{"id":160993,"date":"2023-06-22T03:25:54","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T03:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=160993"},"modified":"2023-06-22T03:25:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T03:25:54","slug":"outlaws-in-a-galaxy-far-far-away-ubisofts-new-star-wars-open-world-game-debuts-at-xbox-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/outlaws-in-a-galaxy-far-far-away-ubisofts-new-star-wars-open-world-game-debuts-at-xbox-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Outlaws in a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Ubisoft\u2019s New Star Wars Open-World Game Debuts at Xbox Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venture into the first open-world Star Wars game with ‘Star Wars Outlaws,’ a thrilling ride unveiled at Xbox Showcase by Ubisoft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <!-- <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n } else {\r\n jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n }\r\n });\r\n })\r\n <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n <span style=\"background-color:#39b54a;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#39b54a;background-color:rgba(57, 181, 74, 0.1);\">\r\n <li>Ubisoft unveiled 'Star Wars Outlaws,' the first-ever open-world Star Wars game at the Xbox Showcase, featuring a cinematic trailer that introduced the protagonists Kay Vess and Nyx.<\/li>\r\n <li>The first gameplay walkthrough for 'Star Wars Outlaws' is set to debut at the company's Ubisoft Forward presentation on June 12, and fans are eagerly awaiting more insights.<\/li>\r\n <li>The game is due for release in 2024 on platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n<h2><b>A New Force Emerges: ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ Open-World Game Premieres at Xbox Showcase<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/ahsoka-upcoming-star-wars-series-promises-action-and-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Star Wars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> universe took an electrifying leap into the gaming spotlight at the recent Xbox Showcase. Ubisoft, the renowned game developer, showcased the introductory cinematic trailer for Ubisoft Massive’s ‘Star Wars Outlaws.’ The Outlaws storyline marks a milestone for the Star Wars franchise, as Ubisoft tags it as the inaugural open-world Star Wars game.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Setting The Stage: A Glimpse Into The Stellar Outlaws Universe<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heart-pounding trailer spotlights the adventurous tale of a plucky young female outlaw, Kay Vess. Amid a heated card game at a saloon, Vess and her partner, Nyx, are chased away by some menacing figures. As the drama unfolds, the voiceover points towards The Syndicate, a crucial entity in the Clone Wars and Rebels TV shows. The duo’s journey centers on a daring heist against this imposing crime syndicate in the expansive terrain of The Outer Rim.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Xbox showcase was full of exciting new games, from Starfield to Star Wars Outlaws, and Game Changers presented by the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Xfinity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Xfinity<\/a> 10G Network is here to break it all down. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IGNSummerOfGaming?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#IGNSummerOfGaming<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J4P6rrglVE\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/J4P6rrglVE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 IGN (@IGN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IGN\/status\/1669106653734531072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 14, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><b>In Anticipation of The Gameplay Walkthrough: A Teaser To Quench The Thirst<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortly after the cinematic trailer release, Ubisoft dropped the exciting news that the first gameplay walkthrough for ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ will feature in the company’s Ubisoft Forward presentation on June 12. It’s a tantalizing teaser that has fans eagerly counting down the days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The open-world Star Wars game, announced by Ubisoft in early 2021, remained shrouded in mystery, leaving fans curious about its nature. However, Ubisoft Massive’s expertise with the Snowdrop engine \u2013 the powerhouse behind ‘The Division’ \u2013 makes it a fitting choice for a Star Wars open-world venture. Alongside Outlaws, Ubisoft Forward is also set to reveal more about other upcoming Ubisoft projects, including ‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ and ‘Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR.’<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Countdown Begins: Launch Platforms and Dates Revealed<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slated for launch in 2024, Star Wars fans can expect to enjoy ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ on Xbox Series X|S, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/resident-evil-4-remake-gameplay-experience-and-ps5-enhancements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PlayStation 5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and PC, making it a highly anticipated release across various gaming platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay tuned for more gripping updates from the gaming universe, whether it’s Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin\u2019s Creed Mirage, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, or any other game that’s revving up the engines in the gaming industry. The Ubisoft Forward 2023 is your one-stop source to stay in the loop with the latest game announcements and trailers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":160999,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[407],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-160993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160993"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=160993"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160993\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/160999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=160993"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=160993"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=160993"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}