Explore the Unique World of Star Wars Outlaws
Highlights
- Outlaws is not just another Ubisoft game; it offers a distinctive gameplay experience focusing on expert relationships rather than skill trees, as shared by the creative director.
- Massive Entertainment’s upcoming Star Wars game aims to break through the open-world genre with a rich, immersive world and a departure from traditional formulas.
- Despite drawing inspiration from other Ubisoft titles, Outlaws has a unique DNA due to Massive Entertainment’s independent and innovative background.
When new gameplay details of Star Wars Outlaws were unveiled last month, fans were quick to assume it was just another Ubisoft game. Ubisoft has often been criticized for sticking to its traditional open-world formula, but Outlaws’ creative director wants to make it clear that this game will stand apart.
Our hands-on experience with Outlaws at this year’s Summer Game Fest left us pleasantly surprised. Our previewer, Cristian Macias, described the world created by Massive Entertainment as “dense, curated, and engaging,” setting it apart from the saturated open-world market.
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While drawing inspiration from Ubisoft games like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Outlaws’ creative director emphasizes that this game is not a typical Ubisoft title.
In a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Julian Gerighty highlighted Massive Entertainment’s unique approach and the lessons they’ve learned from Ubisoft’s game development process.
Gerighty shared one distinctive feature of Outlaws, involving seeking out experts to form mentor-student relationships for character upgrades, deviating from traditional skill trees.
“Everything is ingrained in people and the world,” Gerighty emphasized when discussing Outlaws’ unique design.
Set to release on August 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Star Wars Outlaws has already achieved “gold” status, ensuring a smooth launch without delays.