Ubisoft has officially confirmed that Star Wars: Outlaws will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, though fans will need to wait a bit longer than expected. While the new Nintendo handheld is set to launch on June 5, Star Wars: Outlaws won't be a launch title. Instead, players can mark their calendars for September 4, when the space adventure will finally be available on the Switch 2.
For those who may have missed it on PS5, Xbox, and PC, Star Wars: Outlaws is set in the timeline between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The game follows the journey of Kay Vess, a small-time criminal who suddenly finds herself targeted by a cartel. Our reviewer gave it a score of 7, praising it as "a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration," but noted it was "hindered by simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch."
While Ubisoft was light on details beyond confirming the release date for the Switch 2, the announcement is a significant update to the Switch 2 Games List. Amidst the pre-order uncertainty faced by American and Canadian gamers due to new tariffs introduced by the Republican administration, any news on upcoming Switch 2 titles is a welcome relief.
The announcement came during a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, where Ubisoft also unveiled details about the second story pack for Star Wars: Outlaws, titled A Pirate’s Fortune. In this expansion, Kay Vess will team up with Hondo Ohnaka to confront Stinger Tash, the leader of the Rokana Raiders. Star Wars: Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune is slated for release on May 15, adding more excitement for fans of the series.
