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Preview of Star Wars Outlaws on Nintendo Switch 2

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Sep 2025
Cover image of Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch 2 Switch 2 logo
Due to be Released: 04 Sep 2025
Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Massive Entertainment
Publisher: Ubisoft

Introduction

Welcome aboard the Millennium Falcon's scoundrel cousin, the Trailblazer! In *Star Wars: Outlaws*, we're diving into a galaxy where bad decisions lead to questionable choices and a guarantee of excessive blaster fire. Grab your favorite smuggler hat, because we're going rogue, literally.

Gameplay

Get ready to be Kay Vess, the rogue hero you didn't know you needed in your life! This action-adventure gem has you zipping around planets like a caffeinated Jawas chasing a sandcrawler. You'll want to pick up your blaster (yes, the one with multiple firing modes including an electromagnetic pulse-talk about a shocking personality!) and embark on a wild adventure where you can steal, lie, and bargain your way to the top of the Outer Rim's underworld. The gameplay is super engaging, mixing sweet combat with curious stealth mechanics-who knew being sneaky in a space game could be so charming? Channel your inner ninja, or heck, your inner Han Solo, and make choices that can make or break your reputation with the four crime factions: the Ashiga Clan and the classic Hutt Cartel, just to name a few. If your reputation tanks, expect bounty hunters knocking on your door faster than you can say 'I've got a bad feeling about this.' As you break into vaults, recruit crewmates for your heist, and even jack some starships, you quickly realize that brazen confidence is your best feature, even if your grappling hook skills resemble that of a young Padawan learning the ways of the Force. Oh, and did I mention you have a cute little sidekick named Nix? Think of him as a tiny, mischievous creature that helps distract enemies-definitely a bonus during those tense moments when the odds are stacked against you!

Graphics

Visually, *Star Wars: Outlaws* is as stunning as a double rainbow over Naboo. Imagine lush spacescapes flanked by planets not just from the Netflix show but straight from classic Star Wars lore! The developers bent over backwards with the Snowdrop engine to create a cinematic experience that shines in wide-eyed wonder. From bustling cities to the quiet (okay, maybe more chaotic) stillness of outer space, you'll find yourself lost in the art direction, which feels like a blend of your favorite '80s sci-fi ads and a retro toy box that exploded in a colorful manner.

Conclusion

All things considered, *Star Wars: Outlaws* serves up a cosmic platter of excitement mixed with sweet nostalgia. Sure, it has its share of glitches and hiccups that might lead you to wish for a quick patch or two (or just another round of ice cream on your gaming night), but overall, it's a fun romp through a galaxy far, far away. So grab your Joy-Cons, wake up that galaxy-hopping spirit within you, and prepare to plunge into mischief and mayhem-just try to keep your credit rating up, alright? May the odds be ever in your favor, or something like that. Now, time to pick your faction and go cause some chaos!

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