The Star Wars Outlaws (Nintendo Switch 2) is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft. It is the first open-world Star Wars game and places players in the role of a criminal scoundrel navigating the galaxy’s underworld during the period between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
The Switch 2 version is a fully optimized port of the original 2024 release, adapted for Nintendo’s next-generation hybrid console with system-specific enhancements such as motion controls, touch navigation, and handheld performance tuning.
Players control Kay Vess, a skilled thief and outlaw, accompanied by her alien companion Nix, as they attempt to pull off a massive heist while navigating criminal syndicates, Imperial forces, and dangerous planets across the Outer Rim.
Core gameplay focuses on:
The Switch 2 version includes optimized handheld performance targeting up to 30 FPS and enhanced control schemes tailored for portable play.
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Genre | Action / Adventure / Open World / Stealth Shooter |
| Game Modes | Single-player |
| Players | 1 Player |
| Developer | Massive Entertainment (Ubisoft) |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Release Date | 4 September 2025 (Switch 2 version) |
| Core Gameplay | Open-world missions, stealth infiltration, blaster combat, space travel, faction reputation system |
| Playable Character | Kay Vess (with companion Nix) |
| Key Features | Planet exploration, speeder traversal, space combat, dynamic faction system, heist missions |
| Graphics | Next-gen open-world visuals optimized for Switch 2 with performance scaling (up to ~30 FPS target) |
| Controller Features | Gyro aiming, motion controls, touch navigation support, handheld-optimized UI |
| Online Features | Optional Ubisoft Connect account (cross-progression supported) |
| Storage | Approx. 60–90 GB (varies by updates and edition) |
| Rating | Teen (Violence, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, In-Game Purchases) |