Breaking Tradition: Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws Ditches Tower Climbing for Exploration

Ubisoft’s upcoming open-world adventure, Star Wars Outlaws, is set to challenge one of the gaming company’s long-standing traditions – climbing towers to progress through the map. According to Game Informer’s Brian Shea, the creative director of Star Wars Outlaws, Julian Gerighty from Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment, has confirmed that players will not be climbing towers in the game to unlock the map. Instead of relying on binoculars or eagles to reveal the surrounding lands, players will have to explore the world to naturally clear up the fog on the map.

While climbing towers can provide a sense of achievement and fun in video games, the repetitive nature of this mechanic can make the game world feel artificial and predictable. Ubisoft’s history of incorporating tower climbing in games like Grow Home and Grow Up highlights the company’s expertise in this area. However, for the Star Wars universe, climbing towers may not align with the organic progression of the game world. It is important for a game’s mechanics to feel seamless and integrated into the overall experience, rather than standing out as a repetitive task.

The decision to exclude tower climbing in Star Wars Outlaws reflects Massive and Gerighty’s commitment to redefining the open-world experience for players. By emphasizing “full freedom of approach” and moving away from conventional combat strategies, the game aims to provide a unique and immersive experience for players. The trailers for Star Wars Outlaws showcase a game that is willing to think outside the box and focus on subtle yet crucial details to enhance the overall gameplay.

Looking Ahead

As the launch of Star Wars Outlaws approaches, players can anticipate a fresh take on open-world exploration that deviates from traditional gaming tropes. By removing tower climbing as a means of map progression, Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment is paving the way for a more organic and immersive gaming experience. With a focus on exploration and player freedom, Star Wars Outlaws promises to deliver a captivating journey through the galaxy far, far away.