Summary
Respawn Entertainment has undoubtedly produced some of the bestStar Warsgames ever made in itsStar Wars Jediseries, withJedi: Fallen Orderfilling the role of innovative forerunner andJedi: Survivorimproving on the formula of its predecessor where it could. While they aren’t perfect games, they have paved the way for even more like them to have an opportunity for success.Star Wars Outlawsis the latestStar Warsgameto grace the stage, and it arguably wouldn’t even have a stage ifStar Wars Jedihadn’t built one for it.
Star Wars Outlawsmay be riding in on the coattails ofStar Wars Jedi’s success, but that doesn’t mean it completely relies on it. There are certainly plenty ofStar Wars Jediinfluences to be found inStar Wars Outlaws— from its protagonist to its platforming. However, Massive Entertainment’s brand-newStar Warsadventure has taken whatStar Wars Jedioffers to the next level in its worldbuilding, map design, and gameplay elements, proving thatStar Wars Jedionly walked so thatStar Wars Outlawscould run.
Star Wars Outlaws Takes Star Wars Jedi to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars Outlaws and Star Wars Jedi Share a Few Things in Common
Looking atStar Wars Outlawsin comparison toStar Wars Jedi, it’s clear the two share a few things in common. Most notable is each game’s protagonist, who has a similar story to the other.Star Wars Jedi’s protagonist, Cal Kestis, is a Jedi who is on the run from the Empire after the execution of Order 66 by Palpatine.Star Wars Outlaws' Kay Vessis also on the run, though not from the Empire. Instead, Kay aims to remove the death mark on her head by pulling off the “biggest heist the Outer Rim has ever seen.”
Kay and Cal both have their own miniature inhuman companion that travels with them — Cal with his droid friend, BD-1, and Kay with heradorable merqaal partner in crime, Nix. Finally, both Kay and Cal have their own ship, though players can only use Cal’s to travel between planets inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. Kay, on the other hand, has the Trailblazer, which can freely travel between several different planets inStar Wars Outlaws.
Star Wars Outlaws Is a Vast Improvement to Star Wars Jedi in Several Other Areas
DespiteStar Wars Outlaws' similarities toStar Wars Jedi, it takes everything the latter started and runs with it. First and foremost,Star Wars Outlawscaptures the overall feel of the franchise on a much greater level thanStar Wars Jedihas ever managed to. In the world ofStar Wars Outlaws, its characters, environments, and atmosphere are highly reminiscent of a classicStar Warsfilm, unlike eitherStar Wars Jedigame. To put it plainly,Star Wars Outlawsis aStar Warsgamethrough and through, whereasStar Wars Jedicould be considered an original story with aStar Warsskin on it.
Secondly,Star Wars Jedihas only ever featured open-world areas, withJedi: Survivoropening up the franchise in a way that its predecessor never did. However,Star Wars Outlawsis fully open world, even claiming to be the first open-worldStar Warsgame ever made. While that is a hotly debated claim,Star Wars Outlawsis nonetheless a much larger game than anyStar Wars Jedititle has ever been.
Star Wars Jediclearly set the stage forStar Wars Outlaws, which likely means it won’t be the last of its kind. Perhaps the nextStar Wars Jedigame will even take a cue fromStar Wars Outlawsand feature a more authentic representation ofStar Wars, as well as a much larger world, though it may want to considerhowStar Wars Outlawshandles its open worldfirst.
Star Wars Outlaws
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 OPPORTUNITYExplore 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 STORYLive 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 MISSIONSTake 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 SEATPilot 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.
