Today marks a significant milestone for gamers as Ubisoft releases the largest update yet for Star Wars Outlaws on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. With a focus on enhancing gameplay mechanics and addressing various bugs, this update promises to refine the player experience significantly. Below, we delve into the notable changes and provide a comprehensive overview of the patch notes.
NOTABLE CHANGES:
The latest update introduces several important adjustments that enhance gameplay. Players can now enjoy greater flexibility in their approach to stealth and combat, allowing them to choose between stealth tactics or engaging enemies openly, even within syndicate territories in urban settings.
Additionally, improvements to enemy AI have been made, including enhanced detection mechanisms. Players will receive notifications when they are detected, enabling them to decide whether to escalate their actions or maintain a stealthy approach. The update also adds specific weak points to various enemies, rewarding players for strategic targeting, which may trigger dramatic explosions or unique enemy deaths.
Combat has also been refined, with Kay’s blaster and pickup weapons seeing re-tuning to enhance the overall fighting experience. The ability to carry two-handed weapons in more scenarios has been introduced, alongside improvements to facial animations and expression during dialogues. Notably, a new toggle option allows players to disable the cinematic lens effects during gameplay.
FULL PATCH NOTES:
General Gameplay
- Resolved an issue causing players to become stuck when attempting to take off with the Trailblazer following specific missions.
- Increased instances where Kay can holster two-handed weapons, particularly during climbing, grappling, and when using the speeder.
- Enhanced AI capabilities for improved speeder use and enemy tactical decisions.
- Adjusted damage mechanics, with decreased damage per shot but a gradual increase in damage cadence over time.
- Improved feedback for detection signs from cameras.
- Implemented weak points on various enemies to promote strategic combat decisions.
- Significant improvements in blaster module functionality and NPC cover behavior in combat.
UI, HUD and Settings
- Introduced visual cues for when an NPC begins detecting the player.
- Added highlighted text indicating which blaster modules are most effective against specific enemies.
- Refined the wanted system for clearer messaging and visibility settings.
- Improved feedback during takedown scenarios to prevent unintended combat triggers.
Audio
- Enhanced dialogue clarity for enemy interactions during cover transitions.
- Fixed audio playback issues on specific controllers.
Cinematics
- Added facial animations to improve character interactions during gameplay dialogues.
Camera
- Enhanced the camera perspective for better aim and sightlines during combat.
Worlds, Fauna and Flora
- Fixed visual effects related to destructible flora and improved the visibility of lights within game worlds.
Photo Mode
- Added a clean lens option in the photo mode for enhanced images.
Accessibility
- Implemented custom controller presets for improved remapping options for various gameplay scenarios.
- Introduced a new ‘strong’ aim assist setting to enhance shooting mechanics.
Miscellaneous
- Fixed several achievement-related issues, ensuring they can be unlocked correctly.
MAIN & SIDE QUESTS (beware of spoilers)
Toshara
- Fixed an issue during the intel quest where Kay was unable to progress.
Tatooine
- Resolved quest initialization issues related to timing when traveling to Akiva.
Akiva
- Fixed detection issues with ND-5 that would incorrectly alert during stealth transitions.
As gamers eagerly explore the latest enhancements in Star Wars Outlaws, the significant improvements introduced in this patch are expected to provide a more immersive and rewarding experience. For further details, players can refer to the complete patch notes released by Ubisoft.
[source ubisoft.com]
