A recently released free Star Wars game is causing a split among PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro owners. While the game is available as part of the Extra and Premium tiers of PlayStation Plus and some players are enjoying it, it’s proven to be controversial. A popular post on the PlayStation Plus Reddit forum defends the game against the criticism it received when it first launched, suggesting many feel it’s been unfairly judged. However, the comments on the post show that a lot of players still disagree.
For a limited time, the open-world adventure game Star Wars Outlaws is available to play for free on PlayStation 5 through PS Plus Extra and Premium. This is part of a recent update to the service, and many PlayStation players are trying the game for the first time. While Star Wars Outlaws initially launched in 2024 to disappointing sales and mixed reviews (with a Metacritic score in the 70s), it’s now finding an audience with PS Plus subscribers years later.
“Didn’t Deserve the Hate” vs “The Gameplay Sucks”
A recent post argues that Star Wars Outlaws received unfair criticism. The author had seen a lot of negativity surrounding the game, but they were happy they didn’t let it discourage them. They enjoyed Outlaws and recommend it to any Star Wars fan.
The post’s popularity and high number of upvotes show a surprisingly large number of people agree with the statement. However, the comments predictably demonstrate significant disagreement.
Many people said, ‘If you like Star Wars, you’ll enjoy this.’ But one fan, who’s been watching Star Wars for nearly 30 years, commented that they didn’t enjoy it much. Another person simply said the fighting in it was bad.
Honestly, most of the comments are just about how many upvotes the post is getting, which is kinda funny. But some people are making a really good point – the game a lot of us played when it first came out is so different now! Massive Entertainment has been constantly patching and improving it, so PlayStation Plus subscribers are getting a much better experience than those of us who bought it at launch. It’s a totally different Star Wars game now!
The most popular comment on the post points out that you’re experiencing the game in its fully updated state without having paid the original full price. It’s similar to arguing that Cyberpunk 2077 didn’t deserve criticism at release, despite the numerous updates that addressed initial problems.
The game had several problems with how it played and was designed when it first came out, but most of those have been addressed. However, the story and characters still aren’t very compelling, and the writing isn’t great. It doesn’t quite measure up to the standards of classic Star Wars games with strong stories, like KOTOR or the Jedi series. If you prioritize exploring a vast open world and enjoying the gameplay itself, though, you might still find something to enjoy.
The game offers a substantial amount of content. You can finish the main story in around 15 to 20 hours, but exploring side quests and activities will extend the playtime to 35 or 40 hours. Players aiming for 100% completion, especially those playing via PlayStation Plus, should expect to spend approximately 70 hours.
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2026-05-23 15:10