Ubisoft’s upcoming game Star Wars: Outlaws has left many fans unimpressed with its first trailer. The trailer introduces protagonists Kay Vess and her Merqaal companion, Nix, along with the droid ND-5. The voice cast includes Humberly González, Dee Bradley Baker, and Jay Rincon, with Baker known for his work in various animated series, including Star Wars shows.
Despite the star-studded voice cast, the first trailer for Star Wars: Outlaws fails to impress with its wooden facial animations, stilted dialogue, and an overall lackluster presentation. The trailer includes a significant amount of exposition delivered in a flat manner by the supporting cast, leaving viewers underwhelmed by the storytelling.
However, the gameplay trailer offers a glimmer of hope, showcasing more engaging gameplay that suggests the game may still be enjoyable despite its narrative shortcomings. The discrepancy between the story and gameplay trailers raises questions about the overall quality of the game and whether the gameplay will compensate for the weaker aspects of the story.
Comparisons between the CGI announcement trailer and the latest story trailer reveal a noticeable decline in visual quality, with characters like the antagonist Sleero and protagonist Kay Vess appearing less impressive in the latter trailer. Despite these visual inconsistencies, some characters like ND-5 and Nix continue to stand out for their design.
Fans remain skeptical yet hopeful for Star Wars: Outlaws, eager for a non-Jedi-centric adventure that explores the underworld of the Star Wars universe. The game’s connection to the Syndicate storyline from “Solo: A Star Wars Story” raises the possibility of encountering iconic characters like Darth Maul. However, Ubisoft’s decision to introduce pricey special editions, early access for pre-orders, and a Season Pass for a single-player game has sparked concerns among fans about the studio’s monetization practices.
Star Wars: Outlaws is set to be released on August 30th, and despite the mixed reception to its trailers, fans are still hoping for an engaging Star Wars adventure that explores new facets of the galaxy far, far away. With a diverse cast of characters and promising gameplay elements, the game has the potential to offer a unique and exciting experience for players looking to immerse themselves in the Star Wars universe.
