Back in August, Star Wars Outlaws stumbled a bit during its debut. The game not only received a lukewarm reception from critics but also faced a slew of technical hiccups. From minor graphical imperfections to bugs that could disrupt the entire gameplay, the launch was less than stellar. Among the most notorious issues was a bug that forced some PlayStation 5 players to delete their save files to correct certain severe glitches, resetting their progress to square one.
Fortunately, in the months that followed, Star Wars Outlaws has seen significant strides forward. Ubisoft has been actively engaging with player feedback and implementing a series of updates to enhance the overall gaming experience. However, those previous patches seem minor compared to the latest Title Update. This new update introduces a wealth of fixes and fresh features that address some of the most common player grievances.
### Major Improvements with the Latest Update
The 1.4.0 Title Update for Star Wars Outlaws brings essential adjustments, particularly to its contentious stealth mechanics. Previously, being spotted often meant an instant mission failure, but that’s no longer the case. Now, players have more leeway, and they aren’t automatically forced into stealth when entering areas under syndicate control.
Along with this, the game has revamped its detection mechanics. Players now receive notifications when enemies begin to notice them and get visual cues if a takedown attempt might alarm nearby guards. These changes are part of a broader suite of stealth updates, such as addressing the issue where whistling only attracted a single guard.
### Strategic Shooting Gets Enhanced Rewards
Combat has also seen a variety of enhancements with the latest patch. Enemies have identifiable weak points now, and targeting them will trigger specific death animations. Kay’s blaster has been fine-tuned for better precision, highlighting the importance of accurate aiming. Moreover, headshots are now noticeably more powerful.
Improvements extend to enemy AI too. Opponents behave more tactically, frequently utilizing cover and reacting to explosions with a stagger.
There are also practical gameplay upgrades. For instance, Kay can now put away two-handed weapons while on a speeder or when climbing and grappling.
### Visuals Get a Notable Upgrade
At launch, one of the critiques was the game’s sometimes murky visuals, particularly during dialogue sequences. The 1.4.0 update has addressed this with new facial animations in conversations and polished cinematic visuals.
### A New Story Expansion: Wild Card
If the improvements haven’t convinced players to revisit Star Wars Outlaws, the newly released story DLC, “Wild Card,” might just do the trick. It follows Kay Vess as she partners with the legendary Lando Calrissian in a daring Sabacc tournament.
The game’s description paints a vivid picture of the experience awaiting players: explore vibrant worlds, take on dangerous missions, and battle for your reputation as one of the galaxy’s most infamous rogues.
Star Wars Outlaws has evolved substantially since its launch, and with these significant updates, it pares well against its initial criticisms. For fans and newcomers alike, it’s an exciting time to dive into this rich, open-world adventure.
