“Star Wars Outlaws Delayed, Unlikely to Release on PS5 in Early 2024”
Ubisoft’s highly anticipated open world Star Wars game, Star Wars Outlaws, may not be hitting the PlayStation 5 console as expected in early 2024. While no firm release date had been announced, the publisher had originally planned for the game to launch sometime before April 2024.
However, Ubisoft’s latest financial report hints at a delay for a “large game” that has been pushed into fiscal year 24-25 in order to maximize its value creation. It’s highly probable that this delayed game is referring to Star Wars Outlaws, as there are no other blockbuster titles scheduled for release during the current fiscal period from Ubisoft.
Despite the initial hype surrounding the potential early 2024 release, some industry insiders believe that a delay might actually be a positive thing. With the release schedule already overcrowded during the early months of 2024, pushing back the release of Star Wars Outlaws could give some breathing room to both the game and other titles vying for players’ attention.
Furthermore, there have been concerns regarding the lack of recent updates on the progress of Star Wars Outlaws. It has been months since any substantial information or gameplay footage has been revealed, leading many to question whether a 2024 release was a realistic possibility in the first place. Given the magnitude of the Star Wars brand and the expected marketing push for the game, it is likely that Ubisoft would want to create a substantial marketing campaign to accompany its launch.
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[source: videogameschronicle.com]