Ubisoft has officially confirmed that Star Wars: Outlaws will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2. However, fans eager to dive into this space adventure on the new Nintendo handheld will need to wait a bit longer. While the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, Star Wars: Outlaws won't be available as a launch title. Instead, players can mark their calendars for September 4, when the game will finally hit the shelves for the Switch 2.
For those who might have missed Star Wars: Outlaws on other platforms like PS5, Xbox, and PC, the game is set in the timeline between the iconic films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Players take on the role of Kay Vess, a small-time criminal who finds herself targeted by a powerful cartel. Our reviewer rated it a 7 out of 10, describing it as "a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration," though it was noted that the game suffers from "simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch."
While Ubisoft didn't reveal much beyond the release details for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, this update is a significant addition to the Switch 2 Games List. Amidst the current American and Canadian gamers locked in pre-order limbo due to new tariffs introduced by the Republican administration, any news about upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 is eagerly welcomed by fans.
The announcement came during a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, where Ubisoft not only shared the release date for Star Wars: Outlaws on the Nintendo Switch 2 but also unveiled details about the game's second story pack, titled A Pirate’s Fortune. In this add-on, players will see Kay Vess teaming up with Hondo Ohnaka to challenge Stinger Tash, the leader of the Rokana Raiders. Star Wars: Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune is scheduled to launch on May 15, offering fans more thrilling adventures in the Star Wars universe.
