Summary
- Star Wars Outlaws by Ubisoft is set to release on August 30, promising an open-world adventure.
- Despite past skepticism, the game has garnered some optimism for its mix of stealth, open-world navigation, and space battles.
- Ubisoft assures fans that Star Wars Outlaws is on track for its release date, with no plans for delay after going gold.
Ubisoft is assuring gamers that Star Wars Outlaws it is still on track for its current August 30 release date. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora developer Massive Entertainment is about to deliver the first truly open-world Star Wars game with Star Wars Outlaws, which is set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. As aspiring scoundrel Kay Vess, players will explore the crime-ridden Outer Rim, performing tasks for the infamous cartels of the Galaxy Far, Far Away while avoiding capture by the Galactic Empire.
Despite this interesting premise, some players are still skeptical about Star Wars Outlaws due to the reception of past Ubisoft open-world titles like Skull and Bones. This has been compounded by the overall mixed reception of Star Wars media over the past few years, though Star Wars Outlaws previews have been met with some optimism thanks to its mix of stealth, open-world navigation, and space battles. Not everyone has shared this sentiment, however, as the title’s most recent gameplay trailer currently has more dislikes than likes.
Star Wars Outlaws' Experts Are the Perfect Fit for its Criminal Underworld
The more fans see from Star Wars Outlaws, the more impressive the game looks. One of the most intriguing features of the game is that of the Experts System, which looks to tie the skill tree more into the theme of the game.
This in turn has led to concerns that Star Wars Outlaws could be delayed, but Ubisoft CFO Frederick Duguet dismissed this during a recent investors call. As reported by Comicbook.com, Duguet reiterated that Star Wars Outlaws went gold earlier this month, meaning that it is ready to be shipped on August 30. He added that Ubisoft will be showcasing even more Star Wars Outlaws content in the build-up to this release, hopefully building excitement for the game’s open-world formula that will let fans explore several iconic Star Wars planets.
Star Wars Outlaws Release Date
- August 30, 2024
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot was also present for the company’s investors call, and praised Star Wars Outlaws for the high quality of its open-world presentation. Sure enough, it seems that Massive Entertainment is valuing quality rather than quantity in Star Wars Outlaws, as the developer recently confirmed that some of the game’s planets can be navigated in about four or five minutes. This has also led to some debate, with some players actually hopeful that Star Wars Outlaws’ shorter runtime will lead to a more polished, replayable experience than past open-world Ubisoft titles.
Only time will tell if Star Wars Outlaws makes good on its potential as a Star Wars sandbox title that immerses players in the franchise’s murky criminal underworld, but Ubisoft is sticking firm to the game’s August release date. With the Star Wars brand seeing its share of hills and valleys in recent times, there is much pressure on Star Wars Outlaws to deliver a solid experience for fans of the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
Star Wars Outlaws
- Released
- August 30, 2024
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.
- Developer(s)
- Massive Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft, Lucasfilm Games
- Franchise
- Star Wars
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action-Adventure
