Engineers to Care for Grogu in New Mandalorian-Themed Millennium Falcon Update

Star Wars Celebration has unveiled thrilling new details about the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu-themed update for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, set to launch alongside the new movie. This update introduces an exciting choose-your-own-adventure storyline where players can explore iconic planets like Coruscant, Tatooine, Bespin, and Endor. A unique aspect of this update is the expanded role of Engineers, who will now have the responsibility of caring for Grogu, adding a new layer of interaction and engagement to the experience.

Scheduled for release on May 22, 2026, this update will diverge from the plot of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie but will still prominently feature both Din Djarin and Grogu. The storyline kicks off with Hondo Ohnaka uncovering a deal on Tatooine involving ex-Imperial officers and pirates, leading to a high-stakes chase across the galaxy. Players will join forces with Mando and Grogu to pursue these criminals and secure a bounty in a dynamic, galaxy-spanning adventure.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Mission Concept Art for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run

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While specifics remain under wraps, it's clear that the Engineer role will be pivotal, as they'll be tasked with looking after Grogu. This adds an exciting dimension to the gameplay, offering new opportunities for interaction and fun.

To delve deeper into what fans can expect, we spoke with Asa Kalama from Walt Disney Imagineering. He shared insights on the upcoming mission, stating, "Throughout the mission, we're going to be giving the engineers the opportunity to actually get to communicate with Grogu. So, we think it's going to be a ton of fun. There may be times when Mando has to deboard the Razor Crest and Grogu, left to his own devices, might get a little happy on the control panel. So, we love the idea of there being these fun little vignettes and moments where you're sort of on the comm with Grogu."

Regarding the choose-your-own-adventure aspect, Kalama explained, "There will be a sort of critical moment in your adventure where you are strapped for time and have to make a lightning quick decision about which of our particular bounties we want to pursue. And that's going to be the sort of inciting incident that allows us to decide which are the different destinations we go to."

For more updates from Star Wars Celebration, explore our coverage on how The Mandalorian & Grogu's Sigourney Weaver was charmed by Grogu, our conversation with Hayden Christensen about his return as Anakin, and all the major announcements from The Mandalorian & Grogu, Ahsoka, and Andor panels.