Star Wars has experienced something of a pop culture revival in the last few years and shows no signs of slowing down with a never-ending stream of new TV shows, video games, and more. Even Ubisoft is finally getting in on the fun, taking the wheel away from EA for a little bit with Star Wars Outlaw, the first open-world action-adventure Star Wars game.
It's an exciting game because it's one of the first that completely takes the focus off the Jedi so prevalent in most Star Wars stories, instead centering on the life of a scoundrel. During Summer Game Fest 2024, I was able to go hands-on with Star Wars Outlaw for a full hour, playing through an exploration-based mission, a space combat mission, and a stealth/action mission. I had a fun time, but I'm left with some lingering concerns regarding Ubisoft's open-world design.
