Star Wars Outlaws creative director Julian Gerighty confirms a new update is coming soon that will improve the currently punishing instant fail stealth missions. As the first open world Star Wars game, Massive Entertainment's latest title hasn't yet hit the highs that other games in the series, such as the Star Wars Jedi games, have. However, even though Star Wars Outlaws has been bogged down a bit by various issues, the game is continuing to evolve and improve over time.
Letting fans live their scoundrel-like fantasies, Star Wars Outlaws draws inspiration from the classic trilogy of movies to help set its tone. Unfortunately, the game hasn't had the smoothest of launches, resulting in Ubisoft's stock price tumbling a bit, dropping 10% after a few days following the launch of Star Wars Outlaws. Still, Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment are dedicated to continually improving the experience for players, relying on feedback and data points to isolate gameplay and features which may be underperforming.
In a recent interview, Star Wars Outlaws creative director Julian Gerighty spoke about the game's review scores, while also providing some insight into what players can expect to see. One area that has really not worked out the way the team has envisioned, especially early on, is with the stealth missions on Mirogana. Gerighty highlighted that these early missions are much more punishing than expected, as they were initially intended to create tension for the player, but according to the data the team has seen, these missions do not function as expected.
Star Wars Outlaws Preparing to Patch Stealth Missions
Specifically, Gerighty called out the instant fail aspect of these stealth missions, where a fail state is generated if the player is spotted by the enemy. Gerighty didn't go too far into specifics, but admitted that, "we just don't want it to feel unfair" and that instead of completely removing the fail state, "there are millions of low hanging fruits where we can make it so much more enjoyable and understandable." Thankfully, fans won't have to wait long as Massive is readying a patch that will be ready in the next week or so, arriving relatively soon after Star Wars Outlaws released its first major update post-launch.
"And for me, that is a mistake, and this is something that we're going to work on improving. I don't think it means removing the fail state completely, but I do think there are millions of low hanging fruits where we can make it so much more enjoyable and understandable."
In addition to continued game improvements through various updates, fans will be getting more content down the road thanks to previously announced expansions. However, some players have already started making a wishlist of sorts of what they'd like to see added to the game through future updates. It seems a New Game Plus option for Star Wars Outlaws is high on many player's lists, a popular feature that most games have either baked in from the start or added within a post-launch update like Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
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.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action-Adventure
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
