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Star Wars Outlaws
2024 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X/S · Nintendo Switch 2 · Action-adventure · Open-world · Stealth
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Star Wars Outlaws succeeds most vividly as a lived-in Star Wars adventure rather than as a consistently strong open-world game. Critics praised its atmospheric cities, superb audiovisual presentation, enjoyable blaster combat, memorable partnership between Kay and Nix, and clever expert-based progression. However, the open-world activities can feel repetitive, enemy AI and stealth encounters are underdeveloped, space combat is clunky, and the syndicate reputation system rarely delivers meaningful narrative consequences. The result is an appealing scoundrel fantasy with plenty of charming details and strong franchise flavor, but one whose safest mechanics and uneven execution keep it from reaching the genre’s best examples.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-17
Pros
- Authentic Star Wars atmosphere, music, and sound design
- Strong bond between Kay and Nix
- Enjoyable blaster combat and expert-based progression
- Detailed cities and engaging story-driven missions
Cons
- Repetitive stealth and open-world activities
- Weak enemy AI
- Clunky, underdeveloped space combat
- Syndicate choices have limited consequences
Review sources
3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.