Summary
Over the last 46 years, the Galaxy Far, Far Away has only continued to expand. Whilethe firstStar Warsmovieonly really showed two planets and a space station, countless comic books, novels, TV shows, movies, and video games have continued to fill out theStar Warsgalaxy since, bringing just about every conceivable ecosystem to the universe. From the snow plains of Hoth to the sand dunes of Tatooine to the lava fields of Mustafar, theStar Warsuniverse is an incredibly varied one, andStar Wars Outlawshas plenty of source material to use as inspiration.
Claiming to be the very first trulyopen-worldStar WarsRPG, Ubisoft Massive’sStar Wars Outlawswill put players in the boots of Kay Vess, a fresh-faced smuggler trying to make a name for herself in the galaxy. But with the Empire controlling most star systems, Vess, much like any other hard-working space-faring criminal, will have to take her business to the seediest corners of the galaxy. And thankfully, theStar Warsuniverse has plenty of those locations already primed and ready to go.
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Star Wars Outlaws - Nar Shaddaa
One of the most popular expanded universe locations in all ofStar Warsmedia, Nar Shaddaa is one of the most notoriously crime-ridden planets intheStar Warsgalaxy, and would make for a perfect location inStar Wars Outlaws. While Nar Shaddaa has been mentioned in a number of canon comics and novels, it hasn’t made its mainstream canon debut yet, andStar Wars Outlawsis the perfect opportunity to do so. A neon-soaked city, Nar Shaddaa is one of the last remaining havens for the galaxy’s most dangerous criminals, and Kay Vess is sure to find some high-paying work there.
Star Wars Outlaws - Nal Hutta
Located directly underneath the moon of Nar Shaddaa, Nal Hutta is the home planet ofthe crime lords known as the Hutts. If Kay Vess needs unsavory work, then there’s no one quite as willing to offer it as the Hutts. Nal Hutta’s swampy environment might not make for the most visually-appealingStar Wars Outlawsplanet, but it would offer quite a bit of variety, and paves the way for some fun speeder bike chases.
Star Wars Outlaws - Coruscant
Another neon-soaked criminal underworld, Coruscant could be one of the more intriguing locations to explore inStar Wars Outlaws. At the time of the game’s setting, Coruscant is still very much the heart and home of the Empire, but that doesn’t mean that its lower levels aren’t still teeming with criminal activity. With it being hard to sneak in and escape from, Coruscant could be the setting of some thrilling infiltration missions, offering a high reward for some very high risks.
Star Wars Outlaws - Naboo
Though being a smuggler in the era ofthe Galactic Empireis an incredibly dangerous occupation,Star Wars Outlawsshouldn’t feature full-on action all the time. It’s important forStar Wars Outlawsto have give players some downtime, and the planet of Naboo could offer just that. Lush green forests and fields, and some stunning architecture could make Naboo the perfect spot to take a breather inStar Wars Outlaws, though, the Empire still has a presence there, paving the way for some intense escapes if Vess becomes too notorious.
Star Wars Outlaws - Canto Bight
One of the more controversialStar Warslocales, Canto Bight may not have been utilized all too well inThe Last Jedi, but it would still make for a great location inStar Wars Outlaws. Viewed as a planet of pure luxury, it only makes sense that some top-ranking Imperial officers would take their leave on the casino planet of Canto Bight, and that wealth breeds opportunity for smugglers like Kay Vess.
Star Wars Outlawsis coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2024.
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