Can You Get A Lightsaber In Star Wars Outlaws?

As one of the most recognizable images in, lightsabers were unexpectedly absent in , a Ubisoft game that introduces new characters while also expanding on the existing lore. As one of the most prominent images in the entire franchise, the main weapon used by both Jedi and Sith lords. Ubisoft’s choice may appear as a misstep but it is actually the smartest move it could make when handling the brand.

follows Kay Vess, an outlaw, and her adorable best friend Nix as they complete various missions for the galaxy’s biggest crime bosses. Unlike many of the protagonists in the movies or games, Vess has no attachment to the Force. She does not belong to the Sith Order, nor is she a Jedi, so she has no pre-existing alignment, nor does she have a reason to use a lightsaber.

Since the lightsaber is more of a Force user weapon (though non-force sensitive characters have used one as well), Vess utilizes the more scoundrel-centric weapon, the blaster, which can be seen in Ubisoft’s official trailer for the game. This is a huge difference from most of the other games, such as. These games, and the franchise as a whole, put a heavy emphasis on lightsaber combat as well as Force user characters. As Vess, players get to refreshingly utilize a different combat style with the blaster. Players also get a new type of protagonist, one that can make up her own rules as she goes.

Vess is a brand new smuggler character to the universe, and she exists in the time between and, the last two films in the original trilogy. Through Vess, players get to see a new side of this universe and navigate the complex criminal underbelly. This is new territory for the franchise to explore but everyone at LucasFilms and Disney was excited at the opportunity, according to Narrative Director Navid Khavari when speaking with .

This is a game tackling a new kind of hero, a new combat style, and also wants to invite new gamers. On the official page, it states, “.”

Star Wars Outlaws has some very cool and