With Star Wars Outlaws right around the corner, many details about the game have emerged, sparking curiosity among fans eager to learn more about its launch, gameplay, and even its lore and story. To help players gear up for the global release, we’ve compiled a list of “burning questions,” or FAQs, to answer everything you need to know about Star Wars Outlaws.
Star Wars Outlaws Release FAQs
With the launch date fast approaching, Star Wars fans are eager to learn more about Outlaws’ release time, details, and preload options. Here’s everything you need to know about the release of Star Wars Outlaws, with answers to all the key questions.
When Will It Be Released?
Star Wars Outlaws’ global launch is set for August 30, 2024. US players can start playing at 12 AM EDT (Aug 30) or 9 PM PDT (Aug 29). UK players who own the PC version can expect the game to launch at 11 PM BST on August 29.
Refer to the following table for release dates and times:
|
Region |
Console Release Time |
PC Release Time |
|---|---|---|
|
USA |
Aug 30, 12 AM (PDT) Aug 30 12 AM (EDT) |
Aug 30, 12 AM (EDT) Aug 29, 9 PM (PDT) |
|
Europe |
Aug 30, 12 Am (BST) Aug 30, 12 Am (CEST) |
Aug 29, 11 PM (BST) Aug 30, 12 Am (CEST) |
|
Asia |
Aug 30, 12 Am (GST) Aug 30, 12 Am (CST) |
Aug 30, 2 Am (GST) Aug 29, 10 PM (CST) |
The global release time for Star Wars Outlaws on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is August 30, 12 AM local time. However, the PC version’s release time may vary by region. (Players should check specific timings for their location.)
When Does Star Wars Outlaws’ Early Access Start?
Star Wars Outlaws' three-day early access begins on August 27. US players can start playing at 12 AM, whether in EDT or PDT. European players can dive into the game as early as 12 AM on August 27, whether in BST or CEST.
When Does the Preload Start?
Xbox Series X/S players who own the Gold or Ultimate Edition of Star Wars Outlaws can begin preloading the game on August 19 at 2 PM UTC. For PS5 and PC players, preload starts later—on August 25 at 12 AM local time for PS5, and on August 26 at 10 AM UTC for PC.
PC and PS5 owners who have purchased the Standard Edition of Star Wars Outlaws will need to wait until August 26 at 10 AM UTC for PC and August 28 at 12 AM local time for PS5 to start preloading. Notably, Xbox Series X and Series S players can preload the game on August 19 at 2 PM UTC, regardless of which edition they purchased.
What Platforms Is It Coming to?
Star Wars Outlaws is a current-gen game available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with no release planned for previous-gen consoles like PS4 and Xbox One.
What’s Included in the Gold and Ultimate Editions?
The Gold Edition of Star Wars Outlaws includes the Season Pass, three-day early access, and all preorder bonuses, such as the Kessel Runner pack. The Ultimate Edition contains everything in the Gold Edition, along with the Rogue Infiltrator and Sabacc Shark bundles and a digital art book.
- Gold Edition: Season Pass, three-day early access, and all preorder bonuses.
- Ultimate Edition: All the perks of the Gold Edition, the Rogue Infiltrator and Sabacc Shark bundles, and a digital art book.
What Are Preorder Bonuses?
If you purchase Star Wars Outlaws before the global launch, you will receive the Kessel Runner cosmetic pack as a preorder bonus. This bonus includes a cosmetic character pack for both Kay and Nix, as well as a cosmetic vehicle pack for your speeder and the Trailblazer.
Will There Be a Season Pass?
Star Wars Outlaws launches with a Season Pass that includes the Jabba’s Gambit mission and the Kessel Runner pack. Later on, the Season Pass will also grant access to the Wild Cards and A Pirate’s Fortune story expansions for those who own it.
Will Star Wars Outlaws Come to Game Pass?
Star Wars Outlaws will not be a day-one Game Pass release. Since Outlaws is a Ubisoft production and not an EA game, it’s improbable that it will be added to Game Pass. Although gamers were hopeful that Outlaws might join Game Pass Ultimate, especially since the subscription already includes Star Wars Jedi games, it is unlikely to do so.
Is Star Wars Outlaws on Ubisoft Plus?
The Ultimate Edition of Star Wars Outlaws is included with the Ubisoft+ subscription. Subscribers to Ubisoft+ will receive all preorder bonuses and benefit from the three-day early access period beginning on August 27.
How Long Is the Campaign?
Star Wars Outlaws’ story is expected to take 25 to 30 hours to complete. For those aiming to finish the game in a completionist style, it could take up to 50 hours.
Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay FAQs
Is It an Open-World Game?
Star Wars Outlaws is the franchise's first open-world action-adventure title, offering players complete autonomy over their travel choices. The game features five distinct, fully explorable worlds: Akiva, Toshara, Tatooine, Kijimi, and Canto Bight.
Will It Feature Co-op or Multiplayer Modes?
As a single-player, narrative-oriented game, Star Wars Outlaws does not include any co-op or multiplayer modes. However, you will be accompanied by a pet named Nix, who will assist you in completing missions and in combat.
Is There Character Customization in Star Wars Outlaws?
Star Wars Outlaws allows you to customize the main character with cosmetic items but does not include character creation features. You will play as Kay, similar to how Star Wars Jedi features a fixed protagonist.
Can You Play as a Guy?
Star Wars Outlaws is a single-player action-adventure with a fixed female protagonist. Players won’t have the option to pick or change their gender at any point in the game.
Can You Use Lightsabers?
Your primary weapon in Star Wars Outlaws is a Blaster. Lightsabers are not available for two reasons: 1) Kay, the protagonist, is not a Jedi, and 2) the game is set in a timeframe when most Jedi were either dead or in hiding.
How Many Planets Are There?
Star Wars Outlaws will feature five planets: Akiva, Toshara, Tatooine, Kijimi, and Canto Bight. Each planet has a distinct topography: Tatooine is a desert, Kijimi has a cold and wintery biome, Akiva is characterized by a large forest and predominantly windy weather, and Toshara features windswept plains and canyons.
Can You Steal from NPCs or Kill Them?
In Star Wars Outlaws, you cannot kill non-enemy NPCs or steal from regular citizens. However, the game offers many non-violent activities that allow you to interact with other NPCs.
Is There a Reputation System?
The Reputation System in Star Wars Outlaws influences the player’s relationships with various intergalactic crime organizations. A good reputation can help secure better-paying jobs, while a poor reputation may result in long-lasting conflicts with specific factions.
Star Wars Outlaws Lore FAQs
Star Wars Outlaws follows the story of a thief from Canto Bight, Kay Vess, who is on a mission to execute the galaxy’s biggest heist. Here’s what you need to know about the game’s lore.
Are There Jedi in Star Wars Outlaws?
There are no Jedi in Star Wars Outlaws because the game is set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, a period when the Empire dominated the galaxy.
Which Planets Are Featured in Star Wars Outlaws?
The planets featured in Star Wars Outlaws are Akiva, Toshara, Tatooine, Kijimi, and Canto Bight.
Who Do You Play As in Star Wars Outlaws?
You play as Kay Vess, a non-canon female protagonist from Canto Bight. As an outlaw and intergalactic thief, she collaborates with various criminal factions to build her reputation across the galaxy.
How Big Is Star Wars Outlaws’ Universe?
In one interview, a developer for Star Wars Outlaws mentioned that each planet is roughly the size of two to three zones from *Assassin’s Creed Odyssey*. It has also been confirmed that traveling across a planet with a Speeder—your vehicle—takes about four to five minutes.
Star Wars Outlaws
- Released
- August 30, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence, Simulated Gambling, Mild Language
- Developer(s)
- Massive Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft, Lucasfilm Games
- Engine
- Snowdrop
- Franchise
- Star Wars
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action-Adventure
