The Star Wars Outlaws team has come up with a solution to the ongoing ‘yellow paint’ debate that has been a topic of discussion in the gaming community. Many video game developers use yellow paint as a way to guide players on where to go next. Whether it’s climbing a cliff, navigating a building, or solving puzzles, the yellow markers provide clear directions for players.
In response to this, Star Wars Outlaws will introduce an ‘Explorer Mode’ that allows players to turn off these guiding color markers if they choose to. During a recent press event, PC Gamer confirmed the inclusion of this mode in the upcoming game. According to reporter Morgan Park, who attended the event, the yellow paint was quite prominent in certain sections of the game, such as climbing and puzzles. While they didn’t get to experience Outlaws in Explorer Mode during the preview, they expressed interest in using it upon the game’s release.
It’s worth noting that Star Wars Outlaws is not the only game that offers players the option to toggle guiding colors on or off. Games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider have previously allowed players to adjust difficulty settings for different aspects of gameplay, including puzzles and traversal. By altering the difficulty, players could choose whether or not to have guiding markers appear along the way.
Despite these options in various games, the debate surrounding yellow paint in video games has persisted over the years. The recent demo of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, for example, sparked discussions among players due to the prominent use of yellow color on rock faces. The introduction of Explorer Mode in Star Wars Outlaws aims to address the preferences of players who prefer a less obvious path to follow.
In a recent hands-on experience with Star Wars Outlaws, our writer Ian found the game to be a familiar and enjoyable addition to the Star Wars universe. While it may not be the Star Wars GTA game that some fans were anticipating, Ian believes that the game hits the mark for those looking for a classic Star Wars experience. For more insights and discussions about Star Wars Outlaws, you can watch Ian and VG247’s Jim talk about the game in the video above.