Summary

  • Update 1.1.2 for Star Wars Outlaws tweaks the game's stealth mechanics and adds cross-progression and cross-save features between all platforms.
  • Stability and performance have also been improved, and various quest bugs have been fixed.
  • Despite mixed reception, Ubisoft is committed to continuing to improve Star Wars Outlaws based on player feedback.

Star Wars Outlaws has implemented a new September update that addresses issues with the game’s stealth mechanics and provides other quality-of-life changes. Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment released the first true open-world game in the sprawling Star Wars franchise in August 2024 to mostly positive reviews, though some players have been less than kind in their assessments. While Star Wars Outlaws provides plenty of variety in exploring planets, taking sidequests for main crime syndicates, and blasting away enemy ships in outer space, some players have taken issue with its technical presentation and combat.

Many players have expressed frustration with the stealth missions on Mirogana toward the beginning of Star Wars Outlaws, which are meant to be an early test of protagonist Kay Vess’s skills as an aspiring scoundrel. However, fans feel that these starting missions are more difficult than they should be, due to Kay being easily spotted by enemies and forced to restart the mission. Even Star Wars Outlaws creative director Julian Gerighty admitted that these stealth segments might have been too punishing for the beginning of the game, and promised that they would be adjusted in a future update.

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That update has come in the form of today's Star Wars Outlaws’ Title Update 1.1.2, which tweaks Star Wars Outlaws’ stealth mechanics to make it harder for enemies to notice Kay during certain missions. The new patch also adds cross-progression and cross-save features between all platforms, allowing players to retain their progress through Ubisoft Connect. Additionally, stability and performance have been improved across all platforms.

Star Wars Outlaws September Update Tweaks Stealth, Adds New Features

The patch sees that Star Wars Outlaws has higher graphical fidelity when using ray reconstruction and frame generation technologies, implements VRAM improvements, and adds fixes for FPS drops during certain scenes. The UI, HUD, and graphical settings have also been updated, making Quality mode the default graphical setting on consoles and adjusting the motion blur while using this mode. NPCs now have new idle animations across Star Wars Outlaws’ worlds, and various quest bugs have been fixed.

Star Wars Outlaws has garnered a mixed reception so far, with its lower-than-expected sales numbers even resulting in publisher Ubisoft’s stock value dropping. Despite this, developer Massive Entertainment is still committed to refining and improving Star Wars Outlaws through upcoming patches based on player feedback, with plenty more on the way ahead of the game’s planned story DLC.

Star Wars Outlaws Title Update 1.1.2 Patch Notes

New Feature

  • Cross-progression and saving is now available between all platforms through Ubisoft Connect.

Performance & Stability

  • Various crash fixes and stability improvements across all platforms.
  • PC performance improvements and optimization across the game.
  • Improvement for FPS drops during some scenes.
  • VRAM Improvement.
  • Higher graphic fidelity when using ray reconstruction and frame generation technologies.

UI, HUD, and Settings

  • Game version will now be visible from the settings.
  • Quality mode will be set as default on console.
  • Corrected default settings for motion blur on quality mode for consoles.
  • HDR Brightness values have been modified.

Graphics

  • Various graphics and lighting fixes.
  • All cinematics now supported on ultra-wide screens.

Audio

  • Fix for potential music loss when fast-traveling in Toshara.

Worlds, Fauna and Flora

  • Many additional idle animations for NPC have been added across all planets.
  • Fixed an issue where the Imperial Speeder Bike 74-z would be missing a part.

General Gameplay

  • It is now less likely to be detected while rolling.
  • Level of detection adjusted depending on location.

Main & Side Quests

  • Toshara
    • Fixed the issue where the energy barrier in Kerro’s Speakeasy would not be disabled after successfully slicing the terminal.
    • “The Underworld” – NPC numbers have been adjusted and environmental guidance markers added to better facilitate infiltration.
    • “The Mechanics”- Fixed the issue where Kay would spawn outside the quest area if she died inside the wind turbine.
    • “The Wreck” – AI detection has been adjusted.
    • “Hyperspace” – Fixed the issue where no prompt was shown to take off.

  • Tatooine
    • “Partners” – Fixed the issue where Kay would not gain wanted levels on other planets when reaching the objective “Meet with Hoss in the cantina”.

  • Akiva
    • “The Veteran” – Fixed the issue where “reporting to the droid” objective would not update after reporting back to MT-7.

Miscellaneous

  • “Old School Cool” trophy can now be unlocked for PlayStation 5 players.
  • Inverting one axis in the controls menu will no longer invert the other one in Photo mode.
  • Nix accessories and treats can now be checked in the loadout menu while Kay Vess is piloting the Trailblazer.
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Star Wars Outlaws
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Open-World
Action-Adventure
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Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
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Top Critic Avg: 75 /100 Critics Rec: 68%
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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
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WHERE TO PLAY

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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.

Genre(s)
Open-World, Action-Adventure
PS Plus Availability
N/A