A port of this graphically demanding game to the Switch 2 is set to be a significant achievement for the console. Known for its ray-traced lighting, which enhances visuals on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC, the game emphasizes Nintendo’s commitment to making the Switch 2 a platform for AAA third-party game ports. This was a challenge with the original Nintendo Switch due to its hardware limitations.
We’ll need to see how titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Cyberpunk 2077 perform on the Switch 2. Recent gameplay footage released Friday indicates the game runs at 30 frames per second, matching the quality mode frame rate on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The Switch 2 version of Star Wars Outlaws is expected to release almost a year after the game’s original launch in late August 2024. Alongside the announcement of its Switch 2 port on Friday, Ubisoft unveiled a demo for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. This demo offers players a slice of Star Wars Outlaws set on Tatooine, including skirmishes in space and interactions on the planet. The demo, limited to three hours, includes no progress carry-over to the full game.
Releasing a Star Wars Outlaws demo over seven months post-launch might seem unusual, but several factors contribute to this decision. Ubisoft noted during its fiscal earnings report that the game did not meet sales expectations, suggesting that a new demo could attract additional players.
Additionally, now is an opportune moment for engagement with Star Wars Outlaws. At Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, Ubisoft unveiled a trailer for A Pirate’s Fortune, the game’s second expansion set for release on May 15. Featuring a storyline where Kay Vess collaborates with space pirate Hondo Ohnaka, familiar from The Clone Wars, the add-on provides fresh adventures.
Here’s Ubisoft’s synopsis:
Embark on a mysterious adventure with Kay and Nix to explore the Khepi system and learn what it means to be a true leader. Team up with renowned pirate Hondo Ohnaka to confront Stinger Tash and her Rokana Raiders as you delve into the Khepi Tomb to uncover its secrets and treasures. Along the way, you’ll encounter the Miyuki Trade League offering new rewards for those willing to smuggle dangerous goods across the galaxy.
Even for returning players, it might be worthwhile to revisit Star Wars Outlaws. Since its underwhelming reception at launch, Massive Entertainment has released significant updates addressing mechanics like stealth. In December, Luke Plunkett of Aftermath praised these updates, stating the game has "markedly improved" and now closely achieves its aspiration of being "perhaps the most Star Wars game ever made."
