Ok, I usually never write reviews about games, but I’m a little fed up with the constant negativity about this one.

I’ve only had time to play for one hour so far, but as a die-hard Star Wars fan, I’m loving it! The amount of world-building is amazing. I’ll update this review once I’ve played more, but just from the tutorial, I saw enough to know I’m impressed. Even if the game doesn’t offer much beyond this (which I doubt), I’d still be satisfied.

If you’re a Star Wars fan, don’t listen to the critics and give it a try. You can always refund it if you don’t like it.

P.S. Ubisoft Connect does run in the background, but the game launched instantly from Steam without me needing to log into my Ubisoft account, unlike older Ubisoft titles. The integration feels much more seamless now, kudos to Ubisoft for that!

Edit: I have been playing for a few hours on the first open-world planet. I like that it doesn’t give you a map with checklists like typical open-world games. There are icons marking spots where you’ve heard rumors about potential treasures, but other than that, most of the planet is open for exploration from the start. There isn’t a clearly marked path you’re expected to follow, which makes it feel more free and enjoyable.