You don't level up in Star Wars Outlaws like most Ubisoft RPGs – you unlock skills and upgrade gear by meeting "full-on characters" and completing their "adventures"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Ubisoft) Star Wars Outlawshas been positioned as something ofa shift for Ubisoft’s well-worn open-world formula, and part of that shake-up comes through in character progression that’s free of levels and stat boosts and instead anchored in more natural upgrades tied to bespoke experiences. Speaking withIGN, Star Wars Outlaws game director Mathias Karlson explains that unlocking skills and upgrading gear for protagonist Kay mostly boils down to meeting “full-on characters,” not simple vendors or one-note NPCs, and completing missions for them. “So they’re spread out in the world and you don’t know exactly who they are, what exactly they have to offer you and how to reach them from the very beginning,” Karlson says. “So there’s this journey of discovery here as well. And once you reach them, there’s a …