Star Wars Outlaws fleshes out the iconic sci-fi universe by dropping you into the galaxy’s criminal underworld, but where does it fit on the larger timeline? Here’s when Star Wars Outlaws is set to give you an idea of which familiar faces could show up. is gearing up to be one of the , exploring the galaxy’s underbelly like never before. With games like exploring the period between the original and prequel trilogies, you might be wondering where Ubisoft’s new title fits on the timeline.
So, here’s everything you need to know about when Star Wars Outlaws is set. When does Star Wars Outlaws take place? Star Wars Outlaws is set between (After Battle of Yavin) , which places it in the period . The Battle of Yavin is the conflict that ended with Luke Skywalker destroying the first Death Star, which means the game is around three years after A New Hope.
During this timeframe, Han Solo is trapped in Carbonite which all but rules him out of a real appearance, other than the frozen outline of him we’ve seen in the trailers. However, Lando Calrissian is confirmed to show up as one of the Experts who will help Kay Vess earn new abilities on her journey. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and their droid and Wookie companions are searching the galaxy for Han, so there’s every chance you could cross paths with those iconic characters along the way.
When it comes to the wider picture, the Galactic Civil War is still raging on during , as can be seen by the many Stormtr.