In as big of a surprise as Luke and Leia's shared parental heritage Ubisoft finally gave us a peek into its upcoming entry into the Star Wars universe, Star Wars: Outlaws, at Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase.
Developed by Massive Entertainment, a team known for Tom Clancy's The Division 2 and another incoming game, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Star Wars: Outlaws is anticipated to launch sometime in 2024.
The cinematic trailer offers a sneak peek into the life of the game's protagonist, a young woman navigating the murky gray area of the galaxy, living beyond the simplistic morality of the Sith and Jedi. We get to witness a thrilling chase sequence, a game of cards with her adorable pet, and an introduction to her co-pilot friend, Jalen. Yet, the trailer is primarily cinematic, leaving fans curious and excited about the actual gameplay. Ubisoft promises a deeper look into the game's mechanics during their Ubisoft Forward event.
, The Star Wars Project has generated considerable excitement. The game's creative director, Julian Gerighty, expressed at the game's announcement that it would be "totally different" from Massive's previous projects. Ubisoft CEO, Yves Guillemot, echoed his sentiments and described the game's announcement as the "beginning of a long-term collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm Games.