aside from Lady Qi’ra, Massive Entertainment confirmed that Jabba the Hutt of the Hutt Cartel will also be part of theStar Wars Outlawscharacter cast. Whether these two returning crime lords will end up interacting with each other remains to be seen. What’s more certain is that the rendition of Lady Qi’ra featured in the game will be a much more experienced character than the one seen inSolo: A Star Wars Story, which takes place approximately 15 years before theevents ofStar Wars Outlaws.
Year (Before/After the Battle of Yavin)
32 BBY
1999
Episode 2: Attack of the Clones
22 BBY
2002
2008
Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith
19 BBY
2005
13–10 BBY
2018
0 BBY
2016
1977
3 ABY
1980
~3–4 ABY
2024
Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
4 ABY
1983
34 ABY
2015
2017
35 ABY
2019
Star Wars Outlawsreleases for PC and the current-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles on August 30. Its early access period, available as one of the perks of its two higher-tier editions, will kick off on August 27.War of the Bounty Hunterscomics will remain the chronologicallylast piece ofStar Warsmedia to feature Lady Qi’rauntil Massive Entertainment’s open-world scoundrel adventure hits the market.
Star Wars Outlaws
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game and explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Fight, steal, & outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITYExplore distinct planets with bustling cities and cantinas before racing across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each planet brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk.EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORYLive the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. With Nix by your side, turn any situation to your advantage: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right moments to distract enemies and gain the upper hand.EMBARK ON HIGH-STAKES MISSIONSTake on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations, and outwit enemies as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. Every choice you make influences your ever-changing reputation.JUMP INTO THE PILOT SEATPilot your ship, The Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes, finding the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.
