Ubisoft pulled back the curtain on Star Wars Outlaws at Microsoft’s Xbox and Starfield Showcase on Sunday, promising a more detailed gameplay trailer at the Ubisoft Forward event the next day. Indeed, the company outdid themselves, unveiling a gripping 10-minute trailer that provides an in-depth look at the eagerly anticipated game.
The trailer kicks off on the planet of Toshara, showcasing protagonist Kay Vess and her loyal sidekick Nix covertly infiltrating a criminal syndicate complex. Kay can rely on the charming Nix to navigate the environment while she focuses on dispatching adversaries. If a guard catches Kay mid-sneak, she has the option to take a page out of pre-1997 Han Solo’s playbook and shoot first. Once a fight breaks out, Kay wields a blaster pistol with a variety of ammunition to counter different enemies, including those equipped with energy shields. Amidst the chaos, Nix can salvage blaster rifles fallen from enemies for Kay to utilize, although they seem to have limited ammo. The game does not confine you to only traversing by foot – you can zip across the game’s world on a speeder bike or pilot a starship through the skies and into space, all with seamless transitions.
Star Wars Outlaws is slated for release next year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The development of the game is led by Massive Entertainment, renowned for their work on The Division franchise, and is supported by a vast range of Ubisoft’s first-party studios. Thanks to Massive’s proprietary Snowdrop engine, the game boasts impressive graphics.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay Trailer
When was the first look at Star Wars Outlaws shared?
The first look at Star Wars Outlaws was shared by Ubisoft during Microsoft’s Xbox and Starfield Showcase on a Sunday.
What can the protagonist, Kay Vess, do in the game?
In the game, Kay Vess can sneak through enemy facilities, dispatch adversaries, and call on her sidekick Nix to help navigate the environment and retrieve weapons.
How does the combat system work in Star Wars Outlaws?
The combat system in Star Wars Outlaws revolves around a blaster pistol with various types of ammunition. The player can also use blaster rifles dropped by enemies, retrieved by Kay’s sidekick, Nix.
On which platforms will Star Wars Outlaws be available?
Star Wars Outlaws will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Which company is leading the development of Star Wars Outlaws?
Massive Entertainment, known for its work on The Division franchise, is leading the development of Star Wars Outlaws.
What engine is Star Wars Outlaws running on?
Star Wars Outlaws is running on Massive’s in-house Snowdrop engine.
More about Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay Trailer
- Ubisoft’s Official Announcement
- Microsoft’s Xbox and Starfield Showcase
- Massive Entertainment’s Website
- The Division Franchise
- Details about Snowdrop Engine
- Summer Game Fest News
6 comments
Did I miss the release date or they didnt mention it specifically? all i know is next year… I need details!!!
OMG! Can’t wait for this! I love that they’re letting us play as scoundrels like the good old days! Kay Vess seems awesome and Nix is too cute.
Anyone else stoked about the energy shield enemies? That’s gonna be a real challenge to beat. Also, kudos to ubisoft for the seamless transitions from ground to space!
Looks like they’ve learnt from the Han shot first controversy. Loving the nod to that in the gameplay trailer.
Snowdrop engine is powerful stuff. This game’s gonna be gorgeous!
Finally a game where I can sneak, shoot and ride a speeder bike. next year can’t come soon enough!