"Star Wars Outlaws Release Date Set for Nintendo Switch 2"

Ubisoft has officially announced that Star Wars: Outlaws will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, though it won't be a launch title for the new console set to release on June 5. Instead, fans can expect to dive into this space adventure a few months later on September 4.

For those who haven't experienced Star Wars: Outlaws on PS5, Xbox, or PC, the game is set in the timeline between "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi." It follows the journey of Kay Vess, a small-time criminal who becomes the target of a cartel's death mark. Our reviewer rated it a 7 out of 10, describing it as "a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration, but it’s hindered by simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch."

While Ubisoft kept further details sparse, they confirmed the game's arrival on the Nintendo Switch 2 and its release date. This news is particularly exciting for fans, especially with American and Canadian gamers currently navigating pre-order uncertainties due to new tariffs introduced by the Republican administration. Any updates on the Switch 2 Games List are eagerly anticipated as a welcome distraction.

The announcement came during a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, where Ubisoft also unveiled the second story pack for Star Wars: Outlaws, titled "A Pirate’s Fortune." In this add-on, Kay Vess teams 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 to the game's expanding universe.