Ubisoft has released a 10-minute preview for its upcoming video game Star Wars Outlaws, which gives us a good look at the massive, explorable world that players will be diving into.
The footage includes some exciting action as well as a brief tour around the iconic hub of villainy, Mos Eisley. This looks like it’s going to be a fun Star Wars game to play!
The story is set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. It’s being billed as the first ever open-world Star Wars game, and players will be able to explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new.
The game centers on a Vess, who is voiced by Humberly Gonzalez. She is “an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life, along with her companion Nix. Fight, steal, and outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted.”
Creative director Julian Gerighty talked about the game’s premise saying: “In search of true freedom, the resourceful Kay and Nix will journey through the underworld and across the Outer Rim, taking on jobs from syndicates, facing off against intimidating foes, avoiding oppressive Imperial rule and recruiting a skilled outlaw crew in order to pull off one of the greatest heists the galaxy has ever seen.”
Lucasfilm Games VP Douglas Reilly added: “Star Wars Outlaws invites fans to experience a side of the galaxy that has a treasure trove yet to be explored the exploits of the scoundrels taking advantage of the golden age of the underworld. We’ve been inspired by Massive Entertainment’s dedication to bringing this aspect of Star Wars to life, including both iconic and new things for fans to explore in an open world.”
The game will be coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Ubisoft Connect on August 30th. If you purchase either the Gold Edition or Ultimate Edition of Outlaws, you will be granted early access three days ahead of time on August 27.