Star Wars Outlaws is an action-adventure game played from a third-person perspective.The player controls the scoundrel Kay Vess, traversing open world environment on planets and in space while engaging in various activities. Combat combines melee attacks and the use of a blaster, which has several firing modes, including an electromagnetic pulse.Kay can utilize environmental objects, such as explosive barrels, to her advantage.Kay has the Adrenaline ability, which charges during combat and triggers a time-slowing effect, allowing for a rapid series of shots at marked targets.She can also use stealth to sneak past or neutralize enemies.Kay's arsenal includes a grappling hook and an electronic hacking device.Her companion, a small creature named Nix, can scan the environment, interact with objects, and distract or attack enemies.
The player traverses planetary surfaces on a speeder bike and travels between planets aboard a starship called the Trailblazer.The player can also explore the orbits of planets and moons,as well as engage in space combat using the ship's weapons, including a laser cannon and missiles.84 Space stations provide hubs for trade and additional missions.By completing game activities, the player earn credits that can be used to purchase customization items and gear.As the game progresses, the player can upgrade Kay and Nix's abilities, along with enhancements for the blaster, speeder, and Trailblazer.The player can acquire new skills and upgrades by seeking out experts and completing their assignments.
In Outlaws, the player encounters four factions: the Ashiga Clan, Crimson Dawn, Hutt Cartel, and Pyke Syndicate.The player's decisions and actions throughout the game directly impact Kay's reputation with each.A high faction reputation grants access to locations, assignments, and discounts in faction shops. Conversely, a low reputation may result in factions dispatching mercenaries to pursue Kay.The game features a six-level wanted system that determines the intensity of Imperial forces' pursuit of Kay for committing crimes.The player can evade pursuit by hiding, bribing, or eliminating enemies.Additionally, the game features dialogue tree with answer choices that affect mission outcomes.
Following an initial announcement in January 2021,the game's title was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase in June 2023.In April 2024, two special editions were announced. Both editions include a season pass featuring a bonus story mission, cosmetics, and future story expansions, with one edition offering an additional cosmetics. Pre-orders for the editions, priced at $110 and $130 respectively, launched simultaneously, offering vehicle cosmetics and granting early access to the game several days before its official release.The pricing and content of these editions drew criticism from some members of the gaming community.That same month, Ubisoft announced a partnership with Intel to bundle the game with select 14th generation Raptor Lake processors.In June, journalists were given a hands-on demonstration at Summer Game Fest.Development of Outlaws ceased by July as the game was submitted for manufacturing.It is scheduled to release on August 30 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
