Ubisoft’s highly anticipated single-player game, “Star Wars Outlaws,” is set to take players on an interstellar journey across meticulously handcrafted planets. The game’s Creative Director, Julian Gerighty, recently shared some exciting details about the game’s expansive universe in the latest issue of EDGE magazine.
One of the most intriguing revelations is the sheer scale of each planet in the game. Gerighty confirmed that the size of a single planet in “Star Wars Outlaws” is equivalent to two or three zones in Ubisoft’s previous hit, “Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey.” This means that even traversing these planets with high-speed vehicles will feel like a substantial journey, enhancing the sense of exploration and adventure.
Unlike many games that rely on procedural generation for creating vast landscapes, Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment studio has taken a different approach for “Star Wars Outlaws.” Each location in the game is handcrafted, ensuring a unique and immersive experience for the players. This attention to detail is expected to bring a level of authenticity and depth to the game’s universe, making each planet a distinct entity with its own characteristics and challenges.
The game also promises a “full freedom of approach” when it comes to encounters, adding another layer of depth to the gameplay. The Reputation system will play a significant role in shaping the player’s experience, affecting everything from exclusive quests and vendor prices to access to locked-off areas. If players find themselves on the wrong side of a faction, they might even find themselves being chased down, facing monetary penalties.
However, the freedom in “Star Wars Outlaws” has its limits. Players won’t have total free rein when it comes to travel. There will be designated landing and take-off areas, and free flight above the planets won’t be possible.
The protagonist’s alien companion, Nix, will also play a crucial role in the game. Players can direct Nix to attack enemies, activate out-of-reach buttons, cause distractions, and even pick up heavy weapons from fallen foes. Nix’s role has been likened to a cross between Watch Dogs’ spiderbot, BioShock Infinite’s Elizabeth, or BD-1 from EA’s Star Wars Jedi games.
The game’s setting falls between the Empire and Jedi eras, and the studio aims to emulate the feel of that period. To achieve this, they have been developing tech that emulates some of the lenses of the 1970s. The design of Vass’ ship, the Trailblazer, was inspired by toys of the 1970s and was made to be “very, very simple.”
“Star Wars Outlaws” is set to release in 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. While the firm release date is yet to be announced, the anticipation for this expansive, handcrafted Star Wars universe continues to build.
FAQ:
Q1: What is the title of Ubisoft’s upcoming Star Wars game? A: The title of Ubisoft’s upcoming Star Wars game is “Star Wars Outlaws.”
Q2: How large is each planet in “Star Wars Outlaws”? A: Each planet in “Star Wars Outlaws” is equivalent in size to two or three zones in “Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey.”
Q3: Are the locations in “Star Wars Outlaws” procedurally generated? A: No, each location in “Star Wars Outlaws” is handcrafted by Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment studio. There are no procedurally generated planets in the game.
Q4: What is the “Reputation system” in “Star Wars Outlaws”? A: The Reputation system in “Star Wars Outlaws” affects various aspects of the game, including exclusive quests, vendor prices, and access to locked-off areas. If a player is not in good standing with a faction, they may face consequences such as being chased down or monetary penalties.
Q5: Can players freely fly above the planets in “Star Wars Outlaws”? A: No, players will not have total free rein in terms of travel. There will be set landing and take-off areas, and players won’t be able to freely fly above the planets.
Q6: Who is Nix in “Star Wars Outlaws”? A: Nix is the alien companion of the protagonist, Vass, in “Star Wars Outlaws.” Players can direct Nix to perform various actions, such as attacking enemies, activating out-of-reach buttons, causing distractions, and picking up heavy weapons from fallen foes.
Q7: When and on which platforms will “Star Wars Outlaws” be released? A: “Star Wars Outlaws” is set to be released in 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The exact release date has not been announced yet.