The launch ofStar Wars Outlawsin late 2024 will see the series stepping into a whole new genre of games as Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft unleash the franchise’s first fully open-world title. Featuring an all-new story set during the original trilogy and starring stealthy space scoundrel Kay Vess,Star Wars Outlawslets gamers explore its open-world planets on foot or take to the stars to engage in spectacular sci-fi dogfights. Its blend of stealth and space-faring action should helpStar Wars Outlawsstand out from other open-world competitors and would pair nicely with an updated version of the ship-boarding and sabotage mechanics from 2005’sStar Wars: Battlefront 2.
This uniqueStar Wars: Battlefront 2feature, which lets players board enemy vessels to disable and destroy crucial systems, would work well withStar Wars Outlaws’ story and setting.Star Wars Outlaws’ heist-centric story focuses on Kay Vessand her efforts to stay one step ahead of Imperials and fellow criminals, so letting players take a break from tracking down treasures planetside to sneak on an enemy ship and sabotage it from within would fit perfectly with the narrative. Massive Entertainment could even stock some ships with rare loot, giving players incentive to plunder their pursuers before slipping off, unseen, into the stars.
Battlefront 2 Can Teach Star Wars Outlaws Some New Tricks
Star Wars: Battlefront 2was able togather a dedicated fanbase thanks in large part to its unique gameplay mechanics. One of the most memorable of these was found on its space-based Assault maps, where players could take down enemy ships either through combat or by landing onboard to sabotage their systems from within. If adapted to fit withinStar Wars Outlaws’ open world, this gameplay mechanic could make for a great addition to the game.
SinceStar Wars Outlawsprotagonist Kay Vess is a scoundrel in the same vein as iconic outlaw Han Solo, it makes sense that she’d know her way around a wide range of starships. Letting players use this knowledge to slip aboard the ships of enemy Imperials or rivals fromStar Wars Outlaws' criminal factionsto disable or destroy them would add variety to the gameplay and fit well with the game’s comparatively gritty tone. Rather than just putting off pesky pursuers by sabotaging their ships, though, Kay could also use her time aboard to snag rare and unique items that could aid in her quest.
Star Wars Outlaws Could Incentivize Plundering Pursuers
To give players a reason to sneak onto enemy ships, Massive Entertainment could litter them with rare items for them to add to their inventory. This would not only fit with Kay Vess' scoundrel persona but could also play intoStar Wars Outlaws’ story, letting players potentially slow or stop the enemy ships standing in her way. The on-board rewards wouldn’t have to be limited to items, either, and could also include new crew members.
Assembling a crew to pull off thegalaxy’s greatest heist inStar Wars Outlawsis central to the game’s story, so letting players sneak aboard enemy ships to rescue potential partners would further incentivize engaging with the mechanic. Massive Entertainment is keeping its cards close to the chest regarding how crews work inStar Wars Outlaws, but if crew members have specific specialties, then some of the game’s most useful allies could start off locked away on hostile starships.
While it already looks to have plenty to offerfans ofStar Wars, letting players stealthily slip onto enemy ships could add a new level of depth toStar Wars Outlaws’ gameplay. By adapting one ofStar Wars: Battlefront 2’s most engaging and entertaining mechanics forStar Wars Outlaws, Massive Entertainment could tip its hat to the franchise’s gaming past and make its open-world debut even more exciting.
