As Ubisoft’s highly anticipated open-world game, Star Wars Outlaws, delivers a thrilling smuggler’s adventure for fans of the sci-fi saga, the developer has acknowledged the need for improvement in certain areas. According to the game’s Creative Director, Julian Gerighty, the early stealth missions have been identified as a weakness that the development team aims to address in an upcoming patch.
Addressing frustrating stealth missions
Gerighty revealed that the Ubisoft Massive Entertainment team has closely examined player data and found that the “instant-fail” stealth missions in the Wookie city of Mirogana have been a significant source of frustration for players. In these early missions, players are often punished too quickly and harshly with a game-over screen when detected.
To address this issue, the development team is working on a patch that is expected to be released around September 17th. While the instant game-overs will not be completely removed, the Creative Director stated that the team will be adjusting the stealth quests to make them “fairer” and improve the overall player experience.
Ubisoft seeking to enhance the game
The fact that Ubisoft is continuing to work on Star Wars Outlaws even after its release, with the goal of enhancing the player experience, is likely to be welcomed by many fans. The developer is likely hoping that the upcoming patches will help boost the game’s performance, as the title has so far fallen short of expectations in terms of sales, which has even led to a temporary decline in Ubisoft’s stock price.
Improving the stealth mechanics
By acknowledging the weakness in the game’s stealth mechanics and committing to addressing it through a targeted patch, Ubisoft demonstrates its dedication to delivering a more polished and enjoyable experience for Star Wars Outlaws players. Fans can look forward to the upcoming improvements, which aim to make the stealth missions more balanced and satisfying, further immersing them in the thrilling smuggler’s adventure within the beloved Star Wars universe.