Summary
- A new Star Wars Outlaws update adds support for the newly launched Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards on PC.
- Update 1.5.1 also addresses some irritating bugs and enables support for the latest version of PSSR on the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Star Wars Outlaws players on all platforms can now download a new update, with improvements ranging from support for the latest Nvidia GPUs to certain bug fixes. The freshly released patch has essentially brought Star Wars Outlaws up to speed with the newest hardware across different platforms.
Five months after its release, it's no secret that Star Wars Outlaws has not met the high expectations set by publisher Ubisoft. Despite expanding upon the wildly popular Star Wars IP, the action-adventure game, starring an original hero named Kay Vess, received a lukewarm reception from critics and players alike. Following an underwhelming launch, Creative Director Drew Rechner laid bare the studio's focus on improving the game based on feedback going forward, with special focus on three important aspects of Star Wars Outlaws. To this end, the devs have shipped five major updates in addition to several smaller patches so far, with the latest of them arriving on February 6, 2025.
Star Wars Outlaws Deserves a Second Wind in a New Format
There is simply too much noteworthy about Star Wars Outlaws' premise to let it slip away into the past without a second chance in a new format.
Massive Entertainment has released a new Star Wars Outlaws patch, called Title Update 1.5.1, bringing a range of enhancements targeting PC and PS5 Pro users in particular. On PC, the patch adds support for the newly launched Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards and introduces features like DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, offering a smoother experience for players. Moreover, the DLSS 4 capabilities of Nvidia's GPUs also mean better lighting, enhanced rendering of details in motion, and improved stability. For those on PlayStation, the new update enables support for the latest version of PSSR, the AI-based upscaling technology used on the PS5 Pro console.
Elsewhere, a streaming service-specific issue in Star Wars Outlaws that resulted in a crash when going to the Renpalli Station has been fixed. Across all platforms, a bug causing overhead ships to be unusually loud and another preventing the new Star Wars hero from getting off their speeder while on a sharp incline have also been resolved.
The unfortunate launch of Star Wars Outlaws was a big disappointment for Ubisoft in 2024. To make things worse, it was followed by the shuttering of its live-service game, XDefiant, putting the veteran developer at a crossroads concerning its future in the industry. Now, with the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows inching closer every day, Ubisoft is likely hoping that the newest entry in its massive IP will mark the beginning of a stronger period for the troubled titan of gaming.
Star Wars Outlaws - Title Update 1.5.1
PATCH DETAILS (version 1.0.5.1):
- PlayStation 5: 1.93 GB (version 01.005.001 / 7641097.TU5)
- Xbox Series X/S: 3.65 GB (version 1.0.5.1 / 7641097.TU5)
- PC (Ubisoft Connect): 3.30 GB (version 1.0.5.1 / 7711640.TU5)
- Steam: 3.30 GB (version 1.0.5.1 / 7711640.TU5)
FULL PATCH NOTES:
Star Wars Outlaws on PC now features DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation for GeForce RTX 50 series, which boosts FPS by using AI to generate up to three frames per traditionally rendered frame. DLSS 4 also introduces faster single Frame Generation with reduced memory usage for RTX 50 and 40 Series, and new transformer AI models for DLSS Ray Reconstruction, Super Resolution, and DLAA for all GeForce RTX GPUs, which enhances stability, lighting, and detail in motion.
Streaming:
- Fixed a crashing issue on streaming platforms when traveling to Renpalli Station
PC:
- Added support for NVIDIA series 50 GPUs
PS5:
- PSSR has been updated to the latest version for PS5 Pro users
All platforms:
- Fixed an issue where Kay could not dismount the speeder when on a steep incline
- Fixed an issue where audio from overhead ships would be louder than expected
Star Wars Outlaws
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 75 /100 Critics Rec: 68%
- Released
- August 30, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence, Simulated Gambling, Mild Language
- Developer(s)
- Massive Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft, Lucasfilm Games
- Engine
- Snowdrop
- Franchise
- Star Wars
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game and explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Fight, steal, & outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.
DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITY
Explore distinct planets with bustling cities and cantinas before racing across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each planet brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk.
EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORY
Live the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. With Nix by your side, turn any situation to your advantage: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right moments to distract enemies and gain the upper hand.
EMBARK ON HIGH-STAKES MISSIONS
Take on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations, and outwit enemies as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. Every choice you make influences your ever-changing reputation.
JUMP INTO THE PILOT SEAT
Pilot your ship, The Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes, finding the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action-Adventure
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
