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

Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws Underperforms, Impacting Share Price

Ubisoft's highly anticipated Star Wars Outlaws, intended as a financial turning point for the company, has reportedly underperformed in sales, causing a dip in Ubisoft's share price. Despite positive critical reception, sales have been described as sluggish.

Falling Short of Expectations

Ubisoft had pinned significant hopes on Star Wars Outlaws, along with Assassin's Creed Shadows, to bolster its financial position and drive long-term growth. This was emphasized in their Q1 2024-25 sales report. However, J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Kerven lowered his sales projection for Star Wars Outlaws from 7.5 million units to 5.5 million units by March 2025, citing the game's struggle to meet expectations.

Share Price Decline

Following the game's August 30th release, Ubisoft's share price fell for two consecutive days, dropping 5.1% on Monday and a further 2.4% by Tuesday morning. This marked the lowest point since 2015, adding to an overall decline of over 30% since the start of the year.

Critical Acclaim vs. Player Reception

While Star Wars Outlaws received generally positive reviews from critics, player reception has been less enthusiastic, reflected in a 4.5/10 user score on Metacritic. This discrepancy highlights a potential disconnect between critical opinion and player experience. (Note: Game8 gave a contrasting 90/100 rating, calling it an exceptional Star Wars game. See our review for more details - [insert link here]). The underperformance raises questions about the game's market appeal despite its positive critical reception.