Good Morning Youtinians.  Last week, over 78% of voters said they had read The Darth Bane Trilogy. For those who haven’t read them, check out our trilogy page with more info to get you started.

— JG Carse, Emmi Conner, and Doc B

Star Wars Outlaws New Gameplay Revealed!

Last week, we got ten minutes of brand new gameplay from Star Wars Outlaws! The exclusive footage came from IGN, and it has us even more ready for the game to debut in August.

The Basics: In this new gameplay, we watched as Kay Vess traversed the sandy terrain of a planet we are familiar with — Tatooine. The open world aspect of the game — a first in Star Wars video game history — was on full display in this playthrough, where Kay drove a speeder to intercept a Jawa Sandcrawler and to explore the inside of a dead Sarlacc in search of a precious tooth.

A Few Highlights: Throughout the full video, we got see so many different aspects of this game from a speeder chase to blaster combat to the abilities of Kay’s extremely cute merqaal companion, Nix. The severed head of a protocol droid translated between Kay and a Jawa, and the inside of the Sarlacc was every bit as cool and gross and terrifying as we all would have assumed. These ten minutes were so packed with impressive moments and features, and we highly encourage you to check them out for yourself!

Why We’re Excited: As Kay set out on the hunt for a Sarlacc tooth, she came across a Krayt Dragon which was, luckily for her, pretty far off in the distance of the Dune Sea. In the overall gameplay, that feature was pretty small, but seeing something like that in an open world Tatooine is absolutely incredible and interactive, and it was a huge highlight of this playthrough. As different situations arose in front of her, Kay switched through a myriad of impressive weapons to rise to the occasion, and in the end, with her ship fixed by the Jawas, Kay lifted off Tatooine and took to space for a quick dog fight with a few TIE Fighters. Watching as that all happened with no loading screens in between was one of the best aspects of this video, and we cannot wait to see more.

We're all fine here now — how are you? Star Wars Outlaws is going to be a beast of a game, and we can’t wait to play it in a little over a month. Hop into the Youtini Discord to talk to other Star Wars gamers and join the hype!

Questions Unanswered After the Finale of The Acolyte

With endings, come new beginnings … and now The Acolyte season 1 has wrapped, we take a moment to reflect, look back on this awesome series, new characters, new planets, new stories, and identify some threads left unanswered for season 2 

“The belonging you seek is not behind you. It is ahead” - Maz Kanata

Let us start with some intriguing questions left unanswered: 

1. Is the planet Bal’demnic? There are many hints, including the cortosis and hiding Sith, but this is yet to be confirmed despite all clues pointing to it. 

2. What is the destiny of Mother Koril? We see her transfer into the Force, but never see her body. Could she be a key player moving forward?

3. Vernestra Rwoh and Qimir have a connection, but how did this sever and possibly end in the scars that we saw on his back? Watching the fracture of their relationship would be insightfull! Could Rwoh really end the life of her ex-pupil?

4. How far will Senator Rayencourt go to challenge the Jedi? He made very big statements and has powerful allies. Watching the politics of the Senate diving deeper into the shadows of the Jedi order would be intriguing. 

5. Just how much does Yoda know? The Grand Master is at the core of what happens next. What would Rwoh tell him and how does he respond? 

The possibilities of a season 2 are exciting. Discovering the lead-up to The Phantom Menace is exciting and we’re eager to see more. You can listen to The Bounty Hunt’s full season 1 coverage of The Acolyte and Discord to share your theories and more!

First Look at Season 2 of Young Jedi Adventures

A new trailer has been revealed for Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures season two “ featuring new Jedi Padawan mission robes, newcomer Wes Vinik and a new crew of pirate foes, familiar faces like Bell Zettifar and his fiery pal Ember, and, yes, plenty of never-before-seen Nubs action!”

When Can I Watch? The new season begins on August 14th, with the first episodes releasing and the rest in early 2025. If fans are eager for more Young Jedi Adventures content, new shorts focusing on Nubs are available on Star Wars Kids YouTube. Additionally, new shorts will be available on Disney Jr. and Disney+ on August 2. 

What is Season 2 About? The following description was given before the premiere: "In Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Season 2, the younglings will continue their training and embark on even bigger missions across the galaxy. Helping to lead the younglings on these missions is Master Zia's new Padawan, Wes Vinik, and his astromech R0-M1.”

While the show is aimed at a younger audience, Young Jedi Adventures is accessible to all ages. The themes and lessons carry significance for older viewers and there are plenty of nods to The High Republic books that fans have come to love. Those of us at Youtini that have watched it, definitely recommend it, especially for the younglings.

🛰️ In the Youtiniverse

The Youtini Podcast Network has added a new podcast, The Youtini Canon Book Club. This is your one-stop shop for all new releases in Star Wars Canon literature. Join Emmi, JG, and Hannah as they discuss plots, characters, lore, and more for each new book or comic collection in Canon!

You can listen to a short teaser, a Meet the Hosts, and the first official episode covering Temptation of the Force now available. 

Listen wherever you listen to podcasts and join the discussion in the podcast’s channel in the Younited Discord.

🚀 Ready for Dispatch

• Oscar Piastri won his first F1 Grand Prix at the Hungarian Grand Prix. While the race's ending didn’t have much drama on the track, McLaren provided drama by putting their drivers in a peculiar situation after pitting Lando Norris before Piastri and then instructing Norris to give the position back. 

• The 152nd Open at Royal Troon highlighted the junior talent with South Korea’s Hyosong Lee and Seonghyeon An taking home championship wins. In the men's competition, Xander Schauffele, USA, sealed the victory with a score of 6 under, beating local star, Justin Rose. 

• Night of the Slashers, a new 80’s horror-inspired comic series by Star Wars author Cavan Scott, was announced. Issue #1 goes on sale October 2nd, with the solicitation stating “ Hill Creek is a lovely place to visit… except the one night of the year its citizens transform into bloodthirsty maniacs! Of course, that’s the very night Lara’s bus breaks down, stranding the disillusioned teen and her classmates in the secluded town. Secrets uncovered, terror at every turn—will anyone survive the night?”

• A second teaser was released for the HBO show Dune Prophecy. The HBO Original will premiere in November and expand the universe of the successful Dune movies.

• The Russos are back! The Russos are in talks to return to the MCU and direct the next two Avengers films. The fifth Avengers is set to release in 2026 and the following in 2027.

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