Summary
By Ubisoft’s own admission,Star Wars Outlawshas fallen short of its publisher’s projected sales expectations. On August 27, Ubisoft and developer Massive Entertainment released the first true open-worldStar Warsgame inStar Wars Outlaws, an action-adventure crime caper that puts players in the role of an aspiring scoundrel named Kay Vess as she sets off to build a crew and pull off one of the most dangerous heists in the history of the Outer Rim. Critical reviews forStar Wars Outlawswere mainly favorable at launch, though there were complaints about the game’s rigid combat and clunky stealth.
Unfortunately, these warm reviews haven’t exactly translated into financial success forStar Wars Outlaws. When it initially launched late last month,Star Wars Outlawsdrew backlash from players for a variety of reasons, including having to delete their progress in order to update the PS5 version of the game ahead of its release. This rough start only harmedStar Wars Outlaws’ sales performance, which was reportedlyso poor that Ubisoft’s stocks plummetedshortly after it launched.
Now Ubisoft investors have announced thatStar Wars Outlawshas not performed as well as the big-name publisher had hoped in a recent financial report (viaIGN). This report states that, despiteStar Wars Outlawsgetting solid ratings from aggregate sites like Metacritic (where it scored 76 out of 100) and user scores from the Epic Game Store (where it was rated as 3.9 out of 5), sales were ultimately “softer than expected.” Ubisoft is still looking to mitigate this withfutureStar Wars Outlawsupdatesdriven by player feedback, as well as its upcoming Steam release on November 21.
Star Wars Outlaws Fell Short of Ubisoft’s Sales Goals
The underwhelming performance ofStar Wars Outlawsseems to be having a domino effect on other Ubisoft releases, particularlyAssassin’s Creed Shadows. The next installment in the long-runningAssassin’s Creedseries was initially set to launch on November 15, but Ubisoft recently announced thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas been delayeduntil June 02, 2025 to allow the development team at Ubisoft Quebec more time to polish and refine the game, due in part to “learnings” from the release ofStar Wars Outlaws.
Ubisoft in general has been having a rough time of late, with someinvestors even calling for Ubisoft to go privateafter its stocks fell to an almost ten-year low earlier this month. The lukewarm sales ofStar Wars Outlawsaren’t helping matters, with Ubisoft itself even admitting that the ambitious open-world title has performed less than what it was expecting as it plans corrective actions.
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.
