UBISOFT ROLLS OUT FIRST STAR WARS OUTLAWS SWITCH 2 PATCH, CONFIRMS DEMO TO LIFT SALES

Ubisoft has moved quickly to solidify the technical foundation of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Wars Outlaws, releasing the game’s first title update shortly after its September 4, 2025 launch. More notably for prospective buyers, the publisher has also officially confirmed that a free demo for the open-world action-adventure title will be released on the Switch 2 platform later this year.

First Patch Targets Visual Clarity and Performance

The Switch 2 port of Star Wars Outlaws, a late 2024 current-generation title, had already garnered significant praise from technical analysts like Digital Foundry, who called it an “insanely impressive” showcase for the new Nintendo hardware. This initial patch, however, aims to fine-tune the experience, focusing on common visual and stability issues that typically accompany a complex open-world launch.

The Title Update 1 (TU1) patch notes highlight a range of fixes, with a strong focus on enhancing the game’s dynamic visuals and general stability. The key technical improvements include:

• Visual Quality Enhancements: The patch specifically addresses and improves visual clarity when the player character, Kay Vess, is moving quickly through the expansive world. It also reduces flickering in smoke and lighting effects and makes adjustments to shadow quality at the edges of the screen, particularly when traversing cities and stations.
• Graphics and Performance: General performance improvements have been applied, alongside specific graphical fixes for elements like leaves and cloth to improve how light passes through them.
• General Gameplay and Stability: The update tackles several minor but impactful gameplay issues, such as fixing instances where NPCs would not spawn during certain quests and reducing the likelihood of Kay becoming stuck in the environment.

This rapid deployment of a technical patch reflects Ubisoft’s commitment to maintaining the Switch 2 version as a premium port, leveraging features like the console’s upscaling and ray-tracing capabilities that were praised in early analyses. The game notably targets a stable 30 frames per second in both docked (up to 1440p output via DLSS) and handheld (up to 1080p output via DLSS) modes.

Demo Incoming to Drive Consumer Confidence

The most significant news for potential new players is the official confirmation of an upcoming Switch 2 demo. While a time-limited demo has been available on other platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) for some time, its inclusion on the Switch 2 eShop is a crucial step for boosting sales and overcoming initial consumer skepticism.

The Switch 2 release of Star Wars Outlaws faces a unique challenge. Despite the positive technical reviews, the fact that it is a current-generation, graphically intensive open-world title on a portable console means many players will still hesitate to purchase without seeing the performance for themselves. The demo will act as a risk-free trial, allowing users to experience the unique blend of action-adventure, speeder traversal, and space combat that the game offers.

• Confirmed Availability: The demo is scheduled to arrive later this year, with Ubisoft promising to share more details on the exact release date and content soon.
• Likely Content: Based on the demo available on other platforms, the Switch 2 version is expected to offer a generous slice of gameplay, likely focusing on the Tatooine environment. This typically includes core loops such as speeder traversal, ground combat, Sabacc minigames, and even space dogfights.
• Strategic Importance: For Ubisoft, releasing a high-quality demo is a potent marketing strategy, converting on-the-fence customers by demonstrating the port’s quality and stability. It is a critical component in ensuring the game finds a wide audience on the newer Nintendo console.

As the Switch 2’s library of high-fidelity, third-party titles continues to grow, a stable launch and post-launch support—coupled with the confidence of a free trial—will be the key factors driving high-profit-margin sales for publishers in this new console generation.