Game Overview:
Star Wars Outlaws is an open world action-adventure game developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft.
It stars thief and scoundrel Kay Vess as protagonist, who must tussle with the galaxy’s criminal syndicates as she attempts to pull off one of the biggest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen.
Here's everything new we've learned about Ubisoft's upcoming open world space adventure ahead of its August release.
The open world title will be 25-30 hours long for those sticking to the main story, and 50-60 hours for completionists.
Learn more about the origins of the Trailblazer, Kay's ship, the role of Protocol Droids, and the pirates roaming the Outer Rim.
Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have showcased new, extensive gameplay footage for the open world title ahead of its August release.
Massive Entertainment's upcoming open-world shooter will receive even more gameplay at the next Ubisoft Forward on June 10th.
Some brief comparisons with Ray Reconstruction turned off and on highlight the more natural lighting that the technology provides.
Ubisoft will be showcasing several of its upcoming titles, including the likes of Assassin's Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and more.
Players will go up against the Empire as part of the open world game's Wanted system, developer Massive Entertainment has previously confirmed.
Ubisoft will also provide updates on Rainbow Six Mobile, The Division Resurgence and XDefiant at its June 10th showcase.
The various factions and gangs in Star Wars Outlaws all play into the game's ambitious reputation system.
Created from scratch for Star Wars Outlaws, the Ashiga Clan is described as a crime syndicate with "a long tradition" and "a strong hierarchy."
While in space, players can also respond to emergency signals from other vessels in combat looking for support.
There's "always something to do" in space, with controls that are "extremely easy to get into", according to creative director Julian Gerighty.
Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have revealed a host of new details on their upcoming open world game.
The iconic in-universe card game will be fully playable in Star Wars Outlaws, the open world game's ESRB listing has revealed.
It says the mission is "optional" and that the crime boss and cartel are part of the experience for everyone "regardless of edition."
"Every planet, we wanted to have an orbit around it with lots of different points of interest, things to do, battles to get in, places to explore," says Julian Gerighty.
Players will have to contend with Empire checkpoints, skirmishes between different factions, ambushes, and more.
Budding scoundrel Kay Vess and her companion Nix will butt heads with a number of different factions in Star Wars Outlaws.
"What we wanted to do is to have something that is very dense in activities rather than super expansive where you get lost," says creative director Julian Gerighty.
A number of key Star Wars characters will be appearing in Outlaws, including one who hasn't been seen since 2017's Han Solo-focused film.
Though the game can be played offline, physical copies will still need to connect to the internet in order to install it.
The open world title will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on August 30, Ubisoft confirmed earlier today.
Season Pass owners can also access an exclusive mission, "Jabba's Gambit", and the Kessel Runner Character Pack at launch.
The Standard Edition costs $69.99, while the Gold Edition costs $109.99. Finally, the Ultimate Edition will set you back by $129.99.
Watch Kay Vess sneak, shoot and dogfight her way past goons, wild creatures and more en route to the Outer Rim's biggest heist yet.
A new story trailer for the open world action-adventure game is set to premiere later today.
A story trailer of the open world action-adventure title is set to premiere later this week, on April 9.
Massive Entertainment's upcoming action-adventure could receive a release date before Ubisoft Forward airs on June 10th.
A release date could be coming soon for Massive's upcoming action-adventure title, which was also rated in South Korea and Australia.
The open world action-adventure game, which is due out for PC and consoles this year, was recently also rated in South Korea.
Ubisoft previously handed the open world title a 2024 launch window, with leaks subsequently claiming that the game would release in the year's first half.
Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft's open world action-adventure title is set to launch sometime this year for PC and current-gen consoles.
Ubisoft will reveal the full extent of its fiscal year 2025 line-up in May, including titles like The Division Resurgence and Rainbow Six Mobile.
Previous mentions of a late 2024 launch have been removed and replaced with a general 2024 window, as previously announced.
"You’ll be able to go from on foot, to speeder, to your ship and easily jump between planets," says narrative director Navid Khavari.
Disney may have let slip the release window for the open-world title, developed by Massive for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC.
It's likely that the company is referring to Star Wars Outlaws, which previous reports had alleged was targeting a Q1 2024 launch.
Protagonist Kay Vess also won't get a lightsaber since this "isn't a story about the Jedi," per creative director Julian Gerighty.
The developers of Star Wars Outlaws want players to experience the journey of protagonist Kay Vess, and are saying that the game won't be too big to prevent players from doing so.
Massive Entertainment's open world Star Wars game will see players traveling to several hubs of scum and villainy.
Director Julian Gerighty also talks about the inspiration behind Toshara and building Tatooine using the concept of "virtual tourism."
Developer Massive Entertainment also confirms that there is no planet in the game that is fully procedurally generated.
More details have emerged on Star Wars Outlaws' Wanted system, Reputation system, and more.
Neither of Massive Entertainment's upcoming open world titles will be available on Epic Games Store or Steam, it seems.
Massive Entertainment's open world Star Wars game has finally been fully revealed- here's what you should know about it.
Players will be able to go from the surface of a planet and fly into space (and vice versa) without a single loading screen.
As hinted at in its recent gameplay reveal, the open world action-adventure title will indeed have a Wanted system, Massive Entertainment has confirmed.
Members of the development team at Massive Entertainment have provided new details on the open world title's recent gameplay reveal.
Played by Humberly González, Kay is a cunning scoundrel who'll tussle with the criminal syndicates of the galaxy on her journey.
"Action and consequence are pervasive in the experience," says the developer, and "moment-to-moment, the story's going to adapt."
The work-in-progress gameplay showcased third-person shooter, speeders, and much more as Kay flees from Imperial forces.
Players will play as Kay Vess, a "cunning scoundrel" who must "pull off one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen."
Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment's open world Star Wars game has been officially unveiled.
Assassin's Creed Mirage and The Crew Motorfest will also have live reveals when the showcase airs on June 12th at 10 AM PDT.
However, reports indicate that development isn't progressing well, and the open-world title could slip into fiscal year 2025.
The Star Wars director didn't confirm or deny any potential new details this year and told fans to follow Ubisoft for official news.
"2023 is going to be huge for us," says Massive Entertainment's Julian Gerighty, who's creative director of the open world title.
Massive Entertainment's Star Wars project was said to be "at an early stage of development" in early 2021.
Insider Tom Henderson says that it's "probably the furthest title from release" and could arrive in 2025 "at the earliest."
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away- but when exactly?
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says players will "will have to wait a bit" to learn more about the game.
EA no longer holds exclusive rights for the property, but will continue to be an "important partner."
