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Star Wars Outlaws Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Snowdrop Engine |
| Genre | Open World Action-Adventure |
| Initial Release | 2024-08-30 |
| Developer | Massive Entertainment |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Setting | Star Wars (Between Episodes V and VI) |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Multiplayer | Single-Player Only |
| Unique Feature | The first-ever seamless open-world Star Wars game, allowing for uninterrupted travel from planetside exploration to outer space dogfights. |
Star Wars Outlaws System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30 FPS) – Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.
tune Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) – High Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 60 FPS.
1440p
tune High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS) – High Preset, 1440p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 60 FPS.
2160p
tune 4K Ultra (Enthusiast @ 4K) – Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Performance, targeting 60 FPS.
Star Wars Outlaws Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core I7 12700 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 12700 H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.).
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developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 13900 H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.).
memory Intel Core I9 12900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12900 H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.).
memory Intel Core I5 12450 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
645
Model: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I5 12450 H (Score: 628)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.).
memory Intel Core I5 12500 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 TI 80W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
710
Model: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I5 12500 H (Score: 633)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 TI (Score: 7220) @ 80W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 680 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 680 H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 590 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3080 100W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
1489
Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 590 HS (Score: 820)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.).
memory Intel Core I7 13620 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 13620 H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required)
A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is recommended for optimal performance and to best utilize features like DirectStorage for faster loading of the game's massive open world.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12
The official requirement is DirectX 12. The modern Snowdrop Engine relies on the DX12 API for its advanced rendering features, including ray tracing and detailed environmental effects.
- save_altStorage Note: 60 GB available space (SSD Required)
An SSD is listed as a mandatory requirement for all tiers. This is crucial for fast loading times between planets and for seamlessly streaming the detailed open-world environments.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: The game officially supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. Using these upscaling technologies is highly recommended to achieve stable, high framerates, especially when enabling ray tracing or playing at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
Key Settings: Performance will be most affected by settings that tax the GPU heavily, such as Shadow Quality, Ray-Traced Reflections, Ray-Traced Global Illumination, and Volumetric Clouds. The game is expected to be very GPU-bound at higher settings.
Star Wars Outlaws: Map Size and Regions
The game features a seamless open-world experience across four main planets: the desert moon of Toshara, the icy city of Kijimi, the jungle planet of Akiva, and the iconic desert of Tatooine. Players can seamlessly travel from a planet's surface into orbit, engage in space combat, and jump to hyperspace without loading screens.
Star Wars Outlaws: Post-Launch Content / DLC
A Season Pass includes two major story DLCs. 'Wild Card' features a Sabacc tournament and a team-up with Lando Calrissian. 'A Pirate's Fortune' involves a treasure hunt with Hondo Ohnaka. Ubisoft has also addressed initial criticisms through significant post-launch patches.
Star Wars Outlaws Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression is not based on traditional XP. Instead, players unlock new skills by finding nine 'experts' across the galaxy and completing challenges for them. Skills cover areas like weapon handling, survival, health, and melee. Gear (chest, belt, pants) provides passive stat boosts, and Kay's blaster, speeder, and starship (the Trailblazer) are all fully upgradable.
Star Wars Outlaws: Game Editions
The game was released in Standard, Deluxe, Gold, and Ultimate editions. The higher-priced Gold and Ultimate editions were criticized for offering three-day early access and gating the Season Pass, which includes two major story DLCs.
Star Wars Outlaws: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Star Wars Outlaws is a single-player game, so cross-platform play is not applicable.
Star Wars Outlaws Specific Game Elements
Star Wars Outlaws Weapons
- securityAdrenaline Rush (Special Ability)
A 'Dead Eye' style ability that charges during combat. When activated, it slows time, allowing Kay to mark and unleash a rapid series of shots on multiple targets.
- securityCustomizable Blaster Pistol (Primary Weapon)
Kay's main weapon. It can be upgraded at workbenches to switch between different firing modes: standard (plasma), ion (for shields/droids), explosive (for groups), and stun.
- securityDropped Heavy Weapons (Temporary Weapon)
Enemies can drop a variety of weapons like rifles, snipers, and miniguns. Post-launch updates allow Kay to permanently carry and holster these weapons.
Star Wars Outlaws Vehicles
- directions_carSpeeder Bike (Ground Vehicle)
Kay's primary mode of planetary traversal. It is customizable and can be upgraded for better speed, handling, and combat capabilities.
- directions_carThe Trailblazer (Starship)
Kay's personal starship, which serves as her mobile base of operations. It can be flown seamlessly from a planet's surface into space, used for dogfighting, and upgraded with better shields, weapons, and hyperdrive.
Star Wars Outlaws Characters
- personJaylen Vrax - Antagonist / Crew Member
A suave underworld fixer who initially rescues Kay and proposes the heist, but ultimately betrays her in pursuit of his own revenge.
- personKay Vess - Playable Protagonist (playable)
A young, cunning scoundrel and thief on a coming-of-age journey to pull off a massive heist and secure her freedom.
- personND-5 - Ally / Crew Member
An outlaw droid enforcer from the Clone Wars era who serves as a key member of Kay's heist crew.
- personNix - Companion
Kay's loyal and adorable merqaal companion. He is a crucial part of gameplay, used for stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving.
- personSliro Barsha - Antagonist
The ruthless leader of the Zerek Besh criminal syndicate, who places a death mark on Kay and is later revealed to be an ISB director.
Top 3 Characters:
Vess: The playable protagonist. A cunning and resourceful young scoundrel on a journey to achieve personal freedom. Voiced by Humberly González. 2. Nix: Kay's loyal and adorable alien companion, a merqaal. Nix is a crucial gameplay tool, used for stealth, combat, and puzzles. Voiced by Dee Bradley Baker. 3. ND-5: An outlaw droid enforcer and a key member of Kay's heist crew, providing muscle and a stoic presence.
Star Wars Outlaws Missions / Objectives
- flagMain Story Quests
Objective: A cinematic campaign that follows Kay Vess as she assembles a crew to pull off one of the galaxy's greatest heists to buy her freedom.
- flagSpace Contracts
Objective: Optional missions found in space, such as defending freighters or attacking pirate outposts, which provide another avenue for earning credits and reputation.
- flagSyndicate Jobs
Objective: Optional quests and contracts offered by the various criminal syndicates. Completing these jobs is the primary way to increase your reputation with a specific faction.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
Grand Heist: The main story objective to assemble a crew and pull off a massive heist to clear Kay's debt with the Zerek Besh syndicate. 2. Gaining Reputation: A core objective of the open world. Players must complete jobs for the four criminal syndicates (Pykes, Hutts, Crimson Dawn, Ashiga Clan) to improve their standing and unlock new rewards and quests. 3. Clearing the Wanted Level: A recurring objective. Committing crimes raises Kay's Imperial wanted level, requiring her to hide, bribe officers, or fight off Imperial forces on the ground and in space to clear her name.
Star Wars Outlaws Companions / Summons
- groupNix (Merqaal)
Ability: A constant companion and an integral gameplay tool. Nix can be commanded to scan the environment, interact with objects, pick pockets, create distractions for enemies, and attack targets.
Star Wars Outlaws Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkExpert Challenges
Location/Use: Specific gameplay challenges tied to nine different 'experts' in the galaxy. Completing them is the primary way to unlock new skills for Kay.
- collections_bookmarkSabacc Tokens
Location/Use: Won by playing the card game Sabacc in various cantinas across the galaxy. These can be collected and gambled.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Challenges: The primary method of progression, requiring players to perform specific in-game actions to unlock new skills. 2. Syndicate Crests: Rewards for gaining high reputation with a criminal syndicate, which provide passive gameplay bonuses. 3. Customization Parts: Items to change the appearance of Kay, Nix, her blaster, speeder, and the Trailblazer.
Star Wars Outlaws Armor
- shieldGear Sets
Focus/Stats: Kay can equip three pieces of gear (chest, belt, pants) that provide passive stat boosts. Equipping a full set provides an additional buff. 'Superior' quality gear offers better hidden stats.
Star Wars Outlaws Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomCosmetic Customization
Details: Players can customize the appearance of Kay, Nix, her speeder, her blaster, and her starship (the Trailblazer) with various outfits and skins without sacrificing stats.
Star Wars Outlaws Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes.
- labelStory and Character Development
The narrative follows scoundrel Kay Vess and her companion Nix on a coming-of-age journey to pull off a massive heist and buy her freedom from the Zerek Besh syndicate, led by Sliro Barsha. Aided by a crew including Jaylen Vrax and the droid ND-5, Kay's story is a predictable but entertaining heist movie setup. Post-launch DLCs expand the story with characters like Lando Calrissian and Hondo Ohnaka.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Reputation System: A dynamic system where Kay's actions and choices affect her standing with four criminal syndicates and the Galactic Empire. High reputation unlocks perks and vendors, while low reputation results in bounty hunters being sent after her. 2. Seamless Ground-to-Space Travel: A key feature allowing players to seamlessly fly their ship, the Trailblazer, from a planet's surface into orbit, engage in dogfights, and jump to hyperspace without any loading screens. 3. Nix Companion Commands: Kay's companion, Nix, is an integral gameplay mechanic. He can be commanded to scan the environment, create distractions, attack enemies, fetch weapons, and interact with objects to solve puzzles.
Star Wars Outlaws Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is Star Wars Outlaws?It is the first-ever seamless open-world Star Wars game, a third-person action-adventure that follows the story of a scoundrel named Kay Vess as she navigates the criminal underworld.
- help_outline When is the game set?It is set in the one-year gap between the events of 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'.
- help_outline Is it a single-player game?Yes, Star Wars Outlaws is a strictly single-player experience with no multiplayer or co-op modes.
- help_outline How does the Reputation system work?Your actions and choices affect your standing with four criminal syndicates and the Empire. Gaining favor with a syndicate unlocks perks and quests, while angering them will cause them to send bounty hunters after you.