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Star Wars Outlaws

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Star Wars Outlaws is a 2024 action-adventure video game set in the Star Wars universe. It follows scoundrel Kay Vess and her companion Nix as they navigate criminal syndicates in a story set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Gameplay

Star Wars Outlaws is a third-person action-adventure game with open-world exploration. Reported gameplay systems include stealth, gunplay, melee combat, speeder travel, and space dogfights.

Story and setting

The game follows Kay Vess, a scoundrel trying to secure freedom and a new life while dealing with criminal syndicates. Its narrative is set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Development and release

Massive Entertainment developed the game and Ubisoft published it. The game released in August 2024 for current-generation consoles and PC, with commercial pages listing PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.

World and factions

The game features multiple planets and syndicates. Sources mention the Ashiga Clan, Crimson Dawn, Hutt Cartel, and Pyke Syndicate as factions encountered in the game.

Key facts

  • First open-world Star Wars game according to official Star Wars material.
  • Players control Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel, with help from her companion Nix.
  • Gameplay includes exploration on foot, speeder travel, spaceflight, gunplay, stealth, and combat with crime syndicates.
  • The story takes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
  • Explorable planets include Akiva, Kijimi, Tatooine, and Toshara.
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Canadian context

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]

Frequently asked 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.
Who developed Star Wars Outlaws?
Massive Entertainment developed the game, and Ubisoft published it.
What platforms is it available on?
Commercial listings show PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows.
Is it an open-world Star Wars game?
Yes. Official Star Wars material describes it as the first open-world Star Wars game.

References

  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.