Star Wars Outlaws Faces Dismal Sales Woes

Star Wars Outlaws Underperforms, Outsold by Jedi: Survivor

Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws, the franchise's first open-world title, is facing significant challenges. Released in August 2024, the game, despite initially positive reviews, has underwhelmed both critics and players. Negative feedback, particularly concerning its combat and stealth mechanics, has impacted sales, falling short of Ubisoft's expectations. This underperformance led to a sharp drop in Ubisoft's stock price shortly after the game's launch.

Adding to the woes, recent reports indicate Star Wars Outlaws is being outsold by 2023's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. While precise sales figures remain undisclosed, Jedi: Survivor's success, fueled by its status as a sequel to a popular title and overwhelmingly positive critical reception, contrasts sharply with Outlaws' struggles. In Europe, Outlaws' 2024 sales ranking at 47th further underscores its disappointing performance.

Several factors contribute to this disparity. Jedi: Survivor benefited from pre-existing fan loyalty and critical acclaim. Furthermore, a later PS4 and Xbox One release generated renewed interest. Conversely, Outlaws has struggled to gain traction despite ongoing updates and DLC releases.

Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment are banking on post-launch content to revitalize Outlaws. The November release of "Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card," featuring Lando Calrissian, and the upcoming Spring 2025 release of "Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate's Fortune," featuring Hondo Ohnaka, aim to re-engage players. However, whether these expansions will be enough to significantly boost sales remains to be seen.

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