Star Wars Outlaws Switch 2 Port Reportedly in Bad Shape Days Before Launch

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The port of Star Wars Outlaws for Nintendo Switch 2 appears to be experiencing performance problems, so severe that media were prohibited from recording gameplay during a recent demonstration. This suggests that the Switch 2 version of Star Wars Outlaws may not be in optimal condition at launch, which is just around the corner, causing some concern among players and critics alike.

In April 2025, the updated version of Star Wars Outlaws for Switch 2 was formally unveiled, approximately two months prior to the release of Nintendo’s newest console in the market. About a month after that, Ubisoft confirmed plans to release the game on September 4th.

Star Wars Outlaws Nintendo Switch 2 Port Fails To Impress at PAX West

As the release date of Star Wars Outlaws nears, there are growing concerns about the game’s quality. This is based on a recent report by GVG, suggesting that attendees at PAX West 2025 were not allowed to record gameplay footage when trying the game at the Nintendo booth. Interestingly, Star Wars Outlaws was reportedly the only upcoming title at the booth with this restriction. Although no official explanation has been given, GVG speculates that the game may be running poorly, which could explain the recording ban.

Star Wars Outlaws Reportedly Drops Below 30fps During Linear Sections

Dissecting the finer details of this less-than-smooth gameplay, GVG noted numerous instances where the frame rate dipped below 30 per second. What’s more, the PAX West demo showcased a segment of the game set on the Imperial Star Destroyer, an early part of Star Wars Outlaws. The performance hiccups observed in this confined space have raised questions about how the full game, which includes expansive open-world areas, will perform. Additionally, the demo concluded with a space battle, which garnered no complaints regarding performance, but was deemed unremarkable when it came to visual appeal.

GVG observed that although the limited ray tracing in some instances gave a pleasant visual appeal, especially on Stormtrooper armor, it was generally deemed unimpressive. The criticism was mainly directed towards character lighting, particularly hair, which seemed flat. Overall, the YouTube channel’s general opinion wasn’t favorable, raising questions about the quality of the game’s release version.

While Star Wars Outlaws initially faced some bugs and occasional crashes, particularly on PC in areas like Tatooine, post-launch critical patches helped address these issues. However, the game’s performance on platforms other than Nintendo’s wasn’t considered a significant concern.

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It’s plausible, even probable, that the PAX West demo of Star Wars Outlaws was from an earlier version instead of the one releasing on September 4. However, it remains unclear if there will be substantial differences between the two versions. Recent concerns about performance echo the somewhat rough and choppy gameplay footage seen so far on the Star Wars Outlaws Nintendo eShop page.

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2025-08-31 21:05