Star Wars Outlaws Director Comments on Review Scores

Star Wars Outlaws Director Comments on Review Scores

Key Takeaways

  • Star Wars Outlaws‘ Metacritic score of 76 disappointed the game’s creative director, Julian Gerighty, but he remains proud of the team’s work.
  • The game, set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, features Kay Vess and dynamic gameplay influenced by player choices.
  • Despite backlash to various aspects of Star Wars Outlaws, the team is dedicated to improving the game with upcoming expansions and community engagement.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must confess that the Metacritic score for Star Wars Outlaws left me feeling a bit like Han Solo after being frozen in carbonite – a little disappointed but still proud of what we managed to pull off.


The action-packed game titled “Star Wars Outlaws” made a grand entrance in gaming world on August 30th, sparking great anticipation. However, its Metacritic rating of 76 has left the creative director, Julian Gerighty, with a sense of mild discontentment. Despite the game being generally appreciated, Gerighty acknowledged that the score reflects both its strengths and areas for improvement

In the galaxy of Star Wars, between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, the game Star Wars Outlaws places you in the role of Kay Vess, a rogue chasing independence. The game lets you traverse both familiar and fresh Star Wars destinations, take on dangerous missions, and enjoy pulse-pounding space battles. The game boasts a reputation system that evolves based on your decisions and encounters with criminal organizations. Though the game has generated much anticipation and mostly favorable reviews, the creative director addressed the unforeseen ratings

In a chat with GamesRadar+, Julian Gerighty expressed some modest disappointment over the 76 Metacritic rating for Star Wars Outlaws, but he remains proud of what the team achieved. He emphasized that many gamers have developed a profound bond with the game’s Star Wars universe, and he finds it heartening to witness players creating and sharing stunning images that showcase the game’s exceptional ability to immerse fans in the Star Wars world more deeply than ever before

Star Wars Outlaws Development Team Committed to Continual Improvement of the Game

Gerighty further teased intriguing updates for “Star Wars Outlaws,” stressing the dedication of the development team to continually enhance and update the game. This commitment is evident in the announced post-release content for “Star Wars Outlaws.” The first major expansion, titled “Wild Card,” is set for release in Fall 2024, featuring Kay Vess infiltrating a high-stakes Sabacc tournament, where she encounters the iconic character Lando Calrissian. Subsequently, in Spring 2025, there’s “A Pirate’s Fortune,” where Kay partners with a pirate to address some longstanding grudges

Despite the exciting content and ambitious design of Star Wars Outlaws, the game hasn’t escaped controversy. Some gamers have criticized the design of Kay Vess because she doesn’t fit the typical feminine look often seen in video games. Gerighty responded to the Star Wars Outlaws’ Kay Vess backlash by defending the creative decisions, emphasizing that Kay is a well-crafted character and engaging with hate speech is not worthwhile.

Regardless of some negative feedback from players and lower-than-anticipated ratings, the Star Wars Outlaws crew is dedicated to improving the game and ensuring it stays captivating. Only time will tell if they can deliver on their pledges

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2024-09-05 00:13