Star Wars Outlaws' Sales Predicted to Fall Off by Industry Analyst

Ubisoft's highly anticipated Star Wars Outlaws has reportedly underperformed sales expectations, impacting the company's stock price. This contrasts with the generally positive critical reception the game received.

Ubisoft's Financial Hopes Tied to Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows

Stock Price Decline Follows Disappointing Sales

Ubisoft positioned Star Wars Outlaws, alongside Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows), as key drivers for its financial recovery. While critics praised the game, sales figures have fallen short of projections, causing Ubisoft's share price to drop on September 3rd.

The company's Q1 2024-25 report emphasized the importance of these two titles in reshaping its financial outlook. Ubisoft highlighted a 15% increase in console and PC session days, primarily due to Games-as-a-Service titles, with Monthly Active Users (MAUs) reaching 38 million – a 7% year-on-year growth.

However, Star Wars Outlaws sales have been described as sluggish. J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Kerven, cited by Reuters, noted the game's failure to meet sales expectations despite positive reviews. Kerven revised his sales forecast from 7.5 million units to 5.5 million units by March 2025.

Following the game's August 30th release, Ubisoft's stock experienced a second consecutive day of decline on September 3rd, falling 5.1% on Monday and a further 2.4% by Tuesday morning. This drop marks the company's lowest share price since 2015, adding to a year-to-date decline of over 30%.

While critical reception was generally positive, player response appears less enthusiastic, with a Metacritic user score of only 4.5 out of 10. Conversely, Game8 awarded Star Wars Outlaws a 90/100 rating, hailing it as an exceptional title that does justice to the Star Wars franchise. For a detailed analysis, read our full review (link below).