Ubisoft confirms Star Wars Outlaws and Forward Showcase dates | The Midweek Memo #013

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Although we haven't totally escaped layoff hell this week—with Relic Entertainment the latest studio to announce cuts—this latest Midweek Memo includes more good than bad and a few genuinely exciting announcements.

To begin with, Ubisoft has announced the release date for Star Wars Outlaws, its upcoming open-world RPG, and also shared the date of its Forward Showcase event in the summer.

Elsewhere, Saber Interactive has brought even more great news for Star Wars fans, with its Knights of the Republic remake still being "alive and well," according to the company's CEO.

Square Enix has also made an interesting staff change, with Dragon Quest producer Yu Miyake moving to the company's mobile development team after over 20 years of working on the RPG franchise.

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We’re back up to speed after the Easter break, meaning over 200 new gaming jobs have been posted since we last landed in your inbox!

Big news 📰

⭐️ Ubisoft’s open-world Star Wars Outlaws will be released in August

• Ubisoft has announced, alongside a new trailer, that Massive Entertainment's long-awaited Star Wars Outlaws will be released on August 30, 2024, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
  

• The game will be available in three editions: “Standard”, “Gold”, and “Ultimate”, with pre-order bonuses including cosmetic packs for the Trailblazer spaceship and speeder, as well as three days of early access.
  

• Outlaws will be the first open-world Star Wars game, with Massive claiming that all the planets were "handcrafted" and that it will be a more focused and manageable RPG versus Ubisoft's previous open-world releases.

Other news 🗞️

Late last week, Ubisoft also announced its Ubisoft Foward Showcase will take place on June 10, 2024, during Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest.

Outlaws isn't the only Star Wars title in the works either, as Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch has confirmed that the Knights of the Old Republic remake is still in development, ending rumors of its cancellation.

Behind the scenes, Square Enix is said to have moved veteran Dragon Quest producer Yu Miyake to its mobile division following several internal delays. Nier producer Yosuke Saito is expected to take over Miyake’s previous role.

Finally, the layoffs have sadly continued, with Relic Entertainment announcing that 41 staff will be let go just a week after the studio left Sega. 

📅 Ubisoft announces its 2024 Forward showcase for June

👀 Saber Interactive CEO says Knights of the Old Republic's remake is "alive and well"

🐉 Veteran Dragon Quest producer reportedly reassigned following delays

😢 Relic Entertainment affected by layoffs following Sega sale

Getting social 📲

Here are two of our top LinkedIn posts from the last seven days. (We apologize for reminding you that we still haven’t had a sequel to Bully!)

Zero years of professional experience are required for the exciting opportunities listed in this entry-level job roundup!

Rockstar is now accepting applications for its summer internship program, with positions available in New York and California.

Across the pond in our direction, Square Enix, EA, and Keywords Studios are looking to expand their community, customer support, and QA teams in the UK and mainland Europe.

And, as always, we’re constantly posting new entry-level jobs on our platform. Be sure to save this search to alert you to new posts so you don't miss out, as these are undoubtedly among the most popular positions on our platform!

Constance, an indie Metroidvania developed by btf Games, piqued our interest this week due to its striking look, unique gameplay elements, and intriguing themes.

The game, which uses a hand-drawn art style, follows an artist attempting to escape an inner world created by their deteriorating mental health featuring topics of work-life balance and personal issues.

With a paintbrush as a weapon and tool, players can dash through the air, bounce off walls, slay enemies, and solve puzzles. However, be careful as the title deviously incorporates a unique mechanic in which your techniques can "corrupt" your paint, resulting in adverse effects.

Developer btf has not yet announced a release date for Constance, but a demo is available on its Steam page.

Mee ewz ju! ✌️

It was great to be able to share some positivity with new game and event announcements this week. As you might be able to tell, we're pretty hyped for Star Wars Outlaws!

Let’s all hope this is the last of the significant layoff news for a while, but we certainly can't promise anything. Still, things do seem to have settled down significantly since the horror of January.

Wishing you and yours all the best,

Danny and the gang at Hitmarker 🧡