The video discusses the biggest selling point of the upcoming game Star Wars Outlaws, which is its open galaxy feature, promising players a fully immersive open-world Star Wars experience. Set to release in about a month, the game offers a cinematic and immersive scoundrel gameplay experience set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, with character progression tied to experts and a reputation system with criminal syndicates adding depth to player choices.
In the video, the host discusses the upcoming game Star Wars Outlaws, focusing on its biggest selling point - the open galaxy. The game is set to release in about a month and promises players a fully open-world Star Wars experience. The developers at Massive Entertainment express the challenges of creating an open-world game set in the Star Wars universe, emphasizing the need to balance scale and scope. While the game features only five handcrafted planets, each with unique environments, some fans may be disappointed by the limited scope compared to the vast lore of Star Wars.
The video delves into the development process of Star Wars Outlaws, highlighting the studio’s ambition to create a cinematic and immersive scoundrel gameplay experience. The game is set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, offering players a glimpse into the peak of the Empire’s power. The developers aim to maintain the iconic Star Wars aesthetic by incorporating filmic effects from the original trilogy, creating a visually stunning and immersive world for players to explore.
Character progression in Star Wars Outlaws is tied to experts that players encounter throughout the game, offering upgrades in exchange for work. The reputation system with criminal syndicates adds depth to player choices, influencing access to territories and interactions with different factions. The game also features a variety of activities, from quick contracts to emergent events, allowing players to earn credits for customization and gear options. The reputation system dynamically impacts gameplay, with syndicates sending hit squads if players fall out of favor.
Massive Entertainment aims to avoid open-world bloat by focusing on quality over quantity, ensuring that every activity and event in Star Wars Outlaws adds substance to the player experience. The game includes nods to the larger Star Wars universe, with appearances from iconic characters like Lando Calrissian and Han Solo in Carbonite. The developers express their passion for Star Wars and the shared dream of bringing an open-world Star Wars game to life. With a release date set for August 30th, players can look forward to exploring the galaxy far, far away in a new and immersive way.