Summary
From nine mainline movies to several animated TV shows and countless comic books and novels, there’s a lot ofStar Warsmedia to consume, and it’s only continued to grow increasingly more complex over the last 46 years. It can be extremely intimidating for newcomers to just jump right intotheStar Warsuniverse, but that’s where games likeStar Wars Outlawshopefully come into play.
An open-world RPG setbetweenEmpire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi,Star Wars Outlawswill hopefully act as the perfect entry-level experience for newcomers to the franchise, while also having plenty of Easter eggs and references for long-time fans. One of the best forms of fan service inStar Warsvideo games is when the title references a character or moment from the franchise but does so in a practical format, like through the weapons it gives to the player. And with almost five decades worth of material to draw from, there’s no shortage of possible weapons that could come toStar Wars Outlaws.
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Blasters That Should Be in Star Wars Outlaws
InStar Wars Outlaws, players take on the role of Kay Vess, a smuggler that’s trying to find her place in the galaxy, along with her fair share of fortune and glory. With Vess not being a Jedi, it’s likely that players will primarily wield a blaster during most ofStar Wars Outlaws' moment-to-moment gameplay. There are only two blasters currently confirmed forStar Wars Outlaws, with the first being Kay Vess' trusty blaster pistol, and the second being a heavy A300 rifle that Vess' furry little companion Nix can grab from a fallen foe. While the A300 is a temporary weapon with finite ammo, Vess' pistol seems to always be available, though it can overheat. Vess' pistol also has several different types of ammo, including a standard blaster bolt, and an electrified charge shot.
With Kay Vess being a gunslinging smuggler, it seems only right thatStar Wars Outlawsgives players plenty of blaster pistol options, and there are some iconic weapons that would fit the bill. The DL-44 heavy pistol - as made infamous by fellow smuggler Han Solo - would be a great choice forStar Wars Outlaws, maybe acting as a one-shot kill on unarmed foes. The K-16 Bryar pistol is another great fit forStar Wars Outlaws, not only being a versatile weapon in its own right, but also acting as a reference totheStar Wars Jedi Knightseries.
As Kay Vess levels up, she should start to gain access to heavier weaponry, opening the floodgates forStar Warsmany, many blaster rifles. There’s the EE-3, Boba Fett’s burst rifle, the Empire’s standard-issue E-11, and the Rebels' A280 rifle, all of which would be great picks forStar Wars Outlaws. But one of the more interesting choices of weaponry would be the A-180 blaster, a weapon first seen inRogue Oneand one capable of being a pistol, automatic rifle, and sniper all in one.
Other Weapons That Should Be in Star Wars Outlaws
While blasters will probably make up the vast majority ofStar Wars Outlaws' weaponry, it would be fun to see Kay Vess encounter a range of different tools across her journey, including a handful of melee weapons. Though they aren’t often seen in canonStar Warsmedia, withThe Mandalorianbeing the only real standout appearance, vibroblades are a common melee weapon in theStar Warsgalaxy, and definitely one that a smuggler like Kay Vess would use for stealth takedowns. A Force pike would also be fun to wield, acting as an extremely powerful stun baton.
Star Wars Outlawsis coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S in 2024.
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