Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5 and the series finale of Star Wars Rebels! [poilib element="accentDivider"] Ahsoka Tano may have finally appeared on The Mandalorian, but there's a lot we still don't know about her journey after the events of the original trilogy. And now "The Jedi" director Dave Filoni is casting even more doubt on the Ahsoka timeline, hinting the final scene in Star Wars Rebels may actually take place after The Mandalorian. Filoni teased a possible nonlinear approach to Ahsoka's story in an interview with Vanity Fair (via ScreenRant). While not confirming one way or the other, Filoni makes it clear fans shouldn't assume The Mandalorian is taking place after the Rebels finale. "That's not necessarily chronological," Filoni told Vanity Fair. "I think the thing that people will most not understand is they want to go in a linear fashion, but as I learned as a kid, nothing in Star Wars really works in a linear fashion. You do [Episodes] Four, Five and Six and then One, Two, and Three. So in the vein of that history, when you look at the epilogue of Rebels you don't really know how much time has passed. So, it's possible that the story I'm telling in The Mandalorian actually takes place prior to that. Possible. I'm saying it's possible." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-mandalorian-season-2&captions=true"] For those who haven't seen the entirety of Rebels, the series ends on a fairly open-ended note, with aspiring Jedi Ezra Bridger and his nemesis Grand Admiral Thrawn being dragged across the galaxy aboard a runaway Star Destroyer. The fates of both characters remain a mystery, though it's generally assumed both will eventually reappear, either on The Mandalorian itself or another Star Wars series. While the majority of that episode takes place before the events of Rogue One and A New Hope, there is a time jump near the end. The final sequence in the Rebels finale features narration from Ahsoka herself, as we see glimpses of  the roles Hera Syndulla, Sabine Wren and Captain Rex played in defeating the Empire, culminating in a scene where Ahsoka reunites with her friends on Lothal to seek out the missing Ezra and Thrawn. Based on the context of that episode, it's always been assumed this reunion scene is taking place shortly after the events of Return of the Jedi. The Mandalorian, meanwhile, is set roughly five years after that movie, and Ahsoka makes it clear in "The Jedi" she's on the hunt for Thrawn. Fans have naturally assumed this means Ahsoka is continuing her quest from the Rebels finale, but Filoni's comments cast the episode in a different light. That Rebels reunion scene may have happened later in the Star Wars timeline than we realized. Perhaps Ahsoka doesn't reunite with Hera and Sabine until after she finds the intel she needs on Thrawn's whereabouts. As ScreenRant points out, this would also imply Sabine has stayed on Lothal in the five years since the fall of the Empire. We've previously speculated Sabine might be the next Rebels character to make the jump to live-action, so it's possible Din Djarin and Grogu's adventures will eventually take them to that familiar planet. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/27/the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-5-the-truth-behind-the-jedi-and-her-secret-mission-star-wars-canon-fodder"] If you need more help making sense of The Mandalorian's place in the larger Star Wars saga, check out our recap of Ahsoka's story so far, our explainer on Grand Admiral Thrawn and a full timeline for Mandalore and Baby Yoda. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5 and the series finale of Star Wars Rebels! [poilib element="accentDivider"] Ahsoka Tano may have finally appeared on The Mandalorian, but there's a lot we still don't know about her journey after the events of the original trilogy. And now "The Jedi" director Dave Filoni is casting even more doubt on the Ahsoka timeline, hinting the final scene in Star Wars Rebels may actually take place after The Mandalorian. Filoni teased a possible nonlinear approach to Ahsoka's story in an interview with Vanity Fair (via ScreenRant). While not confirming one way or the other, Filoni makes it clear fans shouldn't assume The Mandalorian is taking place after the Rebels finale. "That's not necessarily chronological," Filoni told Vanity Fair. "I think the thing that people will most not understand is they want to go in a linear fashion, but as I learned as a kid, nothing in Star Wars really works in a linear fashion. You do [Episodes] Four, Five and Six and then One, Two, and Three. So in the vein of that history, when you look at the epilogue of Rebels you don't really know how much time has passed. So, it's possible that the story I'm telling in The Mandalorian actually takes place prior to that. Possible. I'm saying it's possible." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-mandalorian-season-2&captions=true"] For those who haven't seen the entirety of Rebels, the series ends on a fairly open-ended note, with aspiring Jedi Ezra Bridger and his nemesis Grand Admiral Thrawn being dragged across the galaxy aboard a runaway Star Destroyer. The fates of both characters remain a mystery, though it's generally assumed both will eventually reappear, either on The Mandalorian itself or another Star Wars series. While the majority of that episode takes place before the events of Rogue One and A New Hope, there is a time jump near the end. The final sequence in the Rebels finale features narration from Ahsoka herself, as we see glimpses of  the roles Hera Syndulla, Sabine Wren and Captain Rex played in defeating the Empire, culminating in a scene where Ahsoka reunites with her friends on Lothal to seek out the missing Ezra and Thrawn. Based on the context of that episode, it's always been assumed this reunion scene is taking place shortly after the events of Return of the Jedi. The Mandalorian, meanwhile, is set roughly five years after that movie, and Ahsoka makes it clear in "The Jedi" she's on the hunt for Thrawn. Fans have naturally assumed this means Ahsoka is continuing her quest from the Rebels finale, but Filoni's comments cast the episode in a different light. That Rebels reunion scene may have happened later in the Star Wars timeline than we realized. Perhaps Ahsoka doesn't reunite with Hera and Sabine until after she finds the intel she needs on Thrawn's whereabouts. As ScreenRant points out, this would also imply Sabine has stayed on Lothal in the five years since the fall of the Empire. We've previously speculated Sabine might be the next Rebels character to make the jump to live-action, so it's possible Din Djarin and Grogu's adventures will eventually take them to that familiar planet. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/27/the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-5-the-truth-behind-the-jedi-and-her-secret-mission-star-wars-canon-fodder"] If you need more help making sense of The Mandalorian's place in the larger Star Wars saga, check out our recap of Ahsoka's story so far, our explainer on Grand Admiral Thrawn and a full timeline for Mandalore and Baby Yoda. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

IGN can exclusively reveal three new figures from the second wave of the Transformers War for Cybertron: Kingdom toyline.

WFC-K14 Deluxe Airazor

The WFC-K14 Deluxe Airazor stands at 5.5 inches, and converts into a Beast Wars-inspired falcon in 22 steps. Airazor comes with 2 photon blaster accessories that connect to the figure's wrists, and its falcon mode features articulation for the wing, beak, and tail feathers. The approximate retail price for the figure is $19.99. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=transformers-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-wfc-k14-deluxe-airazor-images&captions=true"]

WFC-K18 Voyager Dinobot

The WFC-K18 Voyager Dinobot stands at 7 inches, and converts into a Beast Wars-inspired raptor in 28 steps. In raptor mode, it features articulated claws and a posable jaw. In Dinobot mode, the tail detaiches to become a Cyber Slash weapon. The approximate retail price for the figure is $29.99. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=transformers-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-wfc-k18-voyager-dinobot&captions=true"]

WFC-K20 Leader Ultra Magnus

The WFC-K20 Leader Ultra Magnus stands at 7.5 inches, and converts into a G1-inspired Earth armoured truck in 12 steaps. Alongside a blaster accessory, parts from the truck trailer can be used to armour the figure. The approximate retail price for the figure is $49.99. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=transformers-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-wfc-k20-leader-ultra-magnus&captions=true"] All three figures will be available on Hasbro Pulse for preorder on December 3, and arrive on April 1, 2021. War for Cybertron: Kingdom is the third and final chapter in the War for Cybertron trilogy, and we showed off four figures from Wave 1 back in September. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

IGN can exclusively reveal three new figures from the second wave of the Transformers War for Cybertron: Kingdom toyline.

WFC-K14 Deluxe Airazor

The WFC-K14 Deluxe Airazor stands at 5.5 inches, and converts into a Beast Wars-inspired falcon in 22 steps. Airazor comes with 2 photon blaster accessories that connect to the figure's wrists, and its falcon mode features articulation for the wing, beak, and tail feathers. The approximate retail price for the figure is $19.99. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=transformers-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-wfc-k14-deluxe-airazor-images&captions=true"]

WFC-K18 Voyager Dinobot

The WFC-K18 Voyager Dinobot stands at 7 inches, and converts into a Beast Wars-inspired raptor in 28 steps. In raptor mode, it features articulated claws and a posable jaw. In Dinobot mode, the tail detaiches to become a Cyber Slash weapon. The approximate retail price for the figure is $29.99. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=transformers-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-wfc-k18-voyager-dinobot&captions=true"]

WFC-K20 Leader Ultra Magnus

The WFC-K20 Leader Ultra Magnus stands at 7.5 inches, and converts into a G1-inspired Earth armoured truck in 12 steaps. Alongside a blaster accessory, parts from the truck trailer can be used to armour the figure. The approximate retail price for the figure is $49.99. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=transformers-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-wfc-k20-leader-ultra-magnus&captions=true"] All three figures will be available on Hasbro Pulse for preorder on December 3, and arrive on April 1, 2021. War for Cybertron: Kingdom is the third and final chapter in the War for Cybertron trilogy, and we showed off four figures from Wave 1 back in September. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

The Activity Cards that appear as part of the PS5 user interface were created by Sony in response to player complaints about single player gaming. A new report from Vice details an internal Sony document that the company used to explain its new Activities and game help systems. The documents reportedly begins with Sony explaining that “single player is thriving” and that PlayStation owners regularly spend more time playing offline games than online ones. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/15/first-look-at-the-ps5-ui"] To ensure offline games were better catered to, Sony had gathered some criticism of single player gaming which needed to be addressed on PS5. The problems included players saying they “don't play unless I have 2+ free hours” because of being unsure of how long a game may ask of them, that they “Forgot what I was doing in this game last time”, and that it “Takes a lot of time to scan through long help videos when stuck”. Players were also concerned about using social tools because of game spoilers. In response, the document presents the PS5 Activity Cards. As you may know, Activities provide on-screen card prompts for different aspects of a game, often along with an estimated time for completion. When playing Spider-Man: Miles Morales, for example, you can see that a side quest will take five minutes, or a main quest that will need 45 minutes. These cards will then take you directly to those activities. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=what-works-and-what-doesnt-about-the-ps5&captions=true"] In addition, Cards can be used to provide game help, and the PS5 features more tools to keep spoiler content under wraps so as not to ruin other players’ experiences. For more on the PS5's unique features, check out our pages on PS5's Game Switcher, our hidden feature guide, and our comprehensive PS5 wiki guide. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. 

The Activity Cards that appear as part of the PS5 user interface were created by Sony in response to player complaints about single player gaming. A new report from Vice details an internal Sony document that the company used to explain its new Activities and game help systems. The documents reportedly begins with Sony explaining that “single player is thriving” and that PlayStation owners regularly spend more time playing offline games than online ones. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/15/first-look-at-the-ps5-ui"] To ensure offline games were better catered to, Sony had gathered some criticism of single player gaming which needed to be addressed on PS5. The problems included players saying they “don't play unless I have 2+ free hours” because of being unsure of how long a game may ask of them, that they “Forgot what I was doing in this game last time”, and that it “Takes a lot of time to scan through long help videos when stuck”. Players were also concerned about using social tools because of game spoilers. In response, the document presents the PS5 Activity Cards. As you may know, Activities provide on-screen card prompts for different aspects of a game, often along with an estimated time for completion. When playing Spider-Man: Miles Morales, for example, you can see that a side quest will take five minutes, or a main quest that will need 45 minutes. These cards will then take you directly to those activities. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=what-works-and-what-doesnt-about-the-ps5&captions=true"] In addition, Cards can be used to provide game help, and the PS5 features more tools to keep spoiler content under wraps so as not to ruin other players’ experiences. For more on the PS5's unique features, check out our pages on PS5's Game Switcher, our hidden feature guide, and our comprehensive PS5 wiki guide. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. 

A substantial operating system update has landed on the Xbox Series X and S and the Xbox One family of systems, providing users with custom dynamic backgrounds and the ability to preload Xbox Game Pass games. You can see the full update notes on the Xbox Wire website, which digs into the ins and outs of the first major update for Xbox Series X|S. [caption id="attachment_244644" align="aligncenter" width="720"] The six new dynamic themes available with the new Xbox OS update.[/caption] Preloading for Game Pass means that if you're anticipating a game that is launching on Game Pass in the future, you can choose to download it ahead of time so there are no bumps in the road on launch day. In addition, akin to Netflix, the Xbox Game Pass app on console or mobile now has a 'Coming Soon' section that will tell you what games are arriving in the near future. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/05/xbox-series-x-review"] Alongside the Game Pass preloads are six new dynamic backgrounds, which each pay homage to previous Xbox consoles, including one with concentric circles that harkens back to the days of the Xbox 360. The update also adds special filters for your game library that allow you to sort by games optimised for the Xbox Series X and S. There is also now a new UI tag that lets you know when a game is utilising Auto HDR, which displays when you open the Guide menu. You'll also be able to check your achievements in the Game Activity tab, accessed by pressing the Xbox button. In other Xbox news, Microsoft is working to figure out why PS5 is outperforming the Series X in certain games. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

A substantial operating system update has landed on the Xbox Series X and S and the Xbox One family of systems, providing users with custom dynamic backgrounds and the ability to preload Xbox Game Pass games. You can see the full update notes on the Xbox Wire website, which digs into the ins and outs of the first major update for Xbox Series X|S. [caption id="attachment_244644" align="aligncenter" width="720"] The six new dynamic themes available with the new Xbox OS update.[/caption] Preloading for Game Pass means that if you're anticipating a game that is launching on Game Pass in the future, you can choose to download it ahead of time so there are no bumps in the road on launch day. In addition, akin to Netflix, the Xbox Game Pass app on console or mobile now has a 'Coming Soon' section that will tell you what games are arriving in the near future. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/05/xbox-series-x-review"] Alongside the Game Pass preloads are six new dynamic backgrounds, which each pay homage to previous Xbox consoles, including one with concentric circles that harkens back to the days of the Xbox 360. The update also adds special filters for your game library that allow you to sort by games optimised for the Xbox Series X and S. There is also now a new UI tag that lets you know when a game is utilising Auto HDR, which displays when you open the Guide menu. You'll also be able to check your achievements in the Game Activity tab, accessed by pressing the Xbox button. In other Xbox news, Microsoft is working to figure out why PS5 is outperforming the Series X in certain games. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror, is working on a mockumentary about 2020 for Netflix. The news comes from an interview with Hugh Grant over at Vulture, in which he revealed that he’s playing a role in Brooker’s latest project. “Charlie Brooker [the creator of Black Mirror] has written a mockumentary about 2020,” he said. “It’s for Netflix, and I am a historian who’s being interviewed about the year. I’m pretty repellent, actually! And you’ll like my wig.” Black Mirror made waves for being a darkly satirical look at the technological horrors we have invited into our everyday lives. 2020, as a year, has been packed with horrors that will no doubt make perfect fodder for Brooker’s sensibilities. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/01/05/top-10-black-mirror-episodes"] While Black Mirror is Brooker’s international success story, he’s known in the UK for his series of end-of-year round-ups for BBC that ran from 2010 to 2106, in which he took a comical look at the year’s events, often highlighting the worst elements. Called the 'Wipe' shows, Brooker made an edition earlier this year called Antiviral Wipe, focused on COVID-19. It will be interesting to see Brooker take a more creatively licensed approach to 2020 in mockumentary format. Earlier this year, Brooker noted that Black Mirror season 6 is not coming any time soon. “At the moment, I don’t know what stomach there would be for stories about societies falling apart,” he said at the time, and noted that he was writing more comedy scripts. Perhaps this mockumentary - despite its presumably dark pandemic inspiration - is what he was alluding to. All of Black Mirror can be seen on Netflix, including the latest season 5, which we gave a glowing review. It's currently unclear if Brooker's 2020 mockumentary is due for release in the year it's satirizing. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. 

Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror, is working on a mockumentary about 2020 for Netflix. The news comes from an interview with Hugh Grant over at Vulture, in which he revealed that he’s playing a role in Brooker’s latest project. “Charlie Brooker [the creator of Black Mirror] has written a mockumentary about 2020,” he said. “It’s for Netflix, and I am a historian who’s being interviewed about the year. I’m pretty repellent, actually! And you’ll like my wig.” Black Mirror made waves for being a darkly satirical look at the technological horrors we have invited into our everyday lives. 2020, as a year, has been packed with horrors that will no doubt make perfect fodder for Brooker’s sensibilities. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/01/05/top-10-black-mirror-episodes"] While Black Mirror is Brooker’s international success story, he’s known in the UK for his series of end-of-year round-ups for BBC that ran from 2010 to 2106, in which he took a comical look at the year’s events, often highlighting the worst elements. Called the 'Wipe' shows, Brooker made an edition earlier this year called Antiviral Wipe, focused on COVID-19. It will be interesting to see Brooker take a more creatively licensed approach to 2020 in mockumentary format. Earlier this year, Brooker noted that Black Mirror season 6 is not coming any time soon. “At the moment, I don’t know what stomach there would be for stories about societies falling apart,” he said at the time, and noted that he was writing more comedy scripts. Perhaps this mockumentary - despite its presumably dark pandemic inspiration - is what he was alluding to. All of Black Mirror can be seen on Netflix, including the latest season 5, which we gave a glowing review. It's currently unclear if Brooker's 2020 mockumentary is due for release in the year it's satirizing. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.