I don’t normally follow the big video game events such as E3 or Xbox Games Showcase. I usually find out about some of the gaming news weeks after the event and that’s always worked for me. One of my favorite Star Wars content creators posted about Star Wars Outlaws and how the trailer was released at Xbox Games Showcase this year. I watched the trailer and honestly, I’m excited. I’m curious how this game will play out and when this game will be released.

Star Wars Outlaws takes place in between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Kay Vess is on her own and resorts to cheating in Sabacc to make ends meet. With her companion, Nix, they end up escaping a brawl at the tavern they’re at and running from the scene. Kay is approached by Jaylen, some sort of acquaintance from Kay’s past, who offers her a way out of the situation she’s in. In the rest of the trailer, Kay is shown exploring different planets with Nix by her side.

As far as Star Wars is concerned, I think the more Star Wars stuff that exists, the better! I’m positive in that way. I think it’s neat to see a female protagonist in a Star Wars game. Without knowing much about Kay, I like her as a character. Her look feels rugged, yet functional. I couldn’t help thinking how she could be a fun character to cosplay as. I’m a sucker for a good companion and Nix is adorable. If anything happens to Nix, I’m going to be annoyed.

There were some critiques from fans towards Star Wars Outlaws. This includes having another Star Wars game without custom character creation. I feel like that critique is fair. Most Star Wars fans want to see themselves in the galaxy. I think most fans were hoping for a Knights of the Old Republic / Star Wars open-world RPG and that would be cool. Unfortunately, there was backlash around male gamers not wanting to play as a female character. This doesn’t surprise me, although it’s such a weird take. I have had to play as male characters for a long time and I didn’t mind. Plus there are so many badass female video game characters (Jill Valentine from Resident Evil, Lara Croft, Ellie from Last of Us) why is Kay Vess different from them?

I’m looking forward to Star Wars Outlaws! I think it has the potential to be a fun Star Wars game. Have you watched the newest Star Wars Outlaws trailer? Let me know what you think in the comments!