Summary
- Star Wars Outlaws features an open-world game with multiple planets and weapons for players to discover.
- Kay Vess's primary weapon is the VM19 Heavy Blaster, with other temporary weapons found throughout the game.
- The game includes various iconic Star Wars weapons like the E-11 Blaster Rifle and A300 Blaster Rifle, with some yet to be fully explored.
Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment's Star Wars Outlaws is just around the corner, and the footage and details being revealed about the game continue to show its innovative approach to what each of these developers has done in the past. In Star Wars Outlaws, players control outlaw and scoundrel Kay Vess on an adventure through the very first open-world Star Wars game with several planets to explore and mysteries to uncover.
Footage of Star Wars Outlaws has shown countless weapons that are available for Kay to use throughout the game, but only a few of them have been confirmed by name. Based on what has been confirmed so far, Kay's blaster will be her permanent weapon, whereas the other weapons she finds in Star Wars Outlaws' open world — those dropped by enemies, for instance — are only temporary and will be dropped once their ammo reserves run dry.
Every Weapon Revealed So Far for Star Wars Outlaws
The VM19 Heavy Blaster Is Kay's Primary Weapon
The VM19 Heavy Blaster is the primary weapon of Kay Vess in Star Wars Outlaws, so players should be thoroughly familiar with it long before the credits roll. Unlike some of the other weapons in the game, the VM19 Heavy Blaster was created specifically for Star Wars Outlaws, likely so it could be customized by players in whichever way they choose. Based on what has been revealed so far, the VM19 Heavy Blaster has three different modes that players can swap between during combat, including a standard Blaster mode, a Focused ion mode, and a Stun mode.
The Z6 Rotary Blaster Cannon Is a Rapid-Fire Chaingun
The Z6 Rotary Blaster Cannon is one of the temporary weapons in Star Wars Outlaws that players can pick up from defeated enemies. Canonically, the Z6 Rotary Blaster Cannon is a rapid-fire chaingun that was used by clone troopers during the Clone Wars and later taken advantage of by the Imperial Army. In the footage shown for Star Wars Outlaws, Kay is seen firing a shielded version Z6 Rotary Blaster Cannon, which was used primarily by Heavy Weapons Stormtroopers — although the Rebel Alliance also wielded the weapon.
The E-11 Blaster Rifle Is a Standard-Issue Stormtrooper Weapon
The E-11 Blaster Rifle is a very famous weapon in the Star Wars universe, as it is the standard-issue weapon of Imperial Stormtroopers. It can be used as either a one-handed or two-handed weapon, depending on whether the stock is folded or extended, and can be switched between semiautomatic and pulse-fire at any time. It's unclear whether Star Wars Outlaws' version of the E-11 Blaster Rifle will honor Star Wars canon by including its various features, but it's likely to make a common appearance throughout the game.
The A300 Blaster Rifle Is a Popular Choice for Rebel Alliance Special Forces
The A300 Blaster Rifle has a deep history in the world of Star Wars dating back to the Battle of Scarif that was depicted in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. It was a popular choice for Rebel Alliance Special Forces during that time, thanks to its various configurations. The A300 could function as a blaster carbine, a blaster rifle, or a sniper rifle, making it highly versatile. Star Wars Outlaws may take advantage of the A300 Blaster Rifle's configurations, but that's unlikely to happen for a temporary weapon.
Not Much Is Known About the ZB-3 Modulator Rifle
The ZB-3 Modulator Rifle is a Star Wars Outlaws weapon that has been revealed but never used in any of the game's footage, so not much is known about it. This particular rifle is nowhere to be found in Star Wars canon, but there is such a thing as "modular rifles" in the Star Wars universe, which are so named for their customizable nature. It will be interesting to see whether this is a glimpse into Star Wars Outlaws' weapon crafting if there is any.
Star Wars Outlaws
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 75 /100 Critics Rec: 68%
- Released
- August 30, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence, Simulated Gambling, Mild Language
- Developer(s)
- Massive Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft, Lucasfilm Games
- Engine
- Snowdrop
- Franchise
- Star Wars
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game and explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Fight, steal, & outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.
DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITY
Explore distinct planets with bustling cities and cantinas before racing across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each planet brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk.
EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORY
Live the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. With Nix by your side, turn any situation to your advantage: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right moments to distract enemies and gain the upper hand.
EMBARK ON HIGH-STAKES MISSIONS
Take on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations, and outwit enemies as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. Every choice you make influences your ever-changing reputation.
JUMP INTO THE PILOT SEAT
Pilot your ship, The Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes, finding the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action-Adventure
