Summary
Reading between the lines of the latest Ubisoft financial report, there are plausible rumors that the upcomingStar Wars Outlawscould be delayed into the next fiscal year. WhenStar Wars Outlawswas revealedin June 2023, fans finally saw their first glimpse of the open-worldStar Warsgame that Ubisoft partnered up with Lucasfilm to make way back in 2021. It follows the story of Kay Vess, a scoundrel from Canto Bight who seems to exemplify the traits that makeStar Warsrogues such as Han Solo or Lando Calrissian so compelling.
The initial release date forStar Wars Outlawswas tentatively set for early 2024, and given the success ofJedi Survivor, manyStar Warsfans were excited at the prospect of getting a new game set in the Galaxy Far Far Away so soon after the last one. However, Ubisoft’s financial report for the first half of 2023 strongly implied thatStar Wars Outlawswas being moved further into 2024.
Though not named by Ubisoft directly, outlets such as Kotaku identified that the game had to beStar Wars Outlaws, and Ethan Gach, one of its senior reporters, shared the news via Twitter. While it comes as a disappointment toStar Warsfans, if this rumor is true, then the delay at least isn’t major, nor does it imply that the game is experiencing a troubled development. WithFar Cry 7andStar Wars Outlawseyeing a release in 2024, it could be a strong year for Ubisoft if both games stick their landing.
Based on the information gleamed from Ubisoft’s earnings report,Star Wars Outlawsmay be looking at a launch sometime after April 2024, which is when the next fiscal year for Ubisoft begins. Many fans have noted that the game looks impressive from a technical standpoint, andStar Wars Outlawsowes Snowdrop Engineits visual fidelity. In terms of gameplay and story, players will navigate the seedy galactic underworld of theStar Warsuniverse as Kay Vess, dealing with the Hutt Cartel and other criminal organizations such as the Pyke Syndicate along the way.
ThoughStar Wars Outlawsexplores a familiar timeline, and an even more familiar planet in Tatooine,Jedi Fallen OrderandJedi Survivorhave both shown that new stories can certainly be told even in settings that have overstayed their welcome. Hopefully, Ubisoft will make the most of the delay, and further enrich the open world experience inStar Wars Outlaws.
Star Wars Outlaws
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 OPPORTUNITYExplore 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 STORYLive 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 MISSIONSTake 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 SEATPilot 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.
