Outlaws + Handful Of Missions Remaster Rides Back Into Town With Guns Blazing

There’s something special about seeing a classic strapped back into the saddle, and Outlaws + Handful Of Missions: Remaster does exactly that.

Newly released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4|5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, this revived western FPS invites players old and new to step into the dusty boots of James Anderson and experience a renewed take on the iconic 1997 shootout saga.

And at £24.99, it’s a tempting return trip to the frontier.

A Classic Western FPS Reborn For Modern Gunslingers

Nightdive Studios has been busy lately bringing retro legends back to life, and their latest project pulls no punches.

Working closely with Lucasfilm Games, the team has rebuilt Outlaws + Handful Of Missions: Remaster using their KEX engine, pushing the game into 4K, 120FPS, and giving it all the trimmings you’d expect from a top-tier modernisation.

The beloved 1997 original earned its reputation thanks to its cinematic storytelling, moody soundtrack, and quick-draw gunfights that felt ripped straight from a classic Western film. In this remaster, all of that charm returns, now wrapped in high-resolution textures, redrawn art, and fully restored cutscenes that are crisp enough to shave with.

James Anderson Returns For A Dusty Tale Of Revenge

The heart of Outlaws remains unchanged: a land baron with more ambition than morals ruins James Anderson’s quiet family life, and the former Marshal picks up his irons to set things right. Players fight through towns, canyons, trains, hideouts, and plenty of ambushes as they follow a revenge story with all the grit and swagger of a frontier epic.

And yes, you get the whole arsenal back: the .45 Revolver, Scoped .44 Rifle, 10-Gauge Shotgun, and the Sawed-Off 12-Gauge for when you absolutely, positively need someone across the room to have a bad day.

Modern Features That Bring The Frontier Forward

Nightdive has gone beyond simple polish, adding features that genuinely make Outlaws + Handful Of Missions: Remaster feel new again.

Whether you’re a cowboy-in-training or someone who remembers installing the game from a stack of CD-ROMs, there’s plenty here to appreciate.

Key Improvements At A Glance

• Fully remastered visuals up to 4K and 120FPS
• Restored uncompressed cutscenes and redrawn art
• Modern controller support with weapon wheel, rumble, and gyro
• Crossplay multiplayer with four modes: Deathmatch, Team Play, Capture The Flag, Kill The Fool With The Chicken
• Trophies and Achievements across platforms
• A behind-the-scenes vault packed with archival goodies

Developers Saddle Up To Celebrate A Western Legend

Nightdive Studios has spoken proudly about the opportunity to bring Outlaws back into the spotlight, especially after their recent work on Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster.

Studio Head Stephen Kick said:

“It’s been a pleasure to work alongside Lucasfilm Games on such amazing projects. First, STAR WARS: Dark Forces Remaster, now Outlaws + Handful of Missions Remaster. The original Outlaws helped define the Wild West genre in video games and has been regarded as one of the most iconic FPS games of the 20th century, so reintroducing it to a new generation of players is a true honor.”

It’s clear the team treated this as a labour of love, not a simple upscale job.

Multiplayer Mayhem With A Western Twist

Alongside the full single-player campaign and the Handful of Missions expansion, the remaster includes crossplay multiplayer.

Whether you’re duelling friends, capturing flags, or forcing some unlucky soul to survive while holding a chicken, it’s a chaotic return to an era when shooters weren’t afraid to be weird.

Ready To Ride Again?

Outlaws + Handful Of Missions: Remaster is available right now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (here’s your Xbox Store link), PlayStation 4|5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).

It’s both a faithful restoration and a thoughtful refresh, offering one of the most iconic Western FPS experiences with modern smoothness and style.

Whether you’re visiting the frontier for the first time or dusting off memories from the 90s, this remaster knows exactly how to hit that classic gunslinger itch. Stay tuned for our review.

Game Description

From the team that brought you STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster comes the return of the 1997 western FPS classic, Outlaws!