Star Wars Outlaws

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"Star Wars Outlaws" is an open-world action-adventure game where you play as scoundrel Kay Vess, navigating through the galaxy's crime syndicates and seeking freedom. Explore iconic and new locations, engage in thrilling combat, and make high-stakes decisions in this original Star Wars story. The Kessel Runner Bonus Pack is included with pre-orders, offering cosmetic rewards for your speeder and the Trailblazer starship.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,288 reviews

story196 positive mentions

optimization23 negative mentions

Immersive Star Wars atmosphere with stunning visuals and detailed environments.
Engaging gameplay that allows for a mix of stealth and action, with a unique reputation system among factions.
Fun mini-games like Sabacc and a charming companion character, Nix, enhance the overall experience.

Frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly on PC, detract from the gameplay experience.
Stealth mechanics can feel simplistic and the AI is often unresponsive or inconsistent.
Limited character customization and a lack of meaningful choices in the story can make the game feel shallow.

story
644 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Star Wars Outlaws" has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its immersive world and engaging heist narrative, while others criticize its predictability and linearity. The game features a morally gray protagonist, Kay Vess, navigating the seedy underbelly of the Star Wars universe, which some find refreshing compared to typical Jedi-centric tales. However, repetitive side quests and a lack of meaningful character development detract from the overall experience for some players, leading to a consensus that while the story is enjoyable, it may not be groundbreaking.
- “The story is really really really good; it feels like a Star Wars smuggler/heist/outlaw type plot, with betrayals, setups, and payoffs. There are even some cool main story characters who show up later.”
- “The story and characters are interesting, the graphics are beautiful, and the fighting mechanics are good.”
- “With a rich story, breathtaking visuals, and gameplay that delivers on every level, this is the Star Wars experience fans have been dreaming of.”
- “The story feels lackluster and hasn’t managed to pull me in, though I’m sure some players might enjoy it more than I have.”
- “The pacing of the main story is a little uneven at times; however, the easter eggs and certain twists in the story that absolutely do deliver, then there are story twists or connections that genuinely don't make a lot of sense or hit and they leave you scratching your head.”
- “The story is predictable and repetitive even though I would find that alright if the characters were deep enough.”
gameplay
326 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Star Wars: Outlaws" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging mechanics, beautiful graphics, and immersive world. However, criticisms focus on the simplistic and sometimes frustrating stealth mechanics, repetitive gameplay, and various bugs that detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a fun blend of stealth, shooting, and exploration, it often feels derivative of other Ubisoft titles, lacking innovation in its mechanics.
- “Charming characters, engaging gameplay, gorgeous scenic design.”
- “The gameplay offers flexibility, letting you approach missions from multiple angles or retreat if needed.”
- “With its rich storytelling, engaging gameplay, and stunning visuals, Star Wars Outlaws is a worthy addition to any gamer's collection.”
- “The stealth mechanics are shockingly weak for a studio that has done it well in Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon, etc. Within an hour or so, you realize the stealth segments are largely mini-games to use the AI companion (Nix).”
- “The game mechanics and controls are very un-intuitive and are a constant annoyance that disrupts the flow of the game.”
- “The gameplay is painful, especially since I had been playing Stalker 2 for a few hours, and felt every game mechanic to be watered down to the extent of feeling mundane altogether.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received a mixed reception, with many praising the stunning visuals and immersive environments that capture the essence of the Star Wars universe. However, players have also reported significant issues with optimization, including long loading times, graphical glitches, and performance drops, even on high-end systems. Overall, while the graphics can be breathtaking at times, they are marred by technical problems that detract from the experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the story is truly compelling.”
- “The graphics are a masterpiece, blending stunning visuals with the gritty lived-in feel that defines Star Wars.”
- “With a rich story, breathtaking visuals, and gameplay that delivers on every level, this is the Star Wars experience fans have been dreaming of.”
- “My problem is if my space scooter can drive faster than the game can load, or even the character can run faster than the game can load, leading to falling through the world and dying, or standing and waiting 7-15 minutes for the world to load before proceeding, on a computer with an RTX 3090 graphics card.”
- “There are still a bunch of graphics and physics bugs I've encountered, not game-breaking but immersion-breaking for sure... stupid things too.”
- “The graphics are actually terrible.”
optimization
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of "Star Wars Outlaws" has received mixed feedback from players. While some report smooth performance and good graphics on higher-end systems, many others highlight significant issues, including crashes, stuttering, and poor optimization for lower-end hardware and platforms like the Steam Deck. Overall, the game appears to require further optimization patches to address these performance inconsistencies and enhance the gaming experience.
- “As for performance, I was initially concerned about reports of ray tracing issues, but I found it runs smoothly on my setup, even outperforming my usual RTX settings.”
- “Very stable performance and felt smooth to me with a 45-55 fps average on my 5600x and RTX 2060 Super at 3440x1440p on all low; the game still looks amazing.”
- “Beautiful graphics, a wide range of customizable gameplay and HUD options, and, most importantly, incredibly smooth performance with no stutters.”
- “The lack of performance/optimization is literally game-breaking and destroys the immersion.”
- “Easily the worst optimized game of 2024.”
- “The optimization on the Steam Deck is terrible, and the game simply won’t run without a lot of fiddling and rituals.”
stability
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and performance issues, even on high-end systems. While some users have managed to enjoy the game despite these bugs, many express frustration over the game's technical shortcomings, which detract significantly from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game is plagued by instability, making it difficult to recommend without reservations.
- “Looks great, runs great (had a few texture loading issues but nothing too jarring), and the story is honestly really well done.”
- “I must genuinely be lucky, because this game runs great on my hardware.”
- “Really like it so far, no glitches or other problems, so I guess the new patch has solved the issues it had at launch.”
- “The game is great, but man oh man is it super buggy. I've had it crash, teleport me, and I've had to reload from checkpoints because doors stopped working.”
- “The game constantly glitches and shuts down.”
- “The game is very buggy and was not ready to be published on Steam.”
atmosphere
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and authentic representation of the Star Wars universe, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals, engaging sound design, and the sense of exploration it offers. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the environments, which feel alive and lived-in, enhancing the overall experience. Despite some gameplay flaws, the captivating atmosphere remains a standout feature that keeps players engaged and eager to explore.
- “It nails the atmosphere and setting perfectly.”
- “Outlaws is a solid Star Wars game that truly nails what it feels like to live in that galaxy far, far away; it is dripping with atmosphere.”
- “The scenery and atmosphere of the open world is done fantastically and feels dirty and lived-in, which characterizes Star Wars.”
- “It definitely has some flaws, like a simple stealth system, and a lackluster spaceship simulation, but the mission style, world, and particularly the atmosphere really sold me.”
- “Game design and plot not the best side of this game, there's no feel that you play for an outlaw but playable with its journey and atmosphere.”
- “The overall atmosphere of the game and all the locations are very well made and they feel like realistic places in regards to the Star Wars universe as a whole.”
music
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The music in the game is generally praised for its cinematic quality and ability to evoke the iconic Star Wars atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its immersive and captivating nature. However, some critics feel that the original soundtrack falls short compared to previous Star Wars titles, lacking a distinctive motif and at times feeling overwhelming or out of place. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, opinions vary on its standout quality and effectiveness in enhancing the experience.
- “The music is captivating, the graphics are stunning, and the settings immerse you in the galaxy far, far away.”
- “The audio and soundtrack beautifully round out the Star Wars feel to it.”
- “Outlaws' soundtrack perfectly captures the Star Wars essence.”
- “Compared to scores like the ones in Jedi Fallen Order, Jedi Survivor, or even EA's Battlefront series, I thought the OST fell short of the Star Wars name.”
- “The music volume is so loud that even at the lowest setting it still sounds like it's at 100% volume, making it impossible to hear anything.”
- “Background music doesn't sound Star Wars-y at all, which kills immersion.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, player feedback on grinding in the game is mixed. While some find the grinding tedious and time-consuming, likening it to needing "a second life," others appreciate the balance in character progression and the absence of excessive grinding for abilities. Many players enjoy the exploration and dynamic gameplay, noting that it feels less grindy compared to other titles in the genre.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Not an overabundance of resources and not too grindy to get what you need.”
- “In all such Star Wars games, it starts to feel tedious in an extended chapter 1 after a high-paced prologue where the player is limited to one place for a few hours.”
- “Unfortunately, I found it a bit too tedious to play after completing the story.”
- “The one major criticism I can agree with so far (aside from the lack of character customization options) is that missions are just becoming more and more tedious, rather than building interest.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding joy in its absurdities, such as low-detail character designs and amusing bugs, while others feel the lack of engaging banter among characters detracts from the experience. Key moments, like food stall interactions and the protagonist's clumsy antics, provide genuine laughs, and the writing balances humor with drama effectively. Overall, while there are funny elements and references to pop culture, the humor may not resonate with everyone due to the game's uneven character dynamics.
- “I had one small bug because I fell through the world and I thought it was hilarious.”
- “The food stall moments with Kay and Nix getting down on dishes from out of this world made me laugh.”
- “The writing feels authentic to the universe, balancing humor, drama, and intrigue while introducing fresh elements that fit seamlessly into the lore.”
character development
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Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the narrative's pacing and depth, while others criticize the lack of meaningful customization and emotional investment in characters. Although there are moments of growth, particularly towards the end, many feel that the overall execution is lacking, with generic character designs and insufficient player agency. The potential for richer character dynamics is acknowledged, but it remains largely unfulfilled, leaving players wanting more.
- “The narrative is well-paced, with a mix of action, intrigue, and character development that keeps players invested.”
- “Good fun so far, nice rich character development.”
- “It’s a refreshing take on the Star Wars narrative, allowing for deeper character development and player agency.”
- “The game design and layout was very poor; leveling up, upgrades, and character development were a real letdown and structured badly. There's a lot that should have been done differently that could be fixed with patches or updates, but they won't.”
- “I think they could've given us more customization with Kay's character design and clothes. You can't even dye your outfits, and a smuggler is supposed to really care about their ship, but you don't get the sense that the main character cares about anything until she suddenly cares about it.”
- “Nd-5 does get some more character development towards the end of the game, but it's a bit too little and too late.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game mixed; while interactions with pets and some humorous voice lines create a lighthearted atmosphere, there is a lack of deep emotional connection with the characters and story. Despite the immersive world and engaging side quests, many reviewers feel that the absence of investment in the characters detracts from the overall emotional experience.
- “Your pet, Nix, is very cute and interactions with him are wholesome.”
- “This game really made me feel like I'm in the Star Wars universe.”
- “A few voice lines are emotional; more than a few lines made me laugh out loud.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it fantastic with a lot of replay value and potential for future DLCs, others note significant bumps and limitations that hinder the experience. Performance issues on lower settings also affect playability, which may impact the desire to replay the game.
- “It’s fantastic and has a ton of replayability.”
- “And it adds game replay value and adds difficulty.”
- “With upcoming DLCs and being worth their money, here is a list of a few things I want for replayability and more ways to have fun.”
- “Just be prepared for some bumps along the way and not a lot of replayability.”
- “Not only that, but on low settings (to try and make it more playable), terrain will not load in.”
- “Or replay value.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the monetization aspect of the game is viewed positively, with users appreciating the absence of excessive microtransactions and poorly optimized content often seen in other franchises. While there are concerns that future updates may introduce typical cash grabs, the current base game is praised for its quality and adherence to Star Wars lore.
- “When Ubisoft makes an effort and doesn't just go by the numbers, they do produce good work. I'm sure with time this franchise will become ridden with the usual microtransactions and useless DLC, but as a base game, it's fun and has paid a lot of attention to Star Wars lore.”
- “When Ubisoft makes an effort and doesn't just go by the numbers, they do produce good work. I'm sure with time this franchise will become ridden with the usual microtransactions and useless DLC, but as a base game it's fun and has paid a lot of attention to Star Wars lore.”
- “It’s refreshing to have a Star Wars game that not only looks great but also runs reasonably well—no absurd microtransactions like EA’s offerings and no frustration from poor optimization like Respawn’s games.”
- “The galaxy’s biggest threat isn’t the Empire, but mediocre cash grabs disguised as 'new adventures'.”