‘Star Wars Outlaws’ Is Working Hard To Make Up For A Disappointing Debut

As any avid gamer knows, sometimes a long-awaited new title doesn’t live up to the hype. And when news surfaced about the release of the latest game to take place in the “Star Wars” universe, there was plenty of hype to go around.

But many eager fans felt let down by the gameplay, prompting developers to look for ways to improve.

The Wild Card

Although the game’s initial 75% OpenCritic rating isn’t necessarily bad, it’s certainly not where the folks behind such a high-profile game hoped it would land. But the introduction of some new features might help revive the public’s interest.

On Thursday, a new batch of downloadable content, known collectively as “Wild Card,” was released, bringing with it an all-new expanded narrative and some added perks for Season Pass holders.

“Kay is hired to infiltrate a high-stakes Sabacc tournament,” the Wild Card description states. “But, as she crosses paths with the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, she soon learns that another game is being played.”

Glitches and bugs

Of course, the story itself wasn’t the only thing some players found disappointing. But a new update seeks to address some of those perceived deficiencies.

According to developers, Title Update 1.4.0 tackles problems such as:

• Gameplay issues: Complaints include players becoming trapped within missions, problems identifying enemies, and unusual actions by peripheral characters.
• Audio-visual components: Dialogue and facial expressions are among the update’s notable improvements.
• Stealth and combat: Revised weaponry, additional enemy weaknesses, and an emphasis on strategy are intended to improve gameplay.

There are dozens of other fixes and improvements included in this extensive update, which apparently reflects the fact that developers took the criticism seriously. If underwhelmed players give the game another shot, many of them might just change their minds.

Chris Agee November 22nd, 2024

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