Lightsabers Meet Katanas: 'Star Wars Outlaws' Borrows from Japanese Lore

Star Wars Outlaws: A Galactic Adventure Inspired by Samurai and Open-World Classics

Star Wars Outlaws' creative director, Julian Gerighty, recently revealed key inspirations behind the highly anticipated game, drawing parallels to the immersive worlds of Ghost of Tsushima and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. This blend of influences promises a unique open-world adventure within the Star Wars universe.

Learning from the Samurai Masterclass: Ghost of Tsushima's Influence

Gerighty cited Ghost of Tsushima as a major influence, praising its cohesive world-building and immersive gameplay. Unlike games relying on repetitive tasks, Ghost of Tsushima's seamless integration of story, world, and gameplay resonated deeply with Gerighty. He aimed to replicate this level of immersion in Star Wars Outlaws, allowing players to truly inhabit the role of a galactic outlaw. The focus is on creating a compelling narrative that seamlessly blends with the player's actions, fostering a sense of genuine immersion within the Star Wars universe.

Exploring the Expansive Worlds of Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey, with its vast explorable environment and RPG elements, also significantly shaped Star Wars Outlaws. Gerighty admired the game's freedom and scale, inspiring him to create a similarly expansive world for players to explore. He even consulted directly with the Assassin's Creed Odyssey team, gaining invaluable insights into managing world size and traversal distances. However, unlike Odyssey's sprawling length, Star Wars Outlaws will offer a more focused, narrative-driven experience, ensuring a compelling and engaging journey from start to finish.

Embracing the Outlaw Fantasy

The core concept of Star Wars Outlaws centers on the classic scoundrel archetype, reminiscent of Han Solo. Gerighty emphasizes that the game's development was guided by the desire to let players truly experience what it means to be an outlaw in a galaxy far, far away. This translates into a diverse range of activities, from cantina games of Sabacc to high-speed speeder chases and interstellar ship piloting, all seamlessly integrated to enhance the immersive outlaw fantasy. The goal is to create an adventure where players don't just play a Star Wars game, they live the Star Wars outlaw experience.