Star Wars Outlaws' upcoming expansion, Star Wars Zero Company, has locked in its voice cast, tapping heavily from the beloved Clone Wars animated series. The project confirms Dee Bradley Baker and Matt Lanter in starring roles, with fans at the reveal event chanting Lanter's name in response to the announcement.
Lanter voices Anakin Skywalker across multiple Clone Wars seasons, making his return to the Star Wars universe a major pull for longtime fans of Dave Filoni's animated work. Baker, known for voicing dozens of Clone Troopers and other characters throughout the series, brings similar veteran credibility to the expansion. Their involvement signals Outlaws developer Massive Entertainment's commitment to weaving Clone Wars lore into its live-service framework.
The casting move hits at a specific playerbase. Clone Wars devotees represent a dedicated segment that values continuity with Filoni's storytelling, which has become canonical to the main Star Wars timeline. By recruiting these voice actors, Zero Company directly appeals to fans who spent years invested in those characters and their arcs.
Star Wars Outlaws launched in August 2024 to mixed reception, with players praising its exploration and stealth mechanics but criticizing live-service elements and performance issues on launch. Expansions like Zero Company represent Ubisoft's strategy to expand post-launch content and rebuild goodwill with skeptical audiences.
The Clone Wars connection also reflects where Star Wars gaming currently sits. Disney and Lucasfilm have shifted focus toward live-service titles and story-driven experiences rather than traditional single-player campaigns. Zero Company positions itself as bridge content, respecting the animated series' legacy while justifying continued investment in Outlaws' online ecosystem.
Fan enthusiasm at the reveal indicates the casting strategy works. Whether that translates into sustained player engagement remains open. Star Wars games live and die by their execution and