Open world action game by Ubisoft Star Wars Outlaws was released earlier this year. Set v Star Wars galaxy between events The Empire strikes back and Return of the Jedi, Star Wars Outlaws follows thief Kay Vess as she assembles a crew for a make-or-break heist. Outlaws joins the next one Star Wars games like Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor as part of Disney's continued push into the gaming industry. Although Outlaws received decent reviews from many critics, its sales fell short of Ubisoft's expectations.
Star Wars OutlawsReplays contributed to the game's disappointing release, but also increased fatigue Star Wars franchise. Star WarsThe constant bombardment of new movies, streaming TV shows, and video games has not only made it difficult to keep up with the series, but Star Wars the tradition of its mystical mystery. OutlawsThe lack of sales begs the question of how Star Wars the franchise should handle canonical video games in the future.
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Pros and cons of Star Wars Outlaws games
Pros of canonical Star Wars games
Creating a new one Star Wars a non-canonical game could immediately turn off certain fans in the community. When a game deviates from canon, it takes away the impact of the player's actions because they know from the start that none of it is actually happening. Star Wars the universe to which they are attached. What would otherwise seem like a big event to the community could now be seen as nothing more than a gimmick What if?– story type.
Canon games also helped materialize Star Wars' and made certain aspects of the tradition more accessible to different members of the community. For example, Jedi: Fallen Order not only extended the tradition of inquisitors from Star Wars Rebelsbut also introduced a faction of Jedi hunters Star Wars fans who never got around to watching the animated series. A fallen orderThe treatment of the Inquisitors was so well received that it inspired elements of the Inquisitors Kenobi Disney Plus series. This connectivity between items creates Star Wars the galaxy feels bigger and rewards fans who take the time to watch, read or play Disney Star Wars contents.
Cons of the canonical Star Wars games
We continue to create more canon games like Star Wars Outlaws it still has some disadvantages. Disney was heavily criticized by fans for taking it Star Wars in an MCU-like direction. The company and its partners are constantly releasing new canonical content for a franchise that has gotten too complicated Star Wars' timeline. Filling the gap between each movie with other stories from the comics, novels, shows, and video games makes it difficult for anyone not on the pulse to decipher when the content is taking place and if the storylines they care about matter. Rather than draw people in with the promise of an interwoven galactic narrative, many fans see layers upon layers of lore and throw in the towel.
Every new game that is added to the Star Wars Canon also creates a daunting task for both this game's writing team and any team that comes after. First of all, because all modern Star Wars games take place between movies, it's difficult to set bets. IN Jedi: Fallen OrderCal Kestis's journey—despite having memorable characters and interesting stories—doesn't matter in the end because anyone who has seen Star Wars the movies already know that Cal will fail to establish a new Jedi order. Moreover, these games make it harder and harder to write new ones Star Wars stories. Aspect search Star Wars what hasn't been addressed in previous media is difficult, and the amount of lore in the franchise also makes it difficult to create a story that doesn't conflict with other content or history in the canon.
Inside is a desire for new games Star Wars canyon. Even if Outlaws did not succeed Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor they were both hits Star Wars fans. However, as the time period between Revenge of the Sith and The Force Awakens is increasingly saturated with content, Star Wars games might want to start coming up with a new approach. If you are examining unused periods Star WarsHistory is off the table, creating a non-canonical game like the 2000 classic Star Wars: The Force Unleashed in the meantime it could be an interesting option.
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, a rising villain looking for freedom and the means to start a new life. Fight, steal and outsmart your way through the galaxy's crime syndicates as you join the galaxy's most wanted. If you're willing to take risks, the galaxy is full of opportunities.
DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITIES
Explore different planets with bustling cities and cantinas as you race your speeder through the vast outdoors. Each planet brings new adventures, unique challenges and tempting rewards if you're willing to take the risk.
EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE STORY
Live the high-stakes outlaw lifestyle. With Nix at 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.
GO ON A HIGH MISSION
Embark on high-risk, high-reward missions from crime syndicates across the galaxy. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations and outwit enemies as one of the most wanted in the galaxy. Every choice you make affects your ever-changing reputation.
JUMP INTO THE PILOT'S SEAT
Pilot your ship The Trailblazer and engage in thrilling battles with the Empire and other enemies, finding the right opportunities to chase, dodge and attack to gain the upper hand.
Open world
Action adventure
- Released
- August 30, 2024
- Publishers
- Ubisoft, Lucasfilm Games
- Engine
- Snowdrop
- ESRB
- T for Teens // Violence, simulated gambling, mild language
- PS Plus availability
- ON
- OpenCritic rating
- Strong
