Based on the few trailers released so far, it seems as though Star Wars Outlaws is going to be diving into some rather niche aspects of Star Wars lore. Of course, the biggest lore focus of Star Wars Outlaws is the universe's many criminal factions, which is something only Solo and a handful of comic books and novels have explored before.
But being an open-world game, there's so much more lore that Star Wars Outlaws could bring to the surface. There are currently five planets confirmed to appear in Star Wars Outlaws, some of which are original creations for the game, and some of which have appeared a few times in canon already. Each of these planets presents a slew of new lore opportunities, from diving into species' cultures to learning more about the planet's history and the people's reaction to the ongoing Imperial oppression. But above all else, there's one piece of niche Star Wars lore that the movies gloss over, but Outlaws should focus on.
Star Wars Outlaws: Every Nix Ability Revealed So Far
Star Wars Outlaws' adorable alien pet Nix should be very helpful to players as they make their way through the open-world Star Wars game's story.
Star Wars Outlaws Could Highlight The Universe's Different Languages
Star Wars Usually Shies Away From Its Alien Languages
When making a movie predominantly for the Western world, especially in the 1970s, it makes complete sense that George Lucas and the rest of the cast and crew wanted to keep English as the primary source of communication in the original Star Wars. But being the first entry in a big new Sci-Fi universe, the first Star Wars also needed to hint at the galaxy's many different cultures and languages. To explain the predominance of the English language in the vast majority of Star Wars movies, a protocol droid is often used to translate alien languages, or much more simply, it's stated that most of the galaxy speaks "Galactic Basic."
But long-time fans of Star Wars will know just how much work has gone into all of Star Wars' many different languages. Though the movies only hint at their existence, the Star Wars universe is filled with unique dialects, including Huttese, which originated on the Hutts' homeworld of Nal Hutta but quickly grew in popularity across the criminal-ridden Outer Rim due to the Empire's lack of knowledge of the language, and Binary, the language of Droids. And this is just scratching the surface of Star Wars' languages, with practically every major species having at least a few words of their own language written into canon somewhere.
Star Wars Outlaws Has a Golden Opportunity to Highlight Star Wars' Alien Languages
In Star Wars Outlaws, players will mostly be exploring the galaxy's Outer Rim planets. Star Wars' Outer Rim sector is filled with criminal activity, with it being far enough away from the Empire's hub world of Coruscant to avoid full Imperial occupation or enforcement. In the Outer Rim, players should be able to hear plenty of distinct alien languages, with Huttese being the most common in this sector. Star Wars Outlaws shouldn't shy away from this opportunity to shed more light on the Huttese language.
Language could even be baked into some of Star Wars Outlaws' game mechanics. Protagonist Kay Vess is bound to meet a swathe of aliens on her space-faring adventure, and with the game seemingly leaning heavily on RPG-like dialogue, it would make sense that players would need to find a protocol droid to be their translator, who players would then take with them to meet new alien allies and clients.
Star Wars Outlaws
- Released
- August 30, 2024
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.
- Developer(s)
- Massive Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft, Lucasfilm Games
- Franchise
- Star Wars
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action-Adventure
