Open-world Star Wars action arrives on PS5 with Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft’s big swing at a scoundrel-led adventure in the mould of modern sandbox games, but set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Instead of Jedi powers, it leans into underworld jobs, reputation juggling and scrappy firefights, putting it in the same conversation as other story-driven open worlds that mix stealth, shooting and exploration.

Who will enjoy Star Wars Outlaws most?

If you like roaming large maps, picking your approach to missions, and soaking up atmosphere in cantinas and backwater settlements, this hits the mark. Expect a mix of blaster combat, stealthy infiltration and speeder travel, with the Star Wars flavour coming through in factions, wanted trouble and the constant sense that every job can go sideways.

• PS5 version: built for current-gen performance and fast loading, which suits a game built around hopping between activities.
• Single-player focus: story and exploration take centre stage rather than competitive multiplayer.