In addition to thanking fans for their positive reactions, the developer underlined that the team was closely monitoring player feedback and preparing for major changes. As Rechner specified, SW: Outlaws will see improvements primarily in combat, stealth, and controls.

Ubisoft's troubled Star Wars Outlaws has a new leader, vision, and a big update on the way that will overhaul the game - from combat to animation and more.

Page 3 of Ubisoft’s earnings report has a blurb about Star Wars Outlaws and the studio’s plan moving forward. After admitting the game “underperformed sales expectations,” Ubisoft says the developer is “fully mobilized on implementing changes to enhance game mechanics and overall polish.”

That’s according to Ubisoft Massive’s Drew Rechner, who has recently taken on the role of Star Wars Outlaws creative director, replacing Julian Gerighty, who has switched his focus to The Division 3.

Star Wars Outlaws is an offline single-player game that came out over two months ago, but Ubisoft is increasingly treating it like a post-launch live service game with continual updates and, now, a new director.

Ubisoft has released its first developer update for Star Wars Outlaws, with new creative director Drew Rechner promising big changes after the open world adventure debuted to disappointing sales. Rechner said in the update that Ubisoft had been "gathering and actioning players' feedback" since launch and has identified key areas where it can "elevate the game experience to better meet" player expectations.