Trading Mini-Daggers for Mini-Patches
Straight out of the Outer Rim, Star Wars Outlaws has received its very first update on the Nintendo Switch 2—and it’s not just a quick fix. “Title Update 1”—also known as Build 8959917.TU1—is live, polishing gameplay and visuals to sharpen your scoundrel experience.
What’s in the Patch—Quick Breakdown
General Gameplay Tweaks
- NPCs finally spawn reliably—including during the Crashed quest on Toshara with Kay in hot pursuit.
- Kay gets unstuck more often—less glitching, more smooth scoundrel-ing.
- Hidden in tall grass? Hiding and detection just got smarter on Akiva.
- Plus, general stability improvements to avoid surprise arm cuts.
Visual & Graphics Upgrades
- Gliding through the world or scanning with binoculars now looks crisp—minimal pop-in.
- Smoke and lighting flicker has been subdued.
- City and station shadows are now more convincing at screen edges.
- Semi-translucent elements like leaves and cloth now render better.
Camera & UI Polishing
- Camera handles Kay more gracefully around tricky objects.
- Controller prompts now update properly when switching between Joy-Con and Pro Controller.
- Scaling issues with the gadget inventory HUD—solved, even in handheld preset mode.
Expanded Story Pack Fixes
- Wild Card: Nix’s card-planting NPC highlights stay visible.
- A Pirate’s Fortune: Mynocks attached to your ship? Now actually visible.
Why This Matters (Yes, Even if You’re a Jedi at Esports-Level Play)
- Performance matters: Clean visuals and fewer bugs strengthen immersion—whether you’re dodging blasters or laying a sneaky ambush.
- Fan service for a smoother port: This is what makes console versions stand out, especially after criticisms surrounding initial performance.
- Sneak peek of bigger plans: Ubisoft also hinted at a Switch 2 demo “later this year”—which tells us there’s more polish and outreach on the horizon.
Final Thoughts: A Solid Step in the Right Direction
This patch may not rewrite the narrative, but it’s checkpoint-level important. Cleaner visuals and stable gameplay make every speeder chase and stealth maneuver feel legit. If you’re wondering whether Star Wars Outlaws is finding its footing on Switch 2—the answer right now is a confident “yes.”
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