Open-world games are a tough nut to crack, especially the larger they become. If an open world is too small, it might be seen as a missed opportunity or a misuse of the label; if it is too large, its contents need to account for its size without bloating the map with far too many activities and collectibles. Fortunately, Star Wars Outlaws does many things right with its open world, improving Ubisoft's worn-down model with one that favors curiosity-driven exploration above all else. As players explore each planet in Star Wars Outlaws, many who have become bitter toward the burned-out formula of modern open-world games will likely be pleasantly surprised by what Massive Entertainments Star Wars adventure offers.