Summary
Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment’s upcomingStar Warsadventure,Star Wars Outlaws, is the first open-worldStar Warsgame, which simultaneously makes it Ubisoft’s most ambitious project to date. Set between the events ofThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi,Star WarsOutlawstakes advantage of the Empire’s growing control during that time by using it to encourage the rise of criminal syndicates and, as the game’s title suggests, outlaws. Kay Vess, the game’s protagonist, aims to pull off the biggest heist the Outer Rim has ever seen, and this goal will end up taking her between planets and moons on what is expected to be one of gaming’s biggestStar Warsadventures.
At the center ofStar Wars Outlaws' open world are its various planets, each designed to showcase unique biomes, cultures, and activities. While some of these planets,like Tatooine and Akiva, were inspired by familiar locations from theStar Warsuniverse, one moon has been designed specifically forStar Wars Outlaws: Toshara. While Ubisoft and Massive haven’t divulged many details about Toshara, what they have disclosed makes the moon sound like a worthwhile place for players to spend their time inOutlaws.
What to Expect from Star Wars Outlaws' Toshara
Toshara Is Specially Designed for Outlaws' Scoundrel Fantasy
Toshara will likely be recognized as one of the most distinguishedlocations inStar Wars Outlaws, primarily due to it being an original concept by Massive Entertainment and the amount of detail exhibited in the moon’s design. Among Toshara’s most notable features are its wind and the bustling city of Mirogana, which is built into a giant, wind-eroded rock rising from its center.
Inspired by the African savanna, Toshara is characterized by its windswept plains and desert flora, but one can also find large veins of Amberine bursting from the moon’s surface. Furthermore, as wind is such an ever-present force on Toshara, the moon’s inhabitants have developed ways to incorporate it into their daily lives.
The characteristic that will likely determine Toshara’s impact onStar Wars Outlawsthe most is that it was specially designed to reflect the central “scoundrel fantasy” theme of the game. In fact, the game’s director, Steve Blank, said in aStar Wars Outlawsbehind-the-scenes feature that Toshara “has been built from the ground up with the scoundrel fantasy at its beating heart.”
This undoubtedly means that players can expect to participate in a variety ofless-than-reputable activities inOutlaws, especially as Toshara has been known as the gem of the criminal underworld. Perhaps Toshara can be best explained in the same way Obi-Wan described Mos Eisley Spaceport inA New Hope— “You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.”
Toshara Will Likely Serve as Kay’s Home
While it has yet to be confirmed, Toshara will more than likely serve as a home base of sorts for Kay, so players should expect to spend a significant amount of their time there. This is primarily due to the nature of what can be found on the moon, but it is also expected on account of it being an original design for the game that was specifically created to reflect the overall theme ofOutlaws. Additionally, ofall the planets confirmed forOutlaws, the Toshaal system’s Toshara moon has been showcased in trailers and behind-the-scenes footage the most.
There is bound to be plenty of explorable terrain and skies in Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment’s upcomingopen-worldStar WarsadventureStar Wars Outlaws,but Toshara is already proving itself to be a breathtaking landscape that is sure to become a memorable attraction once the game releases. The attention to detail alongside all the elements that make Toshara fit for theStar Warsuniverse will undoubtedly be more than enough reason to spend a significant amount of time there.
Star Wars Outlaws
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game and explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Fight, steal, & outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITYExplore distinct planets with bustling cities and cantinas before racing across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each planet brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk.EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORYLive the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. With Nix by your side, turn any situation to your advantage: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right moments to distract enemies and gain the upper hand.EMBARK ON HIGH-STAKES MISSIONSTake on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations, and outwit enemies as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. Every choice you make influences your ever-changing reputation.JUMP INTO THE PILOT SEATPilot your ship, The Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes, finding the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.
