Key Takeaways
1. Star Wars Outlaws is set to release on September 4 for the Switch 2, generating mixed opinions from gamers.
2. The game requires an RTX 3060 Ti for optimal performance at 60 FPS and 1080p, but needs optimization for the Switch 2.
3. Leaked gameplay footage shows the game running at around 30 FPS below 1080p on the Switch 2 in docked mode, with some frame drops.
4. The GVG YouTube channel reported poor performance during their hands-on experience at PAX West, with inconsistent frame rates below 30 FPS.
5. The true performance of Star Wars Outlaws on the Switch 2, especially in handheld versus docked mode, will be revealed soon after the release.
The highly anticipated upcoming third-party release for the Switch 2, Star Wars Outlaws, is set to launch on September 4. This game has received a mix of opinions from PC and console gamers, and it isn’t particularly demanding, suggesting a minimum requirement of an RTX 3060 Ti for achieving 60 FPS at 1080p. However, it does require a significant amount of optimization to perform well on the Nintendo Switch 2. Luckily, recently leaked gameplay footage indicates that the game is running quite smoothly and reliably on the handheld device when docked.
Gameplay Footage Leak
A user by the name of mataleao has posted about 40 minutes of gameplay from Star Wars Outlaws (linked below) on the Switch 2 in docked mode prior to its official release. It remains uncertain how they gained early access to the game, but their gameplay showcases them continuing from a previously saved game. As for the game’s resolution and frame rate, it appears to be running below 1080p at approximately 30 FPS, although this is difficult to verify.
Frame Rates and Performance
The gameplay mostly consisted of indoor scenes, with some open-world exploration towards the end. While there were occasional frame drops and stutters, the overall performance was generally stable. Experiencing frequent drops in frame rates can ruin the gaming experience more than having a consistently lower FPS, which seems to be the situation with Star Wars Outlaws on the Switch 2. It appears that DLSS is functioning, at least in docked mode.
Contrasting Views from PAX West
In contrast, the team from the GVG YouTube channel had a hands-on experience with the game at PAX West and reported that it runs “really poorly” on the Switch 2. The section they played took place on a Star Destroyer, with plenty of action sequences and space battles. Specifically, the Star Destroyer segment felt unstable, exhibiting inconsistent frame rates. They noted frame rate drops below 30 FPS, indicating that some moments might have reached 40 to 45 FPS or more, which is puzzling when compared to the leaked footage.
In short, we won’t have to wait long to find out how the game truly performs on the Switch 2, especially in terms of handheld mode versus docked.
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