Star Wars Outlaws Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 This September

The long-awaited journey to a galaxy far, far away is finally charting a course for Nintendo's newest hardware. Ubisoft has confirmed that Star Wars Outlaws will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on 4th September 2026, bringing the open-world scoundrel adventure to a hybrid platform for the first time. While whispers of a Switch 2 version had circulated since the game’s original release window, the exact date remained elusive—until now. Players who prefer Nintendo’s ecosystem can mark their calendars for early autumn, when Kay Vess and her loyal merqaal companion Nix will sneak, shoot, and charm their way onto the console.

The announcement comes at an interesting moment for the title. Star Wars Outlaws is already playable across nearly every major gaming ecosystem: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC (via Ubisoft Connect, the Epic Games Store, and Steam), Amazon Luna, and Ubisoft+ Premium. The Switch 2 edition promises to fill one of the few remaining gaps, offering mobility and the console’s unique dual-screen potential. Though Ubisoft has not yet detailed any Switch 2–specific enhancements, the hardware’s improved processing power over the original Switch suggests that Kay’s escapades could run with steady performance, perhaps even leveraging the system’s haptic feedback and gyroscopic aiming.

Despite the franchise’s massive cultural footprint, the initial reception of Star Wars Outlaws was decidedly mixed. Eurogamer awarded the game two out of five stars, citing a lack of depth in its stealth and combat systems. The review noted that it “lacks the branching, open stealth of an Arkham game, the systemic options of a Dishonored or the incisive, relentlessly satisfying speed of picking enemies off in Assassin’s Creed.” Further criticisms pointed to missing narrative polish when compared to Uncharted, and platforming that fell short of both the Horizon series and the fluidity of Star Wars Jedi. For many, the game felt like a collection of mechanics borrowed from better-executed titles, without a strong identity of its own.

Yet the Switch 2 release offers a fresh opportunity. Portability can often make a game feel more intimate and forgiving—flaws that stood out on a large screen may be softened when experienced handheld, during a commute or curled up on a sofa. Moreover, the months since the game’s debut have given Ubisoft time to refine patches and potentially bundle extra content. If the Switch 2 version arrives with all post-launch updates, quality-of-life improvements, and perhaps a new control scheme that highlights the console’s features, it could win over players who were initially sceptical.

The broader Ubisoft strategy on Nintendo’s hardware is also coming into sharper focus. During the company’s latest quarterly earnings call, CEO Yves Guillemot teased that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has “some new versions” headed to “other machines.” With Shadows already available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, the most plausible interpretation is a Switch 2 version. If that materialises, it would mark a significant bolstering of Ubisoft’s presence on the platform, giving Nintendo fans access to two of the publisher’s biggest recent titles. Both games demand substantial horsepower, and their arrival would signal confidence in the Switch 2’s capabilities.

For those keeping track of the galaxy’s criminal underworld, here is a quick look at where Star Wars Outlaws can already be found:

👾 Assassin’s Creed Shadows may soon join this list on Switch 2, but for now, all eyes are on Kay Vess. The character’s journey across the Outer Rim, dealing with syndicates and improvising heists, fits the pick-up-and-play nature of a handheld console. Nix, her merqaal sidekick, adds a layer of environmental interaction and puzzle-solving that could shine when players have time to experiment during short sessions.

As September approaches, expect Ubisoft to reveal more details about technical performance, exclusive features, and any physical edition plans. Pre-orders are likely to open in the coming weeks, and the company will need to persuade gamers that the Switch 2 version is more than a simple port. Early impressions from critics on the original release may temper excitement, but a well-optimised portable experience—combined with the sheer appeal of exploring Tatooine, Kijimi, and Akiva while on the move—could elevate Star Wars Outlaws into a must-have title for the Nintendo audience. For Kay and Nix, the galaxy just got a little more accessible, and the next chapter of their escapade is ready to unfold in the palms of millions of hands.

Data referenced from Entertainment Software Association (ESA) helps frame why a portable release like Star Wars Outlaws on Nintendo Switch 2 could matter beyond a simple port: hybrid play expands when and where players engage, which can extend a title’s tail through flexible session lengths and broader household reach. In that context, Ubisoft’s September 2026 launch window reads less like a late arrival and more like a strategic platform expansion—pairing an established cross-platform game with a form factor that can boost repeat play, word-of-mouth discovery, and long-term catalog performance.