Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster, Nightdive Studios’ latest revitalization of a PC classic, has arrived on Nintendo Switch, allowing a new generation of players to experience LucasArts’ acclaimed 1997 western first-person shooter with a host of modern upgrades.
The remaster is available now as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop, backed by a freshly released launch trailer that highlights the game’s expanded feature set and restored Wild West atmosphere. LucasArts first released Outlaws in 1997 for Windows PC, where it quickly won praise for its engaging narrative, atmospheric soundtrack, and innovative gameplay inspired by iconic Western films.
Building on that legacy, Nightdive Studios has taken the reins to deliver Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster using its proprietary KEX engine—a platform known for breathing new life into beloved classics. The remastered edition immerses players in the tale of ex-Marshall James Anderson, whose peaceful life is upended by a ruthless land baron’s schemes.
Motivated by vengeance after tragedy strikes his family, Anderson must outwit and outgun a ruthless band of outlaws in pursuit of justice across the untamed frontier.
The game’s authentic storytelling, inspired by Hollywood’s classic Westerns, remains at the heart of this modernization. Nightdive Studios' remaster features upgraded visuals including high-resolution textures, redrawn artwork, and improved rendering, ensuring that every firefight and showdown feels both nostalgic and fresh.
"We've reimagined Outlaws for the modern era, maintaining the spirit of the original while enhancing every aspect for today’s gaming platforms," a Nightdive representative summarized in a recent statement.
With updated support for console gamepads, the game introduces a responsive weapon wheel, as well as platform-specific enhancements like motion controls and rumble feedback for Nintendo Switch players. Multiplayer fans can look forward to four crossplay-enabled game modes—Deathmatch, Team Play, Capture the Flag, and the offbeat Kill The Fool With The Chicken—making it easier than ever for players across supported platforms to join the action.
An in-game Vault offers access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content, providing long-time fans with new insights into the development of this cult classic. Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster is a standout for collectors of Nintendo Switch shooters and admirers of gaming history, representing yet another successful preservation effort by Nightdive Studios.
Outlaws fans and newcomers alike can now download the title from the Nintendo eShop and experience a pivotal chapter in FPS history, seamlessly blended with the convenience and features of modern hardware.
The remaster is available now as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop, backed by a freshly released launch trailer that highlights the game’s expanded feature set and restored Wild West atmosphere. LucasArts first released Outlaws in 1997 for Windows PC, where it quickly won praise for its engaging narrative, atmospheric soundtrack, and innovative gameplay inspired by iconic Western films.
Building on that legacy, Nightdive Studios has taken the reins to deliver Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster using its proprietary KEX engine—a platform known for breathing new life into beloved classics. The remastered edition immerses players in the tale of ex-Marshall James Anderson, whose peaceful life is upended by a ruthless land baron’s schemes.
Motivated by vengeance after tragedy strikes his family, Anderson must outwit and outgun a ruthless band of outlaws in pursuit of justice across the untamed frontier.
The game’s authentic storytelling, inspired by Hollywood’s classic Westerns, remains at the heart of this modernization. Nightdive Studios' remaster features upgraded visuals including high-resolution textures, redrawn artwork, and improved rendering, ensuring that every firefight and showdown feels both nostalgic and fresh.
"We've reimagined Outlaws for the modern era, maintaining the spirit of the original while enhancing every aspect for today’s gaming platforms," a Nightdive representative summarized in a recent statement.
With updated support for console gamepads, the game introduces a responsive weapon wheel, as well as platform-specific enhancements like motion controls and rumble feedback for Nintendo Switch players. Multiplayer fans can look forward to four crossplay-enabled game modes—Deathmatch, Team Play, Capture the Flag, and the offbeat Kill The Fool With The Chicken—making it easier than ever for players across supported platforms to join the action.
An in-game Vault offers access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content, providing long-time fans with new insights into the development of this cult classic. Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster is a standout for collectors of Nintendo Switch shooters and admirers of gaming history, representing yet another successful preservation effort by Nightdive Studios.
Outlaws fans and newcomers alike can now download the title from the Nintendo eShop and experience a pivotal chapter in FPS history, seamlessly blended with the convenience and features of modern hardware.
