Respawn Entertainment recently announcedStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel toFallen Orderset 5 years after it. Much of what was reported on beforehand was confirmed, including its platforms, release window, andthe focus on Cal Kestis. However, one detail it was interesting to learn is that it’s set five years afterFallen Order.

This puts it in the sametime frame as the Disney Plus showObi-Wan Kenobi, around 9 BBY. As a result, many are hoping there is some form of crossover, with Cal appearing in the show or Obi-Wan appearing in the game. One rumor, however, points to another major character appearing inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor.

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This should be taken with a grain of salt, but known insider Nick Baker shared that he had heardDarth Maul would be inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. As many know, he survives his apparent death inThe Phantom Menace, appears in theClone Warsand otherStar Warsmedia, and does not officially meet his end untilStar Wars Rebels, around 2 BBY. Thus, in terms of the timeline, it fits. Baker’s comments can be seen around the 30:38 marker below.

However, even Baker suggests fans should take this at face value. He had originally heard this about a year ago, and anything can change in a year. Now, of course, that would be a big change, butStar Wars Jedi: Survivorfans should still temper expectations. It would be interesting to see more of Darth Maul, but it’s clear Cal is on a darker journey this time around anyway.

Its darker tone is perfectly highlighted, as the game has already trumped up the Empire and has many fans questioningwho’s in the bacta tank in theStar Wars Jedi: Survivortrailer. All that’s really known about the story so far is that Cal is attempting to stay one step ahead of the Empire, feeling the pressure of being one of the last remaining Jedi in the galaxy.

Beyond that, Respawn has promised to expand upon severalStar Warsstories, worlds, characters, and combat as seen in the first game. In fact, Respawn Director Stig Asmussen even suggested that newlightsaber styles and stances for combat could be inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. All of this, including Maul, is still up in the air, but it seems safe to say that the first trailer definitely put a fire under the fanbase.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivorreleases on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X in 2023.