Outlaws + A Handful of Missions Remaster Brings Classic Western FPS to Nintendo Switch in 2025

Nintendo Switch players can prepare to revisit the wild frontier as Outlaws + A Handful of Missions Remaster officially heads to the platform on November 20, 2025.

This enhanced version marks the return of Lucasarts’ beloved 1997 western first-person shooter, meeting modern standards while retaining its classic roots. Developed by the team behind the acclaimed Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, Outlaws + A Handful of Missions offers a comprehensive overhaul of the original release.

Players once again step into the boots of ex-Marshal James Anderson, embarking on a classic tale of justice, greed, and corruption set against the backdrop of the American West.

The original’s gripping story and iconic arsenal—including the .45 Revolver, Scoped .44 Rifle, 10-Gauge Shotgun, and Sawed-Off 12-Gauge Shotgun—are back, providing an authentic gunslinging experience. The remaster aims to deliver an experience tailored for both newcomers and longtime fans.

Enhanced with high-resolution, uncompressed cutscenes and newly updated visuals for characters, weapons, and enemies, every detail has been meticulously recreated from original archived art.

The result is a faithful and vibrant presentation that honors the stylized aesthetic of the 1997 classic, fully utilizing current hardware capabilities, including up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS performance where supported. In a notable statement accompanying the announcement, the development team emphasized their dedication to authenticity and accessibility, highlighting how modern features such as revamped controls, a new weapon wheel, gamepad rumble support, and motion/gyro aiming make the action more intuitive than ever for Nintendo Switch users. A significant feature for contemporary players is Cross-Play Multiplayer support, allowing online matches across multiple platforms in game modes like Deathmatch, Team Play, Capture the Flag, and Kill The Fool With The Chicken.

With up to four players supported, competitive and cooperative gameplay is as accessible as it is thrilling. The remaster doesn’t stop at gameplay enhancements; additional content includes a vault of behind-the-scenes materials offering fans unprecedented insights into the making of this genre-defining title.

With 26 achievements to unlock and modern accessibility features, Outlaws + A Handful of Missions Remaster stands as both a celebration and a revitalization of one of Lucasarts’ most storied releases. Outlaws + A Handful of Missions Remaster is set for release exclusively via the Nintendo Switch eShop on November 20, 2025.

For more on this western FPS revival—including trailers and further breakdowns—visit the official Nintendo Switch channels as launch approaches.

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