Adding to the cinematic flair of the Ubisoft title, the creative director elaborates on the various elements incorporated to evoke the ambiance of the original Star Wars movies.
“We have lenses, we have post-processing effects like lens flares, film grain, vignetting – just to recreate this incredible theater-like experience of the first movies,” he explains.
In a surprising departure from Ubisoft’s signature gameplay mechanics, Star Wars Outlaws breaks tradition by omitting map towers for climbing in its open-world setting.
This departure prompts speculation about the game’s identity within the Ubisoft catalog.
Furthermore, Star Wars Outlaws is set to make gaming history by reintroducing the franchise’s iconic but largely forgotten card game after a 41-year hiatus.
In recent updates, Ubisoft addressed a misconception that led players to believe they could only encounter the beloved villain Jabba the Hutt by purchasing the game’s Season Pass.
It turns out that this exclusive mission won’t be the only encounter with the infamous crime lord Kay Vess experiences.