Star Wars Outlaws' Sales Predicted to Fall Off by Industry Analyst

Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws Underperforms, Impacting Share Price

Ubisoft's highly anticipated Star Wars Outlaws, intended as a financial turnaround for the company, has reportedly underperformed in sales, causing a dip in Ubisoft's share price. This follows a first-quarter 2024-25 sales report where Ubisoft highlighted Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) as key drivers for future growth.

Despite positive critical reception, sales have been described as sluggish. J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Kerven lowered his sales projection for Star Wars Outlaws from 7.5 million units to 5.5 million units by March 2025, citing the game's struggle to meet expectations.

Ubisoft's share price experienced consecutive declines on September 3rd, falling 5.1% on Monday and a further 2.4% by Tuesday morning. This marked the lowest share price since 2015, adding to a year-to-date drop exceeding 30%. The company, however, reported a 15% increase in session days across consoles and PC, largely attributed to Games-as-a-Service, with MAUs reaching 38 million (a 7% year-on-year increase).

The discrepancy between critical acclaim and player reception is evident in the user score of 4.5/10 on Metacritic, contrasting sharply with Game8's 90/100 rating. While Game8 considers it an exceptional title, the lower user scores suggest a disconnect between expectations and the actual player experience. For a detailed review, please see the link provided in the original article.