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The inclusion of Cara Dune in the new encyclopedia raises questions about timing. Published by DK, this edition is likely the first substantial update to their Star Wars reference works in several years—probably since the debut of The Mandalorian, which significantly expanded Cara Dune’s story and popularity.
Historically, Star Wars encyclopedias and reference books are compiled over long periods, and updates tend to coincide with major series releases or franchise milestones. The absence of mention of The Acolyte or new characters from recent video games like Star Wars Outlaws suggests that the decision to include Cara Dune was perhaps limited to existing, well-established lore rather than fresh storytelling.