Star Wars Outlaws Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 at Star Wars Celebration 2024

Ubisoft and Lucasfilm have officially announced the release date for Star Wars Outlaws on Nintendo Switch 2 during the 2024 Star Wars Celebration, delivering long-awaited news for fans eager to experience the open-world Star Wars adventure on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.

The event, renowned for unveiling major Star Wars projects across film, games, and television, provided significant insight into what Switch 2 players can expect when Star Wars Outlaws launches on September 4, 2025. Star Wars Outlaws, developed by Ubisoft, marks the first fully open-world Star Wars title, set in the expansive galaxy between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

The game offers players the chance to step into the shoes of Kay Vess, an emerging outlaw navigating the criminal underworld of the Star Wars universe.

Since first being showcased during a Nintendo Direct highlighting upcoming Switch 2 titles, anticipation for the game’s Nintendo release has run high. This year’s Star Wars Celebration, held in Tokyo, Japan, saw Lucasfilm and Ubisoft share not only the Switch 2 release timeline but also details on post-launch content.

According to the official Star Wars site, all DLC packs released for Outlaws will be included with the Switch 2 launch.

The final DLC, titled “A Pirate’s Fortune,” is set to arrive on May 15, 2025, several months before Outlaws lands on Nintendo’s latest platform.

In addition, the game will feature exclusive cosmetic items inspired by the Disney+ original series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, further expanding the in-game universe. Lucasfilm representatives stated that the Switch 2 release aims to provide Nintendo players with a comprehensive Star Wars Outlaws experience from day one, complete with all additional content.

Ubisoft’s commitment to delivering a feature-complete port underscores the importance of the Nintendo Switch 2 platform for third-party developers and for the future of blockbuster releases on Nintendo consoles. The Star Wars Celebration has been an annual tradition since 1999, serving as the central hub for major reveals, community events, and live updates concerning the broader Star Wars franchise.

This year’s event also highlighted the announcement of a new Star Wars film directed by Shawn Levy, set for a 2027 release, signaling an exciting era of cross-media expansion for the brand. For Switch 2 enthusiasts, Star Wars Outlaws represents both a technical showcase for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware and an ambitious leap in the scope of Star Wars games available on Nintendo platforms.

Fans can look forward to pre-orders beginning later this year via the Switch 2 eShop. With Star Wars Outlaws arriving September 4, 2025, on Nintendo Switch 2, Ubisoft sets a new benchmark for Star Wars experiences on handheld consoles, ensuring players have access to the full suite of content from the moment they jump into this galaxy-spanning adventure.

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