Ubisoft has stepped forward to address the recent uproar regarding the exclusive Jabba the Hutt DLC mission in Star Wars Outlaws. Fans have expressed discontent with the pricing of Star Wars Outlaws special editions, ranging from $109.99 to $129.99, and the gated access to the Jabba the Hutt DLC mission, reserved only for purchasers of specific bundles or the season pass.

The Jabba the Hutt DLC mission, named 'Jabba's Gambit,' is a side quest available on release day, albeit locked behind a paywall. It delves into the story of droid commando ND-5, indebted to Jabba the Hutt and tasked with settling the long-standing debt to the notorious crime lord.

Responding to player critiques, a Ubisoft spokesperson clarified that the Jabba the Hutt DLC mission is just one of the quests involving the infamous character in Star Wars Outlaws. Jabba and his syndicate play a significant role in the main storyline, accessible to all players regardless of additional DLC purchases.

While some fans are excited about the chance to interact with Jabba the Hutt, concerns persist around the DLC's exclusion from the base game, already priced at $70.

Star Wars Outlaws Faces Multiple Challenges

The controversy around Star Wars Outlaws extends beyond the DLC mission. Players have raised objections to various monetization aspects, including the hefty price tags of special editions, the introduction of a Season Pass to a promised single-player experience, and the necessity of an internet connection for physical copies of the game.

As Star Wars Outlaws navigates these turbulent waters pre-launch, its fate hangs in the balance. The success of Massive Entertainment's open-world action-adventure hinges on whether it can captivate players sufficiently to offset the current discontent, and whether protagonist Kay Vess can carve a memorable place in the vast Star Wars universe.