Star Wars Outlaws has garnered praise since its late-month release, with many players highlighting its engaging gameplay and satisfying conclusion. However, a notable omission has led to widespread disappointment among the game's community: the absence of an achievement for completing the game without losing any squad members. This particular achievement was highly anticipated by fans, especially given the game's heavy inspiration from the XCOM series, which prominently features a permadeath mechanic.
In Star Wars Outlaws, most allies recruited for missions are permanently lost if they fall in battle, with the exception of the main protagonist, Hawks. While players can restart missions if squad members are lost due to accidents, particularly during the early tutorial stages, the overarching desire was for recognition of a flawless run.
The game does include achievements for various in-game accomplishments, ranging from making difficult shots to altering cosmetic items. Curiously, there is an achievement for a squad member dying on the player's watch, a feature described as a "literal participation trophy" for PlayStation users. However, the reward for preserving all active squad members throughout the entire campaign remains absent.
While the primary focus for many players is the enjoyment of the game and supporting its developers, the lack of this specific achievement has become a point of contention. The hope is that future installments will address this oversight and provide the desired acknowledgment for players who master the game's challenging permadeath system.