"Star Wars Outlaws Launch Date Set for Nintendo Switch 2"

Ubisoft has confirmed that Star Wars: Outlaws will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, although fans will need to wait a bit longer than expected. The eagerly anticipated space adventure won't be a launch title for the new Nintendo handheld, set to release on June 5. Instead, Star Wars: Outlaws will arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 a few months later, on September 4.

If you missed the chance to play Star Wars: Outlaws on PS5, Xbox, or PC, now's your opportunity to dive into this thrilling narrative. Set between the iconic events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, the game follows Kay Vess, a small-time criminal who finds herself marked for death by a powerful cartel. Our reviewer rated it a 7, describing it as "a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration, though it's hindered by simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch."

While Ubisoft didn't share much beyond confirming the release date on the Nintendo Switch 2, this news allows us to update the Switch 2 Games List. With American and Canadian gamers currently stuck in pre-order limbo due to Nintendo assessing the impact of new tariffs introduced by the Republican administration, any updates on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games are a welcome distraction.

The announcement was made during a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, where Ubisoft also unveiled details about the second story pack for Star Wars: Outlaws, titled A Pirate’s Fortune. This add-on will see Kay Vess allying with Hondo Ohnaka to challenge Stinger Tash, leader of the Rokana Raiders. Star Wars: Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune is slated for release on May 15.