Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars – Exclusive Preview of the Jedi: Survivor Prequel [IGN]

February 22, 2023 Jesse Schedeen gaming

The critically acclaimed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is getting a sequel dubbed Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. But that game only tells you part of the story. The saga of Cal Kestis is also expanding into the Star Wars novel line with a new book called Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars.

Written by Sam Maggs, this book will bridge the gap between the two games and chronicle another adventure for Cal and the crew of the Stinger Mantis. When Cal and friends encounter an Imperial Stormtrooper looking to defect, they catch wind of a powerful weapon that could deal a major blow to the Empire. The only catch is that pursuing this mission will once again put them in the crosshairs of the Sith Inquisitorius, and Fifth Brother is itching for a fight.

IGN can debut an exclusive excerpt for Battle Scars, as we see Merrin’s point of view as she has an unexpected encounter with the Stormtrooper in question. Read on to see the print or listen to Marc Thompson’s audiobook narration.

Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars will release in both hardcover and audiobook forms on Tuesday, March 7.

IGN recently got a hands-on preview of Jedi: Survivor. You can also learn more about the game’s puzzle rooms and the new lightsaber combat stances.

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