Ubisoft has officially announced that Star Wars: Outlaws will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2, though it won't be a launch title. Instead of debuting alongside the new Nintendo handheld on June 5, it will be released a few months later on September 4. This news comes as a slight disappointment for those eager to dive into the space adventure at the console's launch.
For those unfamiliar, Star Wars: Outlaws is set in the timeline between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The game follows the journey of Kay Vess, a small-time criminal who finds herself targeted by a cartel. Our reviewer rated it a 7, describing it as "a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration," but noted some drawbacks including "simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch."
While Ubisoft remained tight-lipped about further details, they did confirm the release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, allowing us to update the Switch 2 Games List. This news is particularly relevant for American and Canadian gamers currently navigating pre-order uncertainties due to new tariffs introduced by the Republican administration. Any updates on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games are a welcome distraction from these concerns.
The announcement was made during a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Alongside the release date news, Ubisoft unveiled the second story pack for Star Wars: Outlaws, titled A Pirate’s Fortune. In this add-on, players will see Kay Vess ally with Hondo Ohnaka to confront Stinger Tash, the leader of the Rokana Raiders. Star Wars: Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune is set to launch on May 15, providing fans with more content to look forward to in the near future.
