Star Wars Outlaws promises “something fans haven’t seen before”, according to narrative director
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Star WarsOutlawsis one of the most anticipatedupcoming gamesfor fans of theStar Warsfranchise, and there’s a lot to look forward to about the scoundrel fantasy.
But we’re still learning aboutStar Wars Outlaws’setting, and what we can expect from the game prior to its release in 2024. Fortunately, more details are starting to come out regarding the setting, story, and main characters, and the game’s narrative director, Navid Khavari, has shed some light on a few elements.
In aninterview with Game Informer, Khavari stated that the team behindStar Wars Outlaws“really wanted to deliver something players and fans alike haven’t seen or experienced before” which reinforces the idea of the game being an entirely original scoundrel story rather than resting on existingStar Warscontent in order to construct its narrative.
The setting of the game, which falls betweenThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jediis described as a “writer’s dream” and a “really strong anchor for the rest of the narrative” by Khavari, suggesting a lot of new ground will be ready to explore, alongside its cast of eclectic characters to work alongside, which coincides with Khavari’s wishes to offer something entirely different to what we’ve seen before from previousStar Warsgames and content.
However, despite the title offering the sought-after original experience, Khavari assured Game Informer that authenticity is just as important as presenting these new experiences, and whileStar Wars Outlawswill have a number of new characters and locations, players can also expect to discover several cameos from a variety of existing characters throughout their playthrough, but the details on who wasn’t shared.
“For us, it all comes back to authenticity and delivering a story that fits in theStar Warsgalaxy,” Khavai states, implying that Kay Vess’ story will coincide with existingStar Warslore and host a lot of references to relevant characters or events where appropriate. But, more details on how exactly this will apply will be uncovered as we creep closer to the game’s release window next year.
If you’re looking for alternative adventures to jump into ahead of Star Wars Outlaws' launch, our list of thebest single-player gamesmight help. However, if you want something a little more communal, our list of thebest co-op gamesmight offer you a new experience while you wait to join Kay Vess in a galaxy far, far away.
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Kara is an Evergreen writer at TechRadar Gaming. With a degree in Journalism and a passion for the weird and wonderful, she’s spent the last few years as a freelance video game journalist, with bylines at NintendoLife, Attack of the Fanboy, Prima Games, and sister publication, GamesRadar+. Outside of gaming, you’ll find her re-watching Gilmore Girls or trying to cram yet another collectible onto a shelf that desperately needs some organizing.
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