Summary
Star Wars Outlawshas implemented a new September update that addresses issues with the game’s stealth mechanics and provides other quality-of-life changes. Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment released the first true open-world game in the sprawlingStar Warsfranchise in August 2024 to mostly positive reviews, though some players have been less than kind in their assessments. WhileStar Wars Outlawsprovides plenty of variety in exploring planets, taking sidequests for main crime syndicates, and blasting away enemy ships in outer space, some players have taken issue with its technical presentation and combat.
Many players have expressed frustration with the stealth missions on Mirogana toward the beginning ofStar Wars Outlaws, which are meant to be an early test of protagonist Kay Vess’s skills as an aspiring scoundrel. However, fans feel that these starting missions are more difficult than they should be, due to Kay being easily spotted by enemies and forced to restart the mission. EvenStar Wars Outlawscreative director Julian Gerightyadmitted that these stealth segments might have been too punishing for the beginning of the game, and promised that they would be adjusted in a future update.
That update has come in the form of today’sStar Wars Outlaws’ Title Update 1.1.2, whichtweaksStar Wars Outlaws’ stealth mechanicsto make it harder for enemies to notice Kay during certain missions. The new patch also adds cross-progression and cross-save features between all platforms, allowing players to retain their progress through Ubisoft Connect. Additionally, stability and performance have been improved across all platforms.
Star Wars Outlaws September Update Tweaks Stealth, Adds New Features
The patch sees thatStar Wars Outlawshashigher graphical fidelitywhen using ray reconstruction and frame generation technologies, implements VRAM improvements, and adds fixes for FPS drops during certain scenes. The UI, HUD, and graphical settings have also been updated, making Quality mode the default graphical setting on consoles and adjusting the motion blur while using this mode. NPCs now have new idle animations acrossStar Wars Outlaws’ worlds, and various quest bugs have been fixed.
Star Wars Outlawshas garnered a mixed reception so far, with its lower-than-expected sales numbers even resulting in publisherUbisoft’s stock value dropping. Despite this, developer Massive Entertainment is still committed to refining and improvingStar Wars Outlawsthrough upcoming patches based on player feedback, with plenty more on the way ahead of the game’s planned story DLC.
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.
