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Game
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Star Wars Outlaws
Developer Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft Studio
Star Wars Outlaws is a 2024 action-adventure game developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft. Set in the Star Wars universe between the events of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983), the story follows Kay Vess, a young scoundrel who assembles a team for a massive heist in order to escape a crime syndicate. The game is played from a third-person perspective, with the player… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
586 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
64
Fresh
272 positive · 151 negative
95% range 60–69%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 272 | 151 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 64 | 4 | 65 |
| Lemmy * | 4 | 1 | 19 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 1 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
5,983 of 8,385 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
62% recommend · 181 yes, 112 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 293 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (9,343 of 13,056 positive).
Many players feel the game is unfairly maligned and better than its reputation suggests. [1][2][3] Some reviewers praise the world-building, atmosphere, and exploration. [4][2][5] Others criticize bugs, repetitive missions, and poor stealth mechanics. [6][7][8]
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Representative posts
- [6]
DO NOT BUY Even after a year this game is still extremely buggy. Almost unplayable. Within the first 30 minutes of the game (the mission directly after the beginning area mission) I ran into a game ending bug causing me to restart the entire game. Another bug i've ran into is whenever i reload previous saves, my reputation will inexplicably decrease with a certain faction for no reason. This bug has happened to me …
- [7]
After spending around 26 hours with the game I can’t say I enjoyed the experience. I really disliked the core gameplay mechanics and the main character’s movement and physics. Combat, shooting and general character control feel very repetitive and low quality, with almost the same animations and actions used over and over again. Nothing felt fresh or innovative. The world feels empty and lifeless. I had no real …
- [1]
Ok so, wow, after actually finishing it I have to say, this game might be the one of the most unfairly maligned AAA games in recent memory. I'm not going to defend the horrendous DLC model but the base game is quality. I mean, yeah, sure, I and a lot of other people saw the goofy stealth knockout animations, and they still probably should have given her an electro gauntlet or something, but the game is so much more …
- [3]
Star Wars Outlaws is way better than the internet made it out to be. This is one of those cases where people decided it was “just another Ubisoft game” before even touching it and once that label sticks, everything gets judged through it. But actually playing it? There’s a ton to like here. The world is dense, immersive, and constantly rewarding to explore. You’re always stumbling into something, jobs, encounters, …
- [2]
Massively underrated/overhated. If you haven't played this game due to the discourse around it, you're missing out one of the best modern Star Wars games. The atmosphere and visuals of each of the 4 main planets is incredible. The sound design is great, speeders and ships feel fast and fun to drive/fly, and the combat is pretty satisfying once you are able to pick up enemy blasters. The only things holding the game …
Summarised from 34 of the 448 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Star Wars Outlaws talk about great world-building and immersive Star Wars atmosphere; those who didn't talk about game is buggy and crashes frequently. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Star Wars Outlaws received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. The game is recommended by 66% of 175 critics, according to OpenCritic. In Japan, four critics from Famitsu gave the game a total score of 32 out of 40, with each critic awarding the game an 8 out of 10. Despite mostly positive critic reviews, some publications noted Outlaws had a "generally unfavorable" user score on Metacritic during release week. GameStar observed that the game is polarizing players, but added that the lack of thoughtful feedback in many negative reviews on the platform is a concern. Tristan Ogilvie of IGN gave it 7 out of 10, and was critical of the…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 586 · most liked firstKay Vess, ND-5, Nix, and the Trailblazer! #StarWarsOutlaws fanart, since it's been a while since a game has grabbed me this much <3
positive · AI labelView post →DO NOT BUY Even after a year this game is still extremely buggy. Almost unplayable. Within the first 30 minutes of the game (the mission directly after the beginning area mission) I ran into a game ending bug causing me to restart the entire game. Another bug i've ran into is whenever i reload previous saves, my reputation will inexplicably decrease with a certain faction for no reason. This bug has happened to me multiple times. Furthermore, people advertise this game as the "GTA of star…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don’t know what the next game to achievement hunt should be… Ezio Collection Metaphor Star Wars Outlaws Some OTHER game?
neutral · AI labelView post →The patches as of 12/1/25, DLC, etc. fixed many of the games launch problems. But it can't fix the story and hasn't yet fixed the AI. It's 'fixed' the game by making stealth useless. Kay Vess is a psychopathic murderer of hundreds (thousands?) of people, not an outlaw. But at least she got a new jacket. Some of the landscapes are good, most of the quests are repetitive or bad and the story is bad and can't fit into star wars cannon. They were too cowardly to set this game after Episode 6…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game was like % 70 off but i didn't realize it was 70% done. Why am i sliding on the walls when i just want to get near them to hide. This game has TERRIBLE snap behaviour when it comes to your character and any terrain. I could see a fun game here where you do some stealthy bull to move around different POI's but this is not an okay thing. I am very glad I made it a point to not get Ubisoft games until theyre heavily discounted. I use to love Ubisoft but then they started coming out with 1/2…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very happy to see that Indiana Jones and the Great Circles is one of the few AAA Games to require Hardware RT. Like Metro Exodus/Avatar or Star Wars Outlaws - RTGI as a base means the whole game is designed around it. Excited to see what the full Ray Tracing looks like too. People glaring...
neutral · AI labelView post →After spending around 26 hours with the game I can’t say I enjoyed the experience. I really disliked the core gameplay mechanics and the main character’s movement and physics. Combat, shooting and general character control feel very repetitive and low quality, with almost the same animations and actions used over and over again. Nothing felt fresh or innovative. The world feels empty and lifeless. I had no real motivation to explore the environment or complete side quests, as everything…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Peeps saying we're about to enter a golden age for Star Wars games when Star Wars Outlaws launched 2 years ago today smh. Yeah. I'll say it. IMO Outlaws is the goat star wars game and I'm not asking for your rebuttals because you'd be wrong and I want to save you the embarrassment.
positive · AI labelView post →13 hours into the game, still don't care about anyone gameplay is a loop of take a bike to the main quest, sneak around in a similar way, go through tunnels, big fight, repeat. set design is great though
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I WANT to like this game so bad, but I jut can't. I really really tried but I can't. It seems like every mission is on rails and the hints to the direction of the rails is always hidden... again... I really truly WANT to like it but I feel like this is the most closed open world game I have ever played. This is such a waste of an amazing idea. Almost every mission has a single pathway through them and it is just boring.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Star Wars Outlaws is a mess. It was a mess at launch and it’s still a mess. Despite being a huge Star Wars fan I didn’t buy the game upon release because it was clear that it wasn’t ready for primetime. It’s still not where it needs to be. Let me explain… The game was marketed as an open world stealth game. Originally, if you were discovered the game would reload the checkpoint with no way of salvaging a bad situation. Post numerous patches, upon discovery you can now shoot your way out of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I REALLY like this game. I like the characters and the stealthy playstyle, but I simply CANNOT recommend this game. After a while, the side missions become repetitive, and the open world feels very empty. Unfortunately, having a bad relationship with certain syndicates has absolutely no impact on the main story—people from those syndicates treat you the same way whether you have an excellent reputation with them or when they’re literally sending kill squads after you. The cherry on top is that…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got the game 75% off. And for that price it's decent. I've experienced two crashed so far, not the most stable game. But 130 EUR for the the ultimate edition is rip off, I mean seriously!?? Don't let Ubisoft steal your money, I'm pretty sure they would be able to make decent money selling it for half that. - It's just greed. Pros: - Story is good, seem engaging for the get go. There is some cute easy digestible emotions, between Nix and Kay. I like the twist of being able to be an…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May includes: 🛸 Star Wars Outlaws 🐎 Red Dead Redemption 2 🌲 Bramble: The Mountain King 🕯️ The Thaumaturge …and more. The full lineup play.st/4dE6MYe
neutral · AI labelView post →New PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games are available starting today: ⚬ Star Wars Outlaws ⚬ Red Dead Redemption 2 ⚬ Bramble: The Mountain King ⚬ The Thaumaturge Full details: play.st/49ZCih5
neutral · AI labelView post →Oct 2025 It crashes a lot. I've tried all the 'fixes' and none of them work. This is a high end system and has no problems running any game whatsoever. Game play wise it's ok. The world looks very good. A lot of the quests are just recycled over and over and it feels like you're playing the same game over and over again but just a different coat of paint. Typical Ubi game I suppose. I mean the game play loop is just that not engaging after awhile and one mission just seems the same as the next…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Maybe its because I'm older now but some of these new games are starting to feel like chores. Its so repetitive, it feels like no one actually put any effort into the game. Steer clear, its not worth your money. Unless of course you want to play the same stealth mission 50 times to get through a story that is below average and extremely unoriginal.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As I am a older gamer, there is one thing I have learned that these developers and publishers should have learned over the years, " Patience". This is now the 3rd Star Wars Ubisoft/ EA games where I knew to wait about a year before purchasing this game because they released it without spending time ironing out the Bugs. This is a great Star Wars game , just like the previous 2 EA Star Wars Games before it, spoiled by releasing the game to early, instead of make the game more stable with less…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I know the 2024 game lacked polish at launch, but it would have been cool if Star Wars Outlaws had received a reception at least half as warm as Zero Company and Galactic Racer. But take my word for it: it’s great—don’t miss out on it. It's one of the best Original trilogy-like adventure 🖖
positive · AI labelView post →think I'm starting Control today. Kinda wanted my next game to be Star Wars Outlaws as I've heard it's quite a bit better than maybe average public opinion says, but I want to do that one on PS5 and I'm away from home, so... Control? Rimworld? ...more Caves of Qud? decisions...
neutral · AI labelView post →NOTE: If the game is crashing for you, try the following fixes listed here. Turn on V-Sync, Turn off DLSS in the game, Make sure all steam UI notifications are turned off, as well as Windows 11 OS notifications are turned off. Ive tested this myself and correlated when a notification is on steam UI or Windows 11 OS, it causes the game to crash. Happened to me twice at same time a notification popped up on both things. Also, turn on borderless window mode if it allows it. Hello Friends,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I put many hours into the game, I know I'm also not close to ending the campaign. The gameplay is OK when it works. I reached a point where the game wouldn't let me continue. By that, I mean I have to get past a turret by hanging from a box I tell Nyx to flip the switch to move. When I flip the switch, the box doesn't move back. I flip it again and the box resets and doesn't let me progress. I watched gameplay videos & it works flawless for them. I don't care about the characters, even after…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My PC review on Monster Hunter Wilds is out since yesterday and I can barely comprehend why the game is so heavy on GPUs. One only need to compare to other games like Star Wars Outlaws to see that. Like here: same res, but SW has RTGI + Reflections + 45% better FPS. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxIu...
neutral · AI labelView post →An early Holiday gift! Star Wars OUTLAWS: LOW RED MOON by @mikechenwriter.bsky.social is here!! I haven’t played this game so very excited to see how this book “plays” out without that experience! Maybe it’ll inspire me to play it at last? The book is out on February 6, 2026!!
neutral · AI labelView post →Ok so, wow, after actually finishing it I have to say, this game might be the one of the most unfairly maligned AAA games in recent memory. I'm not going to defend the horrendous DLC model but the base game is quality. I mean, yeah, sure, I and a lot of other people saw the goofy stealth knockout animations, and they still probably should have given her an electro gauntlet or something, but the game is so much more than that. It's totally fair to say you're sick of ubisoft style open…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While Zero Company has just been released, Star Wars Outlaws—the latest SW game that wasn't a remaster, a VR game, or a Monopoly spin-off—came out exactly two years ago today. It's too bad there won't be a sequel to the adventures of Kay and ND-5, because I had a really good time with this game.
positive · AI labelView post →Massively underrated/overhated. If you haven't played this game due to the discourse around it, you're missing out one of the best modern Star Wars games. The atmosphere and visuals of each of the 4 main planets is incredible. The sound design is great, speeders and ships feel fast and fun to drive/fly, and the combat is pretty satisfying once you are able to pick up enemy blasters. The only things holding the game back is the slightly repetitive mission design, and the (at times) lacklustre…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pros: The worlds are big but not so big that every planet feels like a slog. There is also enough variety in the flora, fauna, and terrain that every one feels distinct and novel. Graphics are great even at medium settings and after playing a while I turned the settings up realizing that I wasn't pushing my system all that hard but I would still have to say the game engine optimization is good. Quite a few of the decisions feel like they have a real impact in your relationships with the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wish this was better. Occasional bugs and janky mash-potato controls aside, if you could just drop a quick-save when you wished, I would recommend grabbing this title... However, from the title screen the save button has never been anything but greyed out and, after a failing a platform jump and losing 20 minutes of gameplay one too many times, I regretfully suggest you spend your entertainment dollars elsewhere. Which is a shame - because it looked like a really cool idea. Why…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just passed the 40 hour mark. Here are my 1st impressions: Graphics: Environments and effects are top notch at all Ultra settings. I get 240-270 fps most of the time and gameplay is smooth with very short load times on fast travel (blink and miss it). Some people are upset at the pixel bleed and deliberate blur on Kay's hair, but pretty sure this is a design choice to make her hair seem full of body and reactive to wind. Wildlife isn't terribly creative so far and I'm not thrilled with my…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Star Wars Outlaws is way better than the internet made it out to be. This is one of those cases where people decided it was “just another Ubisoft game” before even touching it and once that label sticks, everything gets judged through it. But actually playing it? There’s a ton to like here. The world is dense, immersive, and constantly rewarding to explore. You’re always stumbling into something, jobs, encounters, hidden areas, and it creates that “just one more thing” feeling that great…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Even with a massive discount, this game is not worth spending your time on. The game does not respect your time and tries very hard to artificially prolong the experience. The writers did a horrible job with the main character. The only consistently likable aspect of her character is her pet, which isn't even really about her. Yet the game seems to assume that players will automatically care about her. The strongest part of her character development is taking away her pet - and again,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game underneath… but wow, the bugs I’ve got pretty mixed feelings on Star Wars Outlaws. When it works, it’s honestly a good time. Combat feels solid, the puzzles are actually well balanced (not brain-dead easy but not annoying either), and the environments look great. It definitely nails the Star Wars vibe, the story is interesting, and the character design is solid. That said, the game is super buggy, and it’s really hard to ignore. I crash at least once every single time I play.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played post launch, and was misled by all the negativity. This has quickly become one of my favorite Star Wars games! The environments are fun to explore and filled with tons of little easter eggs and nods to the movies for the die hard fans. A nice look into the smugglers side of the Star Wars universe, with some enjoyable characters. (I really liked Ank, and ND-5) Keep in mind that this game is for current gen consoles, so make sure your PC isn't a potato before complaining about performance…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A genuinely great game that doesn't deserve the negativity hurled at it. As a Star Wars game, Outlaws features a good mix of new and old: it's space western samurai meets the classic heist trope. Tattooine has the same score it's known for, with details like Luke's old homestead and a fully explorable Mos Eisley. Across the galaxy we have Akiva, where we explore a sprawling CIS droid factory sleeping under the towns and jungles. We've got an easy to hate bad guy who never blinks when he's on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Discover 13 must-play open-world games in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, including recent addition Star Wars Outlaws: play.st/4a1tebu
neutral · AI labelView post →For context, I bought the game on sale on steam for about $20. I'm also playing it Dec 2025 well after launch. What an incredible game. It's an absolutely astonishing experience and a MUST PLAY for any Star Wars video game fan. The amount of intricate detail and breadth of world building in this game is just jaw dropping. Every space is unique, feels very much at home in Star Wars, and has tons to look at and enjoy. The music even feels like an extension of John Williams' work which is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Humberly González has been nominated for Best Performer in a Leading Role at the BAFTA Game Awards for her performance as Kay Vess in STAR WARS OUTLAWS! Congratulations!
neutral · AI labelView post →I've finished Wild Card, the first Star Wars Outlaws story pack. First, the recent gameplay updates are showing. Stealth and combat are more accessible. This DLC is a condensed version of the base game. There's stealth, combat, space battles, chases, investigations, climbing. 1/8
positive · AI labelView post →So I did play through the entire main story and both DLCs, but after all that I never really had fun or enjoyed myself. I kept going because I kept hoping it was going to get better but it never did. You can tell this game was made by hundreds of people each adding their own part, so that helped make it look and sound good, but there was no fun to any of it. They just never pulled it all together so its a giant mess. Really too many forgetable locations that all blend together, along with…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kay Vess from the new Star Wars Outlaws game!
neutral · AI labelView post →It's just an article about a Millennium Falcon game project that was canceled in the 1990s, where you would have played as a smuggler piloting ships and exploring planets. It was like Star Wars Outlaws—three decades ahead of its time. In a galaxy far, far away.
neutral · AI labelView post →To sum this game up: Bland. It sounds and looks like Star Wars. The story tries hard to be Star Wars-ish, but really just uses a lot of tropes to sail along a 'I want to be free so I need money' line. There's a lot of Ubisoft filler thrown in that is instantly forgettable. Nothing is offensive, but nothing is memorable. The main story is okay, but you've seen it before and Kay as a protagonist isn't very likeable or interesting. ND-5 has some moments, but those are rare. Overall it feels like…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I feel this is one of those patient gamers gems. I refused to buy it at launch simply bc of Ubisoft's signature "unpolished freedom". For some reason they too decided to not lower the game price for quite a while, so I didn't see the point in buying it until the price matched my perceived level of quality I got from the game. The truth is, it's some good casual fun. Kay and Nix are very charismatic, so just exploring around with them feels adorable. We get some of the star wars feel, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I went into this game with an open mind being willing to like it. But unfortunately it is everything I feared it would be given what it looked like as another Ubisoft open world game. It does not excel at anything. Lame music, characters, story, dialogue, gameplay. Visuals are technically good but felt generic. The gameplay is still formulaic and easy. There is nothing here that makes the game worth playing. There are no RP elements, no story that I want to see more of, no characters I want to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I screwed up with my PAX West 2025 impressions of Star Wars Outlaws. Now that I've returned home and played the game, I've realized just how bad that video was. I've pulled the video and released updated impressions that more accurately reflect the game. Please check it out. youtu.be/twhv8-RHJvw
positive · AI labelView post →NEW: Star Wars Outlaws has improved a lot. Its new expansion is good, but different than planned On working on a game that struggled at launch, its creative director said: "You want to always...get more people into something that you put your heart and soul into” www.gamefile.news/p/star-wars-...
neutral · AI labelView post →The game is actually pretty decent! I've heard all kinds of negative comments about this one so I was a bit hesitant to buy it. But when it was on sale for around 20 euros I thought i'd have a go at it, and It turns out I quite enjoy it despite it's flaws ...cause it has a few. - It has that Ubisoft jank to it, with all kinds of weird bugs taking place, It has never crashed on me, yet. I can see this becoming a problem if the game decides to bug out so you can't progress in the game. - it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Man, I really wanted to like and play this game. Seriously. There was no way I was going to pay $70, $80, or $90 to play a game, so I waited until it was on sale. Yes I am familiar with the controversy about the female protagonist and the lesbian flirting in the game. Yes the game also has slightly annoying cutesy girl-stuff ornaments and decorations for your ship and speeder. Yes the UI is confusing and all over the place sometimes. OK. Those reasons were not enough for me to give up on the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →With Star Wars Outlaws wrapped up, hopping back over to the Switch for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
neutral · AI labelView post →So for the past ten days, I'm enjoying Star Wars Outlaws. It's always nice when you click with a game, even if it's not usually the kind of game design that makes you dream.
positive · AI labelView post →Star Wars Outlaws: a massive surprise 130 hours gone without ever checking the clock. Calling it good is an understatement. I was honestly very unsure about buying this game. I had seen and read several negative reviews and that really held me back. In the end, I decided to trust my instinct and buy it anyway, because I wanted to experience it firsthand and see if it was really as “bad” as people were saying. The result? Every single expectation I had was completely surpassed. It had…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not sure what all the bad press is about. Follows a tried and true formula, yes, but the world building and story are very good. For the first time in a long time I found myself just exploring for the sake of exploring in a game. I just completed the game and find myself truly sad that it's over and that there isn't more coming.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Switch 2 version of Star Wars Outlaws is amazing I don't know how they did it. It's also a great game if you have not played it.
positive · AI labelView post →Despite what others say, this game is pretty decent. No I probably wouldn't buy it full price unless you absolutely love anything Star Wars. I view this game in a similar way people view Hogwarts Legacy. Some people love that game because it takes place in their favorite universe and lets them play a video game for that setting. Some people hate that game due to maybe the combat, story, critic reviews, etc. Some people will still play the game despite what others think of it being a "bad game".…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →‘Star Wars Outlaws’ Has Been Nominated for Three Categories at The Game Awards www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2024/11/star...
neutral · AI labelView post →Dev says Switch 2’s physical Game Cards were too slow for Star Wars Outlaws port.
neutral · AI labelView post →Nice story line. Several worlds that allow you to explore. No Jedi. Once you understand the mechanics of the game, it is worth playing. Played over 100 hours. A good 8/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a bad game. The game is appreciable from a Star wars fan's perspective I wouldn't recommend to buy it at full price.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're celebrating the first anniversary for #StarWarsOutlaws, the third Star Wars game I've been blessed to work on. Immensely proud of the work we did both for launch and during post-launch through the development of the two DLC stories. Big thank you for being on this journey with us. ♥️
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