It’s no secret that Star Wars Outlaws, the science-fantasy franchise's first foray into the open-world genre, wasn't the hit that publisher Ubisoft expected it to be. The game’s sales didn’t reach the heights one would expect. And despite developer Massive Entertainment releasing multiple updates to address issues players had, the initial lukewarm critical reception still hangs over the game nearly a year after launch.
This week, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot spoke about Star Wars Outlaws’ middling reception, placing part of the blame on the broader “choppy waters” of the franchise around the time of its release. While Guillemot does have a point, as Star Wars has been going through a bit of an identity crisis at the moment, Outlaws’ issues stem from trying to sell gamers on a fantasy most of them aren’t interested in.
