Star Wars Outlaws: Surprisingly Better Than Expected

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So, here’s something you might not expect: Star Wars Outlaws didn’t really take off smoothly when it launched last summer. Kind of got the ol’ shrug from folks, ya know? Forums, especially the subreddit, are buzzing with people wondering, “Is it any good?” Well, if you’ve been itching to feel like Han Solo, diving into the Star Wars underworld, then yeah, I’d say give it a whirl.

Alright, let’s talk about what went wrong—those stealth sections. They were brutal, like auto-fail if you even breathed wrong. Anyway, they patched that in November 2024, thank the stars! Now, if Kay Vess gets caught sneaking around, just go Danny DeVito and start blasting, ha! That part’s a blast, pun intended. My playtime in Outlaws involved more sneaking mixed with a fair amount of “pew pew” in Stormtrooper faces—oddly satisfying, actually.

So, with that old irritation booted, what’s to love? Loads, honestly. It’s like planet-hopping in your favorite sci-fi dreams. There’s Kijimi from Episode IX and Canto Bight from VIII. Massive’s version of Tatooine? Chef’s kiss. Been to Mos Eisley? You can! The cantina feels like a real hop from where Han caused a ruckus. Jabba’s Palace, too, hides some sneaky surprises.

But listen, I won’t tell you it’s perfect. It’s a buffet of ideas—some good, some, well, a bit much. It’s Ubisoft, so, yeah, expect collect-a-thon vibes. But skip what you don’t like! Speeder races? Nah, not for me. I only got into space battles when I had to. There’s enough jumping around and shooting to keep you busy without diving into every mechanic.

And then, there’s Sabacc. Seriously, why isn’t this a standalone game? Reminds me of Gwent from Witcher 3, but still, it belongs in a casino, with how cool it is. I’m not one for buying game DLCs—so much to juggle—but I did make an exception for the “Wild Card” mission. The Sabacc game there? Chef’s kiss again.

Oh, and new content—“A Pirate’s Fortune” dropped not long back, like mid-May. Maybe the last drop for Outlaws, but who knows. Plus, it’s hitting Nintendo Switch 2 in September. So yeah, you’ll be gambling, zooming through space, and—why not—a bit of Mario Kart World on the side.

Whether you tried Outlaws at launch and wandered off, or you’re just craving an epic open world to lose yourself in, it’s worth a shot. Honestly, Sabacc should be reason enough.