Summary
Star Wars Outlawshit the gaming world on August 30 with high expectations, but its Metacritic score of 76 has left its creative director, Julian Gerighty, feeling somewhat disappointed. Even thoughStar Wars Outlawswas generally well-received, Gerighty admitted the score shows both what the game did well and where it could have been better.
Set in theStar Warsuniverse betweenThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi,Star Wars Outlawsoffers players the chance to explore the galaxy as Kay Vess, a scoundrel seeking freedom. The game allows players to navigate both iconic and newStar Warslocations, participate in high-stakes missions, and engage in thrilling dogfights. The game features a dynamic reputation system, influenced by player choices and interactions with crime syndicates. Despite the excitement surrounding the game and its generally positive reception, the creative director addressed the unexpected review scores.
In aninterview with GamesRadar+, Julian Gerighty admitted he is “a little disappointed” with the 76 Metacritic score. However, he is still proud of what the team has accomplished. He highlighted how manyplayers have formed a deep connection with the world ofStar Wars Outlaws. Gerighty also shared how much it means to him to see players capturing and sharing “incredible images,” which, in his view, shows how the game uniquely immerses fans in theStar Warsuniverse like never before.
Star Wars Outlaws Development Team Committed to Continual Improvement of the Game
Gerighty also hinted at exciting things ahead forStar Wars Outlaws, emphasizing that the team is committed to keeping the game fresh and improving it over time. This can be seen in the already announcedStar Wars Outlawspost-launch content. The first big expansion, calledWild Card, is coming in Fall 2024 and will have Kay Vess sneaking into a high-stakes Sabacc tournament, where she’ll run into the legendary Lando Calrissian. Then, in Spring 2025, there’sA Pirate’s Fortune, where Kay will team up with a pirate to settle some old scores.
Despite the exciting content and ambitious design ofStar Wars Outlaws, the game hasn’t escaped controversy. Some gamers have criticized the design of Kay Vess because she doesn’t fit the typical feminine look often seen in video games.Gerighty responded to theStar Wars Outlaws’ Kay Vess backlashby defending the creative decisions, emphasizing that Kay is a well-crafted character and engaging with hate speech is not worthwhile.
Despite some player criticism and unexpected review scores, theStar Wars Outlawsteam is committed to making the game better and keeping it engaging. Whether the team can fulfill its promises remains to be seen.
