My Scoundrel Journey Through Star Wars Outlaws

I still remember the thrill of first stepping into Kay Vess' boots, that rush of rebellion coursing through me as I sped across alien landscapes with Nix clinging to my shoulder. The freedom of Star Wars Outlaws hooked me immediately - weaving through bustling spaceports, negotiating with crime lords, and constantly glancing over my shoulder for Imperial patrols. That initial sense of limitless possibility made the galaxy feel alive in ways few games manage. But now, after completing Kay's journey, I'm left with that bittersweet emptiness only truly great adventures leave behind, and a burning question: how can I experience it all again?

My disappointment hit hard when I discovered what so many others have: Star Wars Outlaws launched without any New Game Plus mode. No carrying over my hard-earned DC-15 blaster mods, no keeping those slick Corellian leather jackets I'd collected across five systems, not even my carefully nurtured reputation with the Hutt Cartel remained. It stung, especially coming from Ubisoft - the same publisher that gave us NG+ in gems like Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Massive Entertainment's pattern held true though; just like their previous Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, we're left starting completely from scratch if we want to relive Kay's story.

Here's what gets erased when you restart:

• 🔫 All weapon upgrades and modifications

• 👕 Every cosmetic outfit piece collected

• 🤝 Syndicate reputation levels

• 🔧 Tools and gadgets unlocked through missions

• 💰 Accumulated credits and rare components

The developers' vision shines through in this design choice - they want you to truly feel Kay's progression from desperate outsider to rising scoundrel legend. There's undeniable magic in that zero-to-hero journey. I'll never forget trembling during my first encounter with Jabba's enforcers versus casually walking into his palace months later. That arc loses its punch if you begin with endgame gear. Still... part of me yearns to replay those early missions with my fully upgraded arsenal, watching stormtroopers scatter before my maxed-out thermal imploder. Would that really break the game's spirit? Or just offer fresh ways to enjoy this incredible sandbox?

Feature	Status at Launch	Possible Future?
New Game Plus	❌ Not Available	🤞 Maybe in patch
Mission Select	❌ Not Implemented	❓ Unlikely
Post-Campaign Exploration	✅ Fully Supported	✅ Confirmed
Syndicate Reputation Resets	✅ On New Game	❌ Carries in NG+?

What softens the blow is the generous post-campaign freedom. Once credits roll, you're dumped back into this gorgeous galaxy with zero restrictions. I've spent weeks since "finishing" the game just wandering:

• Taking bounty contracts from shady brokers on backwater planets

• Experimenting with betraying the Pyke Syndicate after building their trust

• Discovering hidden Imperial caches in areas I'd rushed through before

• Photographing alien wildlife with the surprisingly robust snapshot mode

This open-ended play reveals subtle details missed during the main story - like how changing weather affects NPC behavior in Kijimi's markets, or how your chosen dialogue permanently alters cantina rumors. Massive Entertainment crafted something special here between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi timelines. Kay's journey through criminal underworlds feels authentically Star Wars in ways even recent films struggled to capture.

Watching my speeder's shadow glide over Tatooine's dunes at sunset, I can't help but dream about what's next. Ubisoft added New Game Plus to AC Mirage six months post-launch - could we see similar treatment for Outlaws? With the Nintendo Switch 2 version arriving September 4th, this feels like the perfect moment. Imagine starting fresh on portable hardware while keeping your progress from other platforms! I'd love to see Massive implement:

• 🎯 Optional difficulty scaling for NG+ runs

• 💥 Exclusive cosmetics for completing challenges in this mode

• 🤖 Modified enemy placements to surprise veterans

• 🌌 Alternate story paths unlocked through syndicate choices

Beyond technical features, I'm emotionally invested in Kay's future. Her dynamic with Nix - that perfect blend of sarcasm and genuine affection - created my favorite partner dynamic since Han and Chewie. Where could their story go next? Maybe a DLC expanding on her hinted past with Crimson Dawn, or perhaps she'll cross paths with a certain young Jedi-in-hiding during the events of Return of the Jedi. Massive built such a rich foundation here; I'm desperate to revisit it with all the tools and wisdom my first playthrough earned.

For now though, I'll keep wandering. There are still stars I haven't raced between, smuggler dens I haven't offended, and sunsets I haven't watched while parked on some forgotten moon listening to galactic news reports. Star Wars Outlaws gave me a galaxy to get lost in, and even without New Game Plus, I'm not ready to leave Kay's world behind just yet. That's the magic of this game - it makes you feel like a scoundrel forging your own path, even when you're technically done. And really, isn't that the dream we all chased when we first heard those iconic opening notes?