Here's what we know about when Star Wars Outlaws takes place in the canon timeline

If you're wondering when Star Wars Outlaws takes place in the timeline of the galaxy far, far away, or whether the game is canon to the films, I've got you covered below.

In the open-world game, you'll be playing as a Han Solo-like scoundrel Kay Vess as she makes deals and steals in the Outer Rim. After enjoying the trailers released so far, you might want to know exactly when this game is set.

When does Star Wars Outlaws take place in the timeline?

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According to the official Star Wars YouTube channel, the game takes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

In Star Wars Outlaws, we'll see an epic open world set in the underworld of this beloved universe. The cool thing is that it may be tied to the Star Wars movies we know and love a fair amount.

Like Cal Kestis in Jedi Survivor, Star Wars Outlaws' Kay Vess will also be canon. Everything released by Disney and its partners in the Star Wars universe has been deemed that way.

From the most recent trailer that announced the release date, we now know that some familiar faces like Jabba the Hutt will also appear in the game.

Where is Star Wars Outlaws located?

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We also have an idea of what to expect in terms of locations for Star Wars Outlaws. The official description of the trailer claims fans will be able to "explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new."

A Star Wars website article says "Kay will race across the humid jungles of Akiva and the windswept savannah of Toshara on her speeder, then jump into the pilot seat of her ship, the Trailblazer, to travel to other parts of the galaxy." 

Akiva, in particular, has been featured in the Star Wars Aftermath book series by Chuck Wendig. On top of that, the below planets have also been confirmed to feature in some capacity: 

• Canto Bight
• Kijimi
• Tatooine

There's already plenty to get excited about, but I'll keep this page updated when we find out more about the game's various locations.

For more Star Wars Outlaws guides, keep reading GGRecon. We’ve also covered all of the game’s pre-order bonuses, the games voice cast, and how to get early access.