Ubisoft Says Star Wars Outlaws Main Character Backlash Makes No Sense

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"She's beautiful, come on"

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  • Star Wars Outlaws has received plenty of backlash for its main character, Kay Vess.
  • The backlash has mostly revolved around her appearance.
  • Ubisoft says this criticism is made in bad faith, and it won’t focus on such irrational statements.

 

Ubisoft is gearing up for Star Wars Outlaws. As the game approaches its release date, anticipation is increasing with each passing day.

However, like many other games from the publisher, Star Wars Outlaws has seen its fair share of controversy. For starters, protagonist Kay Vess has received plenty of backlash, but Ubisoft does not see this controversy as worth responding to.

Why it matters: Critics of Ubisoft’s upcoming release have argued that the studio downgraded Kay Vess’ appearance on purpose compared to her facial capture model.

Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws Has Been A Huge Investment For The Developer

Previously, the studio saw backlash over Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Eventually, the team issued an official statement, but it did not see the same need in this instance.

In a recent interview, director Julian Gerighty was asked about the situation. He replied that this criticism was in bad faith and that the team would not pay attention to it. Instead, they intend to focus on improving the game and focus on its quality.

Moreover, the creative director believes that ‘Kay Vess is beautiful.’

It makes no sense to me, and it’s not worth engaging with. Kay is meant to be approachable, and she’s beautiful.

-Julian Gerighty

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Star Wars Outlaws Has Been Called Out For Not Looking Very Polished Recently

Previously, Stellar Blade was surrounded by a similar controversy. However, that was a completely different situation, with criticism lying on the opposite end of the spectrum.

Elsewhere, Ubisoft has been called out for needing to polish the experience further before Star Wars Outlaws’ release. The latest previews have also dubbed the gameplay sluggish, so the team needs to focus on the core problems before release.

Overall, it seems that Ubisoft is having a hard time avoiding controversies these days.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws, two of its biggest releases this year, have attracted criticism for different reasons. Still, the gaming giant is confident and expects a huge release for both titles.

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