Hey, Fellow Gamers!
Let’s be honest for a minute whenever a fresh Star Wars game is revealed to the world of fans like us all get hooked watching the trailers closely and analyzing every bit of gameplay footage in detail while dreaming about epic space battles instead of focusing on our work or studies, at hand.The newest game that has caught our geeky hearts is Star Wars Outlaws. It looks like it’s going to be an amazing adventure already.. Before you decide to spend your well deserved credits it’s important to be aware of a few key points you should keep in mind. Let’s explore the 10 reasons why you should feel thrilled (or a bit wary!) about Star Wars Outlaws!
1 An immersive Star Wars game in an open world setting is on the horizon!
Alrighty then! Lets address the topic at hand—the giant Bantha wandering in the desert instead of the room this time around! Star Wars Outlaws marks a milestone as the inaugural fully immersive open world Star Wars gaming experience to hit the scene. Yep! You heard it correctly – picture a sandbox style universe where you’re free to venture and forge your own path.There’s no linear shooting gallery, with flashy backdrops here! You’ve got the freedom to hop between planets and delve into landscapes while tackling missions in any sequence that strikes your fancy. It’s as if they gathered all our dreams about Star Wars and just handed them to us for our enjoyment.
Picture yourself flying in your spaceship and contemplating whether to engage in some smuggling activities or challenge the Empire or simply wander into a dusty bar, in Tatooine for a bit of exploration and adventure ahead! The sense of freedom is palpable. The experience promises to be truly exhilarating.
2. Meet Kay Vess: Your New Favorite Scoundrel
Let’s be honest—Star Wars has always had some pretty cool heroes, but sometimes you just wanna root for the underdog, right? Enter Kay Vess, your new favorite scoundrel. She’s not a Jedi, she’s not a Sith, she’s just a regular gal trying to survive in a galaxy full of Imperial jerks and bounty hunters. Think Han Solo, but with a little more sass and a lot more street smarts.
Kay’s a quick thinker, always looking for the next big score, and she’s got a trusty little companion named Nix to help her out. The cool thing about Kay is that she’s not all black and white—she’s living in that moral gray area where you’ve gotta make tough choices to get by. And let’s face it, who doesn’t love a character with a bit of edge?
3. The Timeline Is Pure Star Wars Sweetness
Attention all you lore enthusiasts (don’t worry I’m one too), Star Wars Outlaws takes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Yep that’s right we’re right in the heart of one of the most exciting chapters, in the Star Wars saga. The Rebellion is gaining steam, the Empire is tightening its hold and things are getting a bit more chaotic.
This backdrop is ideal for a game featuring outlaws and scoundrels because the galaxy is essentially a powder keg ready to blow. You’ll come across familiar spots like Tatooine (of course) and Coruscant along with brand new planets to discover. It’s a blend of nostalgia and fresh adventures.
4. Gameplay That’s as Varied as the Cantina’s Clientele
Sneaky Stuff
Kay can be quiet when she has to with her brain. She doesn’t have to shoot all the time. She can do some smart stuff like open doors and turn off tech. This is great for folks who like to beat the other side with their thinking cap on instead of letting bullets fly.
Time for War!
You will still have times in the same way where you have no option but to go all out and fight your way out of a situation. So, this is where the exciting part comes in as mentioned earlier-the COMBAT! For one, you’re equipped with a blaster and a few pedals to push. You do the math!}. The combat is engaging and incredibly quick, though, and there’s a range of options that let you dive in and out of each level avoiding any damage!
boss. Last but not least—get prepared for a challenging fight against some big bosses.
Exploring is important.
But not everything has to be about battling, either. Star Wars Outlaws also allows you to explore vast worlds. In addition to the core missions, the multiple side missions and hidden secrets encouraged this style of exploration.
Did a Secret Shop hidden deep in the shadows contain certain wares you’d been longing to purchase but didn’t have access to earlier? Or did an entire second world open up and only users who knew of its existence could access it?
Exploring is essential. Not everything must be a battle or a stealth mission. Diving deeper in Star Wars Outlaws is encouraged so you are really able to see everything that the game has to offer. The side quests and hidden easter eggs will make every player a historian in their way. Wander around bizarre locations or ask the town’s people and as a result, you’ll never explore for too long.
5. Space Battles and Smuggling Runs? Yes, Please!
Star Wars of course. What is Star Wars if there are no cool space fights? In the Star Wars Outlaws, the pilot of the ship gets to fly, in their very own ship The Trailblazer, and fight in incredibly awesome dogfights. It will not matter if you go up against TIE fighters, smugglers, or the Empire itself. Go big or go home in space combat.
However, it is not just about causing massive explosions; space travel is virtually instantaneous, as there is zero loading time when you travel between low orbit to a planet’s surface. While navigating in space, you may talk your way through encounters, find secret space stations, or even seek and obtain smuggling jobs for the right price. Clearly, Ubisoft is trying to provide what we’ve always wanted from Star Wars, and it looks like they are right on the money.
6. Your Choices Matter—Seriously
Star Wars Outlaws lets you choose your story. Your decisions will greatly affect your path through the game and the ending. You may have to choose from completely good and bad acts. Depth is added by higher level and moral judgment questions.
You may need to also select if you will support a group of traders or take their existence to the Empire for cash. Every decision has an effect, and this effect will extend through the act. This implies that every match of the play will be a little, or even significantly, distinct depending on the scoundrel that Kay is chosen to be.
7. Factions Are a Big Deal
In a galaxy with warring groups, your reputation is important. In Star Wars Outlaws, the faction system is a big factor in how the game goes. Your actions can change your relationships with the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance and other groups. Align with the Empire, and you can get your hands on some cool stuff — but at the expense of the Rebels, of course. Or maybe to fight for the Rebellion, and face becoming a wanted “criminal” of the Empire. This new faction system makes the game more strategic, as you need to think about the long-term impacts of your choices so far.
8. Could There Be Multiplayer? Maybe…
Alright, here’s where things get a little speculative. Star Wars Outlaws is mostly a single-player game, but there have been some hints (and I do mean hints) that multiplayer or co-op elements could be on the way. Ubisoft hasn’t said much, but the idea of teaming up with a buddy to take on missions or explore the galaxy together sounds pretty amazing.
Think orchestrating a heist with a friend or going toe-to-toe with another player in space combat. We don’t yet know everything about it, but the very possibility of multiplayer content makes it worth watching. If Ubisoft pulls it off, Star Wars Outlaws will no doubt be among the games fans of the universe would want to use for gaming together.
9. It’s a Visual Feast!
Let’s talk graphics now, because Star Wars Outlaws is really shaping up to be a real stunner. Being built on Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine, the visuals are simply jaw-dropping-from exploring neon-lit street ways of a bustling spaceport to flying over the dunes of a desert planet. It’s all incredibly detailed.
This is not even talking about the pretty pictures: this game is next-gen hardware, meaning it will have optimized performance to take full advantage of the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and high-end PCs. We talk about 4K resolution, ray tracing, HDR-the whole shebang. If you happen to have a setup to handle it, this game is gonna look absolutely gorgeous.
10. Release Date and Platforms: When and Where?
But when can you get your hands on Star Wars Outlaws? It is launched 30 th August 2024- fingers crossed it’s not delayed-and released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Whether it be a PlayStation, Xbox, or PC, name it, and you can jump right into this epic adventure.
Worth noting is that this is a next-generation game, meaning if one is still on either a PS4 or Xbox One, then they might be out of luck; perhaps this may be that excuse to upgrade the rig?
Final Thoughts
And there you have it, folks-10 things you should know about Star Wars Outlaws before pulling the trigger on that “buy” button. Whether you’re a hardcore Star Wars fan or simply on the lookout for a killer open-world title, Outlaws truly has something for everyone. It’s ambitiously aimed, and if it manages to deliver on those promises, it might just be one of the best Star Wars titles we’ve ever laid our eyes on.
Now, the question is just: are you ready to become a scoundrel and leave your mark on the galaxy? Because I know I am!