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Massive Entertainment’sStar Wars Outlaws, the first open-world Star Wars video game, debuted on August 27th. The game was supposed to be a smash-hit for Ubisoft, a milestone heralding a turnaround in the company’s future. But on the revenue front, at least, it has failed to achieve this.
Even thoughOutlawshas been received well by gamers and critics alike, the sales have not hit the mark. Ubisoft’s share price has dipped following the title’s release to its lowest mark since 2014, and now shareholders have issued an open letter demanding action.
Investors Demand Action AfterStar Wars OutlawsFails
For starters, at the time of writing, Ubisoft’s share price currently sits at $13.67, having dropped by another 3.11% over the day. That means the company’s overall price has now dipped more than 50% in the last year, and that’s quite a shocking number considering what company we’re talking about.
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After the release ofStar Wars Outlawsand the stock price drop, hedge fund AJ Investments, which is one of the minority shareholders in Ubisoft, has published a letter expressing concerns with the company’s current performance and the direction where the leadership aims to take it.
Ubisoft shareholders have started a war demanding that Ubisoft go private and replace CEO Yves Guillemotpic.twitter.com/hu9ko5SfBZ
The open letter demands that Ubisoft be either completely taken private or sold to some investor, which could bring value to the company. AJ Investments believes Ubisoft’s stock price should be valued higher, around €40-45.
The investment fund also recommends making massive changes to the company’s management structure, including getting a brand-new CEO aboard to replace Yves Guillemot, who is clearly failing to do this job.
Although Ubisoft hasn’t respondedto the letter yet, it’s worth keeping in mind that AJ Investments holds a less than 1% share of the company.
Star Wars Outlawsis a Complete Failure
Sure, even though the game has been received quite well by critics and gamers, the poor sales can be attributed to the fact that it’s quite a boring game and fails to bring anything new to the table that many had been hoping for with this franchise.
One of the biggest problems withOutlawsisits combat systems. It’s horrendous and makes you feel like you’re playing a game from the early ’00s. Considering what we saw withStar Wars: Jedi, this aspect was a huge letdown.
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The game is centered around stealth, but it’s lackluster as well. When we talk about stealth games, we expect a range of tools and gadgets that can allow us to be sneaky and eliminate our enemies. However, for some odd reason,Outlawslacks tools, and they feel uninspired. It doesn’t bring the promised titular outlaw experience, who is cunning enough to outsmart everyone around him.
Another core issue withOutlawsis the fact that it feels lifeless at many moments. Players can barely interact with Wildlife, and it feels static and artificial. NPCs in every game are supposed to push for an immersive experience, but in this title, most of them stand around and do nothing.
It’s genuinely challenging to invest in a world that feels unreal. When you walk around the city or town, you expect to see people going around, interacting with others, and making the in-game world feel alive and kicking. However, everything inOutlawsfeels artificial and bland.
With that said, are you enjoyingOutlaws? If so, let us know in the comments below.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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With over 4 years of experience in content writing and more than 1,000 articles published for FandomWire, Dhruv is a seasoned writer when it comes to the gaming space. He’s deeply passionate about titles such as GTA Online, Forza Horizon, and Pokémon Go, committed to bringing readers deep dives and latest updates.
