Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reveal New Gameplay, XDefiant Season 1 Details Announced

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Ubisoft Forward 2024's showcase on June 10 revealed fresh gameplay for upcoming releases, announced new games, and teased what's to come for established titles. In case you missed the show, we've got you covered. Here's everything presented at Ubisoft Forward 2024.

Star Wars Outlaws™ New Gameplay Showcase

In a new Star Wars Outlaws™ gameplay showcase, emerging scoundrel Kay Vess heads to Tatooine to track down an expert gunslinger to upgrade her skills with a blaster. In order to survive and get around quickly during the golden age of the underworld, Kay will need to pick up new skills from elusive experts scattered across the galaxy. The gameplay video also provides a closer look at Mos Eisley, the legendary hive of scum and villainy that has been faithfully recreated and expanded for Star Wars Outlaws, giving fans access to parts of the iconic city never seen before.

Star Wars Outlaws launches on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC via Ubisoft Connect on August 30, and can be played up to three days early starting August 27 with a Ubisoft+ Premium subscription or by preordering the Gold Edition or Ultimate Edition. 

Assassin's Creed Shadows Shows Off New Combat and Gameplay

Assassin's Creed Shadows, launching on November 15, showed off an extended gameplay sequence during Ubisoft Forward. The video highlighted both playable characters and their unique combat styles: Yasuke dominating through speed and power, while Naoe uses stealth and tools to take out enemies from the shadows. The video also showed off the dynamic world of feudal Japan, including the shifting seasons and weather that will affect gameplay. For more details, check out our gameplay walkthrough video with Game Director Charles Benoit and Art Director