Winnie the Pooh Officially a ‘Star Wars’ Character

From Gungans at Hutts to Ewoks and many, many Bothans, the Star Wars franchise is home to some of the most strange and unusual creatures in the realms of popular culture. Since being acquired by The Walt Disney Company, the universe has only grown in size, story, and species.

After decades on our screens, many fans have grown quite accustomed to the furry, scaled, and slimy faces of some of the galaxy’s non-human residents, but things are about to take a very familiar turn as a new chapter unfolds with the return of a very recognizable character. Along with welcoming a Clone Wars fan favorite, the next big Star Wars development invites a certain silly old bear into the fold.

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Star Wars: Outlaws is an upcoming open-world RPG video game set in the galaxy far, far away, and developer Ubisoft bills it as one of the most ambitious projects under the franchise’s banner. As potential players prepare to explore the further reaches of the Outer Rim, a new update promises the return of an old friend.

Star Wars: Outlaws Welcomes a Disney Favorite

Reportedly set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Outlaws casts players in the role of Kay Vess as she travels across the galaxy in search of adventure and freedom. However, she won’t be traveling alone.

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As with any good sci-fi adventure, no ship is complete without a crew, and a team of allies met along the way. According to Inverse, one such ally will be Hondo Ohnaka, the nefarious space pirate from Clone Wars, Rebels, and Galaxy’s Edge.

 

The report reads,

“‘Star Wars Outlaws’ will get two story packs for those who buy the game’s season pass or Gold Edition. The first of these expansions, titled Wild Card, will feature the notorious gambler turned hero of the Rebellion. That’s right, we’re getting Lando Calrissian. Meanwhile, the game’s second expansion, A Pirate’s Fortune, will see Kay mix it up with galactic pirate and jokester Hondo Ohnaka.”

“As exciting as it’ll be to see Lando again, his big return already happened in the divisive final entry of the Skywalker Saga. Hondo Ohnaka on the other hand, hasn’t been heard from since the season finale of ‘Star Wars: Rebels’ in 2018. Like Cad Bane, Ahsoka, and the crew of The Ghost, he’s also the latest Star Wars character to make the jump from the critically acclaimed animated series.”

Hondo has appeared across multiple entries in the franchise, and the incomparable Jim Cummings always voices him. While it’s unknown if the legendary voice actor will return for the game, it’s a safe bet that he will once again step into the role.

Is That You, Pooh?

Jim Cummings has a laundry list of roles under his belt, many of which are for the Walt Disney Company. Although there are a few standout roles, such as Pete from the modern Mickey Mouse cartoons, Darkwing Duck, and Ray the Firefly from Princess and the Frog (2009), Cummings’ most beloved claim to fame is his tenure as both Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too.

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It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that Pooh and Tigger are leaps and bounds different from Hondo, but it’s still fun to think of the characters technically being a part of the Star Wars canon. We might still have to wait a while before an official reveal, but his attachment to the character is certainly a good sign.

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