Star Wars Outlaws got a cinematic teaser during the Xbox Showcase, with the promise of more to come at Ubisoft Forward. The company delivered, with a much longer look at the game.
In a stage presentation, Ubisoft’s Julian Gerighty said that the reign of the Empire has made a time of opportunity for outlaws. Protagonist Kay Vess is navigating contracts with scoundrels and syndicates while avoiding Imperial entanglements, aiming for a big score.
A subsequent gameplay demonstration showed Kay sneaking her way through a facility, marking targets for her pet companion to trigger for her to navigate past enemies. When a guard confronts her, she quickly draws and shoots (first), a seeming reference to the classic Han Solo moment from the original trilogy. Another guard used a shield, requiring some direct melee damage to pop, and the ensuing fire fight showed off Kay trying to deal with an overwhelming set of guards before escaping outside onto a speeder bike.