Fans of the upcoming video game, Star Wars Outlaws, are eagerly awaiting the official story trailer set to release on April 9th. However, some fans have already expressed their disappointment in the game, even before the trailer has aired.
This sentiment is due in part to Ubisoft’s inconsistent track record of delivering games that do not live up to their initial trailers in recent years. It remains to be seen whether this negative perception will affect the game’s success upon release.
Why are fans cautious about Ubisoft and Star Wars Outlaws trailer
Ubisoft has been a leading gaming company for a long time, with an impressive portfolio of games such as the Assassins Creed franchise, Watchdogs, and the popular Tom Clancy series. They have won many awards and accolades for their work. However, there is a reputation surrounding Ubisoft’s games and their quality in comparison to the trailers released prior to the launch of their games.
Fans of the game on X have quickly pointed out a concern, with one writing “I can’t wait for this downgrade.” Although it is unclear whether this comment refers to the gameplay itself, many people seem to be dissatisfied with Ubisoft’s graphical changes between game trailers and the actual released games.
Can't wait for the downgrade..😒
— PlagasxXx (@Plagasx12) April 5, 2024
This is not a new complaint, as fans previously expressed disappointment with Watchdogs when the game failed to meet the expectations set by its impressive cinematic trailer.
This feeling does not seem to be completely mutual among all fans however
This comment on the announcement post has had users replying and jumping to the company’s defense however, one user pointed out that Ubisoft’s latest game based on the James Cameron Avatar universe won the “Graphics of the Year” award from Digital Foundry and another commented that the last “downgrade” was in 2015 with Watch Dogs and Rainbow Six Siege.
The post has received mostly positive comments from fans of the upcoming game, who are eagerly anticipating its release.
Fans are also hoping that Ubisoft will incorporate the well-received user interface from Avatar into Star Wars Outlaws. Despite Ubisoft’s past missteps, it seems that fans remain enthusiastic about the game. Showing that while many fans may not forget the errors of the past they are willing to forgive the gaming giants and give them another chance.
We’ll have to wait and see what Star Wars Outlaws has in store for players come release, but the recent drop of the story trailer certainly did a lot to abate these fears. While some fans are hopeful that Ubisoft will deliver the game they deserve, others are apprehensive that it will be a repeat of the past.
Let us know in the comments which side of the fence you fall on. Are you excited about the game’s release? Are you hopeful that Ubisoft will continue their absolutely stellar run of games after Avatar or are you worried that the company will slip back into bad habits with another Skull and Bones?
