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n Star Wars Outlaws, Massive Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games deliver a cinematic open-world experience that boldly expands the galaxy far, far away. Among the game's many accomplishments, its adaptive and emotionally resonant music earned the 2025 MPSE Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Editing – Game Audio. At the heart of that achievement lies a meticulous editorial process—one that blends nonlinear storytelling with dynamic musical systems, and balances iconic Star Wars motifs with fresh, original sounds. We caught up with audio director Simon Koudriavtsev MPSE to explore how his team tackled some of the creative and technical challenges. From navigating the complexities of nonlinear storytelling to blending legacy Star Wars motifs with new, original music, he shares what it takes to make music feel both dynamic and deeply rooted in the Star Wars galaxy. M OT I O N P I CTU R E S O U N D E D I TO R S 57 I Audio director Simon Koudriavtsev MPSE