Despite its open-world setting, the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws will not be a “300-hour epic unfinishable RPG,” according to creative director Julian Gerighty. This statement comes as a relief to many fans who may have been concerned about the game’s potential size and complexity.
As previously reported, Star Wars Outlaws will not feature procedurally generated planets. Instead, each planet will be equivalent in size to two “zones” in Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey. This decision is part of the game’s design philosophy to provide a dense, rich adventure that players can navigate at their own pace.
In a recent interview with IGN, Gerighty provided further insight into the game’s size and scale. When asked what “too big” means to him, Gerighty responded, “Too big is a game that people don’t manage to play, enjoy, and finish. And our objective is to really get people into a very dense, rich adventure, open-world adventure that they can rhythm the way that they want.”
He further clarified, “So it is absolutely not a 200 or 300-hour epic unfinishable RPG. This is a very focused action-adventure RPG that will take people on a ride and is very manageable.” While the term “very manageable” is subjective, it appears that developer Massive Entertainment has taken lessons from previous Ubisoft games that were criticized for their bloated size.
Regarding the open-world design, Gerighty explained, “The open-world experience means that you need a core amount of playable surface with grass and distractions and characters and cantinas. And so there won’t necessarily be one-off exotic missions outside of the core areas that we’re creating.”
The interview also touched on the character of Kay, a scoundrel in the Star Wars universe. When asked if Kay would ever get a lightsaber, Gerighty responded, “She really doesn’t need it. I don’t know if she would even want it.”
A behind-the-scenes video released earlier this week revealed that players will return to the iconic planet of Tatooine and visit Mos Eisley and its famous cantina. This news has sparked excitement among fans, who are eagerly awaiting the chance to explore the Star Wars universe in this new and manageable open-world adventure.
In conclusion, Star Wars Outlaws promises to deliver a focused, rich, and manageable open-world adventure that respects players’ time and allows them to explore the Star Wars universe at their own pace. With its non-procedurally generated planets and a focus on core areas, the game aims to provide a dense and immersive experience without overwhelming players with excessive content.
FAQ
Q1: What is Star Wars Outlaws? A: Star Wars Outlaws is an upcoming open-world action-adventure RPG set in the Star Wars universe. The game is being developed by Massive Entertainment.
Q2: Will Star Wars Outlaws be a 300-hour epic RPG? A: No, according to the game’s creative director, Julian Gerighty, Star Wars Outlaws is not intended to be a 200 or 300-hour epic RPG. Instead, it is designed to be a manageable, focused action-adventure RPG.
Q3: Will the game feature procedurally generated planets? A: No, the game will not have procedurally generated planets. Each planet in the game will be equivalent in size to two “zones” in Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey.
Q4: What does the open-world design of Star Wars Outlaws entail? A: The open-world design of Star Wars Outlaws means that there will be a core amount of playable surface with various elements like grass, distractions, characters, and cantinas. There won’t necessarily be one-off exotic missions outside of these core areas.
Q5: Will the character Kay get a lightsaber in the game? A: According to Gerighty, Kay doesn’t need a lightsaber, and it’s uncertain if she would even want one.
Q6: Will players be able to visit iconic Star Wars locations in the game? A: Yes, a behind-the-scenes video revealed that players will return to Tatooine and visit Mos Eisley and its famous cantina.
Q7: What is the main objective of Star Wars Outlaws? A: The main objective of the game is to provide players with a dense, rich open-world adventure that they can navigate at their own pace, offering a manageable and enjoyable gaming experience.