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When the publishing tie-ins to Season 2 of The Mandalorian were announced, the highlight was an original novel by Adam Christopher. Originally set for a December 2020 release, the book has now been delayed by nearly a year.

The announcement moving the book to Fall 2021 was made by publisher Del Rey on Twitter:

Quick scheduling update, friends! Del Rey’s Mandalorian novel will be moving to fall 2021. As soon as we have a final date, we’ll let you know. In the meantime, we have some amazing Star Wars novels coming soon that should help tide us all over!
— Star Wars Books (@DelReyStarWars) July 31, 2020

In retweeting the announcement, writer Adam Christopher said:” Ah, the wonders of an ever-changing publishing schedule! Fear not, fellow Covert members! THE MANDALORIAN will hit the shelves next year, and you will *not* be disappointed.”

Ah, the wonders of an ever-changing publishing schedule! Fear not, fellow Covert members! THE MANDALORIAN will hit the shelves next year, and you will *not* be disappointed. https://t.co/laHiLs7fVf
— Adam Christopher (@ghostfinder) July 31, 2020

While this news is certainly disappointing, books do get delayed regularly, even without the challenges of COVID-19. Speculation points to plot points of Season 2 as well as rumored TV series, but without anything remotely concrete we won’t bother speculating.

If you want to make sure you’re covered by any further changes to the schedule, make sure you pre-order the book.