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Star Wars Outlaws

Star Wars Outlaws is a 2024 action-adventure video game set in the Star Wars universe.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Star Wars Outlaws is a 2024 action-adventure game set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. It is described as the first open-world Star Wars game.

What it is

Developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft, Star Wars Outlaws is a third-person action-adventure game. Players control Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel, alongside her companion Nix. Gameplay includes stealth, gunplay, melee combat, speeder travel, and space dogfights across multiple planets.

Story and setting

The story follows Kay Vess as she navigates criminal syndicates to secure freedom and a new life. The game is set during the Galactic Civil War, between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Explorable planets include Akiva, Kijimi, Tatooine, and Toshara.

Key details

The game released in August 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows. Factions encountered include the Ashiga Clan, Crimson Dawn, Hutt Cartel, and Pyke Syndicate. Massive Entertainment is a Ubisoft studio with a global audience, including Canadian players.

In short

  • First open-world Star Wars game
  • Set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi
  • Players control scoundrel Kay Vess and companion Nix
  • Released August 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows
Canadian angle

The game was developed by Massive Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio with a global audience including Canadian players, and it was released on major platforms commonly used in Canada.[5][6]

Quick questions

What kind of game is Star Wars Outlaws?
It is a third-person action-adventure game with open-world elements set in the Star Wars universe.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel who travels with her companion Nix.
When is the game set?
It is set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Sources

  1. StarWars.com — https://www.starwars.com/games-apps/star-wars-outlaws
    Supports: Official description of the game, setting, protagonist, open-world nature, and platforms.
  2. Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/2842040/Star_Wars_Outlaws/
    Supports: Developer, publisher, genre, and release date listing.
  3. IGN — https://www.ign.com/games/star-wars-outlaws
    Supports: Platforms, initial release window, developer, publisher, and genre.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Outlaws
    Supports: Gameplay perspective, explorable planets, and in-game factions.
  5. PlayStation — https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/star-wars-outlaws/
    Supports: Official platform listing and game description.