Star Wars Outlaws Players Forced to Delete Save Data on PS5

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Star Wars Outlaws Players Forced to Delete Save Data on PS5

Key Takeaways

  • Some Star Wars Outlaws players on PS5 are being prompted to update their game to avoid having to restart.
  • Ubisoft has rolled out version 1.000.002 on the console and players are asked to start a new save to “fully enjoy” Star Wars Outlaws

    as the team intended.
  • Those not playing the latest version of the game risk running into issues and progression blockers.

As a dedicated Star Wars Outlaws player on PlayStation 5 who has invested countless hours into exploring the galaxy far, far away, I can’t help but feel a tad frustrated by Ubisoft’s recent request to update and restart our progress. I understand the need for updates to fix bugs and improve gameplay, but being asked to start from scratch feels like taking a lightsaber to my in-game accomplishments.

Players of the game Star Wars Outlaws on PlayStation 5 are being asked by publisher Ubisoft to upgrade their game to the most recent version and start from scratch with their progress. In a fresh email sent to early access users, Ubisoft advises Star Wars Outlaws players to update to version 1.000.002 or potentially encounter “progression issues.”

For fans excited to dive into the new Star Wars video game, Ubisoft has announced a Gold and Ultimate Edition for Star Wars Outlaws. Those who purchase the Standard Edition won’t be able to play until August 30, but Gold Edition buyers will gain early access three days before that. Furthermore, Gold Edition holders will not only get to play the game ahead of schedule, but they’ll also receive the game’s season pass. The Ultimate Edition, on the other hand, offers additional cosmetic items and a digital art book, in addition to all the perks included in the Gold Edition.

Initially, players diving into the expansive open world of Star Wars Outlaws were uncovering its wonders. However, some PlayStation 5 gamers were asked by Ubisoft to upgrade their game to the most recent version and restart their progress from scratch. In an email sent to affected players, Ubisoft announced that they had released version 1.000.002 on PlayStation 5. The message further advised that a fresh start was necessary for players to truly savor Star Wars Outlaws as the developers intended. Those who fail to update to the latest patch risk encountering problems and progression obstacles, as the previous version contained a game-halting glitch.

Ubisoft Angers Star Wars Outlaws Players on PlayStation 5

Despite affecting just a few users so far, and with no issues reported among Star Wars Outlaws players on PC or Xbox regarding deleting saved data, those encountering the game-halting glitch are upset. On Twitter, Fabio Vincent expressed frustration to Ubisoft, stating that they could only play for 30 minutes when the game updated, yet weren’t instructed by the studio to restart their progress until they had spent another 4 hours in-game.

There’s no denying that this is a serious issue for players who have been forced to restart their progress, but thankfully, Star Wars Outlaws’ runtime is said to be relatively short compared to other recent releases. For players simply wanting to complete Outlaws’ main story, it’s said that this can be accomplished within 25 hours, but for those looking to take on every side quest and all extra content, it’s likely to take quite a bit longer.

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2024-08-28 17:53