Summary
Star Wars Outlawshas received an age classification from the Entertainment Software Rating Board. The timing of its ESRB rating’s emergence is an encouraging sign for fans, as it indicates thatStar Wars Outlawsis on course to release without any delays.
Ubisoft historically secures ESRB age ratings for its games two to four months ahead of their eventual market release.That is what happened withAssassin’s Creed Mirage,Valhalla,The Division 2, and plenty other games from the company over the years.
Star Wars Outlaws Rated ‘Teen’ by ESRB
Star Wars Outlawshas now also also been classified by the North American self-regulatory organization. It hasreceiveda “Teen” rating in mid-April, which appears to be dovetail with the game footage that Ubisoft has shown so far. Between the publisher’s track record and the emergence of the rating itself, this turn of events is another encouraging sign suggesting thatStar Wars Outlawsis on course to hit its release date, August 30, without any delays.
ESRB Suggests Star Wars Outlaws May Have a Bigger Stealth Focus Than Expected
As per usual, the ESRB provided a summary of the newly published rating, which goes into a bit more details regarding the actual contents of the upcoming open-world game. One particularly interesting tidbit concerns its quest design: while it has longbeen known thatStar Wars Outlawswill feature stealth elements, its ESRB classification claims that “most” of the game’s missions will focus on sneaking instead of fighting. It also indicates that all stealth takedowns performed by Kay Vess will be of the non-lethal variety.
Star Wars Outlaws Rating Confirms the Game’s Gwent Equivalent
When it comes to actual combat, the game will apparently be free of blood depictions, which are not mentioned in the rating’s sumary. What the classification does mention is that players will be able to play Sabacc, an iconic blackjack-like card game that has long been part of the franchise.Star Wars Outlawsteased its Gwent equivalentas early as June 2023, with a cinematic trailer that showed Kay playing Sabacc.
Aside from gambling on card games,Star Wars Outlawswill also allow players to place bets on “fantasy races,” as per its newly published rating. However, this may not be a full-fledged gameplay mechanic, with the classification specifically labeling it as a way to advance “a plot point,” singular. WithStar Wars Outlawsbeing scheduled to hit the market at the end of summer, the game will plausibly go gold around mid-August. Most Ubisoft studios have historically been happy to confirm their projects going gold, so Massive Entertainment seems likely to continue that trend.
Star Wars Outlaws
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game and explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Fight, steal, & outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITYExplore distinct planets with bustling cities and cantinas before racing across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each planet brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk.EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORYLive the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. With Nix by your side, turn any situation to your advantage: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right moments to distract enemies and gain the upper hand.EMBARK ON HIGH-STAKES MISSIONSTake on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations, and outwit enemies as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. Every choice you make influences your ever-changing reputation.JUMP INTO THE PILOT SEATPilot your ship, The Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes, finding the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.
