Star Wars Outlaws creative director Julian Gerighty recently revealed in an interview with outlet VGC that the game could be finished in 25-30 hours for the main story. On the other hand, completionists can expect to spend around 50-60 hours.
Gerighty contrasted this playtime with the likes of Assassin’s Creed, allowing staff to “really focus on the detail” with a smaller team. The creative director also revealed that swimming was a feature the team wanted to implement back when the title was first being pitched, but it was ditched due to issues with the scope.
You can view VGC’s full interview for additional comments.
Star Wars Outlaws is an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The events take place as the Galactic Empire gets closer to taking down the Rebel Alliance.
Players assume the role of Kay Vess, voiced by Humberly González, along with companions, Nix, played by Dee Bradley Baker (Star Wars: The Bad Batch), as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted.
During gameplay, players will take on contracts that lead them across the galaxy throughout several open-world environments. Several criminal syndicates exist within these locals, and players will need to navigate these relationships to push the narrative.
Star Wars Outlaws will release PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 30, 2024.
