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  • Summary: Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, a scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life, along withExperience the first-ever open world Star Wars game, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, a scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life, along with her companion Nix. Fight, steal, and outwit your way through the galaxy's crime syndicates as you join the galaxy's most wanted. Expand
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  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
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  1. Jan 11, 2026
    90
    Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition is an incredible port that delivers smooth performance in addition to a formidable level of detail and impressive ray-tracing effects. With all the game’s significant downloadable content included at a fantastic value price, this is a must-have experience for any Nintendo Switch 2 owner.
  2. Sep 22, 2025
    90
    Star Wars Outlaws on Nintendo Switch 2 is more than just a great open‑world game, it’s one of the most ambitious Star Wars titles ever to land on a Nintendo system. It’s a labour of love from Massive, built on an understanding that the heart of Star Wars isn’t just in blasters or lightsabers, but in lovable characters, high‑stakes adventures, and worlds that feel worth exploring.
  3. Sep 24, 2025
    85
    Star Wars Outlaws is an amazing port and yet another proof that next-gen ports are far superior to what we got on the Switch 1. With stunning graphics, fluid gameplay, and stable FPS both in docked and handheld modes, this Ubisoft masterpiece delivers an incredible open-world experience set in the Star Wars universe, between Episodes IV and VI of the beloved sci-fi franchise. The game features a dense and vibrant world full of activities, borrowing well-executed elements from series like Tomb Raider and Metal Gear Solid. It’s a standout title on the Nintendo Switch 2 and an incredible experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
  4. Sep 5, 2025
    80
    Star Wars Outlaws is in great shape on Switch 2, and if you haven’t played through Kay Vess’ adventure yet, this is a perfect time to do it, especially when you can take it on the go with you. Wherever you play, Outlaws deserves another look.
  5. Sep 28, 2025
    80
    Outlaws continues to impress even on less powerful hardware. This is the way.
  6. Sep 12, 2025
    80
    Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition is an interesting release right now. With all its patches and updates later, Star Wars Outlaws itself is a much better game, but it still has some issues. If you haven’t played it before, Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 is a great package. If you already own it elsewhere, cross progression makes this an easy double or triple dip with how well it works. I can definitely see myself dipping into it on and off over the coming months to not only check out the updates coming, but also explore the world with such a fantastic portable version.
  7. Sep 28, 2025
    60
    Star Wars Outlaws has landed on Nintendo's Switch 2, and the results are surprisingly impressive. This port might just be the best we've seen on the platform so far.

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