Star Wars Outlaws Lays the Groundwork For a Game About a…

Star Wars Outlaws sought to offer fans of the iconic sci-fi franchise a new open-world experience through the eyes of thief Kay Vess. Despite Star Wars Outlaws not performing as well as Ubisoft had anticipated, there are still plenty of shining points found throughout the title. The game's expansive world offers plenty of content-filled exploration. Although it was ultimately divisive, one specific point of the RPG's gameplay could be a strong starting point for a new title in the franchise.

The stealth of Star Wars Outlaws was far from perfect, but it could be a diamond in the rough for another type of Star Wars project. Star Wars Outlaws' lack of Jedi presence was a compelling point in the game, as it offered a fresh perspective. However, returning to a Jedi-focused story could be a surprisingly effective way to revisit proper stealth mechanics. In Star Wars lore, there are three types of Jedi, and the underused Jedi Sentinel may be the key to making stealth work.

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Star Wars Should Bring Jedi Sentinels Into the Spotlight

The Three Types of Jedi

Jedi Consular - Force-focused, valuing wisdom, charisma, and intelligence
Jedi Guardian - Combat-focused, using lightsabers as their primary defense and attack
Jedi Sentinel - Blending the teachings of both Consular and Guardians with a mix of non-Force skills

Where the Consular and the Guardian have more focused expertise, the Sentinel is more of a jack-of-all-trades in the Jedi Order. A well-balanced appreciation for both the Force and lightsaber combat makes them incredibly versatile, but their presence in modern Star Wars stories has been lacking. Even more intriguing, the Sentinel is highly skilled at non-Jedi talents, like medicine, tech, and stealth. Star Wars Outlaws has its missteps, and its dodgy and slow stealth mechanics remain a major point of criticism of the game. This is why a Sentinel-focused Star Wars story could be the most fertile soil for such a mechanic.

Much of Star Wars is focused on conflict and fast-paced action, which made some dislike Star Wars Outlaws' use of stealth. Despite the backlash, an RPG that follows a Jedi Sentinel who works more covertly while also going into intense combat when necessary could be a fascinating pace for a game to balance.

Usually, Jedi Sentinels are typically indicated by yellow lightsabers.

Star Wars Exploring an Undercover Protagonist

Stealth-based games aren't for everyone, but when done well, they can be an incredibly compelling way to build tension. From Metal Gear to Ghost of Tsushima, there can be effective ways to make stealth a focal point of a game without making it frustrating or boring. If a Star Wars RPG were to put a Jedi Sentinel in the driver's seat, looking to a game like Ghost of Tsushima to inspire a covert story based around the Clone Wars or another significant Star Wars conflict could offer an intriguing perspective.

Star Wars Outlaws May Have Not Reached Astronomical Heights, But It Can Still Inspire Future Titles

Leaving a Mark On the Star Wars Franchise

Star Wars Outlaws has garnered mixed reviews, but that doesn't mean its reputation will always be so divisive. Amid Ubisoft's recent internal struggles, there will hopefully be room for Star Wars Outlaws' strong points to shine through in the future. Whatever the future of Star Wars games holds, a well-balanced venture into the life of a Jedi Sentinel could offer a treasure trove of dynamic gameplay.

Instead of using the Jedi Temple as a home base, Jedi Sentinels prefer cities and being among everyday civilians.

Thanks to the vast lore of Star Wars, there are nearly endless opportunities for developers to explore the more forgotten aspects of the franchise. Although there has yet to be any confirmation of an RPG featuring a Jedi Sentinel, a title diving into this type's knack for real-world skills is a well of untapped potential.

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