Star Wars Outlaws update brings performance boost on Switch 2

Memet Deniz Yucekaya

September 9, 2025

Ubisoft has released the first Star Wars Outlaws update for Nintendo Switch 2, delivering early fixes, visual improvements, and smoother gameplay.

Star Wars Outlaws update arrives just days after launch

The new patch landed only a few days after release, showing Ubisoft’s quick turnaround. Players can expect cleaner visuals, better performance, and minor UI adjustments. The patch also addresses NPC spawning issues that affected quest progression.

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Star Wars Outlaws update patch notes

The version 1 update touches multiple areas of the game. Highlights include:

• Gameplay: Fixed NPCs not spawning in quests, reduced traversal issues, improved hiding in tall grass, and added stability fixes
• Graphics: Clearer visuals while moving or using binoculars, reduced flickering, sharper shadows, and enhanced quality for leaves and cloth
• Camera: Adjusted movement when climbing or crossing objects
• UI: Corrected controller prompts, resized HUD properly in handheld mode
• Wild Card Story Pack: Fixed NPC highlights when using Nix to plant cards
• A Pirate’s Fortune Story Pack: Mynocks are now visible when attached to ships

Visual and performance gains on Switch 2

One of the biggest changes is reduced “pop-in” when moving quickly through environments, making binoculars and high-speed traversal look cleaner. Smoke, lighting, and shadow rendering also received noticeable refinements. Combined with stability improvements, the update makes the Star Wars Outlaws Switch 2 version feel more polished.

Story pack fixes included in the patch

Ubisoft didn’t just focus on technical issues. Both the Wild Card and A Pirate’s Fortune packs received targeted fixes, improving Nix’s interactions and making pesky Mynocks visible when attached to ships. These tweaks should make DLC content smoother to play from day one.

Star Wars Outlaws update shows Ubisoft’s commitment

By releasing this patch so quickly, Ubisoft is signaling strong support for the Switch 2 version. For players diving into Kay’s adventures, the Star Wars Outlaws update ensures a more stable, immersive experience right out of the gate.