Summary
Eager fans awaitingStar Wars Outlawsnow have a better idea for when they can expect the game to release this year. Officially unveiled at Ubisoft’s 2023 Summer Game Fest showcase,Star Wars Outlawsimpressed fans with a lengthly gameplay trailer which displayed some of the game’s third-person shooter combat and introducedStar Warsfans to protagonist Kay Vess and her fuzzy friend Nix. The trailer was stamped with a “2024” release window, leaving fans wondering about exactly when they’ll be able to get their hands on this newStar Warsadventure.
In the vastStar Warstimeline,Outlawsis wedged in betweenThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi,and will heavily feature some of the universe’s most despicable crime organizations,including the infamous Jabba the Hutt. Despite taking place during the original film trilogy,Star Wars Outlawswill interestingly offer new looks at some of the worlds introduced in the sequel films, such asThe Last Jedi’s Cantonica and the icy Kijimi, the frozen world briefly traveled to in the opening moments of 2019’sThe Rise of Skywalkerfilm. Perhaps the most impressive and ambitious aspect ofStar Wars Outlawsthat’s been shown off is its ability to let players seamlessly travel from these planets into space without the use of traditional loading screens.
Just two days into 2024, Disney Parks Blog has unintentionally spilled the beans on a more refined 2024 release window forStar Wars Outlaws. In ablog post highlighting 24 things Disney fans can expect throughout the year, Disney made mention ofUbisoft’s upcomingStar Wars Outlaws,noting that it’ll be ready to release “late this year.” This phrasing seems to indicate the game may be planning to launch sometime in the last four-or-so months of 2024, as alternatively using “later this year” could still mean spring or summer. However, the wording has since been reverted to “release in 2024.”
It seems that despite this blog revision, Disney and Ubisoft are likely still internally planningOutlaws' launch for late 2024. As the new year is just freshly underway, only two games have stamped solid release dates for the second half of the year. Theambitious Chinese SoulslikeBlack Myth: Wukonghas claimed August 20, whileWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2is landing on September 9. Q4 2024 is currently untouched, andStar Wars Outlawsseems like a perfect title fit for the Fall or Holiday release window. With that said, an October or November launch would make perfect sense for Kay Vess' journey throughStar Wars' criminal underworld.
WhileStar Wars Outlawsalready seems to have large swaths of the fandom captivated, there’s still much more to see and learn about the game before it’s ready to finally roll out. As Summer Game Fest has recently been confirmed for 2024, it would seem like the most optimal place for Ubisoft to show off more of itsambitiousStar Warstitle, and potentially confirm a release date.
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.
