Summary
Massive Entertainment has confirmed how much time players will need to set aside to completeStar Wars Outlawsand whileit may be a lengthy game, it won’t become a second job. Ubisoft has a reputation for stuffing its games with content and while many may enjoy the sheer quantity of quests, objectives, and collectibles to discover, it can quickly become overwhelming once one realizes how long the run time will be. Fortunately, the upcoming open-worldStar Warsgame shouldn’t be too severe but will likely still satisfy those looking for a large AAA experience.
Speaking toVGC,Star Wars OutlawsCreative Director Julian Gerighty set the record straight on the game’s length, confirming thatplayers who focus on the primary objectives will likely roll credits in around 25 to 30 hours. Those enthusiasts who want to see everything on offer will spend significantly longer in the game as tracking down side quests and collectibles can take as long as 50 or 60 hours. Gerighty stated that from the beginning of the development process, Massive set out to make a slightly smaller game to ensure that the team could better emphasize the details.
Wait, Was That Captain Phasma In The New Star Wars Outlaws Trailer?
Star Wars Outlaws will feature some characters from the Star Wars movies, with Jabba the Hutt and Lando Calrissian confirmed.
Star Wars Outlaws Isn’t As Long As Assassin’s Creed
All Killer And No Filler
ComparingStar Wars Outlawsto other Ubisoft games, Gerighty noted thatplayers shouldn’t expect it to on the same level of modernAssassin’s Creedgames likeOdysseyandValhallagiven that both can take hundreds of hours to complete. By keeping the amount of content smaller, the developer was able to better refine the mechanics and polish the existing gameplay elements, resulting in a more focused game. A 25 to 30 hour campaign is roughly the same length as Ubisoft’sAvatar: Frontiers of Pandorawhich was also developed by Massive.
Based on the promotional footage and trailers,Star Wars Outlawsis shaping upto bean exciting but familiar open-world game set in the galaxy far, far away. Players take on the role of Kay Vess, an interstellar scoundrel who has aspirations to pull off the biggest heist anyone has ever seen. Set during the Original Trilogy, Kay will be pulled intoa life of crime and subterfugeas she’s forced to work with some of thegalaxy’s most notorious crime families.
Star Wars Outlawsis inching ever closer to its release asUbisoft has confirmed that the game will drop in August 30. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, it’s now available to pre-order. At least consumers can now rest easy knowing they’ll be purchasing a game that doesn’t require a second life to complete.
