Star Wars Outlaws has received a major update with Title Update 1.4.0, bringing significant changes to stealth mechanics, AI improvements, and more. The patch focuses on enhancing gameplay by cutting stealth requirements, improving combat, and offering greater player choice.
Key Updates in Title Update 1.4.0
The new update removes forced stealth objectives across the game, allowing players to progress without worrying about “do not raise the alarm” or “do not get caught” missions. Now, players can enjoy more freedom without having to return to previous checkpoints when stealth is broken.
The patch also introduces several gameplay enhancements. These include improvements to enemy AI, better facial animations, and improved weapon mechanics. The update aims to provide a more refined and enjoyable experience, with visual options allowing sharper graphics, especially for distant objects.
Notable Gameplay Changes
- Stealth and Combat Enhancements: The update offers greater flexibility, allowing players to choose their approach to combat and stealth situations.
- AI and Enemy Behaviour: AI opponents have improved tactical decision-making, leading to more dynamic combat encounters. Additionally, enemy detection has been enhanced for a more realistic challenge.
- Weapon and Damage Adjustments: The update refines weapon aiming, recoil, and spread, making shooting more precise. Increased headshot damage and better blaster module functionality also improve combat satisfaction.
Performance Improvements
- Character and Environmental Enhancements: Facial animations in dialogue scenes have been improved, and visual effects for flora and waterfalls have been fixed. Additionally, the distance at which lights are visible in the game world has been increased.
- UI and Accessibility: Several new features have been added, including a custom controller preset and a stronger aim assist option. The update also introduces faster menu narration and clearer descriptions of accessibility settings.
Ongoing Support for PC Players
Although the update does not address specific issues faced by some PC players using Windows 11 24H2, Ubisoft has stated that they are working on a permanent fix.
Drew Rechner, the game’s creative director, has promised that further improvements will continue to enhance the player experience. With Star Wars Outlaws receiving positive feedback, the updates aim to boost the game’s appeal as it prepares for future sales, including its upcoming Steam launch.
Full Patch Notes for Title Update 1.4.0
- General Gameplay Changes: Adjusted combat and stealth mechanics, improved speeder AI, and fixed issues where players could get stuck or undetected.
- UI, HUD, and Settings: Enhanced NPC detection indicators, added more detailed blaster module prompts, and updated the adrenaline rush costs based on difficulty.
- Audio and Cinematics: Improved dialogue during combat, fixed sound issues for PS5 players, and enhanced cinematic animations.
- World and Environment: Fixed visual issues with flora, waterfalls, and improved grass and mud textures.
Bug Reporting and Future Updates
Ubisoft has introduced a new Star Wars™ Outlaws Bug Reporter, allowing players to report issues directly. This platform will help keep players informed about ongoing investigations and when fixes will be deployed in future updates.~
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