Ubisoft released a massive update for Star Wars Outlaws on Thursday, addressing a long list of complaints about the open-world game Star Wars as the first step in its previously announced roadmap to improve the game. If you haven't finished Star Wars Outlaws However, perhaps because you were bothered by the game's stealth and speeder mechanics, this patch might be for you.
Update 1.2 for Star Wars Outlaws modifies the stealth experience by “adjusting AI detection, the number of NPCs and their positioning, patrol route, camera detection, and highlighting environmental opportunities to reduce player friction,” according to Ubisoft's patch notes. Kay Vess is also less likely to be detected when using cover.
Kay's speeder should also be a lot more fun to drive. Ubisoft says the update improves the speeder's camera position, improves the speeder's response and reaction when summoned, and improves collision detection with the environment “to reduce being knocked off the speeder.” In other words, the small rocks have been weakened.
The rest of the game's patch notes present a long list of much-needed improvements to Star Wars Outlawsincluding removing some game-breaking and just plain annoying bugs. There are also some presentation tweaks, such as updated animations after takedowns and an updated melee animation after Kay hits an enemy wearing a helmet.
Star Wars Outlaws It was criticized at launch for bugs and performance issues. Additional updates, including one that promises quality of life updates, are planned for October 24 and November 21. Ubisoft will also bring Star Wars Outlaws to Steam on November 21 and promises more updates to the game's stealth mechanics on that date.
“Too many stealth missions involve a failed state of 'don't get caught' or 'don't let the alarm go off' that, due to a lack of tools, is irritatingly easy to stumble upon by accident,” reviewer Todd Harper wrote. in the review.
Star Wars OutlawsTechnical and gameplay issues contributed to the game's reception being “softer than expected”, according to Ubisoft. After OutlawsAfter good critical and commercial reception, Ubisoft delayed another of its open world games. Assassin's Creed Shadowsin an effort to further polish that title before its release.
Star Wars Outlaws It is now available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X.