Ubisoft has confirmed that Star Wars: Outlaws will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, though it won't be a launch title. Instead, fans will have to wait until September 4, a few months after the new Nintendo handheld's release on June 5. This space adventure, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, follows the journey of Kay Vess, a small-time criminal marked for death by a cartel. Our reviewer rated it a 7 out of 10, describing it as "a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration, but hindered by simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch."
While Ubisoft was sparse on details beyond confirming the release date for the Nintendo Switch 2, this news is a welcome update to the Switch 2 Games List. Amidst the pre-order limbo affecting American and Canadian gamers due to new tariffs introduced by the Republican administration, any news on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games is a pleasant distraction.
The announcement came during a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, where Ubisoft also unveiled the second story pack for Star Wars: Outlaws, titled A Pirate’s Fortune. In this add-on, Kay Vess teams up with Hondo Ohnaka to challenge Stinger Tash, the leader of the Rokana Raiders. Star Wars: Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune is set to launch on May 15, offering fans more content to enjoy while they await the game's arrival on the Nintendo Switch 2.
