Ubisoft Updates Star Wars Outlaws to Address Lingering Issues

The wait is over for Star Wars Outlaws players, as Ubisoft has released a substantial update to the open-world Star Wars game. Addressing a lengthy list of complaints, the patch represents the first step in Ubisoft’s previously announced roadmap to improve the game.

Key Updates and Changes

* Star Wars Outlaws‘ stealth mechanics have been tweaked to make the experience less frustrating, with adjustments to AI detection, NPC numbers and positioning, patrol pathing, camera detection, and environmental opportunities to reduce player friction.
* Kay Vess, the game’s main character, is now less likely to be detected while using cover.
* The speeder has been updated to provide a more enjoyable ride, with improvements to camera positioning, speeder response and reaction, and collision detection to reduce dismounts due to small rocks and other environmental obstacles.

Beyond Stealth and Speeder Fixes

The patch notes outline a number of additional changes and bug fixes, including:
+ Squashed game-breaking and annoying bugs
+ Presentation adjustments, such as updated animations after takedowns and an updated melee animation after Kay punches an enemy wearing a helmet

A Glimpse into the Future

Ubisoft has announced two additional updates for Star Wars Outlaws in October and November, which will bring quality-of-life changes and further improve the game’s stealth mechanics. On November 21, the game will be available on Steam, marking its official release on the platform.