Star Wars Outlaws Release Date Set for Nintendo Switch 2

Ubisoft had already confirmed that Star Wars: Outlaws will be available on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. However, it was revealed today that this space adventure won't be a launch title for the new Nintendo handheld, set to release on June 5. Instead, Star Wars: Outlaws will hit the shelves a few months later, on September 4.

For those who might have missed it on PS5, Xbox, and PC, Star Wars: Outlaws is set in the timeline between "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi." The game follows the journey of Kay Vess, a small-time criminal who suddenly finds herself targeted by a cartel. Our reviewer rated it a 7, describing it as "a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration, but it's hindered by simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch."

Ubisoft didn't provide many new details beyond confirming the release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 version and reiterating its availability on the platform. This update is significant enough to add to the Switch 2 Games List. Meanwhile, American and Canadian gamers remain in pre-order limbo as Nintendo evaluates the impact of new tariffs introduced by the Republican administration. Any news on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games is a welcome distraction during this period.

The announcement was made during a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Ubisoft also unveiled the second story pack for Star Wars: Outlaws, titled "A Pirate’s Fortune." In this add-on, Kay Vess will team up with Hondo Ohnaka to confront Stinger Tash, the leader of the Rokana Raiders. Star Wars: Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune is scheduled for release on May 15.