Ethan Crossfield 
If you’ve been waiting for more Cal Kestis content, the wait just got shorter: Panini Comics has confirmed a third manga volume based on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, landing on December 1. Here’s what’s officially coming, who appears in the story, and how this fits alongside the still-in-development promise of Star Wars Jedi 3.
What’s officially confirmed: Fallen Order Volume 3 lands December 1
Panini Comics has announced that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Volume 3—a manga adaptation of the original game’s storyline—is available for pre-order now, ahead of its December 1 release date. The publisher describes the installment as continuing Cal Kestis’ multi-volume manga adaptation, with a substantial page count of 200 pages.
In terms of story focus, the volume centers on Cal’s deceased master, Jaro Tapal, while still keeping familiar members of the crew involved. The synopsis also points to roles for Greez, Cere, and the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s Mantis crew as Cal faces new challenges. The framing is clear: Cal is haunted by tragic memories, has had his lightsaber destroyed, and is headed to new planets—where his journey pushes him into parts of his past he didn’t expect to revisit.
Who’s affected: manga readers, Fallen Order fans, and anyone tracking Cal Kestis canon
This release matters most to players who want the Fallen Order story to keep expanding between game releases. Since the manga is an adaptation of the original game’s storyline, it offers a fresh way to experience key beats—especially with Tapal’s presence elevated as a narrative anchor.
There’s also a more speculative angle for long-time fans: because this manga adaptation centers on Cal’s destroyed lightsaber, it raises the question of how future adaptations might handle weapon details. The source notes that if the manga ever moved into the sequel era, it could effectively “canonize” a specific lightsaber for Cal—potentially limiting the variety of lightsabers and stances introduced in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Even then, the idea is framed as a light form of canonization, since gameplay progression and design choices remain important to how the series evolves.
What comes next: Jedi 3 is still in the works—plus other Star Wars games have different timing
While other Star Wars titles are positioned to arrive before Star Wars Jedi 3, Cal Kestis’ story is not considered finished. A Disney executive recently reaffirmed that Jedi 3 is in development, reinforcing that the sequel remains on the roadmap.
On the EA side, the publisher previously confirmed back in 2024 that Star Wars Jedi 3 is being worked on and referred to it as a “final chapter” for Cal Kestis’ story, implying an end to the series as a trilogy. Whether that holds exactly as planned is still unknown—especially given how the subfranchise has continued to draw attention.
For now, the most immediate new entry is the manga: you’ll be able to revisit Fallen Order via Volume 3 in December, while waiting to see how the eventual next game connects back to Cal’s ongoing journey.
What players should know
- Panini Comics has confirmed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Volume 3 for a December 1 release date (pre-orders are open now).
- The manga is described as a 200-page adaptation continuing Cal Kestis’ story in a new medium.
- Jaro Tapal is highlighted as a key figure, with Greez, Cere, and the Mantis crew also involved.
- The story setup includes Cal being haunted by memories and traveling after his lightsaber is destroyed.
- The manga’s weapon details could become relevant if future adaptations ever extend beyond Fallen Order, though game design remains the main driver of progression.
Expert View
This is a smart bridge for fans: the December manga release gives Cal Kestis momentum while Jedi 3 remains in development. The only caution is that manga adaptations can nudge how specific details are perceived, especially around lightsabers and progression—so readers should treat this as story expansion rather than a definitive guide to how the games will ultimately handle canon.
